The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-04-05

te rrble to see.
was bound TO see him through, and we
kept at it. Bmby staggered and made
wild steps in all directions. His shirt col
lar wiIted, eyes protruded, his jaw hung
down and altogether, saw he could not
hold out much longer.
''This is deligAl.ul," said |, ''and you /,
Mr. BimbY, waltz so easily
"Puf-puf-ah- puff-yes-oh-p puff
very, pnf-deigh T" he gasped.
'Don't you think il ought 10 60 a little
faster ?'
I He rolled his eyes heavenward in agony
"Ah, puf-puf | don'l-ah puf-don't
know"
So when we reared the musicians, |
said, easter, if you please-iasler, aud
they played Ia whirlwind.
Poor Dimby threw his feel about like a
fast PAGER, and revoIved after the manner
of teeIotum which was nearly run down.
AT last he staggered slep backwards, and
| spinning ecceuirically away IRON me,
pitched headIong in the midst Of bevy of
young ladies in corner. turned round
cody, walked 10 my seat and sent the
young woman killer after a glass of ice
water.
| got some idea from this Of the fun
young ladies have in tormeutng Us poor
devils of he oher sex.
At This junclure and before Mr.. Bimby
had time 10 apologize for his accident, lit
tie Jennie came running inio The pavilion
which served for a ballroom. As she came
near, perceived her haods were clulched
tightly in her dress, and positively shud-
dered as she whispered to me-
'"oh. Maggie, ceme and help me fix my
skirts :hey are coming down"
What should do! | was in agony. A
cold perspiralion broke ont over my fore>
head I.wshed myself thousand miles
away, ana,hemalized Bob Styles masque-
rading project in nwardly, with fearful male
diclions.
I said was tired out-coud not some-
body else go
No, nothing would do but must accom-
pany her to the house of gentleman who
owned the grove, aud assist her TO arrange
her clothing
So went.
What if it should be necessary to re-
move The greater part or her raiment 3
What if she would tell me to 90 some sew
ing What if in.he mids. of all the en-
barrassmenl of being closeted with a beau
tiful girl of seventeen, in state OF com
parative freedom from drapery, my real sex
would be discovered.
felt as if an appoplectc fit would be a
fortunate occurrence for me Just then.
However, nerved myself for the task,
and accom- panied Jennie TO the house des-
ignaled. An Ole lady showed into her
chamber, and Jennie, heaving sigh OF re-
lief, let 90 her dress. As she did so, "a
pardon my blushes-a pel.icoat fell 10 the
floor. She was about to proceed, but |
alarmed her by sudden ana vehement
gesture.
"Stop ~ cried traniically, and forgetting
my falseilo don't undress for Gods sake ~
She opened her great brown eyes to their
widest extent.
'Aud why nolw
a secret z"
'Why, yes-how frightened you look p'
"Why what is The matter-Maggie p
you-why oh oh oh ~
And she gave three screams.
''Hush, no noise, or am lostp' ex>
claimed, putting my hand over her mouth.
al swear I.mean no harm if had, |
would not have stopped you, Don't you
see 7''
She was all of .iremble, poor luIe
thing, but she saw the force OF my argu-
ment.
"Oh sir" she said, 81 see you are a
man bur what does il all mean 2 Why
die you drees so ?'
told her the story as briefly as possible
after exaciing from her promise of The
most sacred secrecy.
| then went outside the door, and waited
ull she had arranged her dress, when she
called me again. She had often heard OF
me from Maggie and others and she want
ed 10 hear all the particulars SO sat down
by her and we had long talk, which ended
in mutual feelings OF friendiness and old
acquain tanceship, quite wonderful for peo
pie meeting the first time. Just as we
started to go back TO the pavilion. said
must relieve my mind OF just one more
burden.
"And what is that 2" she said
'Tnose kisses. You thought was Mag
gle Lee, or you would no, have given them.
They were very sweet, but | suppose
must give them back.
And did.
She blushed great deal, but she didn't