The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1860-02-21
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.

The New \ Orh Express publishes the following
story in the Havana correspondence:
A descendant of one of the old German Barons
named DeArnan, { born in Bavaria, | believe,
had fallen desperately in love with very beaut
full young lady named Coffgny, who, in addition
to her personal charms, possesses fifty thousand
metntic in her own right; but that circum-
stance, of course. had nothing to do with the affair
Unfortunately for DeArnan his passion not re-
ciprocated; but he, being fine dash,ng fellow, who
speaks three or four modern languages. and witha
possesses large share Of native talent needed not
the rebufS he from time to time received from the
lady, thinking, [ suppose, "she is a woman, and
therefore to be Won" He continued his attentions
most pcrseveringly, and for his continued Efforts t.
obtain even a smile from his - lade lover" he re-
ceived nothing but expressions OF disgust and con
tempt
AT length becoming tired of playing the part of
rho fair ones shadow, he determined to possess
himself Of her in true nj ghtly style, and for this
purpose and with this intent evening last week
he awaited her return from her accustomed even
ing drive at the door of the residence of her par
en- is. Here he with due gallantry handed out of
the volante elder sister of the young lady he
loves, and child who had accompanied her in her
drive. When, however, the Senoritta herself held
out her hand in her turn to be assisted from the
carriage to her surprise the Cabellero did not
take it with the alacrity she had anticipated and
she accordnS y gave him one of her whitening
looks of scorn Needless of which, however, the
Caballero, with single spring, placed himself in
the vacant seat in the volante beside her. She
uttered shrek at this audacty, but it was not
regarded. The negro postllion had doubtless
been taught and paid for the part he was expected
to play, and he performed it to the letter, by urg
ing the spirited horses under his control to their
utmost sreed, Needless alike Of the continued
ch,io Oh ofh hon
him to stop.
\ hue and cry raised in Matanzas, and the
runaway Seward and his unwilling companion were
pursued by men on horseback and others in car
riages, at speed that endangered their necks.
Unfortunately for the Caballero, an obstruction
was met with on the road, within three miles of
Matanzas which the volante could not pass. This
afforded his pursuers opportunity to overtake
him. which doing, they perforce dragged the SEN
orita from his arms, though he fought desperately
to retain her. and she was restored to her anxious
parents The Cabelero, thus disappointed of his
prize, forthwith wendell his way to this city. The
telegraph was put in operation, Offering reward
of four thousand dollars for the apprehension of
DeArnan. This news reached his ears, he went
to celebrated criminal lawyer for advice, and was
told that il the lady be % years of age, and you
assert she went with you by previous arrange
mept you will get off scott free; but if you act
differently and are arrested, you will be sent to
the chain gang.
1t was here the knightly breeding of DeArnan
exhibited ITSELF he exclaimed passionatey Il love
the girl, cannot live without her; but | will not
belle her. Let them do what they please with me-;
60 to give myself up" And 60 he did by the
next train to Matanzas where throwing himself at
the feet of his enslaver, he entreated her pardon
for his rashness, again beseeching her to listen to
his suit What could the poor girl do. The man
had attempted to run away with her, ard then run
the risk of being put in the chain gang by coming
back to her. She is said to have thought aloud
she must love me and | will marry him Like a
true woman, too, she did. The mean-sprited may
blame DeArnan for doing what he did, attrbuting
interested motives for his conduct; but 1, who am
admirer of the affairs of the heart, can only
wish the newly-wedded couple long life of joy
and happiness.