Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-21

"As ridiculous and idiotic an affair as
ever heard of. But he'll get over it.
Of course he'll get over it. They all do,
in time
For some weeks, however, Mr.. Oliver
Hawkes. hopes in this respect seemed
destined to disappointment.
Charles Albert Fitzroy was absent and
melancholy, and calmly but resolntely
declined to call on Miss Thomson, who,
having just completed her education at
n frst-class establishment, Ind returned
to her aunt's residence, only one block
distant from that OF Mr.. Hawkes..
Charles Albert took especial pains
never to 60 in this direction, and he
hunted out, in all the lists and directories
that he could obtain, the name Of Cress-
well, and made inquiries in hope OF dis
covering the stern guardians of his Ze-
lerca, and thus eventually Ielenca her
self.
And seeing these things, Uncle Hawkes.
began to despond, especially on learning
from Mrs. Martin, Miss Thompson's aunt,
that that young lady was greatly disin-
clined to the match with Mr.. Fitzroy,
and frequently declared that she wonld
never marry at all, but live and die an
old maid
BY some means this decision Of the
young lady came to the ears of Fitzroy,
and inspired him with new hope.
He wouldvisit Miss Thompson, and by
his indifference and stupidity inspire her
with such dislike of him that no human
power could induce her to consent to ac-
cspt his hand. Thus would he escape
the hateful match, while the blame of it
could not be laid to his account.
Mr.. Oliver Hawkes. was delighted
when his nephew, with apensive and re.
signed air, signified his willingness tc
submit to an introduction to his friends
daughter.
''rhat is right, my dear boy-that il
right" he said, affectlonately tapping
him on the shoulder, 81 know your goot
good sense would get the better Of thai
romantic folly, and, if you like, we vii
call on the ladies this very afternoon
III come home from the Office on pur
pose"
Accordingly the two gentlemen tina
evening found themselves in Mrs. Mar
tins parlor, where that lady gracionsl,
received them, and presently, at Mr.
Hawkes. request, went to summon he1
niece.
Charles Albert, with his back to tn
door, affected to be profoundly absorbe'
| in painting, while his uncle, on til
contrary, had never before exhibited $
much nervousness.
The slow opening Of the door, and hi
uncles somewhat agitated exclamation
of Joanna, my dear" caused him t
turn around.
: There stood very pretty young lad
tall, graceful, with large brown eye
and glory of auburn hair with golde
lights in its waves and ripples. With
half-frig htened look, her eyes were fixe
upon Charles Albert as his uncle Intro
dnced him; and he--he returned til
gaze with one which seemed to the olde
gentleman almost idiots in it's vacanc,
"The ninny! he looks like stuck pig
Mr.. Hawkes. thought. Then, ina viii
, per, under cover Of slight cougl
| Cant you say somethingi"
In obedience to which suggestion NJ
Fitzroy spoke in an absent, bewildere
p manner:
y "Eh--yery warm day-for the season
Every echoed the young lad,
y family,
: "And-ahem. very late season ~
\ "Quite."
. Uncle Hawkes. couldn't stand it an
/ longer He bounced up and walked I'M
the next room, whittier Mrs. Martin ha
. already retired, on pretense Of placlr
e flowers in the vase on the table. 81
I was as nervous and anxious as NJ
!. Hawkes. himself
: "Take me into your flower garle
d ma'am," he said, with the unceremon
# BUSINESS ofold acquaintance. "If ha'
n to stay five minutes longer in there, /
: Pll have to howl outright"
n Hardly had the two disappeared Wit
IS Charles Albert Fitzroy rose from /
seat, approached Miss Thompson, and
% great agitation, extended both hands.
>, "Zeleuca."
And Miss Joanna Thompson raised b
!, large, brown, poetic eyes to him with
"a rlance that thrilled him