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TIIIIE next morning Arlington awaited I tlio promised communication with not a littlo impatienco, and when he received it he could not repress a slight fluttering of tlio heart as ho opened the daintily written note. Its tenor was as follows: "Respect for myself, as well as for tho generous confidence you reposo lu me, im pela mo to explain the rather equivocal po sition in which I have been placed since I came here. It is proper to state, that al though I am known as tho , niece of Mrs. Doton, she is not a relative; if sho were, I I know of no reason why I should disown the relationship. ' , ' "She attended my mothor during her Inst illness, and romaincd ia our family until it was broken up on the death of my father. During her residence with us wo wcro ac customed to address her as "Aunt Doton," a habit I still retain. My visit to Campont was solely on her account. I elected to re side with her because I did not wish to go into society, preferring retirement, and bo causo I desired as much as possible tho so ciety of ono who is largely entitled to my gratitude and love. Otherwise I should have accepted the kind invitation of Mi's. Reynolds, a doar friend of my mother, and been dfcd instead of frowned upon. "I said that I did not wish to go into so ciety. . Indeed, I soon fouud, whon it got noised around that I was a niece of Mrs. Dotcn, that 'society' was not disposed to receive mo.' I was very well contonlod to lie excluded. i . . "At tho solicitation of Mrs. Reynolds, I attended tho recoption of herdaiightcr,Mrs. Perdan. On my. entrance' I was about speaking to a young lady whom I had met and been introduced to at Mrs. Doton's, but I at onco fouud by her manners that I liad taken an unwarrantable liberty. Her remark, which I overheard, 'dresfmakcr's niece,' informed mo of the mistake I had made. ' I was not surprised at the feeling she manifested, nor did I resent it. I have seen Uie same unamiable spirit too often cxibited. to bo affected by It. On ' tho moment a girlish freak possessed me, I de termined to permit tlio improssion to pass current that Mrs. Doteh was in rculity my aunt, and Mrs. Reynolds at onco favored the innocent deception. It seems, howev cr, that rumor made mo not only a niece of tho worthy woman, but that I was to bo her' future partner. "But let me now como to what more di rectly intorosts us. Rising superior to tho prejudices of 'casto,' you last night did me the honor of soliciting my hand. It was to me a proof, although I did not need it, of the sincerity of the sentiments you pro fessed, and beiluve me, I duly appreciate them. "My solo reason ia withholding an answer was a desire that you should meet mo iu the circle in which I have been accustomed to move, before Anally deciding on a matter that will vitally affect our happiness, I shall proceed from here to Philadelphla,and thence go to Newport to spend the warm season. We shall probably meet there, as you toll mo that you propose visiting tlio latter place during the coining vacation. If on a renewal of our acquaintance your sentiments should remain unchangod, I will not conceal from you that it will afford . me the highest gratification. Tray excuse this long epistlo, etc." In a few days after this letter was written Miss Deblois took her doparturc. Somo lit tlo surprise was manifested by those who hoped to sccuro her services as musio teach er that she should slight so good an oppor tunity. But she soon passed out of mind, aud hqr name was never mentioned, save that occasionally, Miss Traf ton, MissCanby, or some of that clique, would make sarcas tic allusions to her in tho presence of Ar lington, who received and parried them with the greatest good-nature. Tho time hung heavy on that gentleman's hands after the lady had left. lie formerly had whiled away his leisure time in tho law library, hunting up authorities for some case in band, but now he had lost all relish for the call-bound volumes, and Instead of spending his eveniugs in "Moot Court," or "Parliament," as had been his wont, ho was given to solitary wanderings and mus ings by moonlight in the sequestered walks of Campont. Term timo, however, at last closed, and with a sigh of