New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-28

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open proof of guilt.
That she was too proud or too indiffer
emit to attempt an explanation was to my
mind evidence of her utter heartlessness
and had dropped her from my affections
| a. one whom it was weakness to remem
Der.
But now that she was married, felt
slightly inclined to reiodge my former judg
ment. 1t became evident that had been
merely second string to Miss Mollie's bow
I was, 1t the same time, the over-confident
and over-modest lover, while my rival,
with dash and daring had no desire to
emulate, had carried off the prize.
What l had condemned as q wrong to
virtue and to me. was, perhaps, only the
seal ct plighted faith between 1.-TWO souls
with but single thought" had assumed
rights which did not possess, and made
the covenant of love betwixt two RESPONSE
BILE human beings damning proof of fraiI
ty. 1t was the bridal that redeemed the
bride in my estimation. It, furthermore,
raised HIM had cursed as ibertine into
true lover and a cherished husband. l
then made Inquiries concerning Mollie, but
found that no breath of suspicion, save my
own, had soiled her fair repute. The facts
inclined me again to charity. l blamed
myself for the hasty Judgment had formed
and the loss had sustained.
At this time l occupied a single room in
house kept by Mrs. Murray, q widow
with four children, and the cheerful, faith
full way in which this poor woman fought
the hard battle Of life, tended to elevate
the whole Of the gentler sex in my estima-
ton. She reminded me of Mrs. Glover
Her kind, motherly way, and the wonder
full skill with which she evolved comforts
fro m restricted means and contentment
from privati0n, made her a marvel in my
eyes. With all the experimental knowl-
edge l had acquired, found that was
still sadly ignorant of that mystery of
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. last best gift.
We are told that the proper study Of
mankind is man. | think the philosophy
of the remark would be deeper if it ran:
The proper study of mankind is woman"
Men have some faint conception of their
own motives and peculiarities, but find |
that as general thing they are quite as
ignorant as l Of those delicate springs of |
action which make woman at once puzzle |
to their hearts and brains.
took my frugal meals with Mrs. Murray,
as much for the purpose of assisting her as |
Of securing myself from the annoying in
Eimacy with which few of my fellow
'lerks seemed disposed to persecute me.
One fine morning in October, when wild |
ducks began to be plentiful in the Poto-
mac, took my gun and went out for q
lays sport.
In my game bag had fair supply of
and pint of superior Bourbon.
md thus felt myself equal to any fate.
Spontaneous with my departure, Mrs.
Murray started with her four children to
Baltimore for the purpose of attending the
funeral Of her only sister, and as she did
rot expect to return till the following day,
he house was left to my sole care and
discretion.
Having arrived at the coal wharf in
Georgetown employed an eccentric Hiber-
iian named Patrick Seedy, who was pro-
'rietor of little lat bottomed skiff, a. an
ssentisl part of my days amusement.
Pat was curiosity in his way, and l was
lad that had fallen in with him. HIS
cart was as light and his wit as fresh as if
o shadow Of misfortune had ever crossed
is path.
"Step in. yer 'onor,' was his remark as
9 steadied the rickety boat; ''step in, yer
NOR, an if there's any game to be found in
aese waters Pat Seedy's the broth of boy
hat kin help ye to it,
l stepped in and he rowed me across the
otomac to point near the lower end of
n alosten island, where q narrow channel
pened the way into low forest of still I
reen PUSHES. Scarcely had we entered the
hannel when observed something white 9
short distance in advance. Surprising J
to be swan directed Pat to row with
ztrame caution. He did so, and when he q
1t far enough motioned him to stop. G
be white object began to move among the
eds, and, being afraid of alarming it, g
'ew bead and discharged one barrel of I
y fowling piece. c
There was stir among the rushes. NV
st shot for the day had evidently done o
me execution. The swan had not flown, '
d we had only to pull around the corner
secure the prize. q
The divel schrub me wild hard brush" t
cl aimed Pat, eff that wasn't purity shot. b
sep on, yer 'onor. an we'll have the punt a
led before the blessed sun goes down. t
'u've made a goose Of that schwan at v
ey rate" t
Now, Pat" said 1, ROW briskly around q
1t projecting point, and we'll get our p
me-" b
'Sorra dhrop of the chreature will put
% my lips till that same project of a point u
rounded" .,
Pat knew that had bottle of prime I,
luebah in my game bag, and his allusion y
the creature was mere hint that few q
ops of whisky would not be objected to. >,
lust as We had rounded the point we met :,
ilibusteriDg EXIT, manned by two stout 4
n, who appeared to be paying attention 4,
q white, whining, wounded dog. Our f.
It salute was volley Of curses which :,
ded the lean inquiry: "Why in thunder 7
you shoot our dog'"
I didn't shoot your dog. never saw him
ore"-was INV respectful answer. +,
n,1n't shnn< hin, hoh Tho l. I /
mt Come now; that's little too thin. m
,ether you shot him or not, you must pay
autY dollars for him and If Won hauan,t