The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-07-29

ladies are sometimes dlfhdent and en-
barrassed in the presence. of too many
gentlemen.
"a fine hint, that" sneered Bob,' but
1 do not intend to take it; to give you
my views on the subject, should say it
was your turn to go upon the outside"
(Which Imost certainly shall not do"
I replied somewhat tartly,; for was pro-
voked at his absurd envy of my good luck.
"Oh, no, of course not, no enc ever ac-
cused or suspected you of that much gen.
erosity."
"Sir!" very Indignantly.
''Or of being gentleman either"
"You Infamous scoundrel, if you dare
repeat those words, I'l-
| call aboardl'' shouted somebody, i'm
patiently; "gen'men as don't want to be
left behind had better look sharp"
Boiling up my fury, for further use, I
made dive for the coach, and taking my
seat as before upon the rear cushion, was
speedily followed by Bob, who, sulky and
silent, slowed himself away in his dark
corner.
sG'lang!" again suggested the driver,
with profuse cracking of his whip.
Our fresh cattle thus solicited, proceeded
to "g'lang" as we jounced along the road.
AS may readily be supposed, soon for.
got call minor things" in listening to the
pretty prattle of my little friend, who now
refreshed by sleep, showed no signs of
WEAKNESS.
The jolting of the vehicle throwing her
about aad rendering her seat somewhat
uneasy for want of support, my fortunate
arm, after little struggle, again encircled
her waist, and like King Solomon's bum
die of sticks, we were no doubt strength
ened by mutual support. In pleasant con-
verse the hours flew swiftly by, while
built airy castles, and m mentally calculated
the amount l could afford to expend in
bridal presents Atlength the gray dawn
peered from her misty hood, family light
ing up the mountain peaks, the wooded
vales the winding river and the rest Of
Nature contriyances, though but feeble
glimmer as yet found its way within the
closely covered carriage, but that little
gave promise of more, and with squirm
of delight l thought should soon be able
to gaze upon those lovely features thai
had haunted me SO sweetly through the
pleasant night. The light grew momen
tarily stronger until / could dimly distin,
guish Bob's surly features as he skulkec
in the corner. With view of inducing
my dear little companion to raise the de
plorable thick veil that hid her face, I re
marked enthusiastically:
I "How gloriously the rising orb of da!
gilds the summit of yonder cloud-cap
i ped
;, Whoa" grunted the driver. pulling
up in front of another station.
4 My little friend began to nestle.
"Can do anything for you?" asket
with an overwhelming earnest desire tha
she might say yes.
s'No, sir, thank you; stop here"
"You do?" l calculated, in sorrowfu
! surprise, springing from the coach with
}, determined resolution not to leave tha
: township for a month at least. No soon
o er had touched the ground than Bo
e followed, and upon either side of the step
d we supported and assisted the charmin
n little figure to alight. As her dear littl
| feet touched the sod, q young, 1.-the, inte
It ligent looking and well dressed negro fe
It low ran toward her with outstretche
arms.
! "Bella," he calculated joyfully.
\ ..D. g. ap1,
: less favorite servant of the family"
n Goodbye, gentlemen" murmured OF
y little friend, throwing back her veil on
o disclosing to our enraptured eyes the pou
:. ing lips, the curling tresses of our dream
7. only rather too pouting and rather to
]. curly-and face as black, by Jove, I
J black as the crown of my hat!
1t With our claws in the lower depths
y our breeches pockets, Bob and myse
marched mechanically into the tavern, an
through force of habit rather than inter
ton, paused in front of the bar, where v
e, stood for several minutes gazing with
r bewildered air at the toes Of our boots.
Z white face" at length responded Bo
y in reply to an interrogation from the ba
keeper.
g., 1.-The same," muttered, scarcely knoy
ing what said, while sensation Of i
v tense sheepishness crept over me.
p, Another moment and the bottoms
1t two tumblers were turned towards d
D. zenith.
sh "You are deeper in the mud than a
in the mire," said Bob, as he replaced !
lg glass upon the bar, ''but still reck'
w there's no use ever speaking of this nigh
adventure.
It. "Not the slightest particle Of use" !"
tn replied, grasping his hand; and from th
day to this never mentioned the subje
y; to any living soul. and what is more
it never will.
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sh privation of food is spoken ofin the r
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