American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-05-28
from the Y. s. Gazette
T He IRON Rim &c


the following little story. 1t may amuse--It
may do aorc. How many have their Made
moiselle FelicIes, in some connection, in socic-
ties, clubs, political movements, SC, that draw
them away from home associations, that abb
stract them from that intercourse with their
family, which constitutes the means of that en-
ioyment towards which they had fondly look
ed; and, in the mean time, those that would
willingly keep the whole chain Of affection as
bright as was the first link, are compelled to
look cut for some VI. de Moltcgrey, in the form
Of balls, parties, distant visits, outdoor soce-
ties, &c, with which 10 occupy time, and talk
modification. We are not sure but some men
make business, Felcies, and wonder that the
ring is missing:
Count de Lussan was married in lS4l, in the
month of May, that IS, when the trees were in
full foliage and blossom; and the first season of
the marriage had all the freshness ofspring.-
In the winter which followed, successive plea
sures enchained him. his self love and his afiec-
ton was tiattered in presenting TO the world
young and beautiful wife, whose charms were
every where admired. But when that winter
was over, and March and April introduced
another spring, when it was we'll understood
that the Count de Lussan was the husband OF
handsome wife twenty years old, at dlstin-
guished for her wit as she was for her figure
and her fortune, he grew weary of playing the
Part OF loving husband, and became less as
siduous in his attentions towards her. After a
little time, he resumed his bachelor habits, fire.
quented again his old companions, whom he
had almost abandoned, and was seen in places
where the Countess did not, and could not well
go. The Countess de Lussan, who really low
ed her husband, was at first much affected at
this change, which she was far from expecting,
tl,t IL.
husband increased her liberty, that it was per-
nitted to her to preserve her own society, and
20 live almost to her own taste, she promptly
adopted her course, without affecting herself as
to the cause. The Countess, informed by Off
cious friends of the conduct of her husband
considered herself quite at liberty, and, with
cut desiring to initiate exactly the Count, she
nevertheless, saw with considerable pleasure a
constant augmentation of her lovers One day,
at that very hour at which one presents himself
at ady's house, with confidence of net DIS
turbng any of her little private arrangements,
the Count sent up his name to the Countess
He found her alone in her saloon, with book
in hand. She was dressed simply, but with
good taste, that exhibited all her attractions;
and her pretty figure was,embeshed yet more,
by an air of health and good humor, which
added immensely to her natural beauty. The
elegant costume added TO the attraction of his
good appearance. He approached his wife, and
kissed her hand with marked gallantry.
II am astonished madame" said he to her,
sat the solitude in which | find you. Your
friends have not abandoned you? What has
become of your Court?'
II wished to be alone to-day" answered the
Countess, casting an almost tender look "and
| am quite delighted at it, since chance has
conducted you thther."
at was not chance, madame, said he, en-
phatically, ''but the wish tc pay my respects to
you
Really replied the Countess ''ths is dou-
bly, pleasant from its rarity. Still, shall profit
by this lucky turn. You will dine with me to-
day. 1t is great while since such thing has
happened, g 49,,
embarrassment.
"And," continued the wife, "you will ac-
company me to the opera"
Before the Count could answer, his wife took
him by the arm, and gazing at ring of Berlin
iron which he wore upon his finger, exclaimed,
''what a beautiful ring! What delicate work!
What sweet pattern"
The Coant drew the ring froRl his finger,
and put it into his wite's hand, who continued
to admire it, and to remark upon its delicate
figures and finish.
THE ring appears to please you, madame"
said he.
every much, my lord"
at is thing of such trifling value that
should have been ashamed to offer it to you;
but, since it pleases you so much do me the
favor to accept it,"
'sYou are quite charming to-day, my lord, y
said the Countess.
She put the ring upon her finger with an in
fante pleasure. 1t was little too large for
the delicate finger of the young wife, it played
round little and slipped off, but the Countess
did not regard this slight inconvenience. She
was delighted and her caprice was gratted-
Meantime the Count had no idea OF consecra-
ting the remainder of the day to his wife. A
few friends had been invited TO dine with HIM,
and he was, therefore, unable to command the
evening He expressed all becoming regrets
to his wife, and took leave of her.
The next day, at almost the same hour, the
Count presented himself again at his wite's
house. His toilette was far from being as IRE
proachable as on the previous evening. His
forehead was marked with anxiety, and it was
even with poorly disguised anger that he ac-
costed his wife. She more beautiful than
ever, extended her hand toward him with neg
ligence. The Count took the little white hand,
and was carrying it to to his lips, when he
stopped suddenly.
''My ring, madam, said he.
"Your ring9 You mean mine" replied the
Countess,