The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-03-09

And there Is no law OF nature, L suppose, to
restrain man who is SO devoid of gentleman
ly feeling as he is -. But that would
tell what is coming 1t is no good saying he
was intoxicated, because l defy you to get
drunk on sherry and soda water; and to lay
it to the heat of the season is absurd, for 1t
was remarkably cool evening for August No!
Jenkyns is a man who has had some strange
experiences, and this was not the least strange
among them. Still, mind, will not guaran-
the the truth of this, though, by the way,
YOU don't often find man tell the same tale
twice in exactly the same way if it is not
true. and have heard him tell this twice.
The first time was at dinner at Lord
we'll it don't matter where. 1t is sometimes
advisable not to mention proper names.
don't think this would do any harm though
at a dinner.at Lords battle-ground, and
the second time was on the occasion OF winch
am speakng, when / found him drinking
sherry and soda water, and smoking cheroots
with three officers of marines, one of whom,
with five gloves (ady's six and half and a
withered rose before him, was telling how
CATER leading me on in this way, after gain
ing my young affections in this treacherous
manner, by Jove! sir, she throws me over
and marries Blubber'
''It's like the SEX" said the second marine.
cts woman that sejuicess all mankind"
says the third marine.
st reminds me what once happened to my
self" said Jenkyns; 'you know the story he
continued, turning to me. 80 just order
Yourself some sherry and soda water, alb! and
while you are about it order some Tor me too,
and you can pay for them both when they
come; then shan't be put out. Thank you !;
I'll try one of your cigars. Well, gentlemen"
turning to the marines, 'some time ago was
staying with Sir George P, P House,
P-shire. Great numbers of people there
all kinds Of amusements going on-driving,
riding, fishing, shooting, everything in fact
Sir Georges daughter Fanny was often my
companion in these expeditions, and / was
considerably struck with her, for she was a
girl to whom the epithet stunning applies
better than any other that am acquainted
with. She could ride like Nimrod, she could
drive like Jehu, she could row like Charon,
she could dance like Terpsichore, she could
run like Diana, she walked like Juno, and
she looked like Venus. I've seen her smoke !"
''One good in her character, at any rate,'
said the third marine.
'.Just like the sexp' said the second ma
rne.
''Ah, she was a sumner" continued Jen-
kyns, ''you should have heard that girl whis-
tie, and laugh--you should have heard her
laugh she was delightful companion We
rode together, drove together, fished together,
walked together, danced together, sang to-
gether; l called her Fanny, and she called me
Tom. All this could have but one termna-
ton, you know. fell in love with her, and
determined to take the first opportunity OF
proposing, So one day, when we were out
together flshlng on the lake, went down on
my knees among the gudgeons, seized her
hand, pressed 1t TO my walstcoat, and In
burning accents entreated her to become my
wife.
ssDon't he a fool p, she said teNow dron
it, do! and put me fresh worm on"
20 Fanny L exclaimed; don't talk
about worms when marriage is in question.
only say"
Il tell you what it is now," she replied an
grily, If you don't drop 1t, I'll pitch you out
OF the boat"
Gentlemen" said Jenkyns, with strong
emotion, Il did not drop it, and give you my
word OF honor, with sudden shove she sent me
flying into the water; then Selling the SOULS,
with stroke or two she put several yards be-
tween us, and burst into a fit OF laughter that
fortunately prevented her from going any fur
ther. swan up and climbed into the boat.
'Jenkyns SAID to myself, revenge revenge
disguised my feelings. l laughed hideous
mockery OF mirth-I laughed. Pulled to the
bank, went to the house and changed my gar
ments. When appeared at the dinner table,
perceived that every one had been informed
VI ~ 'SA''e'i AesNoiAoSi SiCStCu ilC
During dinner Fanny repeatedly whispered to
her neighbor, and glanced atme: Smothered
laughter invariably followed. 'JenkinsF said
L 'revengeF The opportunity soon offered.
There was to be balloon ascent from the lawn
ana fanny mad tormented her father to let
her ascend with the aeronant. l instantly
took my plans; bribed the aeronaut to plead
illness at the moment when the balloon should
nave risen; learned from nm the manage
ment OF the balloon, though knew that pref
ty wen before, ana calmly awaited the result
Inc day came. Inc weather wasflne. Thebal
loon was llliiateu. Fanny was In the car:
Everything was ready when the aeronaut sud
deniy tainted. he was carried INTO the mouse,
ana or george accompanied MN to see that he
was properly attehueu 10. fahily was In de-
spar. ,....L5o,,
Am 10 lose my ar expedition =, she ex-
Claimed, looking over the side OF the car.
~, SoMe one unoerstan m tne management OF
.nls lnins, surrey ION she caiied out 10
me you u 1l'l e, ~, uoh your a--Q
Ierlectiy! answered,
come along, tnen, sne cried; "be quick,
before papa comes pack.
me company III general ehaeasoreo 10 as
suade ner rom her from ner PROJECT, put OF
course III yam. Alter decent snow OF hesl-
tatlon, l camDed INTO the car Inc balloon
was cast OH ana rapidly salled heaVenward.
Inere was scarce Dreath OF WIND, and we
rose ALMOST straisnI up; we rose ABOVE the
mouse, ana she lausheo ana SAID:
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