The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-03-06
Very Romantic.

"0 ielates high
" romantic story Of genteol vouny
stranger who followed lady up and
down the streets Of that city for several
days, staring at her like barn. owl
Lady grew Indignant and determined 70
punish prosecutors
mat night The husband returned and
70 him was detailed the conduct of an.
villain, braggart and scoundrel." "a sbs
termed him. The picture of what had
uansplred was highly drawn, and the se-
quel OF the interview was An indigpapt
husband, and threatened murder on
the highway. The plan was arranged
that on Friday afternoon ihc ,viGo ,9ss
again to promenade Fourth street The
husband and police officer TO follow a
lew yards IN the rear and il the youth
again continued his insolence he was 10
be seized and made TO apologize TO the
lady publicly on tbs street. cowbided
and then be permitted TO depart with tbe
advice, ego and sin no more Fridav
afternoon came, and the hasten -to-be.
revenged husband aud his lady won,
forth to meet the disturber of their nosca
and happiness. The lady tool, tho "a
half square, and, when a short distsnea
east of Race on Fourth street met ,hO
gay deceiYer' who wheeled as soon as
she passed and kept few PAGES behind.
due lazy continued out Fourth street 10
Walnut and crossed over to the south
side OF the street The young man turn
ed on the first crossing west of Walnut
TO confront her If she should return we, 4.
ward. The husbands wrath was at fever
heat, and, approaching the stranger, gran
pied him by the coat collar, when the fol-
lowing conversation ensued
Husband-What do You mean. sir bv
following that lady day after day in Tho
most insolent manner
Stranger-Before answer your oucs-
ton have right 10 know who is thaf
thus makes such demand. rf
husband lexcitedly)--You shall know.
SIT. am the husband of that lady.
Stranger--Sir l am happy 10 mako
| your acquaintance. Ifyoh will roIe,so
your hold, l will satisfy YOU Win
trust an ample explanation.
Husband hesiiaes, but finally re,sosos
his hold, and angrily demands The vonng
man to proceed.
Siranser--Sir, that lady in appearance
is the counterpart of my mother, now de-
ceased about twelve years, and when I
show you her Daguerrotype, which /
have carried since her death nearest NV
heart you will, think, also perceive n
striking resemblance to your lady. If
what have done seems insolent. Won
must forgive me--ior tho reason that
| loved my mother so dearly and dovoted-
~. Here, sir, is the likeness. judge for
yourself r .-1rS
Husband-Why, sir, Cooking upon the
daguerreotype) you really astonish me.
The likenessis so striking Resemblance
TO the mother of my wife, who also died
about dozen years since. What was
your mothers name2 r....T.
Stfanger-Her name was M--r.
misunderstanding back much Apitn-
ted, further inquired, Sir what's your
name?"
Stranger William Mil bava
been absentin California about sixteen
years.
Husband--Great God, young man my
wife is your sister ~ fD.l
Stranger-My sister? II can not be
possible. had only one sister, and sho
died two years before my mother.
During all this conversation The wiCe
was in Clarke & Co.'S, book store nerv-
ously watching the proceedings In the
street and when the two seized each
otherby the hand cordially, looked At
the picture, and eyinced surprise. Meas
ure, &c, at what the conversation de-
veloped, and finally, arm in arm, crossed
the street TO meet her, her amazement
was at the eliminating pitch, The lady
was called out and the following took
place sH0sUH h''s
Husband-Wife, can not you recog-
nize this gentleman, and have you net
met him previous 70 the past week.
i Wiie--Why, husband, what do you
mean appeal TO the stranger II we
ever spoke to each other or ever met be.
fore
Slranger-Yes, madam, we have met
frequently before, and on the most init
mate terms.
| Wife-It is false, sir; Il il a Islander.
(fhe tears coursing down her cheek pro-
fusely)
stranger--Madam, will prove TO you
the truth OF my assertion. (IIere tho
stranger drew forth the Daguerrcotypo
and presented IL TO the lady, who, inrn-
ing pale, excitedly exclaimed: "My
mother my dear 'mothcr How came
you by this ?" olaspng it TO her bosom.)
Husband--Wife, there must be no
more mystery about this matter This
young man is William At your only
brother.
The brother and sister Dyed each 9TH
or for a moment as IL TO become assured
Of the truth Of the astounding deelnra-
ton, and then, as u by instinct, clasped
each other around the neck aud went
tears of joy. Policeman Homer, ron
whom we have received the above, states
that he never witnessed such greeting.
Curtain falls slowly, and the sound Of
a igrsis heard 10 the distant valloyD