The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-04-06
THE RECLAIMED HUSBAND.
(7ranSldted from the Fench.)

piaceu IN hef infancy, and had never seen
anything of the world. Atthe age of eight.
cen she was taken from the convent and
given in marriage to Mr.. c., young
man Of handsome person and manners, and
possessing considerable talents.
Mademoiselle D. was young and We
ry beautiful, possessing susceptible mind
and fine talents. Suddenly placed amid
the destinations Of the world, it had the eff.
feet Of enchantment upon her. This be-
ing the first time she had ever been address
sed in the way, her love for Mons. c.
was most passionate and devoted; and on
his part the passion was reciprocsted with
great ardor and attachment, and much
strengthened by his Glial regard for her faith
er, who, being cid and infrm, would not
consent to part with her while he lived,
which in all probability would not be long.
About year after their marriage young
actress made her appearance on the French
stage, and her beauty and grace drew forth
the praises Of every one who saw her. 4.
mong those whose hearts became en.rap.
ed by the captivating charms Of Miss T.
---, was Mons. c.. II was impossible
that an amsur of this kind could long be
conceded. II soon reached the ears of his
young and virtuous wife, who was over
whelIned for time with grief by the intel.
ligence. Like most Of her sex, she did not
sink under misfortune, but summoned up
her resolution, ,and ever concealed her ehsg-
rim from her aged parent. She formed a
plan to regain the lost affections of her hus-
band. Having beer shut up from infancy
in the walls Of conyga., her opportunities
for studying the grace5 had been none. But
prompted by strong lOve,and desperation,
she formed determination to acquire them,
and, if possible, reclaim the wandering sf-
fection of her husband. She goes to the
theutre--sees her rivaI--divests herself OF
jealousy, and attentiveiy and assiduously
studies her attitudes, her manner, voice and
person. Her genius being great, and her
determination Strengthen success was incred-
ible.
AT length, as she wished il, the young
actress fell i'll, and il was announced that
she could not perform in the play that eve
ming. Our young wife hastens to the man.
ageF, and offers her services to undertake
the part. She is accepted, and it is given
out that young lady, perfect stranger
will make her appearance as a substitute for
Miss T who had been suddenly taken
i'll. Every body focked TO the theatre to
see the young stranger. and among them
Monsieur c..
She dressed herself to perfection, played
her part to admiration, and csme off with
great eclat. When the play was concluded,
she mixed with the audience in the parter.
re, among whom was her husband. All
were loud in their praise of the stranger
actress, in which she joined, and the hus-
band warmly applauded her taste and dis
cernment.
On their return home, the young actress
was the engrossing theme of conversation.
Mons. C-was In love and in rsptures
with her. "And pray, my DEAR" said she,
(which do you think plays the best, the
stranger or Miss TT 'Oh, there is no de-
nying it-there is no comparison-the
stranger is perfect angel. " Behold then
in me the stranger and the angel" cried
she, throwing her arms around his neck
"see what have done to regain the affec-
lions of much loved husband !" He was
struck with surprise and astonishment, and
could hardly credit what he heard On re.
peating some of the passage as she had
portrayed them on the stage, he beheld the
angel In his wife. He was overcome with
her love, genius, and perseverance, and fell
at her feet vowing eternal constancy--a VOW
which he inviolably kept