Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-05-18
From the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper.
A California Widow.
ONE or pop wAlrEK,s ExpERrrNcEs.

have passion for widows it is one Of
the few weaknesses of my nature No mat
ter whether they be tall or short, slight and
sylph-like or round and rosy, my heart sue
cumbs to the beauties. Here's a bumper to
widowsl have at least three in the eye of
my memory-theres a phrase for you-while
1 drink
But of late have been more wary. The
old proverb says "a burnt child breads the fire,
which is very true like most proverbs s-pro-
badly the reason they are voted vulgar and
1, having had the wings of my fancy once
scorched, eye askant the 'garish fame"
Shall tell you the secret? I wouldn't
mention it to another living soul for the
world, but somehow you have such way
with you that you get anything out of me
you choose. All, I'm an innocent, unsophis-
ticated creature still, in spite of all have
gone through-still confding and unsuspect-
ing. sometimes feel thatI am not properly
appreciated in this world many things have
limited SO, even the 'tablerappers' have vague
ly intimated task Mr.. Harvey. d
Wen, I'll tell you my story, and you shall
sympathize with me, and if it gets out, we
shall know that some of those practical news
papers-bucaneers of the high sea of litera-
ture-have stolen it, as they are wont to do
contents of the Dollar and as they take
the first that comes, supposing that all must
be good, they may pounce on my heart leaf
won't they be deceived "a fewp But there
don't smile-I feel melancholy. Heigh no
Pm thinking of La DeniereS de (y1es) Vex-
UeS p
made one Of the two hundred passengers
on noble steamer, during certain trip il
took down the Mississippi-you needn't con.
suit the books to find out more particularly
was with no acquaintance, and being q
bashful man, the first day or two seemed very
dull. But the third morning, upon going or
deck for promenade, met face to face, an
old schoolmate. who had got on board at
during the night. OF course, played de-
lighted; one always must when one meets a
former chum though, let me remark. en- pas
SAINT that nine times out of ten, it's a con
founded bore. e.. .r..
We took several turns up and down the
deck, discoursing of old times, old flames
and other old memories, which it is seldom
wise to call up. and had begun to make a
move towards the cabin, when felt my com
panion's hand tighten on my arm, and I saw
him bow to the prettiest piece of book muslin
it was ever my good ~ fortune to behold
Isn't she sumner p said he, in reply to
my eager enquiries. she came from F.
with me, and is going to New Orleans She's
young to be left widow, Ell? There's a
chance for you, old fellow! 1 remember your
former penchGnts in that liner tsra
A widow-that adorable creature! MY
heart leaped up into my mouth at the thought,
and would, have no doubt, have sprung out
and fallen at her feet, had not taken the
precaution to close my lips
Probably you wouldn't feel at liberty to
present an old friend !? said family, grow
ing wonderous affectionate.
Not the least hesitation in life, 'pon hon.
or. Cast anchor minute, and feast on those
eyes, while speak with her.
He made his way to the spot where she was
standing, and saw smile, bright as-as-,
your own, lady reader, steal over her face
ana tnere was an unexplored mischief in the
olmpies which deepened about her mouth.
All right, old fellow said S.. grasping
my arm' come alongl I've paved the way;
now you must walk in and surprise Smythe's
ghost almost to waking.' adr
God forbidP muttered I, as we moved +o.
ward her, anything but that for I ALWAYS
had a horror of spirits, unless Won exnect
such as come in cut glass decanterg,a mass
that bottle!) ba
In an hour was intimate with the en-
chanting relict, and when my friend left us,
| be congratulated Mrs. Smythe on having