The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-24
GOV. FAUQU1ER's BALL

The day for the meeting OF the
house OF burgesses had arrived >
Evening drew on slowly and the night
came. Let US leave the busting crowd
hurrying toward the theater, let us
traverse GLOUCESTER street and enter
the grounds OF the governor's- man
sion. through which fine white grav-
eled walk leads to the house. On
each side of this walk row OF linden
trees are ornamented with variegated
lanterns, and ere long these light up
lovely figures OF fair danes and gal
liant gentlemen, walking daintily from
the carriage portal to the mansion.
Let Us enter. Before us have passed
many guests, and the large apart
ments, with their globe lamps and
chandeliers, and portraits OF the king
and queen and Chelsea figures, and
red damask chairs, and numerous
card tablec. are already filling with
the beauty and grace OF that form er
brilliant and imposing society. :
Let us listen to this group Of quiet,
calm looking men: fame has spoken
loudly of them all.
Your reverend opponent really got
the better OF you. l think, sir" says
quiet. plain, simple gentleman. with
nne face and eye. The Twopenny
Act made out too clear a case. in
mere poin. of law. to need the after
clap"
True. sir" his friend replies, smil-
ing so pleasantly that his name seem
ed to indicate his character. but I
would willingly be endorsed again by
the Reverend Mr.. Camm. in a cause
SO good. Everything concerning vir-
ginht. you know, is dear to me- I
believe some OF my friends consider
foolish nv he
call me the Virginia Antiouary.'"
I consider 1t q worthy designation,
sir. and in spite Of my opinion that
The Colonel Dismounted' is an appro-
pirate title-I cannot be otherwise
than frank ever-f am fully convinc-
ed that equity is with you. But here
comes our noble Roman"
As he speaks. tall, fne-looking
gentleman approaches. with an eagle
eye, statuesque head, inclined for
ward as though listening courteously.
smile upon his lips.
What news from Westmoreland
the opponent Of the, Reverend Mr..
Camm. do they think Of testing
the Twopenny Act by suits for dam
ages?"
NO. sir says the newcomer. very
courteously; Il believe, however, that
in Hanover county the Reverend Mr..
Maury has brought suit against the
collector"
All, then we shall get some infor-
nation from our friend from Caro-
line! See. here he Is. Good day, SIR
He who now approaches has the
same calm. benignant expression as
the rests--an expression. indeed, which
seems to have dwelt always on the
noble face Of that period. so full OF
stirring events and strong natures
The face was not unlike what W
imagine Joseph Addison's must have
been; q quiet, serene smile, full OF
, courtesy and sweetness, Illuminated
IT, attracting people of all ages and
conditions, When he speaks, 1t is
in the vox argentes OF Cicero, a gentle
stream OF sound.
! What from Caroline, pray?" ask.
the "dismounted Colonel" pressing
the hand held out to him with xreai
warmth. DO the clergy speak OF
bringing suit to recover damages A,
! once, for the acts OF So and 1872,
! I believe not" the gentleman fron
Caroline replies in his soft voice
but have you not heard the new,
! from Hanover"
| No, sir. pray let us hear"
In the action brought by the Rev
erend Mr.. Maury against the colIec