The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-02

our eastern cities George was an ambitious
young man, had many bright hopes of the fu-
ture, and was generally in good spirits, though
sometimes the great highway Of life seemed
darkened, and the star of hope shone feebIy on
his path. But George was honest, and Messrs.
Moore d Reese had long since come to the
conclusion that he was just the clerk for them.
Some distance from Messrs Moore d Reese's
away down street-a quarter of mile, per-
haps, and nearly opposite Georges boarding
place, was mllllner's shop-a real fancy shop
with handsome sign, large windows, with
splendid curtains on the inside, and DISPLAYING
rich and beautiful array of those dear trea-
sures that so delight the fair, viz: dear little
beauties of bonnets of all styles trimmed in
every imaginable way, with bright ribbons and
delicate flowers, formed with exquisite taste by
the fair hands of blooming maidens.
Were not these attractions? Yes, GEORGE
never passed the door of Madame Josephine
Layele, from Paris, without casting a glance
into the window or through these beautiful
plate glass doors.
George did so often for he often passed on
his way to and from his boarding house; but it
was not for the sake Of catching sight of the
bonnets or ribbons of Madame Josephine, for
he could see them equally as fine at other mil
linery shops in the neighborhood but it was to
steal glance and get good look as often as
possible at Madame little Jenny Irving, cor
queen Of beauty" as she was called.
Yes, Jenny Irving, the orphan or '.poor or
phan," as some termed her. was Madame La
yelle's faYorite apprentice, and possessed the
first love Of George Lenox. She had caught
prize without angling for it,
In our hero's estimation she was the most
bewitching of maidens. Her tiny, but fault
less form, golden hair, bright blue eyes, dim
pied checks and dainty mouth, offered attrac-
tions which he could not resist and then her
voice, SO sweet and musical, was melody itself,
and her almost baby hands, so fair and soft; and
her fairy feet that seemed scarcely to touch the
ground on which she trod, actually charmed
him and completed the conquest which Cupid,
little knave-had SO artfully planned and SO
successfully carried forward. After having
secretly admired Jenny for months, George,
one day became acquainted with her-no mat
ter how-though, OF course in the same way
that all young people get acquainted who are
struck with each others appearance; first, an
introduction at some party or social gathering,
on the lady's part "and allow me to see you
home," on the gentlemap's, then a moonlight
walk, with great many silly, foolish remarks
made on both sides, concludes the first days
ceremonies. Of course this mode of proceed
ing soon makes fast friends.
George continued TO attend to his business
closely, but his evenings were generally bis
own, and then when Jenny was not busy. Of
course he had delightful times.
Jenny was not by any means without other ad
mirers. Many young man in the neighbor-
hood would discommode himself much to ac-
commodate her, and consider himself well paid
if he could thus win smile or F'thank you''
from her sweet lips.
But George was the favorite lover, and he
seduousIy improved his opportunities, until,
finally il was whispered around, and pretty
freely, too, that be and Jenny were engaged.
Such reports always spread like wildfre, and
this one was not long in reaching the ears Of
Mr.. Moore, one of his employers
Now Mr.. Moore had daughter who took
quite fancy to our friend, and he was aware
of it. but could not recprocate the compliment.
Her father also knew it, and knew that George
was smart fellow and would, as he often said,
make a star in the world" lie thought that
George and his daughter would make Il good
match, and that the latter would feel highly
compimented by the proposal. Therefore soon
after Mr.. Moore first heard the foregoing re-
port, he called George one side and "opened
the case" to him, concluding by limiting at
partnership in case matters turned out favora-
bly,.
The old genftman's proposal took George
somewhat by surprise; but as young man Of
principle; be felt in duty bound to give an i'm
mediate and decided answer.
81 feel fattered by your preference, Mr.,
Moore" said lie inreply, "and it IS very graft
flying to me to know that you hold me IN such
high esteem; but | cannot accede to your pro-
posaI-I am engaged to another"
''Well, sir, as you please Mr. Moore, with
a suddenly assumed sternness of demeanor,
"but you will lose much by your decision.
Allow me to ask who your intended is?''
Miss Jenny Irving"
miss Irying!' said Mr. Moore, with feigned
''Miss Irving penniless grip
Eyes, sir and an orphan, was Georges
quick reply.
Indeed! an orphan?" said Mr.. Moore, "well
[ pity her, then, as do all orphans; but, really
George, you'r throwing yourself away-you'll
not get cent by her.
Il know it, sir, and donot wish i, = replied
our hero, with spirit. Il marry her for herself,
not her money
Very well, sir" said Mr. Moore; and turn
ing away be soon left the ROOM
.'Ah, ah! my lad, in love with Madame La
velle's queen, the little milliner," said young
Tom Moore, addressing George as the former
came rushing into his fathers store, one after
noon soon after Georges conversation with Mr.
Moore "Ah ba! in love eh?"
"Wel yes, l suppose, might as well own
up first, as last, said George, with smile.
"0f course you might" said the former
"Well man, what's her dower?''
"Trutb, beauty, and youthful contented
mind her dover, replied George, ''and that's
Enough tbat'll support you, ?" said young
Moore, provokingly.
s'No, but will m AXE NE happy, said George.
Happiness and poverty are two exact OPP .
ponents, in my opinion" replied Tom, and
such as you will find hard work, I'm thinking
TO reconcile to each OTHER
..Tll trv it, said George.
"Well, do, ifyou please, replied Tom, ,sneer- /
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