The Van Buren press., 1876-04-04

looked from his bright countenance and
sparkling eyes the gieamings OF high
order Of intellectually. In conversation
he was brilliant. although mono but hie
most intimate friends were permitted to
enjoy his talents in this rcspect. He was
just the one to bewitch tho heads and
craze the hearts OF all the young glrls IN
the village. s5a4# s2s
He always took his summer night
walks to the Sound by himself, and. far
away from the merry hearted lads and
lassies that assembled there, seemed
wholly absorbed III his own solemn med
| itations. &C a9nH
Every girl in Greenport was deeply in
love with him. Each one was envious
! pf the other lest she should be acquaint-
ed first with this reticent. seclusive "beau-
ty" who had turned al their bruins.
But what made him Hrsre idoiized than
his pretty face, Or EskxTy. noble form.
was the Indifference wttah hs manifested
for ladies' society," Tina awakened, % It
always dnes. 10 tue minds OF tho girls 4
more ardent desire 10 be acquainted with
him. They brought to bear every effort
within. the limits Of prudence to secure
ali. acquaintance with the stranger, but oil
efforts were unavailing. He. however,
had studied well, by the appearance ofthe
girls, as he met them on the street, the
noticeabl traits in their characters. "
Chief among those who had fallen des-
perately in love with Gordon Nelson, WIS
Josie Reeves. She talked OF nothing
else and believe. thought of nothing
else, but this young and handsome stfan-
ger, and to tell me s'how she wanted to be
acquainted with him. #h a tssHg
told her that would do all that
was able to aid her in this the hour Of
her dire extremity. ss IS. $.,.ss,.
One evening, as Gordon and I we're
sitting together, conversing on different
subjects. the thought occurred to me TO-
question him as to why he did not min
gle IN society. M #as
!. Gordon / asked, !" why are you SO
much Of 4 hermit 7"
Why. Henry" he replied, !" was not
aware that WAS IN any sense the creature
you dub me. E# @
: Well" ircpiied, !. you certainly will
almt that you never mingle In society Z"
Yes, huttllat's no evidence that am
MT s.,ciAble. or that do not like to 20
Ia eumpany e @ asaa @a4
s.'Why, then, dnn't you sttend sparsiea.
and avail ,eurself Of the pleasures which
t.ef ford
$. don't think I have been in the
town long saougt, to properly go 10 these
plaees. had much rather wait till l
have proved myself worthy OF an ac-
quaintance with the girls."
9 How DO you expect 10 bccome &C.
| qua,nte,i with the girls, II you do not
sometimes 20 where they are ~ "a a
ssSss.-sA. ...-a. s--~s,-l .s,eA - rlane mn :
where common courtesy will render an
introduction necessary, and knowing one
Of the sweet lnssies' should not long
be unacquainted with the rest Of them"
Well, -well,' l replied. l will soon
give you the chance you are waiting for
and YOU shall know the prettiest girl in
town to start with
who is 1t r. he asked. A@s9s sea
III will answer your question. ~ re-
plied ''by asking another. Who do you
think is the prettiest2 I" .u
"Alice Lee" he replied.
Have you eve had a good sight Of
Josie Reeves r.
mo, i have never happened to be
near her. 1F9 fa ,@& e19Sssa
Il" think you will change your mind
when you meet her faca to face" s,e
"She's pretter than Alice, then 7" be
inquired. with a look upon his face that
showed that, spite OF all his apparent sto.
icism, he was by no mean3 untouched by
the pretty faced girls Of the village. A
4" Yes, she's as pretty, as a. rose, as
sweet as honey, and as lively as a crick
et," replied. laughing, ~
Z" You certainly must be her lover for
those are the phrases of lovesick ones,"
he replied, laughing heartily. ls4a 4
This retort rather plagued me for q
moment, but soon recovered my compo
sure, and replied Ma n, As.
"Oh, no; Josie and are not At all
suited to each other. arm friend Of
hers. but she and could never get along
together as man and wife, = gsm Is# as
why not, pray T? +,. -.t.,
Because We both have high tempers,
and the house would be constant scene
of disturbance" Ma&F 1&
| The same obstacle would be in my
way. have n fearful, frightful temper"
| !. But, perhnps, sou have complete con
troll Of iL?' 5.s..IS ,5--76a4e !.
Yes, l have it under command, but
the strife was severe one. may some
time let you know some Of the terrors
with which it has bespread my past life =
There you have the advantage Of me.
for mine has the entire control Of me-"
But why do yon choose her for me. |
should like to know p
/ 1t you will not tell her, ! will tell
you s3 5y. laa~a77 e+l 7'l 81 -
IL promise Proceed" sss .w .5sH.
" 1t Is at her request. She is on her
head about you. aud is nearly dead to
make your acquaintance told her that
| would do all that l could to aid her IN
/ the accomplishment. of her wishes"
! AID so you are envoy extraordinary
/ ia this little mater of love diplomacy Y"
he asked, shaking his sides with laugh
| ter
Yes" replied pleasantly, "and !
am given tie authority to arrange for .
treaty Of amity between you two great
powers
IL readily give to you the power to
net rs nv accent in this matter to plan