The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-02

Chowdor agreeable into a kind Of forwnrdness,
approaching at times disregard OF the propri-
cites. Thus we hear OF their walking riding.
lunchinR. and even dining with those young
gentlemen in cosey parties Of four. But is II not
n superficial view which overlooks the exccp-
tonal conditions which imposed. so to speak.
bold and irregular tactics on those astute young
women9 When we consider how seldom such
precious objects OF conquest were likely 10 drift
within their ken. how could we reasonably OK
poet them TO evnce occurrences and discre-
ton which, according to some authorities. are
not always practisod in Mayfair Where the
game Is scarce and shy the sportsman must
needs be venturesome. No doubt the escapades
committed by Miss Irene and her friend were
shocking. but they also seem TO have been sue
ccssful. After ALL 1t proved to be the deluded
British youth, not the wise American virgin, that
was compromised on those occasions nor does II
appear that the more correct young ladies-and
such there are oven in Manhattan-whos COM
ings and goings are shielded with conventual
precautions. are famed for any fatal lnroads
into tho ranks Of the English Peerago. Indeed
Il was by virtue OF spirited. unconventional ope-
ratlons not unlike Miss Irenes, that tho three
Maryland young ladies performed their match
less feat long ago. when our grandmothers were
young. Since their names and striking fortunes
have passed into history. we may recall with
profit. and doubtless without reproach. some in
cldents fthe tale. OF COURSE most people have
heard OF the felicites which befel the Misses Ca
ton In England. but few know what slender por-
lions they carried to their future lords. Good
looks tby no means superlative. however, they
had. and they unquestionably were granddaugh-
tiers OF Charles Carroll Of Carrollton. OF accom-
plishments or culture OF any high order
they could not boast and as to their estate
real or personal-when the husband OF one
OF them bestrred himself. rather late In the
day. to Institute some cautious inquiries, that
sardonic old gentleman. their grandfather
could not remember any. present or prospec-
tive. Neither had they powerful connections.
we'll placed about the court or indeed any
facilities beyond a few letters OF introduction
supplied by an English acquaintance residing
In the States. A modest outfit this and yet
these sage virgins 30 trimmed their lamps and
wove their nets SO cunningly that poten,ates no
less high and mighty than Duke OF Leeds n
Marquis OF Wellesley. and another scarcely less
conspicuous. fell prompt and unresisting VIC
tins. II was the future Warehouses they say
who unlocked for her sisters the door OF opu-
lence and pomp. and pleasant story Is related
OF her first Introduction to tho noble Lord
some details Of which those Of our fair readers
contemplating the conquest OF the British
Islands may do well to inwardly digest. 1t
seems Miss Cation was staying at a country
house when the Marquis arrived. and soon
thereafter. yielding 10 a natural curiosity. the
young lady ascertained from an obedient abb
gail the precise whereabouts at given moment
OF the distinguished guest BY an odd coinci-
dence. some minutes later Lord Wellesley. who
happened 70 be in the library intent upon
newspaper was considerably perplexed and
delighted to find two soft arms about
his neck. two velvet lips upon his check.
and his cars saluted in delicious &C
cents by the words. NV dear. dear grand
fatherr' Now. rs a matter OF fact. his own
courtly features bore small resemblance to the
wrinkled visage OF the master OF Carrollton /;
moreover. the title OF grandsirc is not grateful
TO unmarried men OF certain age; but the
soul OF the Marquis was too lofty and generous
for such considerations; besides. no had no
time. for tho piteous confusion into which the
damsel fell on detecting her error. and which
indeed seemed likely TO deprive her OF her rea-
son. must have melted heart Of stone. When.
with much pains and. tender soictude. he had
succeeded in calming her agitation. and she
still bathed in bushes. tripped lightly from the
room. the pulses OF the gallant veteran beat
reveill6 to which his blood had been long n
stranger. Here, certes, was the ono maid in all
wide Britain whose artless innocence and sim
pie faith might be trusted to love him for him
self alone. NJ. II.