The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-02-24
ing, Horticultural

decidedly pretty
'IalentsH
'Music, drawing, dancing, horliculture.'
FUrlune?'
AN that possess when die, md eight hundred
thousand francs on the day Of her marriage
'Hou may fix the rate yourself, and the nge at
which the indemnity shall bo paid said the father
proudly, as he thought of The charms of his only
daughter.
There is every to hope that Mudcmoisee
Euphema will have no claim on for the ndemni-
~, said the young partner, us he collected his papers
and departed.
As he passed through the pleasure grounds which
surrounded the villa in order IL reach his cabroet he
perceived young and lovely girl in the midst Of the
flowers, which she lavishing her CAFES I'M
aware that any near her she was singing a
liule ar which Chit Damoureau had made fpshiona-
be, as she tied up the flowers or walered them,
where the heat had parched them up. Tho Young
director paused Il moment TO admire the slight but
well rounded figure, the glowing color and beautiful
hair of the young person. 'rhis undoubtedly,
thought he, SIS the daughter of NJ Lebrun. have
commenced most fortunately. No danger Of so fair
creature being obliged to claim her indemnify
lie cast another glance at The lady and proceeded
towards the gate.
A fortnight had scarcely passed. when NJ. Icbrun
returned to hi@ house in the Chnsee d'Autin. 1t was
his daughter who teased him into quitting the coun-
try. lie astonshed that his dear Euphenia
should suddenly abandon, in the midst Of the sun
iner season, her flowers which she loved so well $500
lie naturally sought for some reusOn for such
IL
possible that she by some chance or other have
formed an attachment for some person at Pars?'
AT last he could longer doubt that he had coniec-
tured rightly; for her gni"iy was fled, her music,
drawing, flowers, were all neglected and tenr some
,'...o betrayed her secret But who could have in
spired this passion? What opportunity was there for
gallant TO press his suit? He determined to
discover the mystery. 'My dear Euphemia,' said he
you have become wonderfully serious. On what
can your thoughts be Away occupied? Speak to me
frankly; you know how dearly love you; can you
have seen some person who has cnptivated your ar-
fections? If is proper match, you cannot doubt
that shall only be too glad to unite you to him who
will render you happy
'Wel then, Gather, acknowledge do love- said
Euphenin, with that timdity and hesitation which a
young girl cannot free herself from, when con-
Tossing the state of her affections Of her own father
'And who is he?' said NJ. Lebrun.
THAT is his secret much mine,' replied the
daughter with great tranquility. cannot speak Of
II without his consent; but will ask bin when | see
him, 10 allow me to declare his name.
This only excited the curiosity Of W. Lehrun lie
pressed his daughter more and more to her low
At last she said, 'Give only three days, and
will then conceal nothing from you
Inc next day the young director Of the new insur-
ance company TO promote marriage, to pay a
visit to his partner. Oh! my dear fellow said NJ.
Lebrun, when he him, you would never gnoss-?'
Guess what p
'That my daughter is already inspired by the ten.
der passion
on said the director chat must be the effect of
the insurance.
"A wonderful effect it is, nj all events Why a
month has scarcely elapsed since the insurance took
place. By Jove! you fortunate. If we have on
y another such piece of good fortune the fame of the
company will be in every PERSONS mouth
They were conversng in this manner when Eu-
phemia entered the room. She bushed on seeing
The stranger
My daughter said NJ. Lebrun to the young man
tWhat do yoa think OF her p
She is admirable can venture to predict she
will not pass another year without
Father said the young girl, regarding By turns
the two speakers, 81 promised to inform you of the
person whom love. This is he!'
Good heavens is it possible cried tie astonished
capitalist.
According to regulation said the young di-
rector, very graveiy, Il bound to seek every
out,
'True, true. But Euphemia, how did you get ac-
auanted with monsieur ?
Il saw him in the country one day, in going out -
lie used to come afterwards every day. He helped
me to cultivate my flowers. We walked out in the
park and at last found his visits too shol thought
that by coming to Paris should see him fre-
quently, and for a longer time
in showing my zeal for tho interest ofthe society,"
continued the young speculation, q consideTed-'
Come my young FRIEND, said the still surprised
father. you a clever fellow. Stunned as l have
been, must acknowledge that the matter has
thing amusing in it,
q protest TO you, considered that faithfully per-
formed my duty
'No use talking of it now. You already have the |
eight hundred thousand francs fortune.
quite correct said the young man, taking Eu-
phemia by the hand with the air of martyr to his
duty This is glorious beginning. We must alb
solutey gain millions 7!
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