relief Arlington packed up for a flying visit homo, and then hoy, for Newport I With the arrival of warm weather the fashionablo world of Campont also took flight, somo for the mountains, some for Saratoga, and somo for the sea-side. Of course tho Traftons and the Canbys were off with the rest Although the shady avenuos, the quiet, rural aspect of Campont, would seem to ren der it the place of all others for a sojourn during the hot months, yet fashion demand ed the exodus, and so 'Our Set' generally left their comfortablo, cosy homes, and subjected themselves to all tlio annoyances aud discomforts of a popular resort, leaving Bridget and Patrick in tho full enjoyment of what they vainly sought. , The Traftons and the Canbys wero for somo time undecided whero they should pitch their tents. But the young ladies having heard that Arlington intended to visit Newport, thoy put thoir heads togeth er, and with a littlo skillful management turned tlio scales iu favor of that place. Miss Trafton, in particular, flattered her self, that with her formidable rival out of the way,slie could easily accomplish certaiu designs sho entortainod against the peace, liberty and happiness of the young gentle man just mentioned. For nearly n wook Arlington had been at the famous watering-place, and not a glance had ho caught, not a lisp had ho heard of of his lady-lovo. Every fresh arrival was eagerly watched, but all in vain ! "She camo not, ah, she eame not!" Ho soon began to look upon Newport as an intolorablo bore, nnd to wish himself any where else, away from tho frivolous crowd. ' ' ' One evening ho was strolling with an acquaintance about tho place, when, as ho was passing ono of tlio many privato cot tages that abound there, his attention was arrested by tho voice of alady singing, lie stopped abruptly and listened. Full, mel low and bird-like, tho notes swelled upon the evening air. That voice, could ho bo mistaken in it ? ; llo lingoicd witli broathloss interest unt il the performance closed. Curiously enough it was Mendelssohn's "I would that my lovo," tho very piece that ho had selected for Miss DebloU at Mrs. Perdan's reception. "Who lives hero ?"' asked Arlington, eagerly, as tlio strain ceased. . "Tho lion. Mr. of Philadelphia," was tlio name given, a gentleman kuowu throughout the land for his eminent station and immenso wealth. , . , . "His establishment is considered the most perfect in tlio place," added his friend. "And, by tho way, Arlington, the divinity who presides over it, tho one whose voioo has cast such a spell upon you, is a niece, uusui passingly lovely j a stylo of beauty that would just suit your taste. She has, besides, still more solid charms, being an heiresss of fabulous wealth. "What is tho nam o of this paragon?" askod Arlington, in a jesting manner, seek ing to conceal his iutorest In the answer. "Her name is Bcntley, and she would lo decidedly the hello of the season, wero sho not averso to accepting tho rathorequivocal honor," "Bentley," said Arlington, with' a touch of disappointment In his tono; 'strango that I have never mot witli her." "Not at all, she lives quite retired. Sho "rides out occasionally with her uncle,avold lng as much as possible tho fashionablo drives. Somo will have It that she is rigidly, perhaps the better term would bo frigidly, exolusivejbut those who know hor hor host aver that sho Is directly tho reverse, boing romakrably affable and not In tho loast up, ish." ' - ' : , ' " " ' All that night that Voice and the strain, " I would that my love," ran in Arlington's head, haunting, liko witch music, his wa king and his sleeping hours The next day Arlington sauntered on. tho beach, watching tho bathers strolled along tho favorite walks scanning tho promcna dors took a long drive, eagorly scrutiniz ing each turn-out. But vain was his quest. "The face, the form he pined to seo Met not his ardent gazo." It was in the height of tho season; where could she bo? The inquries ho had mado of those who wero posted iu regard to tho arrivals and departures, if a party by the name of Deblois was or had been thore, wore answered in tho negative. Perhaps sickness had prevented tlio visit ? And yet in the last letter Mrs. Reynolds had received from