Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-11-24

occasions her husband, but she ought al
so to contribute towards the support, ed
ucation, and establishment Of her chill
dren. Theodore yields to the soIidhy
Of these reasons; he is sensible that the
Young widow, I who has GO,OOO livres,
suits him much better :lian the handsome
young lady who has only half that sum
lie obtains an introduction to the young
widow, and being himself a handsome
young man, preliminaries are no, as long
with her as they would be with a young
person, who has the timidity of inexpe-
riencc. Theodore explains himself
freely, they understand each other to-
day, and tomorrow the bargain is
struck.
Adolphus has fastened to the house
of Nj. Larochc, but hesitated at the
door. He wants a plausible pretext for
entering the store, and The lover who
loves passionately, finds only his heart
Ingenuity and address belong to those
who have only common feelings. lie
must enter, however, or retire; the lat.
ter he cannot do; but what is he TO say
when he shall have entered! He goes ia
however, but f:.ds Mad. Laroche absent
from the counter; Adela is there alone,
and the embarrassment of AdOIphus in
creoses. lie approaches with fear, and
she bushes as on the first day. He
wishes to offer some words of excuse,
some common discourse, but can utter
nothing. Adela does no speak, how
can she express what she feels9 She
secs Adolphus, she thinks she hears him;
she dares permit her eyes to answer him,
and thea regrets having SO done. She
has no certain idea of danger, but q Sc
cret voice tells her that Adolphus is to
be feared, she listens to this voice, which
never deceives, and hastily pulls the
bell-strng and M. Laroche appears
The seem now changes; Adela acquires
courage, and AdoIphus grows bold by
the fear Of losing her. An explanation
Is now made, aud on the lovers making
known his family to the father Of Adcla,
the latter is found to be well acquainted
Herewith. Adolphus tells his love; Adcla
has already told hers, because she has
no thought, no wish, which she does
not communicate to her parents; her
heart paIpitates in hearing her admirer
describe what he feels with that charm,
that warmth, that enchanting eloquence,
which love alone can give. Encouraged
by the presence of her father, she no
longer casts her eyes downwards, but
directs them, by turns on him and her
lover; they say to AdoIphus, you paint
my feelings; and to her father, you will
cause my happiness. The father under
stands all, he embraces his daughter,
presses the hand of Adolphus, who now
takes leave full Of Joy and hope. Ho re-
turns the following day, but is 40 longer
received in the store; he is admitted in
to a retired parlour. where Kindness and
candour are stripped ofthe austere re-
serve which the presence Of purchasers
imposes; he Iengthens his visit, he re-
turns next Gay, and every day. Each
day AdeIa loves more; each day sho is
more beloved. sYou do not speak of a
dowry,' sad at least NJ. Laroche to
Adolphus. lit is Adeia that I ask for
replied her lover. Nj. Laroche then ad-
ded, l am thought to be rich; but l have
r.iet with losses. | owe nothing; but |
have but little. you have Adela, is
not that every thing replied the enrap-
tured Adolphus. 'Adela,' said her ia
Their, have nothing more to say; it is
nov your time TO speak The blushine
girl drops her hand into that ofAdolphus
and conceals her confusion in the bosom
Of her mother. The day is fixed; it APP
proaches, it arrives. AdoIphus appears,
shining with youth, health and happi-
ness. Adela is decked with her charms
and her love. They arc united, A
modest festival celebrates their union
They required none; every day will be-
a festival to them; but their mutual
friends wished to be witnesses of their
happiness and to applaud it.
sAdela,' said AdoIphus the next day,
wear again that little. embroidered cor
nette, and the apron of black silk which
suit you SO well; you wore them the first
time l saw you MY DEAR replied
she, Il decorate myself only to please
you 'sYou think said Adolphus, 'you
require arti You arc but little ~acquaint-
ed with YOURSELF Adela has accord
ingly resumed the little cornele and the
black apron.
'Adelu, are you willing to 60 and live
in my small town. My parents will be
delighted to see you there, and we will
every year to visit yours 'Ah!
my dear, a desert aud thy heart
To despise dress, to abandon the
pleasures Of the capital, TO live only for
husbands o this bringing him a