White Sulphur papers; or, Life at the springs of Western Virginia

44 WHITE SULPHUR PAPERS.
that the ladies at the springs finding themselves
deserted by the
beaux, had seized on him, and he
had just made his escape from paradise row, and
covered with dust and glory, had come to join our
party. We were regaled with a fine refresliing
breeze from the moimtain during the whole time,
and the day w^ent by most agreeably.
We all came home at seven o'clock in
the evening,
passing through the enchanting vallies, and
arrived in time to meet the
ladies in the ball-room,
and give an account of our absence during the day.