her, she mentioned that sho was on the eve of departure for Newport. Somo suddon obstacle must have arisen to prevent or postpone the trip. ' Insufferably dull to the young man ap peared Newport, although nover before so thronged and gay. Ho had many acquain tances there; every night there wcro re unions, hops, music, etc., but they had no attractions for him, and generally ho kept himself aloof from them. Ho was sitting "solitary and alone," on a cliff, gazing in the oiling, dotted by nu merous yachts and other small era ft, scarce ly noticing an object in his abstraction, whon his companion of tho night before approached him. " Hoy, Arlington, my hoy, dreaming as usual I" was his salutation. "Ono would deem you in lovo, or suflbring somo otlior grievous calamity." . "It is terribly dull here; don't you And it so, Bingham ?" ' ' ' " Dull, man ! there nover was so brilliant a season. 1 say, old fellow you are gotting in a had way. ' What tho douco has come over you? You must go to tho hop to night a very recJiercftt affair in the Union, the very ereme d lacremt and tho grand hop of the season. Ecoula I Miss Boutly is to ho there, Frank, her first appearance; tho lady, you know, whoso voico you were so crazy to listen to last night. Will you 6?" '., " . '. , '' Arlington had a curiosity to seo tlio lady whoso voico bore such a striking resem blance to ono ho had remembered so woll, and ho did not require much urging, and it was settled that his friend should call for him. , , . "By tlio way," said his companion as tho two Btrollcd away from tho spot, " there's a big swell hero from New York, as rich as muck excuse tho odorous com parison, but ,it. . is so apropoi who has avowed his purpose of wooing and winning tho pcorloss Bentley, the conceited puppy I lie woo her he wiu hor ! tho idiot '." ' Who, or what is she f asked Arlington, smiling at the contempt manifested by his friend. "Somo Tompkin, or pumpkin, who has made a luoky hit in Wall Street. 1 There he goes the gilded calf!" pointing to a flash-looking young man, just then dashing by in a tawdry turn-out, rosplendcd witli gilt nnd varnish. ' .. "Kgad, Arlington," added Bingham, as they ascended the steps of the hotel, ''im agine the imperial Bentley mated to "such a thing as that !" " " But I have not soon this paragon, rc mcmbor." - 1 " No, but you will see her to-night; and all I have to say is, take care or your heart, my boy !" . It was well along in the evening when Arlington and his friend entered tlio bril-liautly-lightcd hall. There was u pauso In tlio dances, and tho two wero slowly mak ing their way through tlio richly-dressed throng to tlio upper part of the room, whero thore appeared to ho pioro Bpaco. Thero was n'smull knot of ladies and gen tleman engaged iu lively conversation, who seemed to attract more than usual atten tion. A marked deference appeared to be shown thein, the orowd refraining from in truding upon their littlo circle, ulthough ono of tho party was subjected to a battery of eyes constantly leveled at hor. . . "There slid is I" said Arlington's com panion, "tho liuly In point-laco dross, whoso buck is towards us. She is convers ing with Judgo Peyton. . Tlio other gen tleman is the famous Senator . Sho binds all to her chariot wheels I", "Sho has a splendid figure 1" was Ailing, ton's admiring reply. " And if her fucc By heavens, it is she !" ho abruptly, ex claimed, as tho ladjuit that moment turned hor Jaco toward thorn , r i,- "Sho? Who?" inquired his friend, with not a Jitllo curiosity, noticing the sudden start of his companion and tho-. flushing of his cheeks. , . ,, . ( v Oddly enough, similar manifestations of astonishment were elicited from other lookers-on, merely from tho lady's change of position. That afternoon the Traftons and Canbys had arrived at Newport. They had come too late, or wero too much fatigued, to par ticipate in tho festivities of the evening, if indeed they could have procured cards of admission. As they could not mingle with, Miss Trafton and Miss Canhy determined to he spectators of the gay assemblage. For this purposo they had stationed themselves at ono of the piazza windows where, not ex posed to observation themselves, thoy com manded a good view of the interior