Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-11-15

why, tnat pretty giri tnat nau the slch
brother in Orleans she works for Madam
Dumas; shall 60 and bring her to see you
dear mammal
The baroness acquiesced, and Leonie in
stantly disappeared.
The baroness hurriedly addressed Father
Antonio.
You perceive we cannot longer continue
conversation to me, so deeply interesting.
doinot forget that | am a mother then
assist'me, Father, in my good resolves
Favor me by joining the wedding guests to-
day, and we will confer further on the sub
ject'
i shall be here, madam, as you request
depend upon my assistance in aught that
may serve yourself and child
And Father Antonio took his departure
till the hour Of four.
The baroness was alone.
Gracious Providencel after eighteen
years she's found My child found? My
establishment has almost extinguished the
Joy Of mother Tears no! Nature,
strong and wonderful, is paramount here i
some one comes !-Oh! trying task, must
conceal my emotionp
Leonie advanced, preceded by Madam
Dumas and Cephise. The baroness extend
ed her hand to Cephise, and enquired how
her brother was.
Well, quite well, madam, your kindness
saved his life, for which can only return
90 you my grateful, heartfelt thanks ?
Il feel thousand times repaid in find
ing my friendship was not unworthily be-
slowed; and so, my GIRL industry and good
behavior have repaid your circumstances,
and relieved you from troubles?
Your kindness, madam, has been the
means of our attaining our present content
ment and happiness, modestly remarked
Cephise. r.
Leonie, in the mean time, was examining
the dresses.
N'See, mamma, how very beautiful I'm
sure Theodore will be pleased with them
they are indeed worthy the bride of Count
Prevail
Heavens 7 Inadvertently cried Cephise
The baroness saw the start which ac-
companied the exclamation, and demanded
ever seen Count Theodore Prevail.
Cephise replied, Never, madam, nor ever
heard his name till yesterday. entreat
you not to question me before your daugh-
ter, but give me moment alone
The baroness desired Leonie to accom-
pany madam Dumas to the dressing-room,
and Cephise should attend her in few
moments.
Leonie departed, followed by madam
Dumas. The baroness addressed Cephise
I'VE are alone, Cephise, now explain to
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mention of Count Prevails name
Cephise trembled for fear of committing
fault in revealing secret that chance
alone made known to her, but urged as she
was by the baroness, she related all she had
heard from her brother, concerning the
Counts intentions on the young sempstress
and having finished her communication, the !
baroness enquired if that was all she knew
regarding the Count ?-AH! thought &C.
phise, surely It's enough.
Il thank you, Cephise, for your good in
tentions; it was ofimportance that should
know this little intrigue, in order TO put a
stop to it. The Count is wrong, decidedly
wrong, but so trivial an offence must not be .
the means Of breaking off marriage of in
terest and affection the whole affair is only
the caprice of young man OF fashionp
But suppose, madam, the Count really
loves this poor sempstress, and yet marries
Mademoiselle Leonier
In that case, he will soon forget the
scmpstress'
And the poor sempstress, madam? said !
Cephise half reproachfuly.
Was wrong to listen to to his declara-
tions,' replied the baroness 'Leonie must
know nothing of this story, and I'll answer
for her future happiness \
And these are the principles Of the fash
iOnable porldr thought Cephise.
After enjoining silence on Cephise in re-
gard to their private conference, the baron
ess dismissed her to attend the toilette of the
intended bride; and as she courtesied and
withdrew, the lady of high birth in her own
heart acknowledged the superiority of prin-
ciple the mechanics sister possessed over
her
She is model Of honesty and candor.-
oh ifmy Evelina resembled her =
The folding doors were thrown open, and
voice was heard announcing the approach
of company.
They come l'-sad the baroness, away
with all traces of anxiety and put on face
of joy!'
And with that dignfed and graceful car
rage which she could so we'll command, the
mistress Of the mansion received her guests,
and babe them welcome, with face, indeed
ofjoy
The councillor Prevail approached her,
followed by Henry Decourcy.
Every thing is in readiness said the for
mer, the Notary has added his zeal to my
haste. you will find all correct, madam
But where is my son i--surely the BRIDE