The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-09-16
MfseelIameous.
THE BARRIERS WARD.
on, LOVER IN pETrIcoArs

GUARDIAN OIL a beautiful young maiden by
strange accident. On certain occasion tn
barber entertained an old gentleman and hi
daughter, when the latter was so struck by Thu
hospilable generosity Of Tonquet, that he sud
denly disappeared without explanation, leaving
his daughter, "a girl Of about 10 years. behind
AS Blanche grew up to girlhood, her persona
attractions became so conspicuous, that he
guardian thought il necessary to conhne her e
the house, lest her beauty should attract the no
tice OF those most unworthy Of her Affections
youth living not far distant from the barber
named Urban, had conceived a truly Frenchifiet
passion for the lovely recuse, from glimpse hi
had caught of her fairy like form from the win
dow, and he therefore devised plan TO disguise
himself as peasant girl, and in that assumed
character he gained admission TO the house
where he continued his visits, until certain
night, when, in consequence Of severe storm
that was raging without, the barber and his wife
insisted that their new friend should remain fo
the night and share Blanche's bed.
What must have been the agitation of Urban
adoring Blanche with the delicious warmth o.
nineteen years of age, to find himself alone with
her at midnight! The lovely girl herself had
closed the door Of her apartment, and was on
the point of stepping into bed Who is the
lover that at such moment could preserve his
reason Poor Blanche tremble for thee thou
to its efficacy.
Urban, signing, trembling, speechless and be-
wilhered, stood staring IN corner of the room,
while Blanche, all life and joy prepared for bed.
"Oh good Heaven!' said Urban to himself,
as he trembled, blushed, and cast his eyes down,
yet ventured now and then upon a stealthy
glance at Blanche; "good Heaven what is 10
be done2 II is the moment to declare myself,
and tell her who am; to ask her pardon and
ayow my passion. This is the moment-cer-
tainly. And yet, if my avowa should alarm
her--if her ordinations should alarm the
house 2-or should she bid me leave the room
what pity il would be, since now-but mott
would be wrong. How beautiful she is good
Heaven! what charms must look on her no
Still Urban gazed upon her beauty, steathly,
II Is true, and as he surveyed it he iet his rta-
son sensibly desert him; every moment Blanche
took off further portion of her dress at length,
a little petticoat alone remained to cover her
seducing form. and her corset was laid upon the
bed.
Blanche stopped, however-it was lime she
did 50. She looked at Urban, who was still In
his original position, motionless and mute.
!" Well Ursula" (for that was the name whiGh
yourself2" said Blanche, as she approached her
''Because, Mademoiselle--I hardly know--I
am afraid"
.How so, afraid what, can you be afraid
with me, Ursula ~
oh, yes, Mademoiselle feel as if were
sou
There now she is just like Margaret and
|, who am the younger, am the Drawer of the
two: the wind blows violently, il is true, Blu! il
will not carry us away. Why, how she trem-
bles! Why, Ursula, what can this mean that
you, who walk from here al night as far as the
Port st. Antoine, should be thus terrified with
me in my apar,mentP
"Ah that is quite different affair."
6 Is it because Margaret has taken away your
with her? Mine still remains with us;
have it here, for Margaret tells me that il is in
dispensable TO wear it in the night because the
sorcerers torment young girls especially in bed !;
Is that the case, Ursula Have they ever tried
to trouble you at night ?"
Yes, Mademoselle-no, Mademoseller
Urban knew no longer what he said his eyes
still fell on the betraying talisman, which, like
the serpent on the tree Of knowledge, draw him
on to sink beneath the powerful temptation II
"You shver, Ursula we shall be more com
Portable far in bed--we shall be warmer. Shall
assist you to undress Why how you sigh
Are you grieved at anything? II So then tell
me what it Is. 1t is. so agreeable 10 have
friend, to tell her all ones thoughts Come, let
me see. Let US first take off this cap: il almost
hides your face j; 4 am certain mine will look
much better on you--let us try ; but sit down,
pray. You are so tall that can scarcely reach
your head"
Urban allowed himself to be conducted to a
chair, and sitting down, the lovely Blanche in
front Of him, undid the pins which held his cap
and large brown locks. Urban patiently sub
mitted, and determined TO disclose himself
AT all events, the truth must be apparent soon
or late, and all that required consideration was,
the method of declaring who and what he
was, without affecting Blanche with violent
alarm.
The girl had now detached the fastenings of
the cap, and as she took it off the dark brown
curls of the young man fell down in volumes on
his forehead, neck and shoulders Blanche gave
a sudden shrek and stopped and Urban, fear
ing she would fee from him, embraced her gent
" round the waist.
elbow drollE" said Blanche, at length survey
ing Urban with surprise "your hair is not ar
ranged like that of all the women have ever
seen, suppose at Verberie they wear 1t thus 2"
{" Yes, Mademoiselle."
"The more look at you - do you know,
Ursula, as you are now, you have quite the APP
pearance of man ~
~ have been already told so, Mademoselle."
~ on! OUT redity ~ Is astonishing you wear
your hair exactly like the men down the
street"
"Is this appearance disagreeable to you 2"
"No--and Notwithstanding il produces such
a strange sensation"
"If Iwere man, now, should you be sorry
for it ~
sGood gracious to be sure should, for you
could then no longer be my friend-nor could
love you as sister as love you now"
"Ah ! Blanche-f were man should be
10 you the fondest and most faithful of all lovers.
should love you with my heart and soul--and
love is far more ardent, Blanche, than friend
ship. Oh, then, if you but felt as much for me,
could there be a happier mortal than myself?
Dearest Blanche, is there in this world fortune
more TO be desired than the possession Of your
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