Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-05-07
HOW l COURTED LULU,
TABLEAUX II.
LULU AND MYSELF FALL OUT.

TWAS the brightest day of the whole month
Of October, and never have / seen the forest
present a more gorgeous picture of splendid
and imperial beauty.
We were all out upon the portico, and had
been conversing for some time, my friend
Fitzarthur leading" the company, and ma
king everybody laugh with his amusing sto-
ries. 'Fitzarthur, you see, was an admirable
general and a long experience In the ways
Of women had led him to the conclusion, that
these charming creatures like an entertaining
fellow. But Fitz. had another axiom equal
ly impressed upon his mind-namely, that q
gentleman who wishes to produce the best
effect upon a lady, should never make his
presence stale. l think he was right and
more than once have l known a fine young
fellow to be ruined by a too exclusive. devo-
ton to the presence of his mistress.
In consequence Of Fitz.'s views upon this
subject, he rose at the end Of q most enter
tanning story, and, gently caressing his lin
p~erial," observed that he had too.long neg
-lected u. fair friend of his, whose three last
letters remained unanswered. HeHmuss POS
lively write to her by the mail chat evening
announcing his Immediate return. Hav.
ing made this communication with the most
Odious and graceful elegance, he kissed his
DRn0 anu TelITCU lDtO III hail.
Lulu pouted beautifully. Then there was
somebody whose society Mr.. Fitxarthur pre-
ferred to their own even communicating
with her by mail. Well, Mr.. Fitzarthur was
the best Judge Of his own affairs and, hav
ing clearly indicated these reflections in be-
eyes, Miss Lulu proceeded to pout again. A
she did so, her eyes fell upon myself wa
smiling. Lulu looked at me for a moment
saw that / was watching her expression, an
burst out laughing. Is
"Wcll, sir" she said, i" why are you star
ing me out of countenance ?"
"A cat may look at a king" | replied, and
doubtless, the same applies to o queen"
"A queen! so you are laughing at me
Well, sir, laugh on ~
And Miss Lulu set me the example, b
herself bursting into the merriest fit imagir
able. She then heaved o mock sigh, an
said
How in the world shall we pass our MOI
ningf l thought Mr.. Fitzarthur was gOin
to give me a row on the stream-heigho!".
And Miss Lulu pretended to be broker
hearted.
wont / dor" l said, instantly for tn
very idea had occurred to me on the eEehin
: before: 81 have the largest and most Sc
viceable hands, you see, my dear cousin
, NOW you uTc iHuRhIhR az uAE. ltLNTLlu
sir He has the most beautiful hands / ev,
saw ; they are as soft and white as satin"
I'll Then you have experimental upon the
4 s~oitness, have you" l said, laughing.
: me, sir! Inever saw anything as unar
, liable as you gentlemen, in speaking Of ca
q other"
Very we'll but you have not answered
Answered what, sir |"
e Evil you 20 and have q sail 7"
LAlu hesitated ; she wished to pique n
FitEarthur she wished to make the exc
r sion ; but she wished to take revenge on n
Ask Rose" she said; 1.-The boat will b.
70 only two"
~ can't CO." said little Rose I" I hav
cold, and am afraid of the air on
stream"
Lulu was thus forced to say yes, or no a
ssyhile she wAs debating, ! improved the ii