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

JOURNAL OF A LADY. 87
At dinner every one was very gay. The gentlemen
were in fine spirits at the success of their
morning expedition, having brought in two fine deer,
one of them said to have been killed by Col. H
,
of Carolina, who is invariably successful.
After dinner, I went into the ball room to procure
from the leader of the band a very beautiful waltz
tliat is quite a favourite here, and as it was very
warm, returned home, and spent the greater part of
the afternoon in copying it.
At sundown, Mrs.
called in her barouche with her niece and Mr.
and asked me to ride. I readily acceded to her
proposal, and the evening being very fine, w^e drove
as far as the Greenbriar bridge, and from being
inspired by the scenery, I suppose, we entered all
of us into a very sentimental conversation. We
staid out so late, that on our return we found tea
was over, and all of the walks and lawns lined with
the gay and happy. The table was not entirely
cleared however, and we managed to have our
supper very comfortably. We strolled round afterwards,
to one of the white cottages, and found a
laughing party engaged at cards, playing old maid,
we remained until one of us was left with the queen,
but had no patience to stay any longer.
The ball was more brilHant than last evening,
and when we left it, the moon was shining so bright-