The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-01-06
About Town,
No, 1.

that-so shortly after dark we sal
lied forth for the purpose of stretching
our limbs, and directed our steps III
Church street. The wind nipped witt
an eagerness that nearely took our nose
off, and blew so violently as to defy oul
utmost endeavors to keep our cloak
around u.s. While thus trotting along at
a brisk gait to keep ourselves from free
siag, we beheld slightly in advance, fe-
male whose fine figure attracted our at
tention and made us DESTROYS of inspec-
ton. Fortune favored our wishes, for the
fair one stopped that moment to look at
some pictures in window and as she did
so we seized the opportunity to pass her,
casting glance behind, which revealed
! to us one of the lovelest faces we ever be-
held.
This was too much for OUR we'll known
gallantry to resist, and as she turned from
the window, we in low tone pardoned
our intrusion and requested her to &C
cept of our arm. Do you think she did
it?
Read on. At first she seemed "a little
taken a back" but recovering her self-pos-
session, directly complied with our invi-
tation. Here was a go! She and we
continued on our way up the street. The
lively conversation of our friend soon
made us forget the rain and cold, and at
each step we took we became more and
more enamored with the fair duck. -
After passing II Street we sud-
denly halted before a neat little dwelling
lido you wish particular description p
which our companion informed us was
her domicile, at the same time extending
us an inqitation to.enter. The sight of a
cheerful fire within, and the prospect of a
pleasant evening, made us nothing 10th
to comply with the revuest, and we pre-
sently found ourself in very close proxim-
ity to hot stove. The lady after dives
ting herself of bonnet and shawl, asked to
be excused few moments and left the
room. Thoughts of matrimony and hap
piness filling our brain, we had proba-
bly, sat meditating alone for some five
minutes, when the sound of heavy foot
steps in the adjoining room, and the open
ing of the door aroused us from our re-
verie and looking up we beheld accom-
panied by our fair frienk, a large man
(very) whose height might have been
some six feet Or more, and whose burly
proportions assured us that in an encoun-
ter we would certainly come off second
best; he being able to knock us into the
middle of next week in an incredible short
space of time While looking about for
our hat with the humane intention of
making hasty and unceremonious exit,
the fair lady, putting on one of her most
bewitching smiles called out, "Do not
be in haste sir, allow me to introduce you
to my husband Mr.. S." ooh! ex-
cuse III" stammered we; but seeing that
cur retreat was now hopelessly cut off,
we determined to put the best face possi-
BILE upon the matter and throwing aside
all embarrassment boldly stepped for
ward. extended our hand and wished the
gent very good evening. 10 our sur
prise and pleasure, the proffered hand
was accepted and an invitation to tea be-
ing given-strange, but true,-we COM
piled with the request, and spent very
pleasant evening. 1t was after ten when
we rose to depart, and we directed our
steps Immediately homeward, abundant
ly satisfied with the adventures of the
evening, although we shall in future be
little more careful who we salute in the
streets for we know some husband who are
not too plentifully gifted with good ma
ture and forbearance.
No. 2.
Had the nightmare shortly after retir-
ing to bed last night. Found ftp and
bad cent in the corner of our vest pocket
this morning. Gave needy woman with
five small children the cent to buy provi-
sions with; spent the ftp for apple-toddy.
Felt ingenious all the morning, and accor-
dinghy mended the seat of our Sunday
pantaloons.
Reg RELIEF MEETING for Strangers
tn rown amongst us in distress, at y
o clock, tonight, at, ashland Hall. The