The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-17
A Bashfnl Lover.

if he should hear this story.
Among many OF his mistunes, for he
was cock-eyed, red haired, and knock -kneed
besides, he numbered that incoEvenieDt
one of bashfulness. Nevertheless he was
fond Of the ladies', although when in theil
presence he never opened his mouth when
he could help it, and when he did speak
he used both hands to help him in fact
he was man of Z" great actions"
Jacobus, one warm day, fell in love; ne
had just graduated at college, ard began
to think he must seek the ladies' society
he was getting to be a man, and it was
manly to have "penchant."
So Jack fell in love with the sweetest,
liveliest. most hoydenish gil IN the square;
but how to tell his love! There was the
rub. He had heard great deal of the
Language of the eyes," and he according
" tried that, but when be looked particu-
larry hard at the window where Miss Emil
ly was in the habit Of sitting, some person
on the other side Of the street would inya-
riably bow to him, thinking he was endeav-
oring to catch their eyes. He has dispised
eyes ever since then.
At length Jack obtained an introduction
through his sister, and with her he called
several times, but she was obliged to leave
the city for reason, and as each interview
only increased his ardor, be determined on
going it alone.
Long before the honr fixed upon by Gus
tom for an evening visit, he found himself
arrayed 10 his best Blue coat, metal but
tons, black casimer pants (said pants being
a little tighter than the skin,) and SCOT
less vest.
The journals of the day state, as an item
ofintelligence, that the thermometer rang
ed from IS to 80 degrees. Jack swears it
was hundred.
AS the hour gradually grew near, Jack
found courage and perspiration oozing out
together, and he almost determined to pull
off and stay at home. He concluded how
ever, he'd take walk past the house aud
see how he felt.
BY the time he reached the house he
firmly concluded not to go in, but on cast
ing his eye towards the parlor window,
and peroeiving no signs, he thought it prob
able that no one was ut home, and since
he had gone SO far he would go SO farther
and leave his card.
No sooner determined than concluded
In reckless moment he pulled the bell !;
the darned thing needn't make such q
noise.
The door was opened as ifby magic, and
the servant girl politely asked him 10 i;
Miss Emily was in the parlor, alone and
would be delighted to see him.
o, cracky here was a6x! Go in dark
pailor with q pretty girl alone? 1t was
too late to retreat; the girl had closed the
front door, and was pointing to the parlor
where Miss Emily was.
Being perfectly convinced that no choice
was left him, into the dark room he walked
or sided. All was perfect chaos to his
eyes for moment; but only for mo-
ment then from the deepest gloom came
forth an angel voice bidding him welcome
and draw near" To obey the order was
but the work of a moment, "a he suppos-
ed. but he little dreamt of the obstacle fate
had thrown in his way. He knew full well
that the stream of love had many ripples,
but full grown snags entered not into his
head.
Judge, then, of his establishment, on be-
ing tripped up almost at the fair ones feet,
by fat stool with plethoric legs, which
by chance of careless servant had been
placed exactly on the road to happiness.
Over he went, aud as the tailor had not al
lowed for any extra extention of the mus
Giles and slnews, he not only procured a
tumble, but also compound fracture Of
the black pants aforesaid said fracture
extended all across that point which comes
10 closest contact with the chair. Having
picked himself up as carefully as circum
stances would permit, the smothered laugh
Of Miss Emily not setting him forward any
he at last succeeded in reaching chair
and drawing his coat tail forward to pre-
vent disagrceable expose, sat himsel
down with as much grace as bear wculi
when requested to dance on pile of nee
dies.
The young lady was almost snfocatet
with laughter at the sad misfortune Of tb,
bashful lover, felt truly sorry for him. ant
used all her powers Of fascination to driv,
it from his mind, and eventually succeeded
so fur as to induce him to make remark
On this rock be split.
Just at this moment she discovered tina
she had lost her handkerchief.
What had become Of it?
She was sure she had it when he cam
in. 1t must certainly be somewher
about.
Haven't you got it under you, hi
Jacobus?"
Jack was sure he had not, but poe
Jack, in venturing an answer, could nc