of the hall. . Tlio famo of Miss Bentley's wealth, beauty, position and superior intellectual endowments had already reached thoir ears, and they had a very natural curiosity to see ono who was the theme of much ad miring comment. Thoy wero accompanied by a gentleman friend who was well " up" in all matters relating to Newport. From their position they had a full view of tlio little group already mentioned, and the lady with her back towards them was pointed out as tho much talked of Miss Bentley. " What a perfect figure !" was Miss Canity's candid remark. , ".What exquisite taste in her dress 1" echoed Miss Traftoii. , " Yes and what magnificent-diamonds 1" added tho former, with an envious sigh. " I wisli that she would turn hor head that we might get a sight of her faco," re joined Miss Trafton. As if in obedianco to tho wish expressed, tho lady turned full towards them. "Miss Dobbins, as I livo !", "Miss De blois 1" wcro the joint breathless exclama tions of tho two ladies at tho discovery they had mado, whilo a blush of mortification crimsoned thoir cheeks, as their thoughts rovorted to their treatment of tho lady in Campont. Full aud ample would havo been tho ro vongooftho "dressmaker's niece," for all tho slights sho had suffered, could she have witnessed tho chagrin of her concealed spectators. . " Tho reader perhaps, may faintly imagine the feelings with which they gaged upon ono, tho " observed of all observers," whom thoy had in their ' foolish pride, looked down upou as unworthy of being received as an associate In tho pleasing indulgence Of such agreeable feelings, and in tho bono that their reflections may provo profltablo to thorn, I tako leavo of tlio young ladies., I shall not attempt to portray tho emo tions of Arlington when ho recognized iu ho regal Miss Bentley tho unassuming, neglected Miss Deblois. .' I think that ho would havo been hotter pleased had ho met with her in a less cxaHcd position. When he know her as ' tho niece of Mrs. Doton, he did not deem it condescension on his part to solicit her hand; but now ho seemed to think that it would ho conde scension on her part to bestow it. Ho hesitated for a moment.1 Should ho claim hor acquaintance? Should ho vonturo to renew his suit ? . These ques. tions wero soon solved. Whon ho approach ed hor, the sudden joyful start of surprise that sho gave, tlio quick eager extension of her hand, tho tell-talo blush which mantled hor check, the warm cordial greet ing, swept away nt onco and forever, nil distrusts from Arlington's mind. . r " If I might accept this kind woli onio as an augury,my happiness would bo complete' said Arlington, in a low . voioo, as ho took tho hand held out to him. "If so great a boon cau bo secured by no simple apreoess, you would bo very unwise not to do so 1" was tho significant rejoinder, as tho lady returned his gentle pressure. Thus, then and there, tho compact was sealed that bound their hearts iu nil indis soluble union. " Why, my dear Julia," askod Ailing ton, a fow cvonlngs after, as they sat iu hor unclo's villa talking over her visit to Cam pont, " did you appear there under an as sumed name?" " It was not assumed, Frank. ,My iiamo is Julia Deblois Bentley. After my chil ling roccption.a girlish freak led me to drop my patronymic. I should havo disabused your mind in regard to it, but in the hurry of my departure forgot to do so." "It will bo an endeared naino tonic," said Arlington, with pardonable fervor, "as associated with her who first enlisted my lovo." "' As the convocation of alllauccd lovers, howevor interesting to the parties llieni selvos, may not ho particularly edifying to to the general reader,' I hero ' close my report, except to stato that noltfier Arling ton or "tho dress-maker's noiee" have imy reason to regret tlielr ninrrhige. A Fight witli a Lion A l.loa Tam.