The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-12-03
WARRINGTON IN LOVE.

WARRINGTON IN LOVE.
In l756-twenty years before tn
brilliant era which shines like ricl
gem In the page of the worlds his
tory-a gentleman named Beverly
Robinson occupied q dwelling (situ
ated in New York; which, At tht
time, was considered q model of ell
egance and comfort, although, accor
ding to the prevailing tastes of the
present day, 1t was nothing of the
kind. 1t was standing very little al
tered from its original condition q
few years ago, on this side of the
Hudson River, within two or three
miles of West Point. Mr. Robinson
enjoyed all the luxuries known to
the colony, and some beside, which
the other cOlonists did not know
for instance, q rich and massive sill
yer tea urn, said by the genIleman's
descendants To be the first article Oi
the kind, aud tor long time the on
ly one used in this country. In this
dwelling, SO much admired, the
space between floors aud ceiling was
exceedingly low, aud in maHy OF
the rooms, (set of about the fire
places by polished tiles), the rafters
were massive aud uncovered, and
all things else in the structure were
exceedingly primitive. la this house
were born and reared brood OF
the most prominent and inveterate
foes to the patriots of the American
| Revolution, and The object OF that
struggle, that history mentions.
Two generations of the Robinson
family bore arms and held Office in
the armies Of the English King, aud
fought determinedlY against our
sires and grandsires.
Violin this house, which will
already have attached to itself the
interest of the reader-the only vic
tory that was ever gained over
Washington took place.
In 1855, Colonel George Washing
ton, of Virginia, large, stalwart,
well-proportioned gentleman, Ofthe
most finished department and care
full exterior; a handsome, imposing,
ceremonious and grave parsonage
visited his firm aud much esteemed
friend, Beverly Robinson, and an
nounced his intention of remaining
his guest for many weeks. A grin
TO bring in his masters portman-
leau, additional fuel was cast into a
broad and cheerful Fireplace, an ex-
ira bottle of prime old Madeira was
placed upon the table, whose griffin
feet seemed almost to expand to
twice their original size at the pros
pect of an increase OF social hilaritY,
and Colonel Washington was duly
installed as a choice claimant of old
fashioned and unrestrained hospi-
tclity.
Seated with Mr.. and Mrs. Robin
son, overwhelmed with attention,
and in possession of every comfort,
the visitor evineed unQuiet and dis
satisfaction. Every sound of an
opening or closing door aroused
him from apathy, into which he re-
lapsed when it was ascertained that
no one was about to enter the apart
ment. His uneasiness was so ap-
parent that his host at last endeav-
ored to rally him. but without eff
feet. Mrs. Robinson finally came
to the rescue, and addressed the
Colonel in direct terms:
"Pray, friend Washington, may
we be acquainted with the cause OF
your dizziness? There is some rea-
son for it, and that reason lies with
us. Tell it."
In vain the Colonel urged that
nothing had occurred to vex him
that he was no: in want of any fur
Their inducem 3nts TO present or fla
ture happinesa; his entertainers
would not regard his words, but
/
deavors to solve his mystery. Al
length, wesried by importantly,
| Washington-then twenty years be-
foIe his eatness-leaning over the
table, played with his glass, at
tempted to look uncOncerned, and
whispered to Mr.. Robinson the sim
gle word, "Mary."
Eyes ?" responded Mr.. X inter-
negatively, as if unable to cOmpre-
bend Washington's meaning.
ais she well Does she still abide
with your"
sShe does',' replied the lady of the
mansion,
Washington again became apa-
thetic and contemplatiYe, while sey-
eral significant gl4nces passed be
tween the gentleman and mis- wife
Some five minutes were spent IL
perfect silence, which was only in
terFupted by the exit OF Mrs. Il
from the apartment. She speedily
returned, accompanied by beauti.
fufyouug lady, whom Washington
with countenSnce beaming JOYFUL
ly, arose TO greet with becoming
respect.
The young lady was Mary Phil
IIipse, sister OF Mrs. Robinson, and
daughter of the owner of the Phil.
iipse estate%.
1t was perhaps singular, but the
time of her appearance and the pc
Rod OF the return of Washington
lcordiaiity were identical. Strange
as il was, too, midnight found this
young lady aud the Virginia Colo
mel alone and in deep conversation
The coniugal twain who had KEEP
them company in the early part o
the evening had retired to theiI
bed chamber. More rem rkabl,
than all, daylight found this couple
still together. The candles wer,
burned down to the sockets of tn,
sticks and the fireplace, instead o
exhibiting q cheerful blaze, harbor
ed only q gigantic heap of flashes anC
few dying embers. What coulC
have prolonged this interview? No
mutual love for the parties preserv
ed Q ceremOnious distance, and til,
young lady eVinced q hanteur tina
could be matched only by her com
panion in after years. Aud yet tn,
truth must be told. There was low
. on one side; the Colonel, smitteI
by the graces and rare accomplish
ments of 9 lady as beautiful as ma
lures r9rest works, was endeavor.
ing to win her heart in exchange 70
! his own. He made his confession
, just a. the cold gray Of the dawn o
, morning broke up the dark cloud
In the east. He confessed in eau
, tious and measured terms, it is true
the extent Of his passion, and aVoW
, ed what was his earnest hope Woul'
be the result: that was the winning
.. Of her hand, The lady hesitated
! Was IL the moaesty Of the Made
, who dAres not trust her lips wit
the confession OF affection 1t is he
, hearts desire to make Mol She re
spected, although she did not Low
her interlocutor, and she felt dill
: dent in making known to him tn
i true state Of her feelings. At las
> candOe triunphed over delIcacy
and she informed Washington. i