Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1867-03-15
From the Milwaukee Sentinel Feb. 90
Cupid en- Masque.
AN INCIDENT OF THE MILWAUKEE TURNER'S

CuplO EN- MaSqUe.
AN INCIDENT OF THE MILWAUKEE TURNER'S
MASQUERADE.
Among those who flocked to the masque-
rade ball on Monday evening last was par
ty from the thriving little town of Chicago.
situated about eighty-fve miles south of this
city. In this party was young man, who,
for the sake of identification, we will call
William Ellis. He was dispatched to this
city by his father on double Grand. First
to attend to some business matters, and next
to meet young lady, the daughter of one of
our merchants, who was an old friend of his
father. The young lady was the expected
wife of William, although that parsonage had
never yet met her. Doubtless believing with
Rory O'More that, There's luck in odd
numbers" William arranged to add to the
list of his engagements that of attending the
masquerade ball at Turner Hall. He accord
ingly procured suitable mask and wendell
his way to the place of rendezvous He had
been there but few minutes when his eye
was attracted by the graceful movements and
beautifully rounded form of young lady,
who was arrayed in an elegant and tasteful
costume. Ellis was instantly enamored of
the disguised beauty and at once made des-
perate effort to secure her attention. He
was, thanks to pleasing address, successful
in his endeavor. He found the young lady
a person of more than ordinary intelligence,
sprightly and agreeable, and determined, like
himself, to have good time.
Time passed pleasantly. The young cou-
pie danced together, sat together and con-
versed, and, as was natural under the cir
cumstances, talked of that which was upper
most in their minds love. The young man
especially, grew eloquent on the theme. He
quoted Byron copiously, pouring the fervent
avowals of love into her ear and declaring
that they were but the outpourings of his own
soul. A sequestered spot in the gallery
served to screen them from the public gaze.
They sat together conversing thus for hours,
and it was not surprising that Williams arm
found its way around the fair ones delicate
waist, and she-naughty girl permitted it.
At last the ong-wished hour, when all
must unnlask, arrived. William dashed the
screen from before his face, and disclosed a
by no means ugly face. The lady, with
playful coquetry delayed removing her mask
until the last moment. William was in
terrible suspense meanwhile, every moment
seeming an age When at last the mask
was removed and disclosed q really beautiful
face-features regular and beautifully CHS
eled, a complexion innocent of any cosmetic,
but out viewing the most brilliant of them,
and glossy auburn ringlets falling over pair
Of marble shoulders young lady stating
that her father was very stern land did not per-
NIT. her to receive gentlemen company, and
hence clandestine meeting would be ncccs-
sary-the young couple separated.
1t was late yesterday morning when young
Ellis wendell his way to the house of Mr. -,
the father of the young lady who had been
predestined by both her own and his parents
to occupy the first place in his affections and
his home. He did not like the idea of par
ents taking the whole matter of counting for
their sons and daughters into their own hands
and especially after his venture of the even
ing previous did it seem hard fate As an
occasional remembrance of the bewitching
face and form he had seen at the ball, the
evening previous, came across his mind, he
half determined to set at naught the request
Of his father, and seek out his pretty little
ballroom acquaintance. He finally decided
70 follow out his original programme. Be-
ing admitted to the parlor, he presented his
letter of introduction. Of course, the son of
an old friend and his own prospective son-in-
law was received with cordiality. After ar
ranging the preliminaries fixing the day of
marriage, the allowance the young couple
was to receive, and several other matters of
interest to them individually, but of no inter
est to the public at large, the young lady was
sent for. She had been up late the night be-
fore, and accordingly appeared in her morn
ing dress. On being presented, she came for
ward, extended her hand, and raising her
eyes, met his. With what emotions each
in the other their partner of the
evening previous, we cannot describe. The
young lady tainted, and, as matter of
course, fell into the young mans arms The
father demanded an explanation, which was
given. tremblingly, by William. What fur
Their transpirea we are unable to say, but are
more reconcied to masked balls than we were
a month ago