The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-02-12
CAROLINA SPARTAN.
Written for the Carolina Spartan.
"SHE KICKED HIM. /"
BY J. +. q.

BY J. +. @.
In one corner Of large and illuminated
hall, where lived old Major B, the
wealthiest and most influential parsonage in
the district of s., there sat hand
some young man, apparently about TWEEN
ty.six years Of age.
Though surrounded by large circle ol
ladies and gentlemen, amoug whom were
numbered the wise, the beautiful, and the
wealthy, he manifested an entire and some
what contemptuous indifference 10 the sew.
eral characters present, and the lively and
engaging scenes which were being enacted
around him won from him no response.
was pleasantly employed in waiting
upon Miss w. at the piano, and while turn
ing over the leaves of her music book. my
eyes accidentally met those of Edward, the
young man who appeared so sad, and Sc
cluded himself so much from our society.
His glance was that Of mingled envy and
keen contempt, and the dark cloud which
mantled bis fine brow grew strangely omn
Gus of coming storms.
The mystery of that look, which none
had observed but myself, made my position
exceedingly unpleasant; and congratulate
cd myself when Miss w. declined execut,
ing another piece on her piano.
had no sooner handed the lady to her
seat, when Edward brushed madly past
me, and crushed small piece of paper into
my open hand. l hastily glanced over it,
and read with some difficulty the following
penciled lines:
"SR: Tie ant that ventures TO dine
upon the lips of a lion must be very cou-
rageous ant Meet me at V. grove, one
hour heueen
"Why, what in the name Of '76 is the
matter with you, that you look so pallet" said
old Major B, as he clapped me on the
shoulder.
know not how looked when reading
that strange and unintelIigible note, but
certainly felt considerable uneasiness, il
not measure of positive fear; but, not
wishing to draw attention TO the unpleas.
ant subject, aughingly replied:
"Why, major, you could scarcely expect
me to feel otherwise than delighted in such
pleasant company; and, so far as looking
pale is concerned, really think you are
mistaken, for it was only the reflection from
the candles upon this piece of paper which
gave lie that complexion"
"Piece of paper!" repeated the major.
"Ay, and pray what means the piece of pa
perl-what's matter with Edwardl"
"Do not know, major, but rather expect
that he is i'll, as he wishes TO see me as soon
rs possible"
"Bless my soul!" exclaimed the major.
-"Young men in my time were never sick,
but now the poor fellows cannot sit up one
hour after supper without getting the cos.
lobberrergoberrerous!"
There was a perfect outburst of laughter
from the company at this termination of
the majors remarks, except one iov " and
fascinating girl. She was calm As the stars,
and quiet as the foot fall OF the dew drop,
amid the burst Of merriment The reader
will excuse the vugarism, but Gun find
no more expressive word TO give an idea OF
my feelings upon this occasion than to re
mark that | was added. Miss w. awhile
ago bad played upon the piano, and sung
so pleasantly with me, until that suspicious.
looking fellow looked hurricane at me-
Then came that classic note, and out flew
The author of it; and then am left to
mediate upon the anticipated pleasure o!
meeting half mailman
"By moonlight alone"-
in that old dismal grove at v.
Then Miss w. had suddenly grown so
still and silent, and every thing began to
wear such mystic appearance, that |
really felt that had somehow or other got
myself in very nice fix for the night.
was quite young then, my reader, and must
confess, that | was very much excited and
scared about the whole affair.
During the course of the next hour Miss
w. appeared desirous of conversing with
me; SO seating myself beside her, and play.
fully taking her hand merely to awake her
to her usual happy mood, observed:
what is the matter with you, Miss WI
Do you feel unwelll"
mo, SIR she hastily replied, 81 am feel
ing we'll enough; but to change the subject,
sii, 90 you know Mr.. Edward Nh,
wnom you are going to visit dire ctlyl"
indeed L do Eot, except what | have
seen OF him during the evening"" replied.
have you ever seen him before. and do
-yen kHo5 5Tiso :a.::.soi ;iiIn here this even
ing, siri"
"Well, Miss w, do not remember 70
have seen him until to night, nor do I know
whom else could have invited him here but
the major. Very likely he may be able 10
give you all the information which YOU
may wish; but you know, Miss W., that |
am comparatively stranger here myself
And for that very reason let me advise
you, SIR, to De very careful how you act in
this MISTER OF visiting Mr.. Edward Nh
tonight"
you do not suppose, Miss w, that aIn