Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1861-07-06

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less in my dreams, or in some former state
of beiug,of which we seem at times to have
vague glimpses. But it seemed to me as
if l had known and loved her thousand
years. But all this long acquaintance did
not hinder me from being as bashful and
confused as ever lover was in the pres
ence of his mistress. Still made des- !
perate effort to keep up conversation.
"This is my day of good fortune" said
I, "a never to-be forgotten day, when
l had the happiness Of meeting you"
"And romanticly rescuing me from be-
ing drowned in the raging canal" said
she, with benevolent effort to help me
out of my embarrassment.
go grand canal" 1 cried, gathering
courage, "fncr than the Nile, with all its
cities, pyramids, and Clcopatra's barges,
because it bears upon its bosom Low.
lier-"
"Bridgc," shouted the stecrsman. I
was not thinking of bridges, and had not
the lady caught me and pulled me down
beside her, low kneeling on the deck, that
bridge would have interrupted at once my
cloquence and my life.
The boat passed under the huge beams
of the bridge; proffered my assistance
to my beautiful companion, and we stood
erect again.
"Even proud people sometimes practice
the virtue of humility" said the lady,
laughing at my narrow escape. "I hope
you find it no hardship to kneel."
"To you or with you, never" replied,
and so our conversation went on-mine in
a strain of exaggerated gallantry ,and hers
in playful baaimage with which she par
ricd my attacks, and kept me at q respect.
full distance.
But the more We converscd together,
walking on the narrow deck, watching the
ever shifting scenery, or sitting on seat ]
improvised from some luggage, the more
admired, not only her beauty her elegance
and certain charm that hovered around
her, or envellopcd her like an atmosphere
but her wit, her taste, her sense and cult
walton.
And was, though entirely and decpl,
respectful, frank and bold in the express
ion of my feelings. 1t seemed but just tina
} | should express the admiration l felt
And when 1 did SO, though there was ;
: slight flush on her cheek and brow, sh
still answered playfully:
"But my dear Mr.. Stranger, do you re
member how long is it since you first say
me-"
ga few brief hours" replied, "bu
they might have been ages. My soul ha
known you always. 1t has been seeking
1 you through the eternities. Who can
: man know SO we'll as his ideal of all tha
/, is beautiful, noble and lovely! To WHOM
else should he bow his spirit? So must
2 bow to-"
Glow bridge" shouted the 'stoersmar
sharply; and it was time. The bridg
: was very low. 1t was not enough t
crouch or kneel. We were obliged t
throw ourselves fairly and fatty on tn
: deck, where we lay, side by side in tn
: gloom of the shadow, until the light brok
upon us as we passed beneath the last To-
: string piece.
: There was something ludicrous in ou
a PROSTATE condition, and in my efforts
pick myself up in haste, and assist the Ia
dy, that l did not attempt to finish th
speech which had been so unceremonlousl
interrupted.
The dinner bell rang, and placed ny
self beside her at the table. How sell
possessed, how graceful, how charmin
she was. Her conversation sparkled wit
:. wit; she told little anecdotes with an ex
quisite humor. Her rare beauty, like
, gem, was set in manner and style of sill
!, gular elegance, In my long, indeed, bl
somewhat varied experience, l had nev(
met so lovely person.
Q "Now for firtation," said I at the bC
, ginning-but it soon became too serious
matter with me.
! But the lady-the more entangled I b.
came-the more adroit and confident W;
she, How skillfully she parried my a
y tacks could find out nothing about hC
besides her first volunteered explanation
= even by nay most daring efforts.
"Don't you want to know mel" said
v as we sat in the cabin after our really goc
rs dinner,
g "Know you fatter myself l do kno
Q you pretty we'll, You must think me vel
a dull, to suppose me ignorant of gentl