Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-11-21

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was much the same as his-she knew not
what to think of this unexpected visit
She replied, however, that she should be
happy to see him. He entered-he hoped
he was not roublesome-took chair
made remarks upon the weather-and re- |
counted the news of the day. The con-
versation, as far as is related, was quite
common, but his vivacity and Amelia's gen.
Jus inspired it with interest. The time
passed they knew not how-the countlook-
| ed at his watch-was surprised to find it SO
| late, and requested permission TO sup with
his wife. "With all my heart," replied
Amelia-''if you can be content with my
homely fare" Supper was brought-they
eat, and were merry without being noisy.
The calm pleasure possessed to them the
charm Of novelty; they were both pleasant
without wishing to appear so, as quite new
acquaintance; the hours flew swiftly away
and the time for retiring to rest being arri'
we'd, the count took leave Of the countess,
highly pleased with his visit.
The next day he was invited to a concert,
and did not learn till it was too late, that
one of the virtuous being i'll, the concert
was deferred. How was he to pass the tie
dous evening? He inquired as he passed
after his wife, and was informed she was
somewhat indisposed.
"Well," thoug ht he, ''common civlty re-
uuires that l should wait upon her,
and ask her personally how she does" He
sent message, requesting that he might be
allowed to set with her till supper, and
was politely received. He was cheerful,
lively and gallant. The supper hour arri-
ed, and this time Amelia begged him to stay.
He had been invited to casino party al
ter the concert, notwithstanding which he
remained with his wife, and their converse
ton was quite as pleasant, and less reserv-
ed than that of the preceding visit.
sDo you know said Amelia, 'that the
party to which you were invited would find
:. a little trouble in discovering the cause Of
i YOUR absence? He smiled, and paused for
S moment. 81 must tell you something IN
J, confidence" began he at length, while he
was playing with his fork, 'something which
: you think rather candid than gallant; you
n cannot imagine how much you have impro
e we'd since your marriage" "My marriage
l, answered Amelia in a jocose tone, 81 be-
!, lieve took place about the same time a.
s your own 'sVery true, my lady," repli
ed he, ssbut il is inconceivable how so hap
: py an alteration can have taken place il
e YOU. At that time-pardon me-you hac
e so much rustic bashfulness, it is scarcel
II possible to recognize you, your genius is NJ
l. longer the same; even your features art
S very much improved"
o swell, my lord," replied the countess
o "without wishing to return the compliment
s. all that you have said to me, thought o
J you. But upon my word,' added she, 81
n is well that no one hears US; for it seems a
if we were making love-" The Dialogue
E. continued long in the same style, till Ame!
re looked at her watch, and in fascinating
+ tone, remarked that it was getting late.-
IL The Count arose unwilliugly, slowly too
IS his leave, and as slowly retired to the doc
Id suddenly he again turned round.
IN "My lady," SAID he, 81 find it very ted
Gus to breakfast alone-may be Above
to take my chocolate with you!" "lf yo
please" answered Amelia, and they parted
Of still more pleased with each other.
n The next morning it occurred to tn
at Count that these frequent visits to his wifi
,e might give rise to scandaous reports. II
u therefore desired his valet not to mentio
r it to any one. He then put on an elegan
re morning gown, and went softly over t
a. Amelia.
ID Amelia had just risen in the most chez,
ly full humor. The bloom upon her cheek r
n. vailed the blush Of morning. She was an
It. mated and witty--in short she was enchan
is ing; and her husband, in an hour, discover
e. ed how much pleasanter it was to breakia:
If in company, than to Sit alone, and opposit
vs. glass, gazing at his own person, and loOl
n, ing into his yawning mouth.
I'M "Why don't you come here every day.
n said Amelia, ''if my company is pleasant
ok your? He answered that he feared his pr
sence might prevent the visits of others.
in 81 shall miss no one, so long as you il
lis demnify me by your society,""
N. "Upon my word," said the count, 81 ha,
v, more than once wished that was not yov
Or. adyship's husband"
,p- "Why SOL" demanded Amelia.
he "That might be allowed to tell you
mt returned he, show much love YOU"
mis- "Oh! tell me so, i beg" cried she, if on
it for the sake of novelty"
No "Fear not," answered the Count, Hhop
it, my lady, shall never so far forget myse
it. but we have had, think, two very agree
- BILE 'tete-a.tetes' at supper-how if "
were this evening to allow me thirdr
ay The appointmentwas on both sides exac
he ly adhered to. Their conversation W
ie- this time less lively, less brilliant; they 9
he zed at each other oftener, and spoke lie:
int the heart began to assert its influence, a
he even arrived so far, that they once duri
BILE pause, involuntarily squeezed each othe
yas hand across the table, although the servar
The wera Stil in the room Who cond ha