Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-05-31
MlistcIantoas Attrles.
NV First Love Affair.

At about seventeen years ofage, on We'd
nesday afternoon, | attended, school where
the mystery Of the light fantastic toe was
taught. The school was large, and the
scholars we're the daughters and sons of the
merchants Of our most popular seaports.
There were some exceeding pretty girls
among them, aud the town was noted for
the beauty Of its females. There was one
rosy checked Miss rather older than myself,
whose dancing was particularly spirited and
graceful. She was not tall, but finely form
cd, and her eyes were Of great beauty and
brilliancy. Her temper was very lively,
and her conversation polished and humo-
rous. All these qualities were very attrac-
tive to a lad who seemed only to live for
enjoyment. When an opportunity offered
| selected her for my partner in tue dance.
She seemed nothing 10TH and we were
most happy. But I could not talk to her,
for my blushfulness was extreme. l would
have give one Of my arms to have been a.
bic to tell the tender things which then
crowded upon my heart. But l found it
in vain, aud was forced to content myself
with only looking with unutterable emotion.
Six months passed in this blissful inter
course. She treated me as if | was a prom
Using boy, who might grow into something.
In this she did not show much judgment,
FOR although quite young in years, | believe
/ was as capable of an exalting and soul
subduing passion as at any period Of my
life, And | proved it by wasting and los
ing all my first hilarity Of spirits, in those
sober meditations Of a first attachment.
There was, during the winter, a party Of
young people of both sexes at my %uncle's.
The young dancer Unto my affections was
the first invited. | met her there for the
first time where our intercourse could be
unrestrained.
l succeeded after divers efforts, which
sent the perspiration in streams to my fore
head, in seating myself at her side; and
after stsmmering attempts, at last subsidized
into an interesting conversation.
The evening passed off delightfully."-, and
the party arose to 60 home. Then watch
ing my opportunity. l asked leaveto attend
my fair ono to her dwelling. She smilingly
consented. We walked slowly along the
quiet streets of the town, apart from the
rest of the party, and now and thea answer
ing some question of trivial interest.
The walk, although near a mile, seemed
not more than a few steps. Her stated.
edifce appeared in view. l walked still
slower. We reached the steps of the from
door. There was a light on the kitcher
hearth, which announced that all the fan
lily had retired for the night.
She assembled the door steps and stopped
The bright moon shone full on her radiar
face as she raised her blue eyes to the pa
tern of lovers.
seized her hand. She made no cfo
to take it away. looked up into her fac
and she looked down on me, and [%can'tsa
how it was donel our lips met-warr
blushing, trembling with emotion. l too
l believe, only one kiss, but that was 81
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She sprang within the door, saying { 90
night in tones which sounded to my c
like the softest and sweetest breathing of
Holian harp and the door closed up
her charms.
This was the first love kiss | gave and
ceived.
walked slowly towards my own hon
] believe, on the top of my toes. | stopp
after q moment to get breath; l looked
AhV hhOAOuACA muOuy anu BIG SGGLuCu
wink at me roguishly, and say
Il saw you, you rogueP
And then leaning on the bars of the ra
ing, near a green pasture, l murmured i:
How delicious that was. Was ev
rosclcaf swecter than her lips? Did ey
flute sound such gentle notes as the sou
that fell from her tongue p
mkt ( DooJ Mil ~ Il .--1 L
leaned from the cloud-which looks as if
was the chariot of the moon-he could I
have whispered peace in more ravishi
strains than that good night. All, Jac
you are a spunky fellow. Millions of bl
sings descend aud rest upon her name =
Soliloquizing, l reached my fathe
dwelling. l entered the kitchen door, Sc
ly and syly. All the lights we're ext
guished. l locked the door, and crept
wards the parlor. How nice, thought
that all have gone to bed. Not one soul
to break the heaven of my feelings.
/ opened very softly the parlor door.
Thunder and earthquakes there sat
father He was DOING in the arm cha
but my entrance aroused him.
This is pretty doings for a boy. w
on earth have you been doing? Tell l
sur, where have you been SO late ?
'Only waiting upon the ladies home fl
the party, sir
ladies : he exclaimed with a sneer
How long since they have learned to q
lone and left off their sucking-bottles
dollsE Mere children. Go to bed, sir
And when you can feel your chin to
rough, you may consider yourself cap;
OF gallanting the ladies, and perhaps
feeling preference for one among their n
ber' At present you are about as fit
beau as a colt at a year old is for a &C
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