a deep sigh, in which he seemed to give up
life and the world. Then he raised his head, and in an instant was in
the midst of a throng of beautiful women and dashing men, with a smile
on his lips and a jest on his tongue.

I made my escape unnoticed. The next morning I was in Philadelphia.
There I read the following lines in the leading daily:

"Baltimore, Md.--An unexpected tragedy occurred here last evening.
Mr. S----, the well-known financier and politician, died at his
supper-table, while drinking the health of a hundred assembled guests.
He is considered to be a great loss to the Southern cause. The city is
filled with mourning."

And further down, in an obscure corner, this short line:

"Baltimore, Md.--A beautiful young woman, known by the name of Irene
Calhoun, was found dead in her bed this morning, from the effects of
poison administered by herself. No cause is ascribed for the act."

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