The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1880-02-20

covcry was made that he was consid.
cred yotGry at shrine where he
had no intention Of immolating his
heart. Regard for the dignity Of his
freedom demanded some satisfaction
because he was appalled, at the idea
Of the young lady's considering him
her lawful victim. Perhaps she did
and perhaps she did not, anyhow to
sec if she was imbued with the popu.
lar belief, and if she was, why.
Here his Imagination took flight and
conjurcd up triumphant vision, as
he pictured her elaton at the thought
of having made conquest SO mani,
fest to the public. His cxcitcl judg-
ment determined that she needed
some enlightenment which she should
have at the earliest opportunity.
Fortune fayors the brave, for short
~ they met under circumstances pro-
pitious for his revelation. Now, the
subject Of this sketch possessed all
the attributes Of gallantry and would
not condescend TO wound the delicacy
OF any ones feelings; ; therefore, he
cautiously introduced the topic pre-
faced by few laughing remarks con
corning the curiosity generally evinc-
ed in other peoples affairs.
His fair friend hailed the suhjoc.
with delight, because she had under
gone the same annoyance he expert
cnccd, and felt no little lcpugnnnce
to being considered in love with an
individual who, for ought she knew
to the contrary, regarded her in the
light Of common acquaintance, and
might have already surrendered his
affections TO some unknown clarmer.
Consequently, an understanding was
easily effected since both were prcds-
posed for its speedy consummation.
He having graphically depicted
the awkward situation of two imagi-
nary characters, she readily accepted
the cue thus thrown down, and by
manipulating it skillfully, greatly di-
mini>hcd the cmDarrassm mcnt which
seemed inevitable.
eyes. Mr. Weston" she remarked,
"you have given o good illustration
OF the annoyanccs which frequently
attend us in society, but you must re-
member that Madame Rumor and the
young ladies are not alone in the
league against your peace Of mind.
Young gentlemen frequently augment
the difficulty OF maintaining simply Il
platonic state Of affairs for, if ones
attentions are declined, Or received
but coldly, he considers himself
slighted, or the young lady in unbc-
coming haste 10 dec'in the honor he
never intended TO confer. On the
other hand, should she seem pleased,
and cvince reasonable amount of
enjoyment in his company, she is
considered in unhccon;ing haste TO
accept the honor he never meant TO
bcstow. But oh if il is intended
actually offered, and she prcsumes TO
reject he holds up his hands in holy
horror, and calculates, what hirt =
The stigma once attached, never
wears of, and she is looked upon as a
supremcly selfish being, recklessly
amusing herself at others expense. In
his secret heart lie believes it, but
when with his boon companions, he
laughs over his experience, asserting
that he was not III earnest, and that
he found his principal entertainment
in this way. AS a consequence, MIR.
Weston, friendship is dangerous, be-
cause we have TO be very wary to
avoid these various pitfalls. Not
withstanding a!i our prudence, how.
ever, we arc frequently placed in u
very awkard position, the obtuscness
or willful blindness Of our would-be
friend, ciiectually preventing mulu-
al understanding"
TO say that Dir. Weston was dc
lighted, would but family express his
fcelings--hc was cnthuscd. At last
he had met q sensible young lady
one who thoroughly understood him,
and would not misinterprct his
friendly ovcrtnrcs. Mentally, he re-
solved that such an acquaintance was
worth cnllivating, ouLwardly, his fca-
lures reflected his agreeable surprise.
"Really, Miss Raymond" he re-
Olicl tvOu describe So admirable,