The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-04-24
An Original 5torp.
WRITTEN FOR TIE CECIL WING.
TIE MALE FLlRT.
BY :" BEL
(Coaeimicd)
CT \ Z T T. K III.
BY :. BEL


chapter. Not possessing the superficial at
fractions so highly priced by too large por-
ton of both sexes, and which. like the mirage
of the dies ri. lure but to deceive. Dora S
qualities were of Il flrmer and more substantial
kind Her eye was the index to her mind,
and had not Il more piercing aud penetrating
glance. than the deep, searching, analytic
powers of the latter. She divcd below the
superficial polish which adorned the mental
qualities Of Walter, and detected the idol
before which he poured out incense, to be
vanity. She had suspected the sincerity OF
his vows. made with 50 much extravaganza.
to Kate predicting, in her own mind, the
holluwncss Of his professions, when tcmpta-
lions sufficiently strong presented themselves,
to induce him to break through them. Ac-
corliugly Dora devised means to have the
actions of our hero watched during the
absence of her friend. the trusting and con-
filling Kate. The latter received many let
trrs from our fair promising knight, filled with
VOWS of eternal consistency and love: but
Dora also kept advised. through the same in
valuable medium. ofthc intimacy of increasing
ndrrness which had sprung up between the
captivating Bianch and the truant Walter
At first this was sad intelligence to Kate bnt
the shilllu Dora let the light IL upon her
thoughts SO gradually, supporting her friend
AT the same time with her own sage philosophy
and sturdy resolution, that the sting of being
the victim of "A triher, was robbed Of half ITS
poison, and ere long She got the mastery Of
that sentiment, which owed its growth and
culture to q seton.
Throu2, the advice of Dora, Kate deter
mined to Lcep al knowledge of her false
lovers acts secret until proper time
arrived to inilict punishment commensurate
to his crimes. She longcd most ardently to
make the acquaintance of Blancll Franklin;
and accident in this instance, intrIposed with
her good Offices 10 establish an intimacy which
friends had heretofore failed to do, not from
any reluctance, however, on the part OF the
latter t" iorm such a relationship, but circum-
stances having never thrown these two reign
ing bellies together
1t was one Of those delightful. spring like
days Which visit Us in the drcary gloom of
mid winter, in which the soft south wind
hreathcs upon Ii, with its bailny breath, It
signs over the bleak and lcsuatc earth AS il
ia vain search Of the lost and persisted flowers.
tamtalizing us witha glimpse Of the vcrna!
season, bringing back fond recollcctions Of
the green mead, the dcwy morn and flower
ing lawn. Baltimore street, that fashionable
promenade Of the gay and beautiful Of the
NouumcnalCity, WAS throug, d with :: fair
1soIucn and brave men, tempted out to eilioy
the bright Sunshine and balny air. Amid
bcvy of lively friends Kate Weston moved
along the crowded avenue, when Immediately
in front Of her, at one Of the crossings, lay an
embroidered handkerchief, us if but ali instant
before dfopt by Abe fair danlScl to whom it be-
longcd. Oncaf the gentlemen STOPPING lifted
the prize from the pavement, and CALAMITY
presented ii to Kate rs first discovcrer.
After returning from her promenade, Kate
uniollcd the snowy little indispensable the
toilet, and imagine her surprise at discovering
the name Of Bianch Franklin, surrounded by
. wreath. on one corner of the delicate piece
,ot handiwork. This discovery to our heroine
appeared like thread of romance, which if
properly unrayclcd might lead to dramatic
conclusion.
The next object to be accomplished was to
discover the whereabouts Of Blanch, while she
remained in the city. This must be accom-
plishcd quickly, for of a certainty her stay
would not be long. This object, however,
WAS easily accomplished by giving small
fee 10 one of that fraternity whose business,
like parasite, thrives best when cngraitcd on
that of another. The next day this unraveler
of mysteries impaired to Kate the desired
information. Doing up the handkerchief in
neat little package, enclosing her card with
name Of street and No., Kate dispatched it
TO the address Of Blanch, and waited with as
much patience as she could command (young
ladies are not remarkable for large stock of
shat patrarchal virtuc) the result of her adj
venture.
The following morning n servant entered
The drawing room and presenting a card to
kate, announced lady in waiting below
Our heroine glanced at the name Of Blanch
tFrliklin on the card and fastened TO the par
eor below. Entering that apartment, she
Ruhu iiN. oSdtcu vi lllC soih, WIZ
er entrance extended her hand, saying:
L Miss Weston, presume"
Miss Franklin, am too happy to make
acquaintance
\, tou sec l have called at the earliest
itunity, TO thank you for the favor you
gingly conferred by returning this lit
orite," holding the handkerchief,
got astray the other evening"
am almost persuaded that some kind
wv it in my way in order to add
81, 'sirable name to my list off,iends. -
Aughed at this sally, and said:-
piecromantic, Miss Weston, over this
each pbric, and think we shall like
more airy much when we have become
'nis oli,ed and the better to promote
LOW; andl must call and see me to-mor-
~ spend ftt not you have leisure enough
"chial. Yo,. Come now, will take no
'"h way: ~; | am used to having my
~"uhty-J ~, we are citizens of the some
"a" be no Di,nsI almost ncighbors there
's alive an aoa reason for our not keep
7 o'"' You h., lance so Economically be-
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