Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-08-30
4 Virginia ROsaIind.

4 Virginia Rosaiind.
''L. So writes in the New York SIN
concerning a former frequenter of the
White Sulphur Springs, Grcenbrier, W.
Va, as follows:
Her name was Matte Gwynn Ould.
She was the eldest daughter of the late
Judge. Robert Ould, who was widely
llnc a as Confederate Commissioner
of Exchange. He was a leading law
yer in Richmond
Miss Ould had rare beauty. She
was ofthe brunette type, but her COM
plexion was very fair. She had a
wealth of brown hair and a head and
brow as perfectly shaped as any Of
Canova's models. Her mouth was
small, but expressive: her eyes were
dark brown and very beautiful; her
manners showed perfect self-posses-
sion. She sang and danced well, she
was an accomplished and fearless horse
woman, and she always bore herself
with ease and grace. She was magnet
ic; she fascinated cid and young.
She could, if occasion required it, be
severe, and it is related that she 81
fenced dude who devoted himself to
her for several days at "The White" !"
He grew too inquisitive, and whenever
she spoke or bowed to any one he ask
ed her, in confidential tone: rs he
Tor she, as the case might be) in our
set 2"
firing of his stereotyped query and
learning that he was engaged at home
in a crockery store. she said to him in
bitter tone, when he again PROFOUND
ed his question (Which set do you
mean ? Breakfast set, dinner set, Or
tea set 2" lie dropped the inteToga-
tory.
A southern gentleman, who had
heard Of her conversational powers, re-
lates that she soon convinced him Of
her superiority. lie was presented to
Miss Ould the evening he arrived at
"The White and he asked her for the
pleasure of u walk on the piazza. She
consented, and as they started she
said
Have you been long at "Thc
White?'
He replied: ''No, onlya few hours"
"Then," she said. sit will interest you
perhaps, to know what the young ladies
to whom you will p. obably be present
ed, go on and, if YOU wish to be in
formed, will tell ou"
He thanked her and she continued
Miss A. has u .)utat;on as a beauti-
full woman. She goes OH beauty, and
you must flatter he personal vanity,
else she will soon tire Of you. Miss B.
is a typical southern girl. She goes
on firtations, and you must make her
think thai your scalp is within her
reach, else she will vote you bore.
Miss c. is one of the first families of
Virginia. She goes on arcestry, coats
of arms, and even heraldry. You must
tell her of your bite blood, else she will
consider you common.
Miss ID. is rich. She goes on money
bags. You must talk to her of invest
ments, stocks and finances, else she will
find you tiresome. Miss e. is literary
You must be able to discuss the latest
novels and magazine articles, else she
Will soon weary ofyour society. Miss +.
is the daughter of Senator --. She
goes on politics. You ilust be up on
the political questions OF the day, else
YOU will not suit her tastes. Miss G..
likes horses, and she goes on them.
You must ride with her and talk horse,
else yoI cannot hope to make an i'm
preston. Miss II. is daft on tennis.
You must play tennis and talk tennis
ere you can steal her affections"
Thus she clcverly gave him points
about doze or more of the bellies he
would confront, and when he thanked
her and said Miss Ould, YOU have
been kind in telling me of others, may
[ ask what you go on'?" She replied
aCertainly, sir" Then she extended
her right arm. touched it above the ell
bow with her left hand, and laughing
lv said: son my muscle, sir He
was satisfied that she was clever and
non-committal.
She was engaged to gentleman
whose surname was Young, and her
father, happening to come unexpected
ly into his parlor, observed that she sat
with her head resting on her lovers
shoulder. She parried his remonstrance
with the reply: 'Oh, its nothing. This
is not the first time an old head has
been found on young shoulders"
Two Richmonders sought her in mar
riage. One was Mr.. Campbell; the
other was familiarly called Nat. When
as!- ed by friend which she preferred
she laughed and said: Il am straining
at Nat, yet l may swallow q Camp
bell" When told that Mrs. A. was
dead she exclaimed: at is very sad.
Another widower has been let loose
upon society,"
A certain Richmond lady, noted for
big diamonds and bad grammar, meet
ing Miss Ould in the street, said as she
approached her: Matte, 1 seed you
coming" Immediately Miss Ould said;
"Yes, 1 saw you seed me-"
Many other instances of her mental
qualities might be cited. She had many
admirers. After marriage of about u
year to Mr.. Schoolcraft, of Buffalo,
n. Y, but resident of Richmond then;
and clergyman of the Established
Church in England now. she was borne
to her grave in Hollywood Cemetery in
Richmond. Her funeral was the occa-
sion of a popular demonstration.