Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-10-23
Wottester Daily SPY
KATE OsBORNE,s ELOPEMEMr.

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they can be persuaded to allow you to gaze
into them, between the long heavy lashes, as
thick, and almost as long (and this is a rare
attractlon) on the lower eyelids as on the up
per There was spice of fun, withal, in
those wonderful eyes, that showed itself, spite
OF all efforts to keep it down; and gave evil
dence that sweet Kate, gentle as she was was
not without her power of self defense to be
used on occasion.
But the occasion was long wanting; for
Kate, when we first knew her, and five or six
years afterwards, lived secluded, with her
father and an old aunt, in a retired village, in
Yorkshire.
There, she was worshipped, at a distance,
by the curate and some half-dozen country
fed beaux, who thought her long, bright curls
and well proportoned figure, and, above all,
her splendid dark eyes, the very attributes of
an earthly goddess.
But Kate was not destined always to remain
immured amid the elm trees of Knottingley
She came to bid us adeu, one spring morning
with tears on her long lashes, and a sob in
her white throat, informing US that she had
received an invitation from cousin in Lon
don, who, almost as great beauty as Kate
herself, had married distinguished member
of parliament, and was now fashionable belle
in fashionable circles.
For long time after this, we heard little of
our dear Kate (for she was no correspondent
save flying rumors, that she had created an
immense sensation, and had received offers
innumerable from some of the highest 'eligi-
bleS" in the gay world.
We have omitted to state that our favorite
possessed very nice fortune in the funds, to
the tune Of some ten thousand pounds.
Having just attainedher majority, this might
have had some influence in attracting suitors
for or hDp1 L.. Il,
unwilling to admit so sordd an element into
the scale with Hates personal and mental
charms.
However, truth will out, and our readers
must digest it after their own fashion.
The next news of Kate was considerably
more startling. Indeed, it so much unnerved
us, that we let fall a cup of exquisite gum
powder tea on our best Turkey carpet, scald-
ing, into the bargain, the silky right ear of
our graceful little Italian greyhound.
Kate had eloped-yes, actually elOped, or
rather as other reports stated, she had been
run away with, against her will, by terrible
bandit Of a man, and forced to marry at the
pistols muzzle The news was so extraor-
binary, that after the first surprise, we refused
to believe it; but most puzzing letter, from
Kate herself, assured us, that it was, at least
in part, perfectly true. The letter, though,
did not prepare us for what actually followed
afterwards, namely, a visit from Kate.
She came flying in, arrayed in the most ele-
CANT Regent street attire, but with a warmth
and earnestness about her that showed that
the fashionable world had no power to cor
rupt her heart; TO damage in the least,
that honest and loving simplicity of character,
which, with all her beauty, and all her fortune,
constituted her principal charm.
''Why Kate Kate Osborne p we began
ttMrS Arthur T,nrripopr If 1-oi1 ,lnaco
returned she, drawing herself up with play
full assumption of dignity.
81 beg your pardon, Mrs Arthur Lorrimer!
Then it is all true about your marriage?'
This was said more with the view of intro
ducing the subject than from any remaining
doubt we had.
''True? OF course it isl Why should you
disbeleye it, you dear old"
As we have not yet revealed our sex or age,
we shall not say what the beautiful Mrs. Lor-
rimer deigned to call us.
But Kate dear Kate! do tell me how it
came about! You to eope and without
even the spur of opposition!"
Il did not elope Il was run away with !"
$50 report said, Yet you seem well and
happy, and resigned to your fate, which does
not always happen in these cases of abdnc-
ton"
After good deal of teasing and tantalizing,
Kate gave us the history of her escapade,
which we will repeat in pretty nearly her own
wOrdS-at least as nearly as we can remem-
Der:
Mr.. Lorrimer (said she) was first presented
to me at ball. | had been prosecuted that
evening beyond expression; such a set of in
ane and fulsome Odors, mounting their affect
ed compliments, and striving to make me be-
heve myself the veriest angel that had ever
in, tba Of ,ol-
of it all, and determined, at the risk of ac-
quiring an unenviable reputation for self-con-
ceit and singularity, to make my own terms
beforehand with the next ''eligibe" who pre-
scented himself. just as [ had arrived at this
determination, perceived Mr.. Arthur Lori
mer approaching me, evidently for the pur-
pose of being introduced. Here was a fine
opportunity of commencing the new role. He
gracefully, yet nonchalantly begged the honor
of my hand for the next dance.
81 shall be happy to dance with you"
said ''upon one condition"
''Name it."
''Promise that you will not pay me any
court"
81 promise" and the gentleman kept his
word.
To reward him for his obedience, danced
with him every time that we met. A very
pleasant intimacy sprang up between us;
which, purely friendly as 1t was, had the eff
feet of keeping former suitors at a distance,
for which, you may be sure, Twas truly thank
full
One splendid morning we happened to meet
at a deieaher a la .fourchett, given by Lady
Lonsdae at her pretty villa on the banks of
the Thames. Everything was perfect the
guests were well chosen, and bored each 9TH
er as little as possible. Mr.. Lorrmer and l
walked about the grounds together. Some
how or other, we strayed from our compan-
ions, and found ourselves alone in beautiful
shady walk. l noticed that he became agi-
tated; but this affected not to perceive.
All at once he stopped short.
"Miss Osborne" he said, and though his
voice perceptbly trembled he looked straight
through me with those penetrating blue orbs
of his; "Miss Osborne, | have a proposition
to make to you"
"Speak freely" l replied, playing with the
cords Of my mantelehe.
"Will you take me for husband"
"Seriously?"
Seriously, or glyly, which you will"
''And this is your promise not to pay court
to mel"
sit is for the surer keeping of that promise
that make the proposal. Look at me we'll"
And he drew his tall figure to its utmost
height 81 am not altogether a bad looking
fellow. Such as | am, l offer myself to you,
with all my qualities good and evil, in the
bargain If you can like the tout ensemble,
we will be married"
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