Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1860-09-22
Letter from the Castle of Indoienee'

We have a couple of young lady friends
a lovely blonde and tempting brunette-at
present soiourninc in the Castle of Incidence,
probably, often troubled with eHHui. We have
been a sort of Father Confessor to them; and,
knowing our compliant disposition. they
have. in a private communication, made
known to Us their chief want. aud appealed 10
us for assistance The best plan we can
think of at present, to aid them, Is to take
the responsibility and publish their letter.
Here it is. Now, young gentlemen don
come to ask US questions but II you nave
ANYTHING to say to the charming couple
write it:
CASTLE OF INDoLENCE. Sept. 20, 1850.
NFssgs. EDITORS This morning one OF
those unaccounttble capriees that SO often
rule the ladies has induced Us to tax your
patience aud good nature, by recounting TO
Won some of our troubles, and claiming IRON
you sympathy and assistance. Surrounded
by all that is said to make life pleasant, kind
friends. loving brothers, aud the dearest OF
fathers. who humor our whims, forget our
fuIiies. and love us much, there is still some
thing wanting a void they cannot FILL We
wish-but, Oh. We cannot tell you. Yet,
why blush TO own We both want-lovers
We read. sometimes, (whO does not , the
fashionable romances of the day, and learn
of the wondrous power of the little god our
young lady friends pour into our ears ac-
counts OF their eOnqu-sts, tantaliZe US by
the recital Of tales wnisP' red III leaty bowers,
many a quiet tets tee III cozy parlors and
spicy sOnnets addressed to The one love-
Do you remember how our Mother Eve.
amid all the blessings of Paradise, sighed OIL
IL for tie fruit forbidden, and plucking, did
eat (: so we would taste this fruit that is de-
MED Having spOrted amid the surf that
dances upon the shore, like venturous mari
ners. we would spread more canvas to the
winds OF pleasure and sail into deeper waters.
Now. you know the world calls US pretty,
and rally. to be candid with you, (you' IL
not tell anybody our mirrors do not say
that the world is much mistaken. Do not
think Us egotistical, We only remind ycu OF
our charms, if such they may be called, that
they may aid you in assisting Us. Gentle
men. and some lddteS, tOO,-tut lIi-IatuiSu
souls Say there never was a perfect friend
ship between two girls--that jealousy, envy
and all those hOrrid passions, will come be-
tween them, and that, among the roses, sharp
tharns always lurk. IL is not so. We never
disagree but, then, we are too much unlike
to fear rivalry. The interests OF blonde and
brunette rarely clash. Knowing that your
acquaintance among the young gentlemen IS
great. and that your influence Is unb0undt d.
we venture to appeal to you. Will you not
suggest some objects worthy to receive this
wealth of affection which has been accumula-
ting ever since we entered our teens? To
describe TO you our ideals of perfection would
be useless you would call us silly-suffice
it to say. they must be very intellectual.
rather handsome, witty and good natured,
with sentiment enough to adore, and fun
enough to srolic free from fattery and dis
stimulation. If any of your friends, who an
;swer this description, would like to tame two
wild spirits, and teach Us to love them. tell
them TO write to US, describing the mould
they were fashioned in, and telling US what
they would require. Let them address TO
your care. LES lNCoNNUES.