Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-10-28
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ed the impatient travellers. 3
Uncle Joe replied by giving signifi
cant look at one Of the wheels. and vouch
safed gruff, Axles will break"
knew by Uncle Joe's flushed face tina
acater had not prevented his earlier arri
val, but the Others did not doubt the ex
PLANTATION, and his " all in" was answere
by a general rush for corner seats. Y
| declined my engagement seat, an,
plead sudden sickness, which would b
increased by riding in the night air.
" Aunty" and her basket were safel,
slowed in my place, and / really believ,
| wounded the good danes feelings, b.
declining the present of one Of her geese
which she insisted upon my accepting.
As the coach rolled away, / turned tt
the landlord, who, with a peculiar looI
and tone, said,-
Shouldn't wonder IL the agile did break
atW cen here and there, for Joe never is
careful, sir. Were you afraid to venture
with him ?"
NO." was my answer; | have some
business that may detain me in this cosy
house of yours for several days. Can
you furnish me with room and writing
materials ?"
Everything was furnished me, and fol-
an hour | was busy writing home for q
bundle of papers, long since pronounced
useless, but now strangely valuable
Finding my route to the village post, |
gave my letters to its safe keeping, and
rofra cd my, cforrr hor
Passing brilliantly lighted building.
| learned that a fair was in full opera
ton, and depositing my dime within the
palm Of a very white hand, entered the
hall. A fine sight greeted my eyes. On
each side were tables covered with arti
Giles to please old and young: and behind
these tables were ranged the beauty Of
K l shall not attempts description
but my eyes were dazzied as threaded
my way to the further end of the room
When abou: to retrace my step, caught
a glimpse Of fairy bower, made of ever.
greenss and quantity decorated with roses
Above the entrance was hung an inscrip-
ton well in keeping with the bower. 1t
read the "Gipsy."
Curious to know more of this mysteri.
Gus bower, gently parted the curtain
that served as the entrance and stood
before the !" Gypsy" The slight noise
caused her to raise her eyes, aud | hardly
needed the rich curls TO tell me that had
seen her before.
A quick crimson overspread her face
as she saw stranger before her, and |
partook somewhat Of her confusion; but
in sweet voice she asked, Come you
to learn the future. good sir 2"
No." was my reply; seek not to
know more than the present will reveal,
or the past warrant; but should the Clip
sy choose to tell me her thonghts Of my
future, she will find an attentive listener y
Turning to large parcel of letters
that lay upon the table, the Gypsy
seemed intent upon finding a particular
one, but failing in her search, she touched
d small bell, and little note fell at my
feet.
While her attention had been fixed
upon the letters, / had closely watched
the features, and | cannot attempt de
sc:iption, for they were Truly beautiful
A filter queen could not have graced the
bower. The dark eyes and olive com
plexion might have spoken descent from
the race that wander through the ruins
of the ALEXANDRIA, in sunny Spain, where
from the hills Of Granada they issue forth
at early morn to charm the tourist. who
gazes with delight upon the native grace
of these children OF the sun, as they
dance their own wild dances, or chant
their weird songs in a strange unknown
language.
| stopped to pick UP the letter that so
strangely fell before inc, aud my hand
trembled as it touched hers. had read
of love at first sight, and here I was un.
mistakably in love, and knew not how
came there.
| need not say how brightly my future
was painted as it fell from lips that could
not utter aught but pleasant words but
the piece Of gold that crossed her palm
was my thank offering.
Bowing low to the Gypsy, | turned to
withdraw, when another form darkened
the door, and he who had been her atten
dant during the ride stood beside her.
! would not be willing listener at all
times, but now my motives warranted the
action, and overheard each word.
Queen Of the noble race" was bis
salutations; : throw q halo of glory
around my years to bel am at your
feet"
Again the bell sounded, and like my
own, his future promised happiness.
!" Like you it, Robert Brandon r said
the gentle voice.
slowly sauntered away, and my brain
was busy with the name of Brandon s
had never heard it before, yet | could
not be mistaken though must use eau
ton in the task before me.
Once more | was among the fair atten
.dants, intent upon the means OF forming
some acquaintance which would lead te
an introduction to the : Gypsy Queen,
for was resolate in my determination
not to leave the scene until my more thar
eager curiosity was fully satisfied.