The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-01-30

ceived through tho open window beautiful
young lady, who perhaps might have num-
bered nineteen summers, certainly she could
not more. Now thought for conquestl !
was soon ushered in tho principal apartment,
while the lady gracefully requested me to be
seated. soon exhibited my books and papers
for her inspection at tho same time using my
accustomed eloqaence in persuading her to
become subscriber. She seemed pleased,
pleasantly assented to all my remarks. espec-
tally when she observed my gances of admi-
ration from time to time. She requested me
to swat patiently until 'Mr. Knickerbocker
came in, and if ho had no objections she would
most cheerfully become a subscriber
"Mr Knickerbocker what the elderly gen.
tleman had observed in tho field withoutr'
EYES, the same.' ttR -i,s.
"Oh, he is a relative perhaps?'
ooh yes, dear relative" 8so
"Perchance a fathers" .- tV ..-.
"No, guardian said she coloring slightly
would have given worlds to penetrate the
mystery. yet she was resolved not to satisfy my
curiosity. Being really fascinated with her
singular beauty, Itlike or unlike Goblet. it
matters not which,) very composcdly seated
myself, hoping Mr.. Knickorbocker would not
trouble himself on my account. began to
make myself as agreeable as possible, and was
not long in discovering her to be lady of de.
cided talent as sho displayed remarkable ca
pability in her remarks Oh the poets and favo-
| rite authors. lc
| After dwelling on these topics sufficient
length of time, found myself as usual grow
woman, and drawing my chair in close prox-
unity to her own, | began to speak of the
"sciencc of Physiognomy," Of " first impress.
ions,' "love at FIRST sight" that in my opinion
it was tho basis Of true love, founded upon a
similarity of taste and congeniality, and that
was revealed at the first interview. I then
spoke Of my agreeable disappointment, in
meeting so much beauty. grace and refinement
in these wilds; that certainly life Of obscuri
ty should not be hers; that such sweetness
should not be wasted on the desert air; and il
she would listen to me and my vows, she
should occupy a 9azzling position in society
Sho blushcd at my flattery and thought
could perceive mischevous smile; however
| she replied with a smile Of tho most angelic
sweetness and innocence, that sho like myse
tho ght I" first impressions rarely deceptive
in her widest moments had mover dreamed ot
so brilliant destiny" AT this interesting mo
ment gonteman entered. Tho lady aros,
with quiet, grace and self possession.
"Sir, permit mo to Introduce Mr.. Knckcr
bockcr--my husband"
1t is needless TO say that felt precisely lik,
any other man in my peculiar circumstances
nor was long in bidding adieu to that swee
spot consccrated TO love aud matrimony; TO m,
tho scene of fleeing pleasure and mortified
vanity "Well, ihero is some takinity in thi
world of ours, though as was mechanical,
vending my way to the next house which re
scmbled the one had left in external appear
ance. The first object that claimed my atten
ton hero was an old lady, and little girl
Upon the exhibition of my papers tho oil,
lady said "Why la me, you needn't say s.
much about it, presume they are all yer.
good but we always borry all we want t,
neghbor Knickerbocker's Did be sign 70
'em!"
"No madam / believe not ~
"Wall, then, know thoy amt good 70
, much, or they would have taken EN- lie is
raal smart man-hc has been member of Con
gress -four ycars--and his wife is a smart won
an tew-she has been to Washington with hin
E --now, dare say if your papers was good h
would have signed, so you may as well go Ion
for they oin't worth looking at"
Thinking If I ,arried longer the oquaciou
old lady would deal in persmoltiesI proceede
r on my not unoventful journey-thinkng of th
brilliant destiny so wildly portrayed to Mrs
Kuickerboeker and her remarks that she ha
never dreamed of such felicity; yet consoln
myself witIal that everybody didn't know S
, much of human nature as land the next ad
venture would bo something else. had nc
proceeded far before l observed a small 10
{ school house, closely embowered by clum
of maple trees, which served as shield froI
f the scorching sun, and sort of proteclio
q from the northern blasts, and pcrchaneo
4 screen from tho vulgar gaze of tho passer By
: thou. b, to pass this educational emporium
i but upon observing tho female pedagouge. an
8 dozen small urchins peep shyly but anxiou,
: ly out. / resolved to not only exhibit mysc
o (but books) to thoir wondering gaze. As | er
I tered tho teacher stole one glance at my pe
s son with the ,imidity Of startled fawn; b,
2 probably understanding tho dignity of hor p'
o sition. she Immediately with the energy Of
a Napoleon, and the bravery of Taylor. uttcrc
8 in sten,oran voice. "First class take the
places to spel.l" utterly regardless Of mo. {
a the object of my visit Well thought !. her
!. time is precious" SO waving all ceremony
! requested her to look at my books and papers
r. She replied "that she had not time, or if sh
Q had could not buy, nor she didn't know VIII
g would 10 this district, for they had jest bouel
o Eclectic Primmers and they growled at that!
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