Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-09
CUPID Ma QUANDARY.
DY THE COLONEL.

DY THE COLONEL.
Twas IN love, once. Of course she was
charming creature that had won my sudden af-
fections. l never knew lady to he any thing
else in the eyes of her lover. For my own
part, thought Angelina was an angel. L have
grown older since, and have discovered exact
ly the difference between 4 woman and one of
those serial indescribables. At that time | was
too impressible and impulsive TO be obser-
want.
/ originally saw Angelina in Union park.
and my heart intiammable as finder, was in a
blaze in an instant. Ny earnest gaze attract
ed her attention. Finally it confused her. In
her confusion she ran against the end of one
the benches, and fell upon the walk. few to
her rescue, and lifted her to her feet. She
was not much hurt, though much mortified.
i soothed and consolcd her. In doing this
called her Miss Julia, when she corrected me
by stating that her name was Angelina. That
was the mode L adopted to ascertain the name
of my inamorata.
Two days after that met Angelina in the
park again 1t was not exactly by appoint
ment OF course she would have been shock
ed at such thing, and almost stranger to
her. But as | left her before. had said that
| al,rGus took tour of the Union park at such
an hour every afternoon, and L could not hold
adding how delighted | should be were acci-
dent at any time to bring her steps in that dI-
rcction about that period of the day. Acct
W
1 was silly enough to think that had created
& tender feeling in her bosom and that acci-
dent might favor another interview
Two DAYS more elapsed and L felt sure that
she would come. But she did not. remain
cd in the park until night set in, then des-
paired Just as l departing, and in
very melancholy mood of mind, vexed at the
Inconsistency of woman-kind in general, and
Angelina in particular. paused There was
a cloak entering one of the gates that struck
me as familiar. | watched it-l followed It,
1t was ADgelina's height-just her hGure-Just
her walk. But the lady, although she observ-
cd Mo at her side was silent. Her face was
enveloped in thick veil. No hope of graft
living my curiosity in that particular!
What shall | do. | never had remarkable
condolences; so easily convinced myself that
it was Angelina, and stepping mp to her, adj
dressed her by that name. She MADE no re-
ply, except by slight laugh This assured
me she was indulging in coquettish tflck.
] was not to be deceived in that manner.
perceived. therefore rafting away all sorts OF
pretty nonsense and telling her In every pos
sible manner how much | idolized her. Oood-
ness gracious, how eloquent felt, and now
happy.
in this manner wc proceeded up one street
and down another, until we reached the sec
ond Avenue and Nineteenth street. did not
know where Angelina lived. She had never
told me. She had forbidden me to see her
all the way home. But L knew she iived IN
Second Avenue. On this occasion lmpiored
my silent companion since IL was "iter his sn'
to permit me to escort her to the aoor' 0i-
lcnce gives consent yon KNOW ami, anu u,u L., a..
She n,used in front of large noble dwell
ling. Good thought i !; my sagaclty was not
at fsuIt. she is aIistocratically connected
She nlaced one little foot on the brown door
stem: then. as if she had changed her NINA
and did not care to ring the bell IN nay cohlpa-
nv, she proceeded to the area gate, opened II,
entered: | followed of course. Perhaps II
was little impudent on my part, but she turn
cd ber head towards me as she passed IN, ana
T could have sworn | saw or heard token
of invitation. That was enough lof an lniPaS,
siye lover She opened the area-door' 1 s'iil
pursued her, She passed in-so dld /, closing
tba door after me. She entered the front
Easements species of sitting roonl-ahd
thence pIidcd through into the rear basement
which was a kitchen. was close at her heeis.
The eas was burning brightly in the Kitchen;
bpt T never stopped to think of my dilemma,
and sieziDg her by the hand, murmured
s.Ohi Angelina how delighted you make me
She threw off her bonnet and yell, ana py JoSe
she was a total stranger ! had never seen
hor before ] felt at that moment the full
force of nv ridiculous position. did hoU
lose NV self possession however. On the con-
3rarv I threw myself into chair and laughed
heartily, although my heart was rapidiy 'il1A-
ing an exploration away down in'o my 9Go.S Ioa1
NV companion happened to be good iooh-
inc voun1 woman evidently domestic IN
the house in question. My assurance aston on
ished her at first, but recovering hersen, sne
asked IL she could call for assistance TO pi'eh
me out into the street. In the most ihsihua1 a
ing terms possible, pointed to her my rdfas ms
take, implored her to forgive me, ana protes,
ted had the remotest idea OF insulting uns
whom was convinced was as pure as sue was
beautiful. That little piece of fattery secul-
ed my favor. She .forgave me, poihteu " .lS
door, and, desired me to go, as she Pesea eAPeS.1a
every moment amessage from the parior aoo'0
in regard to lunch.
| thanked her and turned to depart. Just as
stepped towards the kitchen door, i heara
the sound of feet decending the stars. how
should / escape? Where should lily 10
Quick as thought 1 darted into a tall closet
that stood in the corner of the room. The up
per part contained three shelves bnt the lower
part afforded me space enough TO crowd ,n,o'
door on me and bnttoned it. l did not feel