Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1886-02-05
A MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Found in the Wllds Of Arkansav
by a Gallant Kentuckian.
rRov,inp Green Sunday Critic.


They were sitting, a number OF
kindred spirits, spinning yarns Ill the
law office of Cox n Order, the 9TH
err afternoon. The conversation had
turned upon the subject of beautiful
women and where the handsomest
women were to be found. There
was a great diversity Of opinion ex-
pressed, the majority stoutly main
tanning, of course, that the girl par
excellence was not to be seen outside
the glorious sovereignty of old Ken
lucky.
"Gentlemen," remarked the old
colonel, who had been appealed to
for his views of the situation, 1.-THE
most perfect figure and prettest lace
l ever saw were in the wilds OF Ar
kansaw. A party of us were out
hunting, over in the swamps be-
tween the White and Arkansas rlv-
ers. Toward sunset we came to a
deep and muddy bayou, which we
knew at a glance it would be impos-
sible to ford. On the opposite shore
a canoe of the dug out pattern ILL.,
digenous to the country was moored'
Away behind the trees blue wreath
of smoke curled quietly heavenwardi
marking the place where some set
tier had built his cabin in the lonely
waste. After series Of yells from
our guide that would have reflected
credit on Comanche brave about to
take the warpath, a woman glideo
down to the bank on the other side
gracefully seated herself in the canoe
and commenced padding towards u'
with strong, swift strokes. AS she
neared the place where we were
standing we all saw she was young
not more than 19-and with a fact
of surprising loneliness. Her com
plexion was of that perfect brunette
type only to be found in those who's
ancestors for many generations hav
lived beneath sunny skies her cheek
had the indescribable tint so oftel
seen on the sun-kissed side of a rip
peach; her mouth exquisite, wit
pouting lips like twin cherries; he
hair floated down her back in silkel
shining wavelets nearly to the grounc
and her, eyes! ah, gentlemen, hoy
shall | describe the midnight splen
dor or the transcendent glories to b
seen in the liquid depths of these dar
orbs?
GAS she stepped lightly out OH tn
bank and stood holding the dug on
for us to get into" continued the oil
gentleman, "she displayed the mo
ravishingly perfect figure | ever b.
held. She was dressed in the simp
cotton garment, fashioned out {
coarse factory which is worn |
the females of her class in those di
tant wilds. 1t had evidently bee
made a year OF two before, for 81
had outgrown it to such an exte
that it imperfectly performed Il
duties for which it had been co
structed. 1t revealed bust viii
in artistic outlines The famous Ven
di Medici could not for nome
compare. The short skirt permit
a glimpse of her ankles that were
solutely faultless, and"
81 have d book here, gentlem
which I should like to show you
you will permit me, said a dapper
tie fellow, stepping briskly into
room.
He was met with howl of diss
from the major and the judge
the captain and the old squire
wild and fierce that he never stop
running until he was down
stairs. -.
"Go on, colonel, oh, 60 on !"
the unanimous demand of his lis
ers. The old judge stepped qui
over, closed the door and locke
remarking that his American h
could be dadbinged if he prop
that story should be interrupted
more if the court knew hersel
words to that effect.
81 don't know that l have
more to TELL" was the reply.
"Colonel," solemnly said the
nerable major, "if you leave
peerless girl standing there hol
canoe on that muddy bayou
hold you personally responsib
will, as sure as there is a &c
heaven"
1--WE didn't leave her there,
sponded the colonel. "She pad
us across the stream, and when
asked what she charged she said,
nuthin', l reckon; pop went
huntin this mawnin', and toe
the terbacker with him efone OF
fellers II give me chaw I'll ca
squar.' We gave her a plug
went on about our business. In
saw her again"
81 believe you're liar" vocifel
the judge, as he unlocked the 4
ian internal old bald-headed liza
$50 do l." chimed in each Of
listeners, as they passed out and
lowed the irate leader down the
TO the street below.
The question of which Stale
duces the most beautiful WON
still before the house.