The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-10-30
FASHIONABLE FOOTPRINTS.
Part VIII.
BY MRS. BELL SMITH.

Part VIII.
m. Ocean House WAS IN a state of sensation.
4. -cent, not yet announced, seemed to affect
81. s,nesphere. Gentlemen for the moment
ELECTED the ladies, and, collected In groups,
a..l..-,! in an under-tone matters with which
S4 "a lse-s alone seemed acquainted. Has my
-.aie. ever observed how an important event,
Ike storm, appeared to brood in silence over
,,;a-. only disturbed by mysterious whispers,
which hit by like flying outposts before the
ls.ry.laden thunder bursts with stunning force
NON rs? Sach was the feeling which pressed
one in the very air.
What's on hand?" asked RousSell Smith, of
iyinc Mss. as he sauntered down the hall.
auh. nothing-but young Pounce is miss
,y this morning. and his mother is nearly
frantic"
&c Lias Deus" responded Mr.. Flintburn.
/, there any hope that the dear youth will re-
main in that 10 usl delightful state?"
Cant sav-don't know. Ask his mother"
Tue itwas. Twelve by the clock had struck,
| sal the hopeful made no appearance to claim
Ii accustomed meal. The anxious mother sent
line and again 10 his room in the colony, but
tie locked door gave no response to the fire.
cent appeals. 4 key WAS found at last, the
door unlocked, but, 10 the vacant room pre-
,snel only the unmistaksble evidences of not
having been occupied the previous night. The
' frightened mother came herself to inspect, and,
iElved by her husband, with host of sympa-
a.-.iis s'''s 's.t.Ds.s ...~,----~, ------
INVADED the saactity Of the hitherto exclusive
blcbelorlom. lie was not in his room he
m.,h;-he mnst--be in some one of the others.
TIE dear boy had never yet remained out with
or consent. He must be ill-dead, perhaps
aal away dashed the poor mother and her
iJP, III a round of personal inspection.
The colony, composed of single gentlemen
SIS invaded nay. taken. No parley was had
laae',latons indulgedin Ifthe quick knocks
s-'- not imms diately responded to, the door
IS, dashed open, and the astounded inmate
lltJihe uestion. Some Of the surprises were
as'lCul;n some of the discoveries shocking,
lf-ir Waitles was caught without wig, sha-
VIZ himself in an ascension robe so tattered
"a tom that he might have been sold for rags.
IL considered himself sold, and began dress
ltla the most frantic manner. Captain Wa
p; Eho never heard knocks of any sort. unless
.ol his scOnce. was found contemplating a
no means handsome pedal extremity, over
aleh he tlourished a razor. Count - they
rght putting some cotton pads on his much
uTed person while, in the very next room,
andy B was surprised in the act of sewing
Ilans on certain garment, not considered
aitr 10 mention. lie sat at it in tailor style,
4-hlns the needle with the heel of his boot |;
4ai n his hurry. at the strange intrusion, seized
az umbrella. hoisted it, and from beneath its
lnbra9eoas shelter answered at random. We
MI not i,los the afflicted mother-suffice it
10 say. lha' annd curses, screams, and banging
locrs, she satisfied herself that "dear Angus
'a' Was indeed gone, and was carried to her
a!-itDeniS in strong Mysteries.
some two hours after, letter was handed
A'' Ponnce bearing decided marks of Angus
Us peculiar writing. | have preserved this
Fl' AS soecimen Of Natures handiwork,
..1iy OF admiration. The date no one could
'rapher. but the body of the intelligence was
ti'e lrslblr, and ran in this wise:
DEAR Ma, Young Arson aud me went this
4oIc'n to see the duell hurd it and tolled him
. 'as over when they saw US aud maid us 20
5 i4r fear wede blow we are goin to New
lia -ad the govanor better send us some
s4a's. our afieektiOnet son
"AUGUsTUs POUNcE."
i@ele Vas packing in hot haste, aud in two
= lie Pounce family was en- route for New
''4' where IN efficient police would be called
T1' 10 hunt. seize, and restore the prodigal
i- The unreadable scrawl was mystery
ne youths whereabouts appeared evident
"-'e aud Margaret were together upon the
'.'' iooAlcg out on the bay, over which dark
-;n was Gathering. The dead calm that per
7l Ice scene was made impressive by the
-F''E BACK clouds, which, rising like "tower
.''"'-l giants striding FAST" seemed to pos
- "hh'a themselves the power of loconio,ion
--i with dark mutterings of wrath appeared
~ rushing on to some fearful work of de
S9,on. The wings of the s:orm-6enG were
I'D With glcfy by the setting SUI. To the
.si' AID lett, Ear out, spread the gold, blue
e crimson tints, changed, faded, or bright
~, - "'oim o"opt Oh nuiic III INC Coh
ne Pi'chr darkness was made more fearful
:! ,as ighiaing, which burst out in broad sheets
s. 60 seemed TO fire the very air. Far out te
i.. S snip with storm sails spread felt the com
rs os S'ld'' and dashed inadly through the swell
WI "aVes; while the huge New York steamer
c, '1 -'ant arm rising and falling in its work
nv. M De seen, through the darkening hour
e'luiF sweeping into the bay. Little julie
o. T. closer 10 Margsret's side, as the prout
e. $1,000 erect, with her beautiful full lips irml,
ofa 80 and ox-eyes flashing as if in the wa,
n. rLa4hts she realized her nature and founC
a.. = servant hsRded her letter. 1t wal
-sd - 10 haste" and, as Albert had beer
49,: 5al 9nnng the day, she hastily broke the
NJ A ana teGd. The communication was frou
-. haIlorsn, and we will follow the quici
''"H the page, as she reads. Ii runs thus
o., DlAs MADAM: have lost hours in endeav
" explain my connection with tbs sat
ip,s q this morning, and express my feel
90 I" lne consequences, Your brother re
''NS'Su me, Is hiS last wish To Uiva Won tn,