The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-10-17
The Pearl Of Geneva.
From the French of Eugene de .lfirec

From the French of Eugene de .Nirecourt
The clock Of the church Of ST. Pierre had Just struck
six on beautiful evening in the month Of August.
1925, as young man, fn;igued by long and tire
some walk, attained the summit Of Mount Saleva.
He took Off his hat and saluted with respect the
places which he revisited after absence often years.
His eye rested with delight upon the popuous
of his native city, whose zinc rooted houses
sPlendent with the rays of the setting SUM- he listened
to the familiar sounds in the midst Of which his inlan-
cy rocked-the loud hum Of industry, famous
throughout Europe, which invites the wealthy visit
the country Of jewelry, watches and golden chains.
At length this first sensation gave way to one Of
sadness, the young leaned upon his travelling
stick, and remained for sometime moonIsss and PEN
sive. Finally he appeared to shake off the dark
thoughts that agitated him, resumed his walk, and
quickly descended the mountain pathway.
In about quarter Of an hour he knocked at the
door Of villa. situated the borders OF the lake, ut
the extremity of one of the faubourgs Of Geneva;
was a neat white ediice, which from the oppo-
site shore appeared like ready to descend into
the water. Two chestnut sheltered il with their
thick foage and their spreading branches overhang.
ing the roof, formed dome OF verdure above little
terrace, from which could be the right hand
the Alps, drawn up like battalion of giants, and on
the eft Geneva, bathing its feet in the of the
blue lake.
The appeal OF the traveller brought out young
girl from bower of honey-suckle, under which she
at work, who bushed deeply at the sight OF
stranger
She was very pretty, and appeared scarcely is
years old. Either from coqueuy, because she
thought that she had right to participate fully in the
freedom Of country life, she the picturesque
Costume of the women of the Canton Of Berne; she
had on her head little straw hat, ornamented with
wild flowers, from under the rim of which escaped
two long tresses of black hair falling upon her bean
tiful form,
The plated sleeve of her robe displayed m arm
that rivalIed it in wheness-purple stockings, short
frock and black velvet breast knot, completed this
capricious toilette.
The traveller, surprised at this sudden and lovely
appaiition, motonless, and held his breath, as
though celestial vision had passed before him. His
silent gaze was not calculated to diminish the emhar-
rassment OF the young girl. She ran to meet old
servant who was slowly descending the stairs.
''Gertrude,'' said she, ''come and speak TO the
gentleman. l opened the door hastily thinking it
was my father" At these words she disappeared,
leaving the traveller with the domestic.
ssDoes not Mr. Beauts still live here" asked the
young man.
ssNo, Heaven be praised - answered the old
man; she only comes here week, and that's
too often have left his service for that of Mr. Will
EN- whose daughter you have Just seen. But, per-
haps, SIR you wish hire the front Chamber
The stranger answered quickly in the affirmative.
Preceded by the old woman, he entered a
partment around which he looked with curiosity
But this examination caused him to breathe sigh,
for the hangngs and furniture Of the room had been
entirely changed and nothing recalled the presence
Of its former occupant
The young man placed his valise on table, took
Off his large travelling hat, and turning toward the
old servant he took her by the hand with emotion.
'sGertrude, my good NURSE said he, cam l. then
so much changed that you do not know me'''
AMY God rs cried the Old woman, ais it drenn'
Fritz yes, yes 1t is you, my dear Fritz!'' She fell
into the arms Of the young man, who pressed her
his heart.