The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-05-12

"WINTHRoP HOUSE.
"ADoRABLE Miss SHIRLEY 81 exper-
fenced SO much pleasure in perusing the
few, though precious lines, which you so
generously penned me, that it is impossible
to describe my emotions upon paper. l
feared you would not deign to reply to my
petition l dreaded lest you might cast
away the offering as worthless thing.
Having heard the name of Miss Isabella
Shirley associated with that of DR.. NAL
colin SO often, / almost despaired of re-
abroad entirely without foundation? You
can speak to me as freely as to brother.
Dear Miss Shirley, your beauty and talents
entitle you to grace a circle where he could
not gain admittance for a moment. l
speak warmly, but my feelings are impulsive
and often lead me to extremes.
"Let me speak to you for a moment,
dear Isabella-pray forgive this liberty
let me hear your sweet voice and look
again upon that charming face. know
you have not bid me hope, but you have
not forbidden me to write you-to plead
my cause as eloquently as will. am
very grateful for this, and perhaps ought
not to ask more but be generous, my
friend, and if you can see me without any
compunctions of conscience, let me know
in your next; for flatter myself that may
possibly hear from you again.
"That you may be fully satisfied of my
sincerity, will ride past your fathers
house on horseback near the hour of five
tomorrow evening, and shall watch ca
gerly for even look from the fair Isa-
bella.
"Think gently of one who adores you,
and believe me, Devotedly yours,
FREDERIC GREENWOOD"
81 shall now learn, probably, how l
stand in the estimation of the adorable
Miss Isabella" observed Malcolm, compla-
Gently.
"Some good will result from the joke,
at all events" answered Frederic. :"
must return, make out copy of this non
sense and send it to the Office, and also
look up pair of large whiskers for my
horseback ride on the morrow" he added,
laughing, as he left.
Precisely at the hour named, Frederic
Greenwood was seen mounted upon a
splendid black horse, richly caparisoned.
The rider was tall, somewhat disguised by
an immense pair of whiskers, and altogether
made quite an imposing figure. A little in
the rear rode another person, upon small
pony, enveloped in a large grey coat, and
other things to match.
1t was no other than Malcolm. He ha6
no fear of being recognized, as he knew
the eyes of Isabella would be directed tc
her illustrous suitor instead of the servant
Nevertheless he wore large hat which
shaded his face, and with the aid of a wig
completely changed his appearance.
AS they rode past the house of Mr. Shir
ley, he had the extr eme felicity of seeing
Frederic touch his hat and bow gallantly
in the saddle, while at the same time he
caught glimpses of female figure, smiling
and waving her handkerchief. When they
had lost sight of the dwelling a hearty
laugh ended the joke.
Two days after, Frederic received an
answer supersCribed in the delicate hand.
writing of Isabella. 1t ran thus
"MR. GREENWOOD II fear shall moi
be able to Withstand the delicate fiattery OF
your lordship. My weak head, and still
weaker heart, may make me but too sub
servient to your wishes. shall be Olsen.
gagged on the evening following this. ]
must confess that the report you have heard
is not entirely unfounded but l can assure
that no reciprocity of feeling exists between
us. As the companion Of physician,
fear there would be but little congeniality
between my refined sensibilities and pills,
powders, small pox and other contagious
diseases. The profession, too, obliges one
to mix with all classes of people, think
have explained this subject to the salts
faction Of your lordship but should you
deem me too free upon so short an acquain-
tance, attribute it to the deep respect
entertain for your character, and suffer
me to subscribe myself,
Your friend,
ISABELLA SHIRLEY"
"Refned sensibilities and contagious
disorders 70 exclaimed Malcolm, gaily
Complimentary very. Her feelings are
unusually delicate of late. Irather suspect
Miss Shirley will receive a visit from me
rather than Lord IllsIey.'
"Thus far, Fred, this has been practi
cal and, to me, fortunate joke, The
effects, if mistake not will be good al
least, it will learn Isabella good lesson
and make me, possibly a happy man"
"And do you really think seriously o.
Flora West9" inquired his friend, ear
nestly.
"If, upon further acquaintance, my sen
timents are not changed, i shall most as
suredly make her Mrs. Malcolm, provided
can gain her consent and that of Mrs
West. You know ! have seen her daily
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