The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-07

uIVuSht w uhuoi youi PioteCtng care, ~, a.
am informed, both amiable and lovely
Who is there then, who will no. be proud and
happy,to give her an honorable name, and
position in society equal to that in which she
was born AS TO me, have nothing LEFT,
and unwillingly am forced 10 renounce the
favor designed for me. You will pardon me.
Madame, for leaving Paris without paying
my respects TO you; but should fear, after
having seen your daughter, to carry with me
keen regret. which might trouble the calm
OF an existence now consecrated to labor.
Farewell then, Madame; believe me TO be
penetrated with, every sentiment of respect
Tor you, and to remain,
Your most humble and ob't serv',
JULES BARsAc.'
The young girl paused moment after
reading the note, and then raising her eyes
to meet her mothers, she remarked, as she
placed il on the work table Do you not
think, mother, that this letter is perfect; ex-
cept the too high opinion expressed Of mel
really think that M. Barsac writes with the
utmost good sense. almost regret tina; |
have not seen man whose conduct is ac-
tuated by such honora' le motives
This letter, said Madame Revival, mourn
fully, certainly augments,my regret. ! feel
that could have loved this young man as a
son. Now what different lot awaits you
Are yon not terrified at the idea Of being
obliged to work for your poor mother +
How unkind, said Anna, how unlike
YOURSELF Why, what is it, alter all 7 For
merly, embroidered to amuse myself, now
do the same to contribute to your comfort
The latter will be surely the more agreeable.
Besides, can DO It now SO much more cheer
fully Look, have disposed of the collar
and she showed the empty case which she
brought in, and here's the price obtained for
it, placing three pieces OF money on the table.
A light knock at the door interrupted the
conversation. Anna cast look Of inquietude
at her mother, for since the loss of their Tor
tune, no visit had broken their solitude.
GO and open it, said the lady, with
smile. She obeyed and the opened door
gave entrance to man, whom she immediate
ed the poor old sufferer.
The countenance Of Mademoiselle Revival
at once assumed grave and severe express
sion. Her mother perceived the change, but
before she could make an inquiry into the
case, the stranger advanced and saluting her
with respect, said, Madame, you are, pre-
Madame Revival made sign Of assent, and
pointed out chair TO the stranger. He took
it, and continued, Chance this morning
brought Mademoiselle and myself together in
aifording assistance to an unhappy
oh! MOTHER interrupted the young girl,
whose neck and face were covered with blush
es at this allusion to the mornings adventure.
Il have not had time to tell you all about it.
IA tbx.. az rxahp
morally took up his station at the door Of our
hotel formerly He always wore green
bandage over his eyes, to conceal his face
from the pas>ers by, and held a small basket
OF matches in his hand
Yes interrupted Madame Revival in her
turn, | remember him well !; your father al
ways dropped some money in the basket when
returning from the Bourse. You used always
as you were, delighted in giving him every
thing you could scrape together
We'll, since our departure from the hotel,
we have asked each other hundred times,
what could have become him.
Yes said Madame Revival, with evident
interest.
We'll, mother, found him to-day. at last,
but in such state of wretchedness that was
really shocked. Stretched on the snow, dy-
ing, absolutely, of cold and hunger; and with
out the kind assistance Of this gentleman, he
must have persisted where he lay
Say rather without yours said the young
man earnestly. Il could do nothing, for had
lost my purse. To you, and you alone, is he
indebted for life. But continued he. in
different tone, seeing the bright color again
mounting rapidly to Annals face, sit is not for
the purpose Of disclosing to this lady, the se-
cret Of your good actions that have followed
you here; il is TO request you to take the trou-
bic Of buying bed and some other little ne
cessaries for this poor child Of misfortune
Here are hundred francs, that you will have
the kindness to employ for that purpose.
pray you to believe that If was not stran-
ger in Paris, and on the point Of quitting it
this very evening, would not take this liber-
ty with persons to whom am unknown.
trust that you will excuse my request
There is no necessity to offer any apollo
gy,' said Madame Revival, on the contrary,
we ought to thank you for having selected US
to complete benevolent action
Now, Madame added the young man,
with hesitating and timid manner, il only
remains for me to inquire the name Of my
young sister in this work of Kindness
Mademoiselle Anna Revival
cry Of establishment broke from the
stranger The daughter Of Mr.. Revival, Of
Bordeaux, who lost his fortune by trusting in
a friend, and died Of griefP
Alas you have but too truly stated the
case. How does il happen that you are ac-
ouainted with these facts p
Il am Jules Barsac,' said the young man;
in voice scarcely audible.
Anna grew pale, and went and placed her.
self near her mothers seat. A mourninl 81
lence succeeded for a short time, and it was
Jules who broke it,