The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1865-08-25

| raster, II YOn nt2a6c-ia5tcr, aud they
played Ia whirlwind
Poor Bjmby threw his feet al ou, Ike q fast
| PAGER, and reyolyed after The manner of {,
/ teetotum which was nearly run down. At
! last he staggered step backward. and sum
ming eccentaicaly away from me, pitched
INhca4loug j. the mldst Of bcry Of vounr
ladies in Tie corner. turned round coolly.
walked to my scat, and sent the Young wo-
mou-killer after glass Of ice water
The miserable lawyer recovered. his Sepsta
inst in time 10 seeIne thank bisrisSi'iof' tie
water. a
got somo dca from this of the fun young
ladies' have N tormenting US poor devils OF
the otker sex.
At this iuncture, and before Mr.. Bmhy
could apologize for his accident little jcn-
ME came running into the pavilion which
served for a ballroom. AS We came near, I
discovered her hands clutched tightly as she
whispered to me -
" Oh, Maggie, come and help me fix my
skirts, they are ali coming down.
What should | do? was in agony, \
cold perspiration broke OUT upon my fore
head. | wished myself a thousand miles
away, and mathematical Bob Styles mas
queredng project inwardly, with fearful mai
edictions.
said | was tired out could not somebody
else go?
NJ, nothing would do but | must accom-
pany her to the house Of the gentleman who
owned the grove and assist her to arrange
her clothing.
So went
What if it should be necessary to remove
the greater part Of her raiment? What if she
should tel me to do some sewing? What
if in the midst of the embarrassment Of be-
ing cloSited with II beautiful girl Of seven
teen, in Il state Of comparative freedom from
dapery may real sex should undoubtedly be
diScoyed?
However, ncrycd myself for the task aud
accompanied Jennie to the house designated.
As she did so-pardon my bluShes--0 petit
coat fell to the floor. She was about to
proceed, but I alarmed her by Il sudden and
vehement gesture.
Stopw cried frantically, forgetting my
falsetto; "don't undressfor Gods ~ake!'
She opened hergrcat Brown eyes to their
widest extent.
"And why not?'
. D." Because am-am--G-can you keep a
secret?"
"Why yes, how frightened you look. Why,
what is the matter, Maggie? you-why--oh,
oh, oh !"
And she gave three scrcpms.
4 .HLLaslapn-p s~srS sfsst. NSiSy "; syclainss
ed, putting my hand over Tcr mouth, F"
swear mean no harm; if | had would not
haze stopped you. Don't you see ?'
She was all in tremble, poor thing but
she saw the force Of my argument.
"Oh, SIR she said " | see you oro man;
but what does it all mean? Why did you
dress So?'
told her the story as briefly as possible,
after cX0ctng from her Il promise Of most sn-
cred secrecy.
then went ouside the door, and waited |
till she had arranged her dress, when she |
when she called me again. She had heard /
Of me from Maggie and others, and she wanted |
me 10 hear the particulars; so sat down /
by her and we had u long talk, which ended |
in mutual feelings Of lricndncss and old Nc-
quaintanccshp, quite wonderful for people |
meeting for the first time. Just as started
to 90 Sack to the pavilion, | said ! must
relieve my mind Of just one more burden
"And what's that?' She asked.
nose KISSES on Thought WIS Nag |
ric Lee, or you would not have given thein-- |
They were sweet, but suppose must give !
them back
And did.
She hushcd n good deal hut she didn't re-
,ist, only when got through she glanced up |
md said
~ think YOU are real naughty anyhow"
When returned, found lawyer Him9y |
quite recovered from his dizziness, aud all ,
hands ready for SUPPER which was served in .
The bali room. sat between Bhnby and .
Ienne, and made love 10 both ia turn TO one .
IS Maggie Lcc and 10 tho other os mysclf- /
Afcr supper, NJ which astonishcd II great .
many by eating rather more heartily tllan .
Young ladies generally do, we had more dam
'ing and limited pretty strongly to Mr, BIN
by that should like 20 try another waltz.
He didn't take the hint.
Finding it rather dry amusement 10 dance
o. my own kind, soon abandoned the
2t sure ond persuaded Jennie to stroll off
Wb the moonlight with me. We found the
stoyc charming place, full Of picturesque
itilc corners and rustic seats, and great