The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1870-10-06
LOVE WITH AN IDIOT.
BY g. R. WELDING.

I do not mean by the singular heading o!
my article that falling in love with an idiot
is at all an unusual occurrence; and | do
not mean to hint some degree Of idiocy is not
always an attendant upon one OF the parties
affaares de cour; nor will | contradict the
cyni: who said that all people in love are idi
cts; | only mean to state few dry facts
some of which are well known to people
hereaway
In the Autumn of the year 1915, the staid
inhabitants of the country town Of Fayettc
county, Penn, were set to gossiping by the
arrival of young lawyer named S , who
announced his intention of settling in that
town. A fine person, genial manners, great
industry, and more than ordinary talents set
off and graccd by singular modesty. made
s-highly acceptable to the villagers.
Having influential relatives in Washington
and Harrisburg, Penn, his company was
much sought after; but, like safe youth,
he buried himself in the duties of his Office.
apparently careless about the attractions Of
tie society Of men or women.
In one of his visits to Washington, he, one
fine afternoon in April, lett the polished cir
cles who formed little eddies about the Gle.
giant wife of President Madison, and turned
the head Of the horse upon which he rode
toward the Potomac. Passing the battle
ground Of Bladensburg, he came, after a ride
| of an hour, to the end Of the little bridge
made so famous by the attacks and success Of
the English Admiral Cockburn. The day
was sultry, and, stopping before the door of
rather tasteful cottage, he flung the bride
over the fence aud walked down the little
path to we'll which stood in the yard
Looking over the house, nothing human
could be seen except pair OF deep blue eyes,
which pcered from an upper story window
curiously down upon Rim. seeming to watch
his motions with great interest. Looking at
her more intently, he beheld the fair round
face of very pretty girl of about seventeen
summers She had light hair, regular fea
lures, and although more than usually pre-
possessing, the lawyer might have gone away
as he came, heart free, if it had not been for
something in the blondes deep blue eyes
which made his heart bleed.
young lady" said he, twill you assist me
in getting something from which to drink
This we'll is deep, and if l should drop in at
tempting to descend for it, it will not add te
the attractions Of the water"
She disappeared from the window, and in
minute the plump figure Of the girl appear
cd at a side door with a cup, and placing il
in the hand of the barrister. he put his lips
to the edge of the vessel, and peering over its
rim at the beautiful girl. he drank a long
draught IF he had been impressed with he'
beauty before, now, when her figure was dis
played in all its captivating graces, his hear
beat more loudly than ever Every bulle
has its billet. Young S-had passed un
hurt through whole batteries of bright eyes
at Washington, to be wounded beyond hell
by an accidental shot from the eyes of
country lass at a we'll 7!
The girl walked rapidly into the honse
leaving Mr.. Sat the well who MOUNTED
his horse and attempted flight. He rode
few steps and returned. The same face a
the window; the same blue eyes, seeming t(
watch him with curious interest.
Young lady, will you have the kindness
to inform me of the name Of the gentleman
who lives in this house 2"
A long, curious look from the girl, and nj
answer.
Il am a respectable gentleman. My name
is s., and ask the name innoeently ane
honestly
Again no answer and again the lawye
turned his horses head away from the cot
tage, muttering, "Confound it, feel yer,
unhappy"
That night was long one, and the mex
day he mounted his beast and with voucher
for his responsibility, presented himself a
the fence, determined TO cast himself at tn
feet of the girl, and know his fate Throw
ing himself from his saddle, he walked bold
ly up to the door, and knocking. a fade,
gentleman appeared, and, in diguifad tones