-r Tamed. For somo time past t bo Menagerie aud Circus of Mr. O' Bryan, of Frankford, has been open at the corner of Main aud Oxford streets, in that borough. In the menagerie there were a couple of cages , containing lions : ono cage having these which Mr. Joseph Whittle, tho lion-tamer and per former, had succeeded iu so controlling as to render them completely subject to his will. The other cago contained a lion which had not yet been entirely tamed. Mr. Whittle, however, knowing bis power over dumb animals, attempted yesterday, about five o'clock, to enter the cage of this untamed or half-tamed mute, and go through his usual performances, such in fact, as he had been accustomed to per form with the animals, which had long been under his care. He had succeeded in doing all thoso 'tricks which, in compaiison with the last to be performed, may be considered minor, and thon proceeded to put his head in tho liou's mouth. In this it is evident Mr. Whittle had misjudged the amount of control which ho had obtained ovor the beast, by the simple remembrance of the power of his eyo. Tho lion permitted him to seize his upper and lower jaws, tho eye of his master firmly fixed upon his all tho while ; permitted him to open them, to strain them open, and to keep them open; but the instant M. Whittle stooped and placed his head so far between .tho mon strous jaws as to loso "eye mastery," that instant tho poudorous hinges cracked, clos ed, and tho teeth of tho beast wore imbed ded deeply and firmly iu Mr. Whittlo's checks. Of course, he instantly screamed, and Mr. William Coultas, who exhibits tho elephant, with great courage, and not without somo risk, seized a cage-scraper, an instrument about ten feet long, and through tho bars commenced belaboring tlio lion witli groat vigor. This had tlio desired effect of causing him to relinquish his hold of Mr. Whittlo's faco. On this gentleman's rising, his left cheek was soon to have been terribly lacerated and his right chook torn, from tho jaw-bone clown to the under lip. ' Tho blood was streaming pro fusoly from his wounds, nnd pouring down his bosom and clothing. Maddened with defeat and pain, " Mr. Whittle soized a short piece of wood which ho had witli him in the cage,nnd with a courago equal to that of the boast before him, boldly and fearlessly attacked him. The ' struggle continued for some littlo time, ' tho lion evidently ha ving been cowed by the ferocity of the man's attack,- but tho' increasing faintne8sof Mr.' Whittle,' as well as tho excitement of the lion,' fed by the flow of blood, which by this time covered tho hot- :' torn of the cago, filled tlio bruto with a suddon savagonoss onco more, and witli n bound he throw hi'insclf on Mr. Whittle's breast, nnd bore him backward to tho, floor of tho cage. Then turning suddenly . upon him, ho fixed his teeth in tlio fleshy part of his right thigh, which he bit through no less than four times' iu different places, from tho kneo upward, and making liinu wounds, somo of them three inches long, terribly lacerating tlio femoral vossols. Mr. Coultas had all tho time continued to uso tho cage-scraper with such good efftiot as " to make tho beast ultimately leave Mr. Whlttlo and retreat to tho oilier division of tho cage, through tho door usually built" in tho centre of these receptacles. . Weak ened from tho great flow of blood, mauled and lacerated as he was, Mr. Whittle roso and closing tho door, with the assistance of Mr. Coultas bolted it, thus effectually preventing ivny furthor attacks from tho animal. , TUo doctor, though not saying that Mr. Whittle's wounds are necessarily fatal says It is impossible to givo any opinion at present of tlio consequences, both tho shock and loss of blood being very groat, tWA. vacancy having ocourred in a certain church by reason of the resignation of the organist, the trustees advertised for a candidate for orgmiisr, musio teachor, etc. Among tho numerous replies to tlio advor ment was the following peculiar announce ment: Gentleman: I notice your adver tisement for organist and music teachor, oither lady or gentleman Having been both for some years, I offer you my serv ices. tlfTlio following is a verbatim copy of a letter recently received by a schoolmaster in Indiana from n householder iu his local ity: " Cur, as you are a man of no logs, I wish to intur my suu iu your skull.'! Tho obscurity and, seeming, offenstveiiosss of this letter disappear on translation. What was Intended' to bo written was: ; ," Sir, as you are a man of knowledge, I wish to enter my son in your school." rsanwwi
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