Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1837-04-05

having looked at us both, with kind %
hesitation he advanced towards me. Oh
my friend, represent to yourselfmy feelings
when found myself covered with the sweet
caresses, the innocent kisses of my child
An emotion which had no power to con-
troll, made me eagerly seize him in my arms,
and throwing myself with him at the feet of
my pale and trembling wife-"Aurora! Au.
rora J" exclaimed "your child, your child
claims from you father will you suffer
affection to be vanquishcd by pridel" While
uttered these words in voice half choaked
by emotion, Aurora quivered, seemed rea.
dy to faint, and fixed her eyes on me and
on her child, who chung to her knees, and
seemed TO implorc forgiveness for his father.
AT lenght torrent of tears bathed Aurora's
face; the child unable to comprehend why
his mother wept, joined his plaintive cries
to mine" Pardon, pardon" exclaimed.
Aurora's only answer was, to throw herself
into my arms. 7" | know not" she sobbed,
"whether you again deceive me, but your
child pleads too powcrfully-Aurora is
yours. She pressed me against her pal
plating heart, we were unable for long
time to speak. Our uncomfortable emotion,
the caresses of The child, the tears of my
friend, and the place ITSELF every thing serv-
| ed to add to our delirium.
"My children" said the Abbess, looking
at us with an eye noistencd by affection,
| "you have both performed your duty; Mon
sieur is too much affected to be knave.
Aurora has too much the heart of mother
TO live any longer the victim of foolish pride.
May the marriage, which you solemny
renew in my presence, be more happy than
the first May you enjoy that lasting fell
city which belongs only to virtue.
These words, pronounced in a serious tone
of voice, Gained our turbulent sensations.
| related my history in its full extent with
out sparing the confession of my faults, and
the feelings of my remorse. fal ID not to
remark, with transport, that the hand Of
Aurora often pressed mine while spoke of
my projects of tenderness though she tcs-
tilted neither pleasure or pain when men,
toned the fortunate situation of my affairs.
That part Of the narration which most af-
fected her was that which regarded the pay
ment Of her fathers debts; and my attention
to her feelings, in saving from the hands of
the creditors the pieces of furniture to
which she had been accustomed from her in.
fancy.
My friend celebrated our conjugal recon-
citation by fete. Near the pavilion stood
house delightfully."- situated; and which the
heirs of the proprietor, who had lately died,
had announced their intention of selling.
A word which involuntariiy escaped Aurora
! discovered to me that this acquisition would
be agreeable to her, made the purchase in
her name; and twenty -four hours after put
into her hands the act which left it entirely
at her disposal.
returned with Aurora and our child to
Paris. Whether from some remains of her
' former haughtiness, or from real great
ness of mind, she expressed no surprise
at finding herselfmistrcss of house decora.
ted with the utmost taste and magnifcence.
, | found her character much amelorated
by adversely. found myself beloved by
t her who was the object of all my tender.
D ness
One happy year had elapsed, when Au.
E rora entered my cabinet, her eyes sparkling
e with JOY" My friend" said she, "you
e will not refuse the invitation of your
r wife. wish to give dinner at my house
: at Lyons" No objections -" This We.
. ry morning am going to set off with my
! son.-l want to teach him how q sor
: ought to do his father the horors of his
X house.
d | did not fail to arrive at Lyons at the
J. appointed time. The day had scarcely
d dawned when found Aurora under arms
e she was still in all the splendor of her beauty
G and had adorned herself with more than &C
,, customed elegance. Dinner was announc
|. ed and Judge of my sensation when Au
q rora, giving me her hand, led me into an a
y partment which had been decorated by thu
!; Graces. Guess who were the guests she hat
n assembled? My ten engravers themselves
% My first friends, the authors of my fortune
my marriage. No, cannot paint my emo
m ton! During the repast the gayety of Au
10 rora animated all her guests with delight an
+. admiration. After the dessert she led us t
L. an apartment which she had destined fo
n me. A slight spring touched by Auror;
}; undrcw curtain which concealed two pic
r. lures finely painted. We drew near to SUI
r vey them. 20 enchantment,' exclaimed m
iiiOhuo, tor5CtuCi Will hiyoCu HO htS' P'N
: ture represented the scene near Montellmar
was kneeling at the feet of Aurora, VIII
IN repulsed me with disdain, throwing loo
mt of Indignation on the coachman.engravel
~ Underneath was written--'Loue conquere
by pride.' The second picture represente
he the scene of the present day. My te
elf friends at table, Aurora placed between HI
sc happy husband and the coachman.engra'
err, and appearing to smile on both. At ii
o. bottom was written pride conquered
dc loue.
e. Hero, sir, finishes my history; at lea
IS my adventure. My present happiness
n can better feel than define. Aurora mad
lis me the fatb.r of three other children, and n
n quested that the first Of them should hay
n. for his godfather the engraver whose har
c. she refused. This inestimable man is no
ny the happy partner of charming wome
ne wellknown IL Lyons for the care which 81
an be. tows on tie ed, ton OH only daug
,r- ter. Aurora tells me that she shall n
as be completely happy till this young g
"a calls her mother; and what is singular
nc this affair is, that my son is Of the same
~ pinion.
. a sentimental ,grocer.---A gentlemI
ne stopped at grocery in Brooklyn, N. I