Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-12-03
THE BEAUTY.

Old as am. love to look upon pretty woman.
All the long wears thot have spent at my desk
bordering over stocks, balancing SpcculationS.
AMI summing w given columns OF ii CURES have not
been able to wher that old natural spring that bub
blcs out of my heart al the sight of beauty.
Ihavc lockct in ofthc remotest corners Of
nv large secretary at home-a never pro-
famed bv bills, or nutcs, or money. a yellow pack
ct of letters lies there, bunch OF withered jasmine
and on top, with its face downward, lies the locket.
This locket splendid affair. The back
IS OF blue enamel, ON which Is inaid with golden
cipher. Underneath the enamel lies tress ofsun
nv hair, not gummed or twisted, according to mod
ern fashion, into t0rturing. rigid love knot. but
loosely folded in the same wavy curl that it had
when it huns, from the head that now sleeps. The
other side of the locket contains mimi
rure. Dark moist. violet ewes; rich sunny hair,
heavy az spun gold, hanging down in bewildcring
loops: tender, pale checks. through which faint
roses peep: full quivering lips capable of express
an. everything silently. anil making prcroeative OF
speech a suDerauity while. from within, one catches
the CLEAN of the dearest little teeth half ,lisclos
themselves,
Well, got that lock Of hlr from her. She gave
me that bunch of jasmine They all that are
left to remind me of her now.
This miniature has not any thing whatever to do
with nv story. am not going TO give YOU the
history of that single love-paSsage in nay life |
have alluded to it only that YOU may that the
tried up old brcheor-tat '-Od Troy, as inc l.
ally c,le,l-has hal his tender moment, and may
be excused for finding his heart beat time to the
harmony ct womauly beauty.
When Constance Brewer "camc OUT Al a great
ball given at her own house for the occasion. | do
believe that making old fool of my
self, AMI falling over head and ears in love with
her. She vas sixteen, and rdvishiagy beautiful
will not attempt to describe her. You must i'm
agne the smallest feet, the sweetest eyes, the mo-
delicate hands, the thest figure. the brightest hair
the merricst laugh, and call your imagination Con
stance Bccvier.
When Constance Brewer came out" New Yoih
felt il 10 hc an event. Her father lo was her on
IL surviving parent, was "a banker of enormous re-
pufed wealth His house was palace. His equip
AGES were numerous and unexceptiOnible, and hi,
only daughter surprisingly lovely. You may bC
sure that MANY Il Young nlII, rs he made his toilet
that evening had wild dreams of carrying Oft thai
splendid prize
Invent rather early to the house. and arrived Their,
before any oil the guests. found Constance IL th,
large drawing room, walking up AMI down before
a long mirror, ami admring herself undsgIiScd
".
..Oh. Mr. Troy said she. bounding toward INT
as | entered, ''how do YOU like ny dress! Isn't j
pretty Madame Llrami saws that she IA: al,
one like it before.
81 think it is charming my dear Miss Constance,
answered, "but suspect that YOU lend quite a,
much charm to the dress "a it lends To YOU
'Oh. get a~ ay, YOU sho king old creature. Yo
think because | am only just coming out, you -l
quiz me as much as you please. But I'm not - in
experienced As Won think i have received a love
letter." she added, in an important tone.
'-indccd. Who 'front.' One OF the young gen
tlcmen in Mr. BeSeom-s sehool2"
mo; nothing of that Sort she cried sharply
flushing up with Indignation at such ii suspicion
ut was from Well, never YOU mind who 'twa
from; but he's 50 handsome. Oh. and the letter
beautifully written"
sWhen dill you get this letter2'' inquired gray,
": for il seemed to NE rather dangerous sort
thing for this young creature to be commencing :
early with afaires ds erur.
sOh about wear ago, when | was at Mldam
Cancan's school. He shot it up the roof of ii
house. with an arrow. and up and got it.
was romantic. You can't think how the 9th
girls envied me-
1--WE not the slightest doubt of it. What Il
you learn at VI ulame Canc;n'S. Constance, besid
love-letters7''
..WcIl," she answered. musingly, and counts
on her fingers, Il learned French, and music, al
the use of globes, AMI all the fashionable dances.
Besides, You knos, they say Madame CancaI
Young ladies' know how to enter a room better tn
those Of any other school,
II am cliehted to hear such "A favorable accou
Of N,,amne Clncaul's establishments" | sal
somewhat bitterly, a | turned at the sound
Browns whistle outside, to See who the arrri,
ooh there's Croton Pool shrcked Constan,
as The Young man passed in on his way to the Dire
ing .room- crotoil. Croton.'' she cried, runni
into the hall, '.I'm not engaged for the German.
Do ask me before the Others eome.''
..Certainiy.'' replied Mr.. Croton Posle. dofli
his Gibus hat with composed smile. ..Consi,
vourselfengagel to me for the German"
IL can give YOU the third waltz too, if YOU like
Il aft r..
was entirely untitled by the sirlish anxiety of
tone.
1.-The third waltz" repeated Mr. Poole, ref
tvely. .'I.et me see-yes: think am dis
gagged for the the third waltz. Shall | have
honor" ah
''CertainIy.'' cried Constance, delighted. &C
ton. how do you like my dress
Nr. Croton Poole turned laZily round on
stairs, which he was Just ascending; glanced calu
over the fairy like figure that stood below wait
50 anxously for his fiat:
TOO m my roscsl'' he said at last, and Icisur
walked up stars, leaving poor Constance ute
petrifcd by this sudden blow.
'.Ii's only his fin, she said to me. half apo
gctically, while the tears stool in her eyes y
emit think how funny Croton is wllen he likss.'
thouglrt IS we went into the room together
gain that Master Croton was in all probability
dlshing vo1ng archer, against whose ARROWS e,
Madame lncan'- 70 II Was not safe.
The bah was splendid one. Flowers seen
- have rained over the rooms. The soft ligh
the myriads OF wax tapers lent charm even to
most tender comp exions; and splendid silk
cldcs, snl innocent farisfaRe skirts. rus.cd acai
cIch other in the crowded rooms with a vouptu
sound.
The Herman" commenced AZ one o'clock,
then il was that CTo;on Poole appeared IN all
glory. Upto tais period he lad condescen1e'
sew japces- His waltz was languid; his polka
do.a E3osert. Il the intervals, he leaned aga
scsgiola rillsrs, and watched Constance, zha nc