The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-03-02
Hold the Baby.


Some ten days or fortnight since, a
couple of gay young men happened in at
ball given at public room. where the dan
GERS were not exactly of the upper ten, &"
b1: were still very respectable, worthy peo-
pie. Presentlyone Of our heroes, sharp,
merry, quizzical fellow, espied in retired
part pert, elegant looking young lady,
who, he was certain from her appearance,
was not of the class of housemaids, nurses,
&c, then whirling rornd him in a waltz.
An introduction was speedily affected, and
our young friend, as he expressed it,
"spread himself, in order to lay the lady out
cold" He had never been very far out of
the city; but with his usual impudence, glib
ness Of tongue, and picturesqueness of ex-
preston, he gave mis- partner a minute and
glowing description of his travels in foreign
lands, from Kamschatka to Patagonia, dash.
ing through Europe, glance a. Asia Minor,
dropping in at Libera. and sneezing at CAL
ifornia, with adyenturers with Bedoins, scalp
hunts with Pawnees, copfabs with the CZars,
sorees with the Sultan, and card parties
with Louis Napolean. The extensive ac.
quaintance the youg man possessed with
great men of all countries, was trul y aston
ishing, and he told SO many anecdotes of
their free and easy intercourse with him--as
yet youth whose chin mourns beard
that even he himself became little alarmed
at his own boldness, and dew up his hor
SeS. I'd. .E.s..E" #.#..F .f as#.
The young lady listened attentively smiled
amiably, and appeared 10 be indeed very
well informed person. Our hero was al
ready half-overhesd in love- but what both.
cred him was that he did not know who his
fair companion was, her name, address, or
position. He hemmed and hawed for awhile
after getting through his travels and stories,
and then said insinuatingly-~ v5I
"Do you konw, Miss, that when came
into the room took you for Miss Clifton, Of
Prytania street," #,. . 5. .a
'Indeed?" ....... .. .E..a.. .
Yes. l never saw such sostriking re-
semblance.' miss Clifton Of Prytania st.,
was of course icticious parsonage. "Do
you know Miss CIifton?" .
"Of Prytania street,"
o "Yes." r.a . ..
"No" ....
"Ohw - .a ......... ... ...
Another pause--slightly awkward. Our
friend approached still nearer the pump
ing" operation. Had Miss been at the We
randall soiree? No she had not The last
ball at the ST. Louis was delightful opera -
Had not been there either. Was tpossible
Was the distance too great to her hotel?---
1t was much pleasanter to have private
house ofones own. She had a private house
All! Miss prefers furnished rooms. She
could not bear them!
Another pause more awkward than ever.
Our friend was stumped, but he looked per-
fectly at his ease, and remained in a grace
full attitude, smiling pleasantly at the toes Of
his patent leather pumps.
Imagine his discontinue when suddenly
the myrterious young lady, looking up to his
face with cunning smile, said:
| Il know" .E.
Our hero actually blushcd. He thought
he was caught. The foreign travels would
do his business forever.
"You know mel How stran se! When
did | have the pie asure of making your &C
ooh, some two weeks ag"
"Two weeks? Strange don't remember
to have met youp'
"Do you remember christening thai
took place at -
"oh, yes, at Mrs. E's. Were you
there?'
"Yes-I held tie baby" a 'a
Ifever a young lady was thoroughly an.
alysed at a glance, that yonng lady was fol
just about a second after II held the baby
was uttered.
"Well realy--I am much to blame.
can't forgive myself-but can't possibly
rccolect a feature of your face. ..'
ooh, you did not look at me-"
"No." ...s....
"Nor speak to me either?"
"No!"
"Don't tell mel And yet you held the
baby?:" .... .'... '... ....
"Nobdy else did, can assure you"
81 do not know how to make apology for
my rudeness. Pray forget it, and the next
time you hold baby, III speak to you if l
die for it,"
"Wlll you?
"Pon honor" ~ 3'
"And tell me more Of your travels?"
"Ye-ye-yes" '" u "
"Well now, if ;on'll be On Lafeyett
Square tomorrow afternoon at five clock,
you'll see me there" r.sy..
"Um! pretty cool that at first acquain-
tance, " thought our hero. Do you often go
on Lafyette Square?" .. ..u...f !.
EVERY afternoon with the baby" ft
"Oh, with the baby?" T .s.a5 -.- .a
"Of course. o I am the nursei" s ~g
6ince the above eyentful night, our young
friend from a round, ruddy faced individual
has become wan, pale, and thin visaged.
He never smiles. and you have onlyto say
"baby" to send instantly in search Of some
one around the corner. i, M .aggai ga aiiag.
EET The BatfaIo Ro4gh Notes is mot oil
rough. The editor is impreesSible, and has
an idea of smooth things if he is not in the
enjoyment thereof enough to change hts ma
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