The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-05
ROMANTIC EPISODE IN THE LIFE
OF M. GUIZ0Ts

OF NJ GUlZOTs
In 1909, among the clever young women
who endeavored 10 earn livelihood by
contributing to the Partisan periodicals, was
a maiden, aged about s, whose name was
Pauline de Meuan. She was otan ex
cellent family in Paris, but her near rela-
lions, who had given her an excellent edu-
cation, died, and Made de Meulan had 10
look out for the means of living. She had
a taste for literature, and determined to try
whether she could live by her pen. She
sent varioasslittIe tales, essays. and proves,
to some of the newspapers and magazines,
but unfortunately none of them succeeded
10 Obtaining insertion-editors are often
hard to please Madle de Meulan had per-
severance-she had energy as well as talent
literally made without hope OF their being
successful. Meanwhile, one by one her
ornaments disappeared-They went to
purchase food, raiment, and fire. At last
her perseverance was rewarded. The ma
nagers of publication called The Pu-
bIiciste, accepted some Of her papers, they
found merit in the opinion Of the reading
public, and it was found worth while TO
engage her as constant contributor
The publication had eminent success, and
the payment she received was sufficient 10
let tile Young authOreSs live in compare
tive comfort She even became talked Of
and enquired after, so that she frequently
went into literary society. At that time
no literary soirees were Sc well attended
As those of M Suard, well known and
wealthy Iiterateur, and at them, an invited
guest, MadIle de Mealau met and mingled
with the persons, male and female, most
distinguished for talent in Paris. Thus
happily did matters proceed, until poor
Pauline was unable. from severe illness,
1t is not the cusrom fur editors to pay
when contributions are not sent to them,
enless the writers Of such vital impor
to send any more articles to the Publiciste,-
lance 10 the work that it becomes prudent
to pay them, during illness, for articles to
be written when they are convalescent.-
Now poor Pauline de Meulan was very
useful to the Publiciste, but her articles were
by no means indispensable to its success,
especially in a. metropolis which supplied
very many persons, of no less ability than
hers, 10 write ad libitum for the work.
And Made de Meulan was fully aware of
this: so, being thus sensible other situation,
and having been unable 10 have saved
much money, fears Of Indulgence and dis
tress haunted her sick BED.
At this moment relief came in an
unexpected manner, so as to seem quite
providential, and relieved her terrors by
mitigating the fears and abolishing the
reality of distress.
She was living on her bed ofsickness, one
morning, sadly musing on the evils present
and anticipated, when packet reached
her by the hand ofan unknown messenger,
which was directed in hand she did not
know. 1t contained an article, in her own
line and manner, which an anonymous
note accompanying it requested she would
send to the Publicisie, hoping that it would
be accepted by the editors in lieu Of her
own. The writer added that he would
take leave to transmit TO her similar
article, at regular intervals, until she was
able to resume the pen. Ignorant Of the
handwriting, Pauline had no idea who her
unknown friend was. She kept his promise,
however, and suitable articles were sent al
various intervals, accepted by the editors
of The .Publiciste, and the same remuner-
alton as her own contributions had pro-
duced was thus obtained. By such means,
all requisite comforts were secured 10 her
during her illness, and the distress of mind
which would have materially impeded her
recovery was wholly relieved. When
Madlle de Meulan resumed herown literary
Iabors, her correspondent ceased to write
for her. She much longed 10 know and
thank him, but months rolled on, and still
she had no clue by which to ascertain who
her benelactor was. At length young
man, pale and slender, with countenance
of a mild and contempative expression,
called Upon her, and introduced himself as
her unknown correspondent. Pauline de
Meulan instantly remembered that she had
met this young man at M. Suard's soirees,
where she had heard him spoken of as one
who had won for himself the reputation OF
being one of the most rising and promising
young men of the day. She had been
struck, at various times, with his modest
demeanor and eloquent and thoughtful
conversation, and he also, had taken notice
of her, although until that hour he never
breathed TO her or TO any one the interest
her beauty, her simple manners, and her
talents, had excited in his heart This
interview was followed by others, untilat