Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-11-22
a STORY FROM THE FRENCH
THE TWO WIDOW S;
OR, WOMEN ARE SOMETIMES TICKLE
Tr.s.,aed fos IN. New snos fsosn the French

rr.n-aisd nos the French
... T.. .rr.. 81 H. May.aNd
h,s,. ten c'clock when the countess awoke With b.
s.ns hand she removed the OF the bed and
fung foe her chsmbormad.
syoa have been a long coming. Marguerite"
II admitting the Niscouni Charles d'Auy. madam.
What before noon. For gallant. OF yesterday IL Is
showing great deal oi eSprsssemSnf But
ion. him. am going 10 write.
'But he s waiting madam
LET him wait. mademoisoHe!'
Marguerite prudenty retired and her csprciou. mistress
,rrerlssd letter. rather the following exuHyaganes
M.rwfps, NON aNir-lou are a happy woman not to be
living An this great city almost bear you grudge for
leaving inc in H. There perpetual oise here, enough
TO ki any and such thing Ms rcposc is to be
,upd even in the hours suitable for have lit
lie quiet Pity me, belle We have pleasure
Psris--happinc-- the ecuny-lours is the best lot
But in short time, shall share this charming fortune with
yo N YOU have got through with embellshng the hemi-
sRs in which going retire send you the
of the las, opera; II 1t less would be
beautiful. Do YOU know my dear that our retreat viii make
scandal enough Two pretty widows, who have twenty
i've thousand rent and count only twenty five
to break with society and the world, Satan, and
vanes for nothing at ALL like saint Francis or saint !e-
rome setting off, fine morning, TO and live IN the
desert and weep pray the depths ut solitude. When
write weep and pray, let myself be carried away by
sus as the old academeian would say, who had deposed
his iefons and his homage iee two treasures out ct
which shall not try wrong any Of my Have
no fear, Ma,hildc, you know whom | love-
"IIave no fear; know do really love- except
romanccs Wcr,cr has disgu-tcdme with the whole spe
GIGS Love in this world impossible. On this subject
have theories clear just firm, that fear very 'e
what called falling love, and brave, III all safety tile
crowd Of dandics who besiege my steps,
But hope the hermitage will soon be ready Tor our re-
een,on growing and more impatient TO be out
of his hateful city MOihlde, want about the fields
with you and gather voc,s and pull off the leaves OF the
daisies together VIC love each other great deal,
at all Mathlde fell more than tina, true happi
mess consists in being seated evening under oak VI.
de LamSrtne and looking al the peasants dancing on
the green before
40 think II love! Ou upon 1t, when has friend
ship Mathlde | n your service. As soon as get
YOU shall set out TO Join you, and then we will
take possession OF hermitage. We must find pretty
name for IT, All forgetting Nou must visit,
nv angel every part the garden with attention, select
the suitable pacea safe spot shady, mysterious far
from all noise; foriti- my intention small temple
10 friendship Ny architect has taken the model from that
o Trianon which will give you for the wonder of
dors You shall see it have drown so much money out
oG the Windows that must nowcegiu To think little about
the useful
.Adicu nv sole. my only love. We shall soon he in
each Others arms. Receive in the meantime, many
kisses there leagues that separate Yours ever
ntNRlErTE III SALiGSAc."
Alter sealing this ePsle the countess commenced her
toilette.
MADAME" said Marguerite ,imidy, "ths vscount has
seemed willing leave without seeing you. He - still
here, with his letter lars hand; he has informed
that he is your cousin"
cousin, Marguerite, second cousin ?"
alt II oil the same, madame. lie resembles YOU little
lie has black hair and famous PAR OF nousnches. lie Is
iaii young aud handsome. However, do not like NOUS
iaches.'
What is all this leading tor" asked Henrieue.
cit tell You. madame that caught him in ecstacy
before your portrait"
Madame de SAlgnac did indeed, surprise her morning
Vster his folded and his attentyely FIX
ed her por,rai, he did hear her It's
that, in walking, the pretty feet OF the countess made
noise than falling This gift is given To young
and beautiful women, whose presence is known only b.
eir perfume; rcspe them, do hear them. The
Of short duration. The gave her his
letter OF introduction; and thanks the powerful nicrcos
OF Ienriettes uncle thanks his title OF cousin, and
perhaps to his very prpossessng manners and appearance
e obtained the difficult the privilege Of presenting
himself her house any hour he pleased week AZ
forwards, he numbered among the most fervent the
most assidios adoers OF this nhuman beauty His friends
lamented his iniatuaton
What is the use" they repeated again and again, "to
transform yourself into Ceadon. coquee Tho vii.
y herself with your transports and who preparing
Tor herself kind OF convent Will You be satisfied 10 swell
the crowd whom she with smiles and contempt Do
you hope metlmOphose her and all soften her
helrt OF adamAnt7 Charles, adore the al.
