The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-07-18


thrown open to her. Eugene thanke,
him with ardor. But, said she, female
naturally tinpid, and depressed by msfor
tune, would scarcely be able to present her
self to advantage if she were to appear un
attended. Could you be prevailed upo {
be her conductof?' This last favor wa
a sacrifice for Dumont; but he was b
this time incapable of refusing Eugcni
anything, it was likewise possible that b.
might be stimulated by some degree of Gu
riosity to become acquainted with the mys
sterious incognitia. He promised to com,
the following day to be introduced tc
Eusenie's friend. The night before the
following day, Eugenie made the following
reflections. This young man evidently
possesses solid character and good
heart His figure is not amiss. At first
indeed he seemed not to take particular
notice Of me-but he has since made ample
amends for his inatiention. As for my
fatber-has he not told me hundred times
that this was my affair he can have no
objection. From all the information that
have obtained, the young mans account oi
himself is strictly true in every respect I;
but that was manifest enough at the first
look The frankness and sincerity Of bis
behavior inspire confdence-I like his
candor But does he like mel Perhaps
his heart is already engaged. o no for
in that case he would not have eyed me
with looks SO significant that it is impossi-
BILE to mistake their meaning.
Eugene slept but little, rose early, dress
ed herself with more than usual care, and
was more fascinating than ever. Dumont
appeared at the appointed hour, and asked,
Is she not come YETI No. replied
Eugene with some emotion. well then,
| will watt He took a chair and seated
himself beside her Mt the breakfast table.
They began to speak of various topics, hut
some how or other the conversation was
repeatedly broken off Long pauses, filled
up by eloquent looks alone, intervened. |
Dumont colored. lie was sensible of it, and
this consciousness would have quite con-
founded him had not Eugcuie blushed too. |
This flattercd his heart and gave him fresh
courage. Il cannot but help blessing the
accident he at length began, to which
nm Indebted for your acquaintance Eu-
genic's downcast eyes were fixed on her
beavng bosom. Your kind behavior, SIR
said she has made deep impression on me,
and will never be effaced from my rcmem-
brance.' Her eyes were cast down in their
turn, and painful silence cnsued. AT
length Dnmont formed heroic resolution
- know not whether do right said he,
but in truth can no longer disguise my
feelings which you must, dare say, long
since have guessed
She had. in reality, long discovered them,
but in such cases women never have COM
passion enough to shorten poor fellows
embarrassment it is absolutely necessary
to speak out in plain terms /; and thus Du-
mont also was at length obliged to pro-
nounce the word Love. No sooner was this
barrier, gsarded by shame and timidity
broken down, than the conversation pro-
ceeded in its usual rapid course.-Inquiries
were made respecting ench others taste,
way of thinking, family connections, ETC.;
and answers returned with such oquacious
confidence. such undisguised sincerity, that
Two hours passed unobserved, till at length
Dumont recoI!ectcd, that the stranger was
not yet come. Neither will she come re-
piled Eugenie. Dumont's looks betrayed
his surprise.
Would you he really angry she resum-
ed, if my whole story concerning my un-
fortunate friend was fabrication-if it
were invented to procure me, if possible,
the acquaintance Of man whose attach
ment to me should not flow from any i'm.
pure source =
Dumont started-but without any mp
pearance of anger. Many suitors,' con-
iinued Eugene, have solicited my hand
perhaps they have thought me handsome,
or because am rich. None of them came
up to the model which my Imagination had
pictured. lost my mother at an early age
My father became my friend. He permit
ted me to make this trial rather bad one
to be sure to which, however, I could al
why's give such n turn ms pleased Du-
mont was almost petri6cd. Then my me-
mortal, - That said she, / will preserve
as an honorable monument of your talents
and goodre ess Of heart And what do
you intend to do with the authorl' To
make him my husband if he consents
Dumont sunk at her feet, but she raised him
in her arms, aud n glowing embrace sealed
the happiest union that wns not originated
with Cupid, though indeed, the little nrchin
had seriously intcrfered in the progress Of
the business. The first time they went n
broad together, was to pay visit to the be-
nevolent Julia.