Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-11-15

but lie by this time incapable OF refusing Eugcnia
any thing; 1t is likewise possible that he might be slim
ulaed by some degree of curiosity 10 become acquaut
ed with the my sterious iscog1Ir. He promised to
come the following day TO be introduced TO Eugenia's
friend The night before this remarkable day Euec- |
MIA made the following reflections This young man evil
IDENTITY possesses a solid character and a rood heart
His figure is not anss AT first indeed he seemed not
to take particular notice of but he has since made
ample amends for his inatteution As for my father
has he not told me hundred times, that this was my
affair he can have objection. From all the nforna-
ton that have obtained the young man's was
strictly uuc IN every respect; but that manifest
enough at The llrst look The iarlSness and snccrit,
of hs behaviour inspire confidence. like his canor--
but does he like me? Perhaps his heart is already en-
gagged no. no. in that case he would not have eyed
me wi' looks so Significant, that il was impossible 10
initiate their meaning.
Eugenia slept but little, early, dressed herself
'ih >nore than usual care, and fascinating
TITAN ever. Dumon appeared al the appointed hour
looked about hn and asked sis she not come yet;n-
"No," replied Eugcnia with some emotion Ell then
III n-lle then took chair and seated him eli beside
her at the breakfast table. They began TO speak on
various topics but some how other the re,saton
was repeatedly broken OIL Long pauses, filed up with
eloquent LOOKS alone, iutGrveucd. Dumont Culourcd.
He was sensible of u and this consciousness wcuil
have conoundod him had not Eugcnia blus'Icd too
This battered his heart and ga, him fresh courage
cannot help blessing the acCiden; "he length began
to which am indebted 10 Your acquaintarcu.n Euge-
mas doyncast eyes were fixed ON her heavipg bosom.
Your kind behaviour SIR" said sl,c, ns made deep
j membranCc." His eyes now cast down in tLei.
turn, and 'aufui silence ensucd. ~ length Durnont
lrmed an ucroic resolution. IL know not whether do
right" said he but III truth, can longer Disguise
my feelings, !ch YOU must dare say, long since have
ieuesscd.n
She had in reality long discovered tic but in such
cases women never have compassion enough 10 or,
poor fellows embarrassment il absolutely neCcssa-
~ to speak nut IN plan terms; and thus Dunont was
al length obliged 80 pronounce distinctly the word Lore
No sooner Was !s barrier guarded by shame and TIM
i t.s fi.r,,,
lis usual rapid course. Inquiries were maize rcspcct-
"g each others taste way Of thinking family connec-
tons, and 50 iuIth and returned with such To-.
quacl0us Confidence, such unJuiscd sincerity, that
two hours passed away unObseryc; mill Dumunt re-
collected, that the stranger yet come '.Neithcr
VIII She CONG, rcr!cdEuGcria. Dumcns looks bctray
CT has surprise. '' Guild you be really angry she re-
sumcd, 81" my whole story concerning my friend was n
aAricatiun,r
e Dumon salteG but without any appearance Of an
ger 'hiany snitor," Continued ugenia "Iave solicit
cd my hand. perhaps becausetley toughtme handsome
or because am rich None of them came w 10 Tie
model which my imagination had pictured lost INV
mother at early age. My father became nv friend
ne permitted me to make this riai--rato bold one
tohe sure; 10 WHICH however could almays give
such turn rs pleased" Dunont was almost pctried
Then any memorial: . said She 81 viii preserve
as an honourabe monument OF your tacrts and rood
ness OF heart" AEd what DO you mean to 10 with the
authof" 'fo make him my husband If he consents ~
DEnont sunk al Der feet, but she raised him IN her arms
and glowing embrace sealed the happicst Union tia,
was not Ginaad by Cupid, Though indeed &! e E!e
uFcHn had seriously nerCrCd in the rrcc.tccs Ct t..
business ihe first time they went abroad together
Was to pay visit 10 thc benevolent uia.