The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1858-04-14

small foot for a man, and had darned pal
of"openwork stockings which came up near
ly to my waist, with a pair of CATERS Dor
rowed from the servant girl, in all of whicl
'oggery my running gear looked quite re
spectacle; but the idea of gentlemen talk
ing about my ancles and of being cautione,
thus by young girl, who would have beel
frightened to death if had told her the SAM
thing yesterday, was too much for me, and
burst into sort of stranglcd laugh, which
! could only check by swallowing half Of m,
filigree handkerchief. The young ladies' look
ed at me in apparent astonishment, and
wanted to laugh all the more. FortunateI5
Mr.. Himby came to my rescue at the mo
ment, and cd ,cd himself in among the erin
olinH.
"May I sit here?' he asked, pointing tc
low stool near me.
Certainly, sir" l simpered in my higl
falsctto.
"Ah, thank you," said Bimby-with 4
coming from one man to ano,her-"you arc
kind as you are fascinating"
"Iou flatter mev'
81! No indeed, praise Of you cannot be
fiattery, Miss Lee!"
"Ah, slr,'you are very naughty | said,
in the most feminine tone could command.
He cast a languishing glance at me, and
| fairly began to feel for his feelings.
We soon arrived at tho grove, and found
our band-engaged notwithstanding
us. OF course dancing was the first amuse-
ment, and Lawyer Bimby led me out for a
schottsche. 1t was hard, but soon got &C
customed to it. When waltz was propos-
ed, resolved to have little amusement at
the expense of the unfortunate Bimby.
had first made him properly jealous, by
dancing with two or three young fellows,
one of whom knew in nv own character,
but who never suspected me as Maggie Lee.
This young man is a great woman killer-a
sort of easy devil may care rascal; who
made the ladies run after him by his alter
nate warmth Of action, and GOODNESS of pros
ecution him | selected to play off against
my legal admirer. allowed him to hold
me very closely, and occasionally looked at
him with half fascinating expression.--
When we stopped dancing he led me to my
seat, keeping his arm tightly round my waist,
and permitted it. Having thus stirred up
Bimby to feats of wrathful valor, asked
one Of the gentlemen to direct the musicians
to play a waltz. Bmby camo Immediately.
"Ahem-a--Miss Lee, shall | have the
honor of-a--trying waltz with you?'
smiled a gracious acquiescence, and we
commenced. Now, am an old stager at
Waiting ; ] can keep it up longer than any
non professional dancer male or female that
| ever met. AS long as the Schonnebrum
rings in my ears, ! can go on, il it is for a
year. Not so Bimby; he pleaded want of
practice, and he acknowledged that he soon
got dizzy. aha, old boy" thought |, "lll
give YOU turn, then !" But | only smiled,
ard said that should get tired first.
"Oh, yes" he exclaimed, "of course, lean
waltz as long as any one young lady, but
not much longer"
For three minutes my chevalier did we'll
lie went smoothly and evenly; but at the
expiration of that time he began to grow
warm. Five minutes elapsed, and Bimbys
breath came harder and faster. On we went
however, and | scorned to notice his slack
ening up at every round as we passed my
seat After some ten or twelve minutes, the
wretchcd man gasped out between his steps
"Ah--a-are you not get-getting 2"
"Oh, no." burst forth, AS cody as if we
were riding round the room. "Oh, no,
feel as if could waltz all nght!'
The look Of despair that he gave was ter
ribe to see. | was bound to see him out,
however, and we kept at it. Bimby stag
gered and made wild steps in all directions.
His collar wilted, and his eyes protruled,
his jaws hung down, and altogether, | saw
he could not hold out much longer. "This
is delightful" l said, composedly "and you,
Mr. Bimby, do waltz so easilyr'
"Ah, neutrality-suspicious.
delightful" gasped he.
"Do you not think we ought to go a. little
faster!"
lie rolled his eyes heavenward in agony.
So, when we neared the musicians, | said: /: |
Faster, if you please and they played
a whirIwiud. Poor Bimby threw bis feet
about like a fast PAGER, and revolved after
he manner Of teetotum that was nearly run |
lown. At last he staggered step back
wards, aud spinning eccentrlcally away from
ne, pitched headong into bcyy of ladies in
\ corner turned around cody, and walk
nc to my seat, sent the young woman killer
.or large glass Of ice water.
The miserable lawyer recovered his senses
ust In time to see me thank his rival for the
rlass Of water. | got some idea from this
,f the fun Young ladies find in tormenling
is poor fellows Of the other sex. At this .
uncture, and before Mr.. Bimby had time to
apologize for his accident, little Jennie came
running into the room. As she camo near
ne perceived that her hands clutched close
y in her dress, and she positively shudderel
IS she whispered to ME, "Oh, Maggie, come
md help me fix my skirts-they are coming
lown"
| saiI uas tirnd Mcould not somcbody |