Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-07-11
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a Novel Wooing.

morning, Harry G. entered his study, and
after some desultory conversation, cornmen-
ced looking over some chronological charts,
that We're arranged before him.. While thus
engaged, he noticed one of the head OF Miss
Emily B., c.. copiously marked. He ex-
amined it, and became much. interested, as
lit,described person of an original mind,
a6aesupeEior characte5f As he. lafd itaside,
| Mr.. T. sad: s
The person there described met during
my absence, and she possessed a mind SO
we'll balanced, that took chart Of her
head. | consider her quite model offe-
male worth. She possesses all the qualities
for good wife and mother
Now. Harry was young man of fine in
telleetual powers, which had been improved
by culture. but he was decidedly odd. He |
had spice of romance in his disposition,
and was firm believer in Phrenology. He
depended on that science mainly to give himI
an insight into the character of her who he
should choose as a partner for life.
The lady in question seemed to possess
all those qualifications which he had been so
long seeking for; aud Almost novel idea en-
tered his mind. He determined to write to
her, and state his ideas upon the subject Of
matrlmony; acquaint her with the circum-
stances of seeing the chart of her head, and
request correspondence, with the view, that
If 1t resulted in the mutual satisfaction of
both parties, they should meet; and if they
could love, should marry. He acted accord
ingfy, and requested of Mr.. F. note to the
lady, stating the sincerity of his motives,
and the respectability of his character; which
he enclosed in his letter, and forwarded-
He waited for week in state of feverish
anxiety but at length an answer came, and
the lady granted his request. The letter
breathed the spirit of modesty and good
sense. The lady stipulated for six months
g correspondence, after which they were to
meet
From this time, they wrote regularly,
upon various topics; but the personal ap-
pearance of each was never once the subject
OF .allusion. Harry's high opinion Of his
fair correspondent was enhanced upon the
reception of every letter, until he become
thoroughly In love with his incognita ant
he began most earnestly to long for the ex
piraton of his probation. 1t was with
beating heart that he took his seat in one O
the cars Of the railroad which was to convey
him to The city Of c., where his fair inamo
ratio resided
Now the question was to be solved, coul(
she love him! He was not handsome, il
the common acceptation of the word, yet h
had an intelligent countenance, dark ex
pressive eye, and a good figure but he for
got all his advantages Of person or station
IN bis anxiety to create good impression
He never once asked if she were beautiful
for he felt if she was not positively ugly, h
could love. After aliehting at station, anc
a walk of few minutes he found himsel
before small but beautiful cottage, whicl
bore marks Of taste and refinement in il
occupants. He knocked, and it seemed t
him that his heart knocked full as loudl
against his breast as his knuckles knocke
against the door. When the door wa
opened, our-lover-hero was greeted with a
unexpected sight Of diminutiSe crooke
form, pair of spectacles, and red hail
which we're the principal feature in the tou
ensemble Of his fair receiver. Now, red hal
was Henry's aversion. The lady, for sue
she evidently appeared, conducted him int
a pretty parlor, where music and book
b. showed the taste of the fair owner. Afte
a short scrutiny, Harry turned to the cd
Z little figure beside him and requested to Sc
Miss B. "a. e -.
She is before vou,' said his companion.
:, He was thunderstruck, and stood gain
at her without motion, but at length cole
ted his scattered wits, and tried to comment
a conversation under difficulties He i
troduced himself as her unknown eorrespo
y dent, and explained that he had come
y make a personal acquaintance. She a
: swered him with modesty and good sens
= telling him that their intercourse must be
: ! the terms Of friendship, until they becan
II II more intimately known to each other. TIL,
= conversed long and pleasantly, and, he sot
L ! found himself admiring her voice, viii
u was soft and sweet; and before he left, h
e winning manner had so charmed him, th
" VI he had quite forgotten her red hair a
= spectacles. Thus their intercourse cont
% ued for week, at the expiration Of viii
time he made her an offer Of his heart a
= hand.
y She hesitated ere she replied, but snlir
~ ~ ly asked, have you so far overcome ye
~ aversion to red hair and crooked form
-. TO wish to make me your wife?'
ST lie replied that he loved her, and cal
or not what was the color of her hair, SO 10
es as she would consent to be his. An ansv
D. was promised to be given on the follow
morning.
W As early as propriety would admit
to the next morning, our friend Harry ag
las sought his beloved, but was greatly sur
ho sed to he received by one so like, and
for SO unlike her to whom he had been pay
srn his court. There she stood with a sw
ph smile on her lips. and laughing light
her hazel eyes, without those distinguish
marks of person which had first attracted
m lu- notice He almost doubted his senses, U
P.s tas she spoke in her clear sweet tones, when
tIe. M sprang forward and seizing her hand beg
ked her TO explain the mystery.
ses She smiled as she said, you must forg
eig my ruse, Harry you said personal bea
ulu 'ro had nc weight with you, and wishec
fos- prove YOU You see me now in my pro
rue Shape and person. Can you love me as
: to as when I wore specs and red wig 2
rise lie could answer only, by gazing aC
BID ringly upon her graceful little figure, SO