The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-09-06
= The Baroness Decourcy.'


Tis she y exclaimed Cephse in an &C
stacy of delight. and her daughters am,
is Leonie.'
How came you to the knowledge of per.
sons in such high rank = inquired mad.
am. ....3 r... u.
IN tell you all about il, madam and
CePhise began her simple tale
After leaving your employment, IN,
brother and had been about two wears a
our little housekeeping, when he was seizeo
with an illness which threatened his life
Alas ltremble to think Of the result. w,
were orphans, without money or friends
richer than ourselves. My tears were ofne
avail-they offered no relief knew no,
what to do, when an old and charitable
neighbor who assisted me in the care of my
brother, told me that a lady travelling with
her. daughter, to whom she had recommends
ed me, desired me to wait upon her at the
hotel. That day my brother was worse,
felt the necessity there was for exertion on
my part, and summoning fortitude, has
tened to the hotel. They showed me many
handsome dresses, and explained what they
wished done. tried TO listen to their or
ders without betraying any emotion.
thought of my poor dying brother, and in
spite of my efforts TO repress them, tears
rushed TO my eyes. The lady looked AS.
tonished, and kindly enquircd the cause of
my anxiety. told her all She ordered
her carriage, and, bidding me enter it with
her, drove to the humble habitation of my
poor suffering brother. She cndcavored to
cheer and encourage the invalid, and at her
departue left us gold yes, gold to supply
the many wants of my poor brother Ho
at length recovered, and 'tis to that angel of
goodness owe all my present happiness.
The Baroness Decourcy, she whom shall
now work for with so much pleasure. D.,
take me with you when you go with the
dresses, will you, dear madam Dumas!
Surely, surely, if you wish il, said mnd-
am. have promised the dress by twelve
o'clock Tomorrow you shall accompany
me them
AT this moment voices were heard out
side the door, as # in warm discussion.
Cephise's heart beat ms she listened in fear
ful expectation of hearing the sound Of has
voice. Her anxiety was quickly relieved
when she heard the well known tones of her
bro.her's voice, speaking TO fellow work
man and companion Of his.
Madam Dumas, with kind good morn
ing took her departure as Richard entered
aud passed her with n polite salutation.
He threw himself into n c,air--his coun-
tenaDce appeared flush. Cephisc took his
hand, and kindly inquired what had dis
turbed him.
Nothing, nothing, nothing, dearest sis.
ter; soc, have brought you n trlfe |; It's
your birth day'-and taking from his bosom
a small casket, displayed TO her view a neck
lace and bracelets. .......
Dear Richard said Cepbisc, you will
quite spoil me II should ever get a hus-
band le would never be SO indulgent as you
are!'
Richards brow lowercd--' DO you think
of marriage, Cephise Are we not as happy
as we are?
Yes, faltered Csphise, very happy
Tell me, Cephisc, will you promise nev-
er to leave me-ncver to marry, if take a
vow Of celibocy! You shall be mistress Of
our little domicil, the purse and myself'
And would you, dear Richard, be con-
tent to devote your life TO your sister!'
Hear me Cephise. am not tho disin-
terested brother you think me there is
much Of selfshness in my affection. 'Tis
my Happiness fear to loose, in losing you.
lis now nine years since our mother died
you were then scarcely more than child.
Her dying words were-' BE father to
your infant sister, The week nficr she
lied, SET to work with the hope Of gain.
ing sufficient to educate and provide you
with marriage portion. ] laid by some
hing from week to week. In a few years
you grew too pretty to remain longer at
he milliner's. procured a home, and he
we have lived happy in each others love,
and in you and this little home, is COM
prised all hold dear on earth Judge then
The vacuum your absence would create
Poor Cephise checked rising sigh Ms
she thought of Edward. But II a good
and honorable man, dear Richard, loved
me, would you then object to my marryingP
md she listened for his reply with an anr-
eiy she could III disguise.
No, no, moi If you wished it. But phsaw
you are not in love yet. Cephise bent her
ieud To conceal blush--so there's no
;hance Of marriage-loyc, dinner, dearest,
Inner! must back TO work
Their little table was soon spread, and
hey prepared TO despatch their frugal
neal.
20! by the by said Ceph.e, allow for
,ur seE's characteristic curiosity. and tell
ne what was the subject Of your discussion
With Julien, on the stairs, as yon came in
We were speaking Of circumstance
hat occurred this morning. Julien and ]
were left in charge Of the shop, when two
voung mou of fas',ion, came in to exam
ne some pistols; 1hile making choice, q
bird fashionable Joinod them, and with the
,sice Of hunter, cried, aha Count Cheva-
icr, how are you : aud with hearty slap I
IN The shoulder the one he called " count
,e coutinued-s how comes on your little