The Washingtonian., 1845-07-05

quainted with these facts 2"
81 am Jules Barsac," said the young man,
in voice scarcely audible.
Anna grew pale, and went and placed her
self near her mothers seat. A mournful silence
succeeded tor short time, and it was Jules
who broke it.
"Oh, Madame, said he, suddenly rising, 81
perceive that yesterday sent you my rcnun-
citation of life Of happiness. This letter, he
repeated, as he slightly touched it with the
finger of his right hand with alook Of disgust,
"permit me to destroy it, and to forget that it
was ever written" Looking from one lady
to the other, and seeing no sign of opposition,
he tore it down the middle, and threw the
portions into the fire. He watched them until
the flames had seized on every part; and then,
as if content that it was irrecoverably lost, he
approached Madame Revival and bent his
knee before her, as she regarded alternately,
with the utmost satisfaction, her daughter,
and him whom she would have chosen for
her son.in-law, if the choice had been in her
power. Cor if the memory of this unhappy
letter cannot altogether pass away, and if it
must still remain in your remembrance, think
only of the words which say your daugh-
ter and myself had been acquainted We are
acquainted, and know each other already as
if we had never been apart Ijust now called
Mademoiselle by the name of sister: let me
call her by another name, no less kind, but
more sacred-that of wife. have no fortune
to offer her, bnt feel animated by double
courage and hope. For her-for you, Madame,
who will never quit us, | will work with
energy and determination, and feel that |
shall succeed in my efforts. Oh, Madame,
deign to answer me. But you weep-you
give me your hand-you consent to my re-
quest z"
"And you, Anna, what 60 you say 2" asked
Madame Revial, as she held out the other to
her daughter.
"Have ever any other will than yonrs,
dear mother z" and she pressed her hands to
4 her lips. ess4e '-s }gs
sYou consent, then, Mademoselle," said
Jules; then you will allow me to present
you this ring as a mark Of our engagement"
He handed her ring set round with tor
quoises.
at is Annals ring!" said Madame Revival,
with surprise.
"Yes, MOTHER" said Anna, quite confused,
II was obliged to sell it to replace the money
had received for my embroidery
1T was in purchasing it that discovered
your address, although you entered in the
jewelers. book only the name of Anna. 1t is
to this ring owe the happiness of again be-
holding you." He took, as he spoke, the un-
resisting hand of the young girl, and placed on
the finger the pledge of their union.
The same evening, in order to fulfil the be.
nevolent intentions of M Barsac, who was
obliged to leave town for Bordeaux, Anna re.
turned to the old mans lodgings. He was no
longer TO be found; he had disappeared with
out pointing out his new abode.
A month after, in the humble lodging of
Madame Revival, a few assembled TO witness
the signing of the marriage contract before the
notary, who soon made his appearance; he
was followed by an elderly man, richly attired
As the latter was not introduced, no person
took notice of him, for each was too much oc-
cupied with the ceremony for which they had
come together Madame Revival was still an
invalid, and had her daughter seated near her.
Jules Barsac was standing on the other side.
The notary placed his portfolio on the table,
and took from it contract Of marriage, which
he proceeded to read aloud. After having
specified the little property of the bridegroom,
he went on to detail the fortune of the lady;
Madame Revival makes over to her daughter
the sum of 1000 per year"
"You are making a mistake. Monsieur"
interrupted Madame Revival; formerly, in
deed, did intend"
The notary, without paying any attention
to the interruption, continued" E 900
year, arising from money in the public funds
for which here are the securities"
Saying this he displayed the coupons on the
table, and Madame Revival, the daughter, and
Jules Barsac, all made movement as if to
speak, when the aged stranger arose and made
sign for them to remain silent. Surprised at
this interference, they awaited with interest
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