Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-03-08

Absolutely, the village coquett
was quite forgot; she had utterly pas
sed from my mind in the seducing love
illness, the simple, modest grace, tn
exquisite air of elegance and prophet
which my charming acquaintance el
hibited.
"At length 1 remembered. too
my gaze from her countenance an
looked around for the object OF m
former curiosity. A superbly dresse
girl was dancing near us, all feathers
aounces, jewels, blazing. rustling
laughi e aloud, smiling on this gen
tleman. whispering to that one, suffer
ing third to hold her hand, and
fourth to tie her shoe.
This is her, said / to myself
This is the terror of our countr,
swains. What mistaken ideas o
beauty! Ali what course, uncultivate,
taste. But It's plain they have neve
seen pictures and statuary. They hav,
never read poetry. They are ignorant o
true beauty
Then 1 withdrew my gaze. NJ,
eyes again rested on the face of my
charming friend. No decorations wer,
there, no tinsel, no gaudy, yulga
solicitations for the crowds attention
but rather studied reserve, a classi,
simplicity, a natural grace and refine
ment of soul had taught her those true
elements of beauty which painter
spena their lives IN learning. Her ricl
hair was parted with severe absence
of ornament on head by far the most
chastely beautiful in the room. Hel
radiant eyes beamed with tender feel
ing which made the heart tremble; and
the subdued and thoughtful expression
visible In her countenance resembled
the melancholy smile of an autumnal
morning which falls upon the still
earth through a silver mist. mt once as
pleasing as happiness and as sad as
sorrow A creature SO beautiful l had
never seen before. From that moment,
l, 100. believed IL broken hearts.
Here was Shaksreare's 'Julet, but
where the Rom, o.
1.-The thought made me turn as if u
revelation divine had dawned upon my
soul.
"A moment aferward was called to
the dance, and asked the pleasure of a
waltz with her.
There was sweet smile on her
plump, rosy lips. as she replied:
L haye refused three already. l
said was engaged.
"Our eyes met II love ever flashed
in a glance, l had kindled ill the bosom
of tins angelic creature flame like that
which was every moment burning more
ardently in mike.
Our eyes met again. Wonderful,
wonderful orbs, to be the source of such
delight, to be the windows through
which so much heavenly bliss can be
poured in upon the soul!
II took her hand as 1t nestled costly
upon her knee. 1t was small and white
and soft-hke nothing else in nature.
Not to press it slightly was as lmpossi-
BILE as for the thirsty pilgrim not to
drink. The pressure was returnedi a
flood of rapture rolled along my nerves.
Surely some heavenly power led my
steps over enchanted ground. Every
look was language. Every motion de-
Eght-every touch eloquence, hap
piress love.
"'You will not refuse me!
II saiu this in tone soft and low L
drew her gently, As zephyrs kiss the
half open flowers. And even as they,
with bashful reluctance, unfold their
leaves and blush to meet the light, so
this modest creature yielded to my i'm
pulse, and L led her through q dance
that seemed dream, only it was too
delicious. The opportunity was not
neglected. 1 whispered in her ear, l
grew bold and saucy, and her fine eyes
flashed up to mine with perfect salts
faction, which told me my conquest was
complete.
The dance was over. An engage
ment with friend hurried me away.
L will see you again, soon, [ whis-
pored, as left her side,
Il strobe along the floor like an
emperor. and in the height of my tri-
umph encountered the gentleman who
had given me SO flaming an account of
the village coquette.
Well, my boy exclaimed, with
great suavity of manner, l have thus
far neglected to be introduced to your
wonderful coquette, but L think l could
meet her without danger.
Meet herr with look of surprise,
meet herI Why, fellow, you have been
bending over her, entranced, an hour by
my chronometer. A dozen people have
been watching you,
1.-The truth flashed upon me. l was
seized with fear and trembling. look
ed around me. Twenty grinning faces
were bent upon me with the malice of
tiends.
Look here" said my friend, awhile
afterward. You came here to teach a
lesson. As the object of that lesson has
not profited by it, learn one yourself. !"
He guided me to another apartment.
There, before my eyes, sitting beside,
and gayly chatting with another fellow
handsome, like myself-was the
coquette.
Hes from the city, sad d my
friend. Then all the rascals around
laughed. -.
Hes Just out of college,, said
another. Then they all laughed
again.
81 heard the gentleman ask her 70
dance.
81 Lave refused six, said she,
with tie same sweet smile she had
given me.
&" Bat you will d1nce with me-?
| "And off they went, sure enough. AL
the evening until 1 left they were to-
gether. They were one and inseparable
SO they seemed.
"The next day 1 learned they were
engaged.
"a week later, and they were mar,
ried."
The Panama Canal.