Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-03-26
miscellaneous.

eide
a Gernenraa from the Rural Districts in a Mairi,
m'ontoI O6fce--Hs AdCentures ,cik an Actress
Ho'o and Why she tainted in His Arms-A Re.
treat.
In the fall of 1867, a young country merchant
not altogether ignorant Of the ways Of the city,
and BY no means adverse to adventures, came here
" Get his semi annual supply Of dry goods. IIav.
Ing made bis purchases, and being in no especial
haste to return, he determined to visit o matrimo'
nisl office. the advertisement of which he had seen,
and which struck him as exceedingly curious.
He repaired to the place indicated in the paper,
paid the usual fee Of FIVE dollars, and made the
following entry
John Quincy jenkins, a dry goods merchant, Of
Memphis, Tennessee, % years of age, 5 feet Q inch
81 high, black eyes and hair, and domestic tastes,
desires to form tho acquaintance of a lady, % to Is
years Of age, with o view to mstrimony. She
must DO Of affeotionste disposition, accomplished,
intelligent and handsome. None others need ap'
ply. Money is no object, the. advertiser having a
~lucrstive business"
The merchant was assured by the broker that
she bad just such q person upon her list at that
moment; and that if he would call at FIVE o'clock
that afternoon, be should see her.
The adventurous Jenkins, being of a somewhat
suspicious disposition, feared foul play and, when
the appointed hour had arrived, went to the matri,
monial Office with a six shooter, well loaded, in his
pocket, more than half expecting to defend himself
against robbers and assassins.
But the enemy he encountered was not of this
kind. lie was introduced to a young woman with
black eyes and hair, pear]y teeth, delicate hands,
6ns form. and intelligent and rather handsome
face, Her dress was appropriate, and her manner
modest.
Be it known that the adventurous Jenkins had
anticipated nothing of the sort. He had supposed
tha, if the ~landlady introduced him ut all, which
he considered doubtful, it would be to some fright
full bag, who would drive him from the house in
disgust. lie was, therefore, a good deal taken
sbaok, and though a man of sufficient brass, much
embarrassed.
He rallied, however. and was soon chatting with
Tho fair stranger as with an old acquaintance
Her wit and intelligence surprised and pleased
him. He had no more idea of marrying than
Brigham Young has Of living single, and began to
wish, from the bottom of his heart, that he was
GU! OF the affair.
The twain talk ed on until jenkins became aware
that he was expected to breach the main subject
but how to do it was q problem. He resolved,
however, to tell her frankly that he was there mere
ly from curiosity. He opened in this way:
Mrs. - manning the broker), keeps a matri'
monial office, it seems. 1t is a novel idea, and her
advertisement made me very curious"
The unknown beauty blushed charmingly. Tht
glow which overspread her features was. indeed &
hit But i. lasted only a moment. She replied
Yes l see no harm in it. / would not have m,
uncle know l am here for anything in the worl,
he could never understand it. l have plenty O
acqusintances, but little sympathy. l am wei
aware what the conventionalists of the world re
quire l am also aware that a woman's Happiness
10 often sacrificed to them. l have resolved to thi
extent to break through them, and never to MARI,
until I love-
Love, surely replied the half'captivated ant
philan,hropic jenkins, is the essential element o.
happiness, and l fancy that marriage without il
would be an intolerable burden
4 came here responded m~ademoisello, rot be.
cause l am ignorant of what belongs to q modes,
woman, but because l believe there is nothing
wrong or immcdest in doing SO and think that
might meet with what has thus far in life been de
MED me-tbe sympathy and friendship of some one
who understands me-
And came hero.' vigorously responded Jsn
kids, perceiving a good chance to say what ht
wanted to, 4 came here simply from curiosity
1t is always best to be frank and truthful ; l hay,
no intention of marrying, but seeing so novel OIL
advertisement in the paper, l wished to know it
nesaing.'
6 Jenkins is Of opinion that when he uttered thi
speech, a careful observer might have seen til
slightest shade Of disappointment becloud the fea
lures Of the fair stranger but if so, it passe
quickly.
Aftor q few minutes conversation, jenkins aros
30 depart. He expressed qualification at havin
seen her, and said that as he had a few days
spend in the city, he would. il be might presun
to do SO, beg the honor of calling upon her.
Tell me, SIR replied the enchanting damsel
tell mo if you can respect mo just as much
though you had met me &C Saratoga or Newpor
and sought an introduction
1t matters little where we find a Jewel v
prize was the gallant reply of the gallant Jel
kins.
If by that you mean to answer me in The affirm
o''Sb "eo az ASP'Jb 9 ~ w huppJ " HuNc W
call upon me tomorrow evening at my %uncls's, N
- 18th street.
81 jenkins went away, looking. like Ferdinand,
fin o moved sort.
Az if he were dismayed."
His s~oliioquy was something after this fashion
- was a fool Cor going there! If the girl is no
est, and has taken q fancy to me, che will be disa
pointed. She seems honest ard modest. though
don't understand how a really modest WON,
could 20 to such a place still she might perhsr
I did as much as tell her | thought it was not il
modest when ] asked to cali upon her. / dor
think I ought to have done go / am sure it W
wrong. 1 won't go-thst's the cheapest way TO-
Q out of it. Yes, ! will go!
jenkins was swaysd by conflicting emotions I
sosnething moro than trenty.four hours-som
: simes firmly resolving not to call, and again
determined to 60. Finally when the time cam