Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-09-02
MALE FLIRTS.
BY E. HAMILTON.

there are many such. Let not the
selfstyled lords of creation shrug their
shoulders and call only woman first
even they may condescend to scatter
their smiles like dew, and expect the
whole loving hearts of every fair maiden
who shall listen to the sweet witchery
of their voice, or gaze on their human
face divine Men say their minds are
too elevated, and only woman can des-
cend to it even some contend that it is
no descent for woman. My dear sir, al
low me to ask of you,are not the minds of
women equal to those of men are there
no lady sculptors, painters, poets, con-
querors, martyrs Is not woman who
covers under the lash of british hus-
band equal, nay often superior to him ?
deny that the intellect of woman is not
equal to that of man; Ideny that her soul
is not as capable of mighty emotion, and
Sacrifices as man.
Thompson Herrick was man aged
about twenty-six; with light curling
moustaches and imperial, he deemed
himself perfectly irresistible, though he
wisely took care that his vanity should
not be perceptible. He assumed airs of
humanity: he was handsome, though
rather effeminately so /; he was supposed
to be wealthy, and was admitted into the
best society," He boarded at the best
city hotel he dressed in the latest style;
he was very affable possessed consider
able knowledge and more address could
repeat poetry by the hour, and was,
therefore, a general favorite, situation
of which he cordially approved. He
considered himself connoisseur of wo-
mans beauty, and almost envied the
Mahometans and their creed and laws.
Withal, he was rather tickle; one day
he would sigh to fair-haired beauty,
and the next breathe vows of love to
lady with eyes of the deepest black.
One morning he started forth with
friend, much like himself, to call.
Thompson you will have to get rid
of some of your 'ladye loves before
'tis time to visit the watering places
What will you do?'
4 know it is not best to have too many
irons in the fire at once. will get rid
of them in some way. Faith, Talbot,
it's pleasant to have the dear creatures
love so ! and Thompson twisted his light
moustache.
I'm glad that you have Eever fallen
in love with Rosa, or, more properly,
that she has never fallen in love with
you
Rosa is a deuced fine girl; cheeks
red, lips like cherries, curls of spun gold
you've fine sister, Talbot; when are
you going to bring her out?'
She's too young now-only sixteen
I shall wait year or two; you know
Rosa has no relatives but me-
Jupiter! I've mind to carry he
off,
Il want no such jests, Thompson;
love my sister and but one else, and
you should marry her, or rather, if yo
should break her heart, as you do othe
girls, I'd break your head 4; you under
stand, Thompson said Talbot, mean
ingly.
You make fellow nervous with you
internal threats, Talbot; / would not Civ
single snap for Rosa
Good morning, sir and Talbot quie
ly turned and walked away, leaving He
rick in a state of bewiIderment, gain
after him. He did not know Talbot, VIII
though often frivolous, regarded his 81
ter, his pet Rosa, as the apple of his ey
Before her he was quiet, grave and ge
tlemanly, teaching her young mind
walk in the paths Of science and of WI
dom. Rosa was under the care of
good housekeeper, in her fathers I'll
mansion and she seldom left it exec
with Julian.
Thompson Herrick walked on al
very soon ascended the marble steps
an elegant mansion. He was ushered
the parlor, where sat young lady at b
embroidery, and another winding silk.
ALLOW me to assist you,' said he, aft
a time, observing the skein's entang
ment. He took it on his hands, and I
lady began winding it few momel
and it was entirely wound.
Miss Helen,' said he, bending forwa
tnat his words might reach her e.
alone, Miss Helen, my heart is entan
led, too, and your fair hands can ale
give me peace
The lady blushed and bent over !
work, evidently waiting for more inf
nation; but he had accomplished