Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-24

"You will pardon me, monsieur" said
he young man, "for speaking of business
n this place; but my uncle, the Prince
lie =, earnestly desires an introduction
o you, and wishes to become the purchaser
IF your picture"
Eyes sir" said the Prince, "and pray
you to receive Immediately the price of
your work." At the same time he pre-
'ented the artist with the money, and ad-
led, 81 desire another picture of the same
"And l two others, similar 10 this" said
The young man; "and, in order that may
consider your earliest services engaged,
permit me to hand you the price of those
pictures"
at will afford US much pleasure" said
the Prince, eff you will come and dine
with US to-day. You will meet number
of your countrymen at my house. Here is
my address. Adieu until this evening"
The two gentlemen then departed, and
Frederick remained, overwhelmed with as
on the spot where they had left
him. He held in his hand thirty thousand
francs in bank notes. at is dream said
he, cor l have become insanep The move
ment Of his arm which accompanied this
exclamation caused something to fall at his
feet This proved to be two bits Of glass,
which had stuck to his elbow, and an
antique Egyptian ring. The youth, after
picking up the ring and examining it at
tentively, determined at first, quite natur-
ally, to restore it to the case whence he had
so unconscously taken it; and he was
already directing his steps towards the hall
of antiquities for that purpose, when his
attention was attracted by group of
young ladies assembled before one of the
pictures This sight caused his heart to
bound, and his thoughts to take quite a
different direction; for, in the form of one
of the ladies whose back was towards him,
he discovered a resemblance to his long
loved and beautiful Marie. He stood fas-
cinated to the spot, gazing eagerly at the
figure, which he feared would prove some
unreal apparition, and vanish from his eyes.
The young girl turned suddenly towards
him. Oh, happy surprise, it was indeed
Marie With feelings of indescribable de-
light and establishment, the artist advanced
to address her. She receiving his greeting
with smile of unmingled pleasure. The
young lady was accompanied by her moth
err. This wealthy Baroness, who had
formerly treated the youth with inditfer-
ence and inattention, now graciously ad-
vanced, and was the first to speak.
Health and happiness to you, Monsieur
Frederick. Will you permit country
woman to congratulate you upon the bril-.
liant reputation you have gained at this
exhibition, and the glory you have reflected
upon Germany, our own blest and beauti,
full country! Believe me, my dear young
artist, it was with tears of Joy and pride
that l gazed for the first time upon your
admirable picture"
Saying this, the Baroness extended heI
hand, and warmly pressed that of the be-
wildered youth. Then Marie also drew
nearer, and spake few words, in swee,
low voice, and turned her fearful eyes adj
miringly upon the picture. And wher
Frederick ventured TO request it, shepassed
her arm conGdingly through his, and
walked proudly past the crowd, who turned
to gaze upon the artist, and to murmur, il
subdued tones of admiration, his own hon
ored name.
Agitated and overcome by the multitude
of new emotions that thrilled his SOU
Frederick began to entertain strang
thoughts respecting the sudden change il
his fortunes, and the many blessings tia
had been showered upon him for the las
two hours. Educated in the school o
Hoffman, and superstitious, as all youn
imaginative Germans are, he could not al
tribute his good fortune to say any thin
short of enchantment. Now, as this goo
fortune had commenced at the momer
J.. when he had, in so singular manner, com
into possession of the Egyptian ring,
d whimsical thought entered his mind, an
awakened the belief that this ring posses
ed mysterious and magic properties. One
Il under the influence of this delusion, ever
e thing seemed explained--every thing a
t peared probable. At that moment, /
V womb not have resinned the antinne rel