The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-03-12
CAROLINA SPARTAN.
Written for the Carolina Spartan.
SHE KICKED HIM.
BY J. +. @.
BY J. +. @
CON LUsI ON.

BY j. Il. q.
NcLUsIoN.
Ali what is life, when the broken heart
Feels desolate and lonei
When the spirits 10, is gilded woe,
And the hearts sweet hope is gonel
Notwithstanding the temporary excite
ment into which our afternoons adventure
had thrown the entire company at the ma.
jor's, we had no idea Of postponing our par
ty for the evening.
The rumbling Of carriage.wheels ever and
anon was heard by me, as busly made
my toilet in my little room.
"What man for tea parties is Major
b." thought, "and how unfortunate it is
for me, that feel in so little humor to ap-
preciats them just now."
Not wishing to enter the room in which
the guests were assembling until could
get rid Of my bad humor, amused myself
by promensding the piazza.
Bless me! how very amusing it is just to
witness the actions and appearance OF some
people.
Mr.. Gass, with his French bows, and
fearful shirt collar, and fancy "ligh.s," look
ed as if he had just escaped from some
bandbox
Mr.. Hifalutin looked most tremendously
foreign, and foolish, and ferocious; while
Miss Zephyr, who leaned upon his arm, APP
peared to have fed on nothing but slate
pencils, novels and German flutes for the
last month.
"Oh that some power the gift would gle US,
To see ourselves as others see US"
But there were Others beside these
children of nature, and partakers Of all her
beauty. life, aud loneliness.
Maidens were there. whose mothers had
been their teachers, guides, aud guardians,
and who Were not abandoned to the lessons
of Dumas, James, and Sue for the perform
ance of their parts in life.
And these-ohi these were beautiful!
Not as is the gaudy sun flower; but as is the
lowly, sweet breath violet beneath its eaiy
roof.
Having partially regained nv usual
cheerfulness, proceeded to the hall, and
was rather surprised on beholding 50 large
an assemblage.
"Mr. F.!' exclaimed the major, AS en-
tered the room.
Mr.. f. owed-took seat-feIt like
fool-and wondered why the major intro
duced him in such strange, and perhaps
unbecomng manner.
My readers will want TO know why |
felt thus embarrassed, and must, in justice
to myself state just here, that when the
MAJOR mentioned my name as entered the
room, he made n most uncommonly low
bow, as if | was some distinguished impor.
tation. The major WAS very much inclined
at times to be witty at others expense; and
upon this occasion, [ must he pardoned for
saying, that he made fool of himself. Alice
had observed my embarrassment, and in
the kindness Of her heart took seat beside
me, merely to make me feel at ease.
She certainly was the most beautiful girl
at the party, and rs beauty always attracts.
soon found myself in the midst of an
agreeable circle of ladies and gentlemen,
who had gradually gathered around Alice.
"Richard is himself again." thought, AS
L began 10 recover from the effects Of the
majors untimely joke, and felt my embar.
rassmeut growing
''Smal BY degrees
Aud beautifully less"
"Miss Alice will please favor us with one
OF her songs9" asked.
"Excuse Inc, Mr.. F., really must de-
cline"
"Now, Miss W." said conceited little
fop, coming towards our circle, sit would
be sh great peas.aw to the.ah to a com.
pany to.ah he.ah one of your songs"
al regret that | feel unable to afford that
pleasure, sir" replied Alice
"Allow me to conduct you to the piano
Miss Alice" said |, rising and Offering my
arm.
Alice glanced at Bradsford, who nodded
assent to my proposition, and then accept
ed my services.
She had scarcely seated herself, before
the major announced "Mr. Edward Nm"
His bow was cold naughty, and dignifed;
his countenance palIid, his glance that of a
madman.
"AIice," said the major, "oome, play us
something, dear"
"Really, uncle" she replied, II must beg
to decline. for have practiced very little OF
late"
"Practicedl-why, Alice, you are no
school girl to require practice-please play
us something"
81 hope | have not intruded, Miss W."
said Edward, coming towards the piano.
20 no, sir, not at all; and, to prove the
truth of my remarks, | will play piece
for you"
How Alice managed to get out such a
reply to Edward cannot imagine, for it
was very evident that his presence was
painful 10 her.
"Mr. Nh" said Bradsford, coming
owsrds him, "it affords me much -"