Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-04

Instead of going home George Raymond
went in search of boarding house, for his
fair and unfortunate acquaintance future
residence. He, at first, thought of taking her
to his own lodgings, but upon little refec-
tion he came to the determination to place
her with one of his relatives, where there
were several female henderson, the family.
He was not long in making up his mind, and
before dark he had Rosa Willis comfortably
fixed In her new residence. This appeared
more like home to her than the kenel she
had Just left, and the sudden change from
that terrible abode--where every breath of
air was tainted with oaths, and fearful inn
preoations-to a peaceful habitation, whore
everything bore testimony of good breeding
and gentility, had wonderful effect upon lier
spirits; and her new home was soon filled
with pleasing conversation. George Raymond
was soon charmed with her pleasant sallies of
wit aid the sweet music she produced on
the piano and guitar, enchanted the whole
family George had said nothing TO his rela-
tives about the circumstances which had made
him acquainted with Rosa, and, indeed, such
were the accomplishments she so artiessly
displayed; that they were fairly enchanted
with her company, without making the least
inquiry concerning her. Music and witty
conversation soon passed the evening away,
and IL was near nine O'clock before ttcorge
thought of his engagementron the Brandy
wine.i He, for once in his life, was almost
determined to give up the pursuit of the
beautiful girl that had so long absorbed so
much OF his time and attention, near the
Bfandywfne, for one almost as handsome but
with more accomplishments. But again he
thought OF the excitement that would natural
ly arise from this adventure, and that II might
af0fdsa little ihomentary pleasure. With
evidentsrsluotance he bade the ladies plea
sSiitl evening, and In an instant was ON his
WAY to meet the old woman on the Brandy
: wipe,,y''
The night was dark; drizzling rain was
falling = still he kept his solitary way. Every
thing was as silent rs the graye-not even
the sound of footstep was to be heard.
Thoughtfnlly he threaded the race bank, hold
on TO the bushes to ascertain his way, to the
place of meeting, The town clock struck
nine lust as he arrived at the appointed rock,
Z and he wasnot detained long before his ac-
complice made her appearance. 4,gs.
nWhy have you come alone ~ George in
duired as he. discovered the old woman. = O.
r., "For xvery good reason" grizzly replied
Marguerite, 81 could not get that precious
pink of perfeetion-Ida Strickland-to come
along with me, t-..,s g.g
iaHow Is il, that you could not persuade
her to accompany you here; you thought,
the other evening, you could 7"
'''1 could have done it the other evening
but to night she has company, and cannot
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"What kind Of company had she / would
like to know what kind of company Ida Strick-
land keepa, that she would prefer to mine ~
" II was "a young man Of very genteel ap-
pearance, and from hislanguage and discourse.
l would take it to be the same person that
we saw on THE banks Of the race the other
night, and with whom you returned to town.
II Can II be possible. that Samuel Irving is
acquainted with Ida Strickland with one OF
tile most fascinating creatures in the State OF
Delawarei will be convinced Of almost any
abanrdity after while-and he pays visits to
the house, does he While | am incapable
of getting private interview with this little
prude, 3ainuelIrving-apoors rshoemaker-can
visit her at home, Ell well this is coming to
apretty pass, indeed. Why didyop notinake
some excuse to induce this snob to leave be-
fore the time of our meetingi 7"
s = The simple reason is, replied the old
woman, F'young men who are paying their
addresses TO beautiful young ladies, like Ida,
are not so ready to take hint from an old
woman, likesE ain.''
"Yod don't suppose" exclaimed George,
sthat Samuel Irving makes any pretensionf
70 this young lady, do your,
Fl 'fCsrtainly he does, or why would he visit
there three times a week II he did not have
some particular busb1essins1 llt
What did she say, when you spoke tC
her, Of my attachment to her, and my desire
for In fhtsrvisw pa Tis ~ st Ef-
se,why she smiled very swsetly and told
) me she could not meet man Of your reputa
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