Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-08-27

down, and although it was not quite as
dark as pitch it was only a few shades
from it. l was tired, and dare say slep,
soundly, nor did / awake till the full sur
peered in at my window and sent food
of golden light athwart the room, gild-
ing in beauty every object on which i,
fell, and prying open with its polished
bars my dull eyelids. l gazed around.
Amazement! Oh, heaven Where was
1? Was it dream ? Had the boy
hoods days I had conned in Arabian
Nights Entertainment. crossed me ? No,
it could not be it was the same room as
that which | occupied yesterday night,
the curtains at the windows were the
same, the pictures, the looking glass, the
chairs, tables, bed, all was the same-but
Tim was gone, and in his place-ah,
Seth, fel! in love at first sight,
there, by my side, in all the virgin limo
cence of gentle slumber, lay my beau
ideal of beautiful woman. Her mid
night tresses fell in all their glorious
blackness upon neck as white as Heav-
ems record book of an infants life. On
either cheek was couch of rose leaves,
fit resting place for the god Of love
while, between rich crimson lips, shone
out teeth of pearly whiteness. One hand
was in sight, and, as it lay in its noble
littleness upon her snowy breast, it sur
passed in its symmetry, the most perfect
dreams of the most perfect masters. But
how came she there ? Who was she
What should l do II was inexplicable
all mystery. With wild delirium OF
delight | gazed upon her, and yet with
every now and then a cold shudder of
fear lest she should awake and discover
our awkward situation. | was resolved
with stealth only equalled by that with
which | crept into my bed. ! now crept
from it, gathered up my clothes. and
hastily donned them in an adjoining hall.
| was just flattering myself with my
good fortune of getting away unpereeM-
ed, and betting my life that no one would
find it out by my telling, when discov-
cred that in my hurry had left my
watch, which always placed, before re-
firing, under my pillow. To let it re-
main was sure discovery; attempt to re-
gain it | must. So | put on bold face,
and again entered the room but so agi-
tated was that undoubtedly made much
noise than | Imagined and just as was
drawing my watch from beneath the pill
low she opened her eyes. Have you seen
a beautiful landscape in the grey light of
morning? Have you seen the same when
the glorious beams of the sun have burst
upon it? Such was the. difference be-
tween my sleeping and my waking beau
ty. But | was blessed with only look,
for the moment that her splendid eyes
fell upon me, they were shrouded by the
sheet, and heaven was concealed from my
view. Nevertheless, | was chained to
the spot. Cupid had bound me and
the prisoner might with more hope med
itate an escape from his dungeon cell,
than from that little room.
Angel" | cried, " for by no other
name do know you, for heavens sake,
let me make an explanation of my unfor-
tunate position %
My encouraging words, at length,
had some little effect, and as frightened
doe all tremblingly peers anxiously out
from her hiding place, SO she from her
covert peeped outhalf fearfully upon me
On my part an explanation was soon
made on hers, she told me that it was
her own room, that she gave it up at the
request of her father, and occupied sofa
bed in the parlor; and that, on the even
ing before, Mr. Cole had called at the
door and informed the maid that he should
lodge with friend at the Ocean House
and that was to stop with Mr.. Coffin,
and SO she had gone back to her owr
room and, while tears stood in her eyes
she begged me never to mention it.
g Before answer" said |, 'one more
question ! wish to ask you. WiN yoa b
miaes Shall not this be ---.'
A smile scattered the tear drops from
her flashing eyes, and cuddling once
more beneath the bed clothes, she laugh
ingly replied - og @
"Well, so and ask nay father"
-'' | say. Seth. don't you think
little Fanny is a perfect image OF hel
mother 2"
A Funny story is told of man who
stole FIVE dollar bill in Indiana. In or,
der to lessen the crime, his counsel en-,