The Woodstock age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1844-1845, 1844-12-05


anxious about the two wedding dresses
'They are already cut, and will be I'm
ished at the appointed time,' said &C.
phise.
Those dresses continued madam
must change their destination, i nave a
hurried order from family of distinction,
for a wedding suit. Will you then, my
rood Cephise, for the credit of my estab-
I;shmept sacrifice one nights rest to
complete this order'
Willingly, madam. Have you the
measured;
Exactly like those you have begun,
only little shorter, as the lady has well
turned ancle.
Il shall be particular, madam
'rhe bride is from Orlcans--hcr moth
err baroness, and immensely rich, said
the loquacieus madam.
From Orleans, did you say"-and &C.
phrise thought for an instant-l once
knew-but Ills some time since-a rich
baroness who resided in that part OF the
country; she had daughter then about
twelve years OF age. All, Shall never
forget them. | woader if this is the same
baroness; do you know the name, mad
ann
%, yes, said madam, taking card
from her pocket and reading the super
scripton THE Baroness Deco"rcu'
IT'S she! IT'S she!' exclaimed &C.
phse is an cxstacy of dcIight-'and hen
daugher's name Is Leone,
'lIow came You to the knowledge OF
persons in such high rank inquired mad
aW.
IN tell you all about it, madam-and
Cephisc began her simple tale.
After leaving your employment, my
brother and | hid been about Two years
at our little housekeeping, whenhe was
seized with an illness which Threatened
his life!-Alas! ltrcmble to think of the
result. We were orphans without money
or friends richer than ourselves, My
tears were of ayail--they offered ne
relief knew no: what to do, when al
old and charitable ncighbor who assisted
me in the care OF my brother, told me
that lady travelling with her daughter
to whom she had recommended me
desired me to wait upon her at the hotel
That day my brother was worse, | fell
the necessity there was for oYcrtIon OF
nv part, and summoning iurtItude, | has
tened to the hotel They showed me
many handsome dresses, and explained
what they wished done. | tried to lister
to their orders without bclraying my emo
ton, | thought ofmy poor dying brother
and in spite of my efforts to reprcss them
tears rushed to my eyes, The lady look
ed astoni,hod, and kindly inquired the
cause of nv anxiety. | told her all
She ordered her carriage, and bidding
me enter it with her, drove to the humble
habitation of my poor suffering brother
She endeayorod to cheer and encourage
the invalid, and at her departure left US
gold! yes, goH! to supply the many
wants of my poor broihcr'-llc at lengtI
recovered. and It's to that angel Of good
ness owe all my present happiness
the Baroness Decourcy, she whom shall
now work for with so much pleasure
o! take me with You when you 90 will
the dresses, will you dear madam Du
mas"
Surely, surely, ifyou wish it, sat
madam. y have promised the dress b,
twelve o'clock tomorrow; you shall &c
company me then,
At this moment voices were heard out
side oithe door, as if in warm discussion
Chephise's heart beat as she listened il
fearful expectation of hearing the soun'
Of his voice. Her anxiety was qnlckI.
relieved when she heard the well known
tones Of her brothers voice, speaking L
fellow workman and companion of his.
Madam Dumas, with Il kind good morn
ING took her departure as Richard en-
tered and passed her with a polite saIn
tation. He threw himself into chair
his countenancc appeared flush Cephis'
took his hand, and kindly inquired wha
had disturbed him.
Nothing, nothing, dearest sister; see
brought you triile; It's your birthday
and taking from his bosom small cas-
ket, displayed to her view Il necklace an
bracelets.
Dear Richard, said Cephisc, 'yo
will quite spoil mel Ii | should ever &c
husband he would never be SO indul
gent as you aren
Richards brow lowered-Do yol
think of marrialc, Ccph!sc: Are we no
happy as we are:'
yes, faltered Cephise, very happy.
'Tell me. Cephise, will you promis
never to leave mc-ncver to marry, if
take vow of celibacy' You shall b
mistress of our little domiciI the purse an
myself
and would YOU dear Richard, b.
content to devote your life to your sis
teri
Hear me, Ccphise. ain not the dis
interested brother you think me; there i
much of sclfishness in my affection. III
my Happiness | fear to lose, in losing you
'riS now nine years since our mothc
died; you were then scarcely more tina
a child. Her dying words were-'Be ;
father to your infant sister The weel
after she died, set to work with the hop