The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-06-26
A Novel WOOing.


It was on the return Of Mr.. F., lecturer on
Phrenology, to the cityof, B., that one morn:
ing, Harry q. entered his study, and after some
desultory conversation, commenced looking over
some chronological charts, that were arranged
before him. Willie thus engaged, lie noticed
one Of the head Of Miss Emily B., Of c., CO
piously marked. He examined it. and became
much interested, as it described a person Of an
original mind, and superior character. AS he
laid it aside, Mr.. F. said:
"The person there described met during my
absence, and she possessed mind SO well bal.
lanced, that took chart Of her head. con-
slider her quite model of female worth. Size
possesses I'll the qualities for good wife and
mother
Now, Harry was young man of 6ne intel
ectual powers, which had been improved by
culture, but he was decidedly odd.. He had a
spice Of romance in his disposition, and was a
firm believer in Phrenulogy. He depended on
that science mainly to give him 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; and most novel idea entered his
mind. He determined to write to her, and
state his ideas upon the subject Of natrimony i;
acquaint her with the circumstances of seeing
the chart of her head, and request correspon-
dence with the view, that if it resulted in the
mutual satisfaction of both parties, they should
meet; and if they could love, should marry
He acted accordingly, aud requested of Mr.. F.
note to the lady, stating the sincerity Of his
motives, and the respectabilAy Of his character;
which he enclosed in his letter, and forwarded.
lie waited for week in state of feverish anx-
iety; but at length all answer came, and the
lady granted his request The letter breathed
tue spirit Of modesty and good sense. The Ia
dy stipulated for six months correspondence,
after which they were to meet. -
From this time, they wrote regularly, upon
various topics but the personal appearance Of
each was never once the subject of allusion.-
Harry's high opinion Of his fair correspondent
was enhanced upon the reception Of every let,
ter, until he become thoroughly in love with his
incognita; and he began most earnestly to long
for the expiration of his probation. Itwas with
beating heart that he took his seat in one OF
the cars of the railroad which was to convey
him to the city Of c., where his fair inamorato
resided.
Now the question was 10 he solved, could she
love hima He was not handsome in the CON-
mon acceptation of the word, yet he had an
intelligent countenance, dark expressive eye
and good figure but he forgot all his advan.
tages Of person or station, in his anxiety to ere.
ate good impression. lie never once asked il
she were beautiful; for he felt if she was not
positively ugly, he could love. After alghting
at station, and walk of few minutes he
found himself before a small but beautiful cot.
tage, which bore marks Of taste and refinement
in its occupants. He knocked, and it seemed
to him that lis heart knocked full rs loudly
against his breast as his knuckles knocked
against the door. When the door was opened,
our lover. hero was greeted with an unexpected
sight of diminutive crooked form, pair of
spectacles, and red hair, which were the princi-
pal feature in the tout ensemble Of his fair re-
eeiver.. Now, red hair was Henrys aversion.-
The lady, for such she evidently appeared, con-
Quoted him into pretty parlor, where music
and books showed the taste Of the fair owner.
After short scrutiny, Harry turned to the odd
little figure beside him and requested to see Miss
B.
She is before you,' said his companion.
He was thundelstruck, and stood gazing at
her without motion, but at length collected his
scattered wits, and tried to commence CONVEX
sation under difficulties He introduced him
self as her unknown correspondent, and explain
ed that ne had come to make q personal &C
uuaintance. She answered him with mode ty
and good sense, telling him that their intercourse
must be on the te,ms Of friendship. until they
became more intimately known to each other.
They conversed long and pleasantly, and, he
soon found himself admirng her voice, which
was soft and sweet; and before he left, her win.
ming manner had so charmed him, that he had
quite forgotten her red hair and spectacles.-
Thus their intercourse continued for week, at
the expiration of which time he made her an
offer of his heart and hand.
She hesitated ere she replied, but smilingly
asked, have you SO far overcome your aversion
to red hair and a crooked form rs to wish to make
me your wife }?
He replied that he loved her, and cared not
what was the color Of her hair, so long as she
would consent to be bis. An answer was prom.
ised to be given on the following morning.
As early as propriety would admit, on .the
next morning, our friend Harry again sought
his beloved, but was greatly surprised to be re-
ceived by one so like, and yet SO unlike her to
whom he had been paying his court. There she
stood with sweet smile on her lips, and
laughing light in her hazel eyes, without those
distinguished marks Of person which had first
attracted his notice. He almost doubted his
senses, until she spoke in her clear sweet tones,
when he sprang forward and seizing her hand,
begged her to explain the mystery. -