The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-07-09
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the Venus Of Canova; which is FIVE feet
two inches-Beauty's standard. Her foym
was slightly but elegantly moulded, in
just and poetical proportions with her
beautifully less" stature. Nothing in
symmetrical grace could surpass the beau
ty of her neck, the lovely fall of her
shoulders, the moulded roundness Of her
arms, which, betrayed by her sleeve, ex-
posed itself at the wrist adorned by
simple gold band for bracelet. Her
HANDS were just like those elegant taper.
ing affairs which we have presented to US
every month il the pictures of the ladies'
who illustrate the Fashions They were
nicely fitted by pair Of claret-colored
gloves with gauntleted wrist-guards. She
wore an open work straw, which was
trimmed with flowers of some sort and straw
and curls, and claret coloped ead lemon
ribbons, end lace | was never hand to
describe the bewildering graces Of lady's
costume, } all mingled together in bewitch-
ing confusion, producing tout ensemble
that would, without doubt, have set of
the beauty of her face in the mos, charm.
ing manner, provided her face could have
been seen, but that veil, falling from the
front, destroyed all possible effect. Her
dress was greenish brown and clarct
plaid silk, very rich, aed all founced and
hooped, and superb in its breadth and
over her shoulders she wore handsome
coral colored merino shawl, with border
of needle work in the most expensive
style la one hand she held a claret-
colored wrought bag, with cambric ker-
chief, elegantly embroidered, peeping out,
half revealing name, neatly enwreathed,
of which 1 detected the letters, Annie
W In her other hand she held
a claret-colored parasol, closed Alto
gether she was very fashionably and elc-
gantly attired, and with the most exoui-
site taste.
yes, Miss, l am DR.. Dodwell. Can l
be of any service to youl' asked, trying
to recall my uncle's instructions about
dignity, GOODNESS and selfpossession.-
Without doubt ] was little huttered, -
There seemed a sort of destiny at her en-
teripg my Office, and could not dismisa
from my mind the idea that more would
yet come of it than now appeared on the
surface.
| am very desirous of seeing you, sir,
on some private matters, she said, in
voice Like a fute--tremnlous, and rich
{ Arc we alone!'
| wondered whether it could possibly
be professional visit. She seemed the
incarnation ofhealth and beauty; for ths.
voice was in perfect tunc-and the med,
cal man knows that any quickening at de-
preston of the pulse by incipisnt illness
is at once apparent in the voice.
But perhaps she comes for Others /
said to myself, and then aloud, I'VE are
quite alone
l felt my heart futter as I said this.
and walked to the door to see if Mr..
Bracegirdle might by chance be at hand
My suspicious were VERIFIED found
her very tidily gathering up shreds and
smoothing my door mat--that is all L
would not on oath say she was listening
Mrs. Bracegirdle was, am sure, above
this weakness of her sex Nevertheless,
| resolved to close my door, which | had
modestly left ajar as [ entered Mrs. Is
caught my eye, and looked little quce.
out of hers.
'Honi soft qui NAL y pense, | said TO
her, becoming my great uncle himself
and not waiting to translate for her, as /
usually did my Latin labels, | entered my
room, AMI shutting my door, ~dvanced to
my visitor. She was reseated, and both
of her exquisite little bronzed boots were
just visible, swectly nestled one upon tho
other.
You will no doubt think me very bold,
sir, but | have come to ask you to pre-
scribe for me -
Indeed, Miss Then it is a profcs-
sional visit?
Unquestionably, said she, with digni-
ty and ease.
This cooluess quite put all my philoso-
ply out of my brain
Pray, may ! ask what is your dsease?'
'Of the heart, sir
almost bounded two steps backward,
80 taken by surprise
'Of the heart p
yes, sir. / am in love. am told
love proceeds from causes over which
medical men have control
felt very doltish, and was for mo-
ment dumbfounded Was this young
beauty quizzing me7 Impossible l
was too grave aud digni6ed an / self-pos-
sessed person for that. l then recol-
lected of having heard of persons dying
Of love, Of hearts being broken, and all
that.
: Pray explain, madam. How can l
help YOU!
you had best feel my pulse, sir 1t is
not for me to describe my disease. came
to consult your skill and put myself under
your hands for perfect cure.
Bless my soul! Indeed, Missi'
'Ycs, sir And as she spoke she re-.
moved her gloves, displaying charming
hand and wrist, and extended the pretty
member towards me- As / delicetely
clasped it with my thumb and finger felt
all sorts of emotions. I never experienced