Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-05-09


not permit me to return it," he answered. s'ohl
Stupidity thou art-a certain Mr. Fraukenstien,"
returned his lively friend, "Why you very human
mole, can ycu not see there is no necessity for res
turning the glove tonight What If should drive
you over to the Magnolia Grove tomorrow, would
not that do equally well? OH you silly boyl what
do you suppose gloves drop for? By gravitation-
OF counsel" and her sweet voice lost in sweet.
er peal of laughter. A new light seemed suddenly
to break in upon the mind OF Frankenstien; could
it be that the beautiful girl WHO had just left him,
bad thought Of thi.g Could he dare hatter himself
that fuch a supposition was not the most arraut
He smiled, and seid, as il TO himself
IL thought it a mere accident" certainly, my
dear sir, replied Mrs. Leigh 'but accidents, you
know, are also called the special nterposiLions OF
Providence of which this is an example, believe
me. But" she continued, do pray assist me TO
fnd my liege lord it is time such an old-fashoDed
lttle body as should leave this of dissipa-
ton. Alb! Percy" she exclaimed, as they came
upon Leigh standing in group of gentlemen, chow
fortunate! / am quite tired TO death Of Mr.. Frank
enstien, come, carry me home, please"
81 am sorry, Lucy" replied her husband, ''thst
you have so soon wearied of my friend, for fatter
ed myself that had induced him to make house
his home during his stay in NatcheZ."
''Oh! delightful-thank you-he will go with US
now, am quite sure, remember Mr.. Frankenstien,
the visit promised you Tomorrow" "0ur hero"
cast one glance around the room to see the Sui.
taas were still present; he did not her. and left
in company with his friends.
So bright, so clear, 80 sunny rose the following
morning. that earth appeared altar dedicated to
the day-god. 1t was winter, but the mild and
dreamy days Of winter in Southern cline. The
breeze was redolent with freshness, the atmosphere
pure the air OF some brighter world, and the
light clouds 6oated over head, golden with the sun
beams they bore 10 their bosoms, the counte-
nance is rradiated by innocence and purity carried
in the heart The suns mellow rays rested dream
lily upon the landscape, and low down in the little
valleys, here and there soft purple haze seemed
like the last shades Of striving with the golden
pomp of morning A carriage drawn by two glossy
and spirited bays, might have been seen rolling up
the avenue, which opened upon the msnor-house Of
Maj Gordon. stately mansion, well suited TO the
regal beauty Of ts young Mistress was the Mag
nolis Grove" Encircled by the evergreen enchant-
ment of deep grove, or rather woodland OF the
dark, shiniDg-leaved magnolia, cleaned up the
white walls of the edifce as faultless in its archie
lecture as were the charms Of nature by which it
were surrounded. Scattered among the tall trees
were numerous specimens Of art-the fountain
throwing up its crystal sbower-the statue Of
nymph and hamadryad-and wales filed with the
exotic blooms OF many foreign cline. just be-
yOnd the grove, where the breeze dallied with the
foliage, and prolonged the music of each singing
bird, the sweep Of the proud river lay glittering in
the sunlight, and weaving with its shining waves a
girdle for this beautiful domain.
Nor was the interior Of the mansion at all in con-
trast with its magnificent surroundings. AS they
entered the lofty and spacious drawing-room, a
glance suficed TO show that everything was in
admirable harmony. The velvet carpets, the tall
mirrors, the heavy silken draperes were all in
keeping with the proportions of the mansion, and
the scenery around it. 1t was the very realm of
luxury and taste; beautiful indeed, and yet how
different from the balfrustc loneliness of the valley
and cottage of Belle Vuel How different the beauty
of its mistress from that of the charming Kate
Castillmann!
Miss Gordon's father had contracted a second
marriage, shortly after her return from school, and
since that time she had presided the establish
ment Of her elder brother, bachelor planter, who
resided on his elegant domain few miles from
the city.
Our visitors had been seated but few minutes,
when Miss Gordon made her appearance, and as
she swept into the apartment brilliant with beauty
and radiant with smiles, Frankenstien could not
but acknowledge that he had for once seen almost
perfection. She was perhaps not SO dazzling as on
the proceeding evening, but more lovely. Her rich
morning robe was admirably adapted to her queen
like person, the glossy auburn tresses were braided
smoothly over brow, as fautess the vision of a
sculptor, and from the large and dewy eyes there
seemed to beam forth a light which assuredly must
betoken spirit of genius, and of power. At least
so thought Julius Frankenstien, and again the en-
bodiment of his ideal haunted his imagination like
living, breathing presence
This first visit necessarily short but il served
its purpose which to prepare the way for others
OF greater length, and perhaps of greater interest
Frankenstien presented the glove with his usual
gallantry, and Miss Gordon received it with her
accustomed grace; there smile, no tremor,
no blush, nothing from which one could in the
slightest degree con lecture whether or not its loss
had been theresut of design. Frankenstien would
have given worlds to know the truth, though yet
he scarcely hoped it, 1t is always gratifying to the
amour prOpre of men, to know themselves the OBJ.
jects of attention to distinguished woman, and
our hero" was no exception TO the rule;-not that
we blame him, or any of them for it,-by no means,
we only mention the fact en- PEASANT The CONVEX.
sation was of course, principally of the ball of the
preceding evening;-Miss Gordon who seemed TO
have quite recovered from its atigues ehatted very
agreaOly and Frankenstien regretted when the mo-
ment arrived for them to take their leave. lie low.
ed simply to be near her, to look upon ner so very
beautiful she was. He scarcely noted the substance
OF her conversation, SO absorbed was be in watch
ing the play Of her features and in listening to the
tones OF her musical voice. When they rose to
leave, she kindly hoped that Mr. Fraukenstien would
not forget them, her brother would be very happy
to continue the acquaintance begun so pleasantly
the proceeding evening, &c, &c. On their way
home "our hero" remarked to Mrs. Leigh that from
Miss GOrdons manner be thought that she NEST be
mistaken in regard TO the affair Of the glove. The
lady laughed immoderately she replied, "My
dear Sir, it occurs TO me that you have never been
'tdhen through" by a belle before. OF course you
we're expected this morning, aud yet you could not
see it. Oh! these men, what SOlomons they are to
be sure I"
Some four weeks passed away, and found Frank
enstlen still q lngerer at the sunny South. His
home nominaly ut the house Of his friend Leigh,
yet his frequent visit to the Magnolia Grove" had
led many laughingly to assure him they supposed
that the place of his sojOurn. he rode out with
Miss Gordon in the calm morning, he walked with
her At evening by the blue river;-he read to her
i the gorgeous secusion Of her home, and he saw
her shine in society," star without rival. DE
paid her every attention and was deemed by every
one, not only devoted admirer, but an accepted
lover. And yet there was in his attentions to her,
none Of that enthusiasm which had marked his &C.
quaintance with the beauty Of Belle Vue. Instead
OF that sort Of half-melancholy seemed TO press
upon his spirits, and often a scarce suppressed
sigh, even in the presence of Miss Gordon bespoke
a heart but i'll at ease. The cause We have yet TO
learn.
TO BE CONTINUED
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