Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-12-20

1 One day he was standing with some of then
in the great square of Upsula, prattling awaJ
an hour Of leisure, when the attention of th,
young men became. arrested by young and
elegant lady, who at the side OF an elderly one
was slowly walking over the place. II was ths
only daughter of the Governor Of Upland, liv-
/ ing in the city, and with her was the governess
She was generally known for her goodness and
| gentIeness of character, and looked upon with
admiration by all the students. As the young
men stood gazing at her, as she passed on, like
graceful vision, one of them suddenly ex-
claimed: fa.A
"Will, it would be worth something to have
a kiss from such MOUTH"
! The poor student the hero of our story, who
looked on that pure, angelic face exclaimed, as
if by Inspiration -.-.--s.. -
"WeIl, l think could have itr' q. =
What" cried his friend, in chorus, "are
you crazy? Do you know her." .,-
"Not at all" he answered; bnt I think she
would kiss me, now, if l asked herr"
( "What in this place before all our
eyes29 - -urr q r7raE
"In this place, before your eyes"
"Freely?"
Freely
swell, if she will give you kiss in that man
ner, I will give you thousand dollars p ex-
claimed one of the party.
"And land l." exclaimed three or four
others; for it so happened that several rich
young men were in the group, and the bets ran
high on so improbable an event. The challenge
was made and received in less time than We
take to tellit.
Our hero (my authority tells not whether he
was handsome or plain. l have my peculiar
ideas for believing that he was rather plain,
but singularly good looking at the same time,t
Immediately walked off 10 the young lady, and
said: Ed s-2l
E eSIine froleu, my fortune is now in your
hands,"
She looked at him in establishment but ar
rested her steps, He proceeced TO state his
name and condiction, his aspirations, and relat-
ed simply and truly, what had just now passed
between him and his companions.
The young lady listened atteniively, and, at
his ceasing TO speak, she said blushingly, hut
with great sweetness:
'.If by so little a thing so much good can be
effected, it would be foolish for me to refuse
your request" and publicly in the open square
she kissed him.
Next day the student was sent for by The
Governor. He wanted TO see the man who had
dared to seek kiss from his daughter in that
way. and whom she consented to kiss so. He
received him with scrutinizing bow, but after
an hours conversation, was so pleased with him
that he ordered him 10 dine OF his table during
his studies at Upsula.
Our young friend pursued his studies in
manner which soon made him regarded as the
most promising student in the University. -..
Three years were now passed since the day
Of the first kiss, when the young man was al
lowed to give second ono to the daughter Of
the Governor, as bis intended bride.
He became, latoA one Of the great scholars
in Sweden. and as much respected for his ac-
quirements as for his character. His works viii
endure while time lasts, among the works Of
science; and from this happy union sprang u
family well known in Sweden. even at the pres
ent time, and whose wealth and high position
in society are regarded as trifies in compari-
son with its wealth Of goodness and love.