Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-03-24

to envy the bird its carol, when, to cne at
least, thy voice is softer far than the notes
of Philomel to the grove-hauntihg poet?
The maiden bent her blushng cheeks
deeper into her hands, as the kneeing
youth by her side essayed to catch her
glance. Nonsense, Sophy ard you
have not smile for me after so long an
absence?. could wish myself the lin
net, that never parting from thee, | might
never be chilled byan averted look on re-
turning. The youths tones were impas-
stoned as he spoke, and sounded reproach-
fully. a rtr ,4
Now, Sophy Ross was romantic di-
vinity. Her library consisted u of the
-"Chldrenofthe Abbey" Moore's cloves
4of the Angels" Byron, &c. Sweet nineL
teen in years, and courted by ahandsome
youth, she had certainly cause for think
ing herself miserable; and it was long
before her suit could charm her from her
melancholy. But what cannot love eff
eot Sophy Ross was human, and a
short half-hour found lier laughing bois-
terousl y at some communication Frank
Primrose was mhking What that com
munication was will be shown anon; and
not to disturb tie fete-a-tetc of the lovers
we will go into a few facts connected with
this ''true history" ,-
Old Mr.. Ross had been an importer Of
spices and coffee, and retired after twenty
odd years devotion to business, with well
lined pockets, very abstract notions of so.
cial and refined life, and natural dislike
For any individual who knew more than
himself. His wife Rebecca was as anti
q,iated and lbcral-hearted as her lord wa:
ignorant and selfish; but as virtue ever
exercises decided superiority over vice
and moral courage pyedominates over the
grovclling instinct, so did the domestic
influence of Mrs, Ross appear in agree.
able relief to the churlish demeanor ot
the respectable and Intelligent Ephraim
Under the dominion of this latter individ-
ual, the mansion at Beach Grove wore
the aspect of u travelling mcnagcrie. Ac-
tuatcd by n laudable desire to be consid-
cred II man of taste, he had collected
about him rare specimens of the .quadru-
ped order; and the unwary stranger who
chanccd to visit the grove stood an excel.
lent chance of leaving his skirts in the
gripe of some pettcd Bruini or having
his skull cracked by missile sent from
an oyerhanging limb-testimorial of tht
skill of a domestic baboon Charletans
of every grade were welcome, but men OF
genius eyed askancc the viler tic hum
bug, the more warmly received 20 that
it should not cause astonishment in the
breast Of the worthy reader that Anima
Magnetism flourished in the meridian o
Beach Grove.
Sophy Ross, as we have said was tho
only child and heir of this well-matchct
couple She had all the virtues of lie,
mother, with none Of the old mans sell
ishness. Young, ardent and susceptible,
Frank Primrose had won her ere he wooed
and SO instant the victory, that when the
besicger appeared bcfTc the garrison
Cupid was sent out with powers extraor.
dinary to make an unconditional surren.
der But if the maiden was willing, the
father was not, for Frank had no funds
in the stocks, and his law-books were iii
only capital in trade.
8 1t was not btisirdss-lile," sagely sr.
gued Ephraim, to give All heiress wortl
half a million in expectation, to fellow
who was not worth dollar"
In worldly point of view, the oil
gentleman was correct; and vain were
the handsome promises of the amorou'
Primrose, tie tears of the pretty Sophy
and the mild appeals of Rebecca. Ole
Eph. was positive, and Frank was sen
to Coventry, with a courteous intimatiou
from the papa of his fair one that he KEEP
mastiil on his grounds.
Frank Primrose was not to be defeated
without an effort, and as he took up hi
hat, he muttered-'' 1t is prize worth q
struggle; and mark me, old Fogy, We
will meet again at Phillippi." Frank
stole Il look ut Sophy--she was in tears
he glanced at the old ladyChe read sym
pathy in her eye; and turning, he gIarcc
upon the old autocrat, who grinnod def.
ance Primrose gnashed his teeth, wise
ly said nothing, and bowed himself from
the premises.
, CHAPTER IIT.
Further explanations of our subject-A nina
Magnetism at prcmiunl-Loves disguises &c
We will return again to the apartment
into which we first introduced the reader
1t is lighted ZIP, and the exemplary lie
bccca is arranging the candlesticks upo,
the mantel, and, with duster in hand
glancing her eye over everything like t
good housewife, lest there should remain
any evidence of carelessncss.
Specialized and bcwiggcd with an air o.
consciousiinport;incc, Ephraim Ross, Esl
paced the roam, occasionally addressing II
COMMONPLACE query to his notable spouse,
or wondering what could have detained
his expected gt,est. Atlehgth thunder.
ing rap, and the door of the apartment
swung upon its hinges giving to view
the ludicroys attircd person Of Professor
John w. Skivy, an expounder of Animal
Magnetism. and magnctizing animal to
Her Majesty Queen Victoria at least,
his card blazoned forth so much
EphFaiin rose upon his entrance, and
the Professor announced himself in a
drawling tone. as per card. MIR. Ross
requested him to be seated: expressed his
delight, and introduced him to Mrs. 4.
A long and animated discussion followed