The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-03-05


do hope that she is not coquette, or that
she is not trying to win my affections, for she
will find me more than proof against her
Sharms. All! how many stout hearts have
thought the same thing; but, when the cri-
sis'came, have surrendered before the cita-
del of beautyl And was not Alice like
/ "a dream OF poetry, that may not be
Written or told--exceeding, beautiful"
postponed my intended nap, as the bell
had rung Tor dinner, and more for the pur-
pose OF hearing the majors jokes than any
thing else, went down and took seat at
the table.
"Aice," said the major, rs soon as be-
came seated, "pass the salt to Mr.. f."
"The salt9" asked Alice. laughingly. "Do
you really want it, Mr.. F."
"Of course do, Miss Alice" replied,
favoring the joke.
What the major meant am sure know
not, but coolly turned the Joke upon him
self, by remarking that he was no doubt
ont of sugar. and supposed that the salt
would be turned into such by the time it
reached me, as Miss Alice had been request.
ed to hand it.
1t is somewhat strange how remark
strikes different persons, for no sooner had
said this than Bradsford half arose from
his chair, his lips pallid with the Jealous
emotions raging within his bosom, while
the good old major calmly placed his car
wing knife upon the dish, and fairly laid
back to enjoy his laugh.
Alice of course blushed-said something
about compliments-then laughed.
ieit angry-very much so-that Brads-
ford should be so fooIishy sensitive about
mere passing joke, and determined to make
him jealous with vengeance. To carry
out my intention, | manifested the most
particular attention to Alice, which 0 won.
der whyG) seemed to give her much pleas
ure.
Dinner being over, asked Alice if she
would not ride with me about two hours
before dark.
Delightful" exclaimed Alice; "of course
| will"
Thank you, Miss Alice" replied, al
shall see you again before we are ready to
go; but do excuse me for the present, as
must really take a nap, or shall be alto.
ge'her untitled for the party tonight, and
--h
Excuse INC, Mr.. r., for nterrnpting you,
but, speaking about the party, will Ed.
Mr. NH, | mean, be herel"
"Would you like him 10 come. Miss
Alicei" asked.
No! sir!-not for anything"
"Why nct2'
Il have reasons for believing that moth.
ing would be gained, and perhaps much
lost by thei: meeting"
+ "Whol"
"Mr. Bradsford and you know"
"Edward!"
ayes"
"Ah. Miss Alice Edward is too much of
a gentleman TO be guilty of an impropriety
among party Of ladies aud gentlemen"
'Yes-but Mr.. Bradsford?"
Never fear, Miss Alice, for he dare not
even lift his voice in Edwards presence"
Dare not" repeated Alice, how do You
know that, Mr.. f.! should like TO know
what Mr.. Bradsford dare not do!'
Alice was always beautiful, but when she
said this, her lips pouting and quiyering,
and her bosom heaving, she was almost ir.
resistibly so.
II was very evident that she loved Brads.
ford, at least TO some extent but. strange
to say, she never would allow Edwards
character TO be assaiied in her presence with
out palpable manifestations of deep emo
tion.
| left herin no very good humor, and
retired to my room, where | cnjoyed long
nap, from which was awakened by Major
b.
"Why, f., don't you know that Allie is
waiting for youl" said he.
Waiting for mel-uonsensel"
well, that's my opinion exactly" re.
piled the major, "for it is nonsense to keep
pretty girl waiting for sleepy headed
follow like you"
"Yes,--thank you, major; but'pray, what
does Alice want with mel She might
know that | needed a little rest after that
humbug Of an adventure last night"
why, didn't you ask her to take ride
with you this afternoonl"
"Ye gods-I did" | exclaimed, jumping
from the lounge. "Please tell her, major,
that | viii DC Gown in the incty-tiousandth
of minute"
! did not keep Alice waiting long, bu:
was down stairs as quickly as possible.
She was speaking to Bradsford as / en-.
tered the room, who, observing me, turned
abruptly towards me, and coolly remarked:
MIR. f., as soon as convenient it is desira-
bic that you return. ] consider myself the
rghtful owner of AIice's time, person. aud
society, and shall be exceedingly pleased to
ENJOY the privileges which my claim entities
me TO-"
l leave it TO my readers if such remark
was not IN bad taste, and exceedingly un-
genllemanly, il not insulting.
Mr.. j. fully understands his position,
sir" replied, "aDd shall not forget to call
upon you for further lessons in etiquette
when his present stock j. diminished.''
i assisted Alice upon her beautiinI little
pony, all the while feeling inclined to lay
my whip across the back of her enthusias
tic and jealous lover. whose interCerence