Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-03-31

lily taken In fact, the arrangements were
nearly concluded, when, to my borrow, [
made the discovery that he was professor
of Spiritualism, and speaking and singing
medium likewise, my eyes were open at
once to the singularity Of the. gentleman's
eyes by this confession, and became aware
that the nearest insane asylum would in all
probability suit him far better than my
humble dwelling. So, with an inward
thanksgiving for my rescue, got out OF the
scrape as politely as possible, and the "me-
dunn departed.
Then arrived three very untidy young
men, who wanted to share the apartment,
therein.
After these had departed, I declare [ was
quite out of patience, and almost resolved
to give up my notable idea altogether; but
just as I had come to this resolution, L
heard another ring at the bell Such a
ring. Not loud, imperative abrupt peal,
but a modest, musical tintin- -tabulation,
which betoken an unassuming and well-bred
applicant for admission.
"a young gentleman" !"-So Biddy in
formed me: and, after peeping in the glass
% see if my hair was smooth, ran up stairs.
There was young gentleman in the par
lor-a tall fair young man, with straight,
straw colored hair, combed back from his
forehead with a rush, and white cravat of
ministerial proportions. He had dear little
hands encased in the most delicate of gloves,
and was so polite and gentlemanly that real
lly, thought to myself, [ could possibly
not find any one who would suit me better
for boardcr.
He was on visit to the city-so he said
and his principal object in the selection of a
fboarding place was privacy and good socie-
ty. He was church member, and kept
very early hours He was very fond of
children. and would be happy if had any
of those dear creatures to instruct them in
any little accomplishment, such as drawing
or music, as an agreeable manner of passing
leisure hours. Altogether he was perfect
model.
Fanny happening to run in just then. the
young gentleman took her upon his knee,
1sad ss.d they became friendly at once. So:
moments, and Mr.. Orlando Alberts had a
greed to become the occupant of my apart
ment. After the business had been entire
ly settled. be began to chat with me and
Fanny and the other children. who had made
their appearance; and while we were con-
versing the hours passed by so quickly that
it was dinner time before I knew it, and
Psalter and brother John coming home, they
were introduced to our new boarder, and in
sisted upon his dining with us that very day.
He accepted the invitation very sweetly, and
said that if we were willing, he should be
most happy to enter his new quarters that
very evening, and would send to the Astor
house for his luggage the next day, as he
was somewhat fatigued by his journey. To
this proposition we unanimously assented,
and then all sat down to dinner, Mr. AL
bertssaying grace as its commencement, and
depressing. in conversation which ensued,
such excellent sentiments on all subjects,
that we were absolutely charmed with him.
Very soon after the meal was finished, our
boarder, pleading fatigue, retired to his own
apartment, and Psalter, John, and myself a
! little later, set off for a concert which we
were desirous of hearing, leaving the child
rem in the charge of Biddy, with instruc-
1tions to put them to bed at nine o'clock
precisely.
How do you like Mr. Alberts, my dear?'
| said to Psalter, as we walked along
''Tolerable," replied Psalter, she seems
to be very excellent young man-not par
ticularly brilliant, but very worthy and we'll
hammered.
"Well, it is better to be good than to be
brilliant is it not I? [ remarked.
. but how do you know that Mr.. Albert
is not both ?" inquired John. There is a
latent fire in his eye, suppressed ferver in
bis voice, that tells me he is truly great
Of such men were martyrs made Emma,
did you notice how he did grace tonight :?
It was actually grand"
''That remark of his about the dignity of
truth was really fine" said Psalter. ..You
may be right after all, John.''
'And he is so kind to the children" said
L: Il am sure we shall be delighted with
him" And We walked on together in the
most amiable mood
The concert over, we returned home,
when, to our great surprise, we found the
children. still up, and in the parlor.
cit is not my fault, man, said Biddy,
when [ spoke to her about it, s'The young
gintleman got up after you was gone, and
has been playin' with 'em all the evening;
and he sent out for candy for 'em; and then,
when the fun was over, he read 'em chap
ter. and bade 'em say their prayers, for all
the world, as if he was minister"
ooh !" said Fanny, she is so sweetv'
They talked about Mr. Alberts all the
while they were undressing, and their ad-
miration of him confirmed me in my opinion
Children have such penetration!