,nre tin pictures OF Raphaers virgins, but, If think Of
getting wife, choose those who do not piquo
themselves in abhornng love. This kingdom of Nadine de
Salignac j. not for this world
The unfortunate young acknowledged that they
rgI still he grew paler and paer and became and
prey his devourng passion. He returned every
evening where the preceding night had left him; every
ning submissive slave, he resumed the chains which lac
thought he had broken IN the morning But, combat
love without conquering its violence Fa-
igued however, with this struggle, ashamed OF raleres,
and feeling the term OF Hennees Sbode n rams approach
ing, Charles determined TO deal courageously with this
lie that IT, al the end OF days he had not
n'ed her sd f4 SSn N on HE b,ns 10 pet Of fair ia
dy This resolution Gained him, the colour returned his
cheeks and his vd eyes sparked formerly. This
day he put bis with extreme care, and
ordered marriage re:ents. and bought pair Of pistols Al
ter loading them he directed hi steps towards the mansion
81 his isdyloye.
II eleven o'clock Ilenrieite de Salignae was walk
ing saloon among twenty lodises; some with hats
others with peerines Others with flowers accs and numer
Gus articles Of ladies' gear. For woman who had re-
nounced the vanies Of the world she would have been
cased ct contemplating with very eager looks ese futile
trophies OF fashion. But here a Satan which daugh
fsS OF I've can ever IN her life This SATAN is
dness, The cO4ueiie adjusting sometimes with one
hand, sometimes with the Other. English scarf Of
a1ers snd, VITA her inclined head and neck elongated
her hear; SWIMMING IN the nocaton she betrayed by her
Haios and frequent eyeamaon, how interesting the spec.
tAee was TO her, and which, TO tzscinatc her completely,
had only unfold its Pomp her eyes. Inc vscount
tered abruptly.
'IIenneite," sa,d Lc her i'm n low tone ''Henriette
will be deaths. -
of the i@o brides" replied She 81 fear. my ne cousin
You viii be obliged TO lake the last but look this pele
Hne! j. j. not wonder There was never nything en-
brOidered - beautifully"
"shal no, bsye time to speak OF these trle- -
you, monsieur. ssa have you speak to me about
say"
81 have 20 speak you Of uy orenee my life my hap.
pines my future have 10 speak sou Of my love las.
ten TO me then. you REJECT my hand you will k
DO not Jest shall die, cDusiu shall die IT you do
Conhdencs Tor confidence, Charles. Very seriously,
desire this peerine"
NO no, you desire 70 . You shall be satisfied
dame Buy peiefines. Let there he further consdera.
ton on my account only demanded Of YOU very lu.e
hiRg-o decide between mau aud peerine! pelerine
quite new. was fool"
THAT b tie truth, io would much ratl,sr have this
yfey hiie robe am going the opera dsy after o.fn1r.
f"~ aud did nOi tnOH whatl should wear T. not this
f'e CHARMING a. color such exquisite Taste But
1nafe-' 90 not look 20 oomy; when n woman mlkiug
Prehases one should never come speak her Vi love
sna suede 'hol take this embroidered muslin"
'hares could NOT heIp smiling. lie We going 10 LIl
HAseh Tor us nyo.ous creature uncOnreTned about
hN s, and 80 soclt0us about robes and gswRsws !ho
hs-isfd silently ~ he solemn decision Oh thread and
Jeedles esi In appearance bot deyoured with inaueude,
cruelty pfe0cc#Disd n the whimsical game that wa ~ do.
fsrinn. Lac late Tho unmo,od c,untsnance, snd the cold
sna conpa'sht loon % Nr countess when she addressed
tHm hon ine g. nms. either from ply ~ 10 d harge her
dudes u 1isiess. her enhus5m Tor piece Of lac her
j'y0ns 'fcinaiyns az plume, her profound stenu0n ss
"a a. 30 ssms ds t0Hf0Hs q, r0ss 50 much srou.nsz
''Pendfn on invores, sh. there existed 81 her side
Ieeni aa devoted lover 0, which she pnid TO regard
af Hrrt ~.