The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-03-12


days he brought the necessary papers, and
the matter was speedily concluded. After
Mr. Lebrun had signed and returned them to
the young speculator, he addressed him
thus:
Monsieur, you are now director of the
new company, and need scarcely say that
| wish you success. To prove to you how
ever, that have deeply at heart the success
ofyour enterprise, intend commencing the
business myself, by insuring my daughter
She shall be the first to figure in the list of
young ladies insured to obtain a husband
Fill up the blanks of the printed form.'
Age demanded the director.
Seventeen
Name and sirname =
'Euphemia Lebrun.'
Facet
Decidedly pretty
sTalentsl'
Music, drawing, dancing, horticulture
'Fnriunel'
An that possess, when die, and eight
hundred thousand francs, on the day of her
marriage.
You may fix the rate yourself, and the
age 81 which the indemnity shall be paid,
said the father proudly, as &c thought Of the
charms of his only daughter.
There is every reason to hope that Made
moiselle Euphcmia will have no claim OH us
for The indemnify said the young partner, as
he collected his papers and departed.
As he passed thrsugh the pleasure grounds
which surrounded the villa, in order TO reach
his cabriolet, he perceived a young and love-
ly girl in the midst OF the flowers, on which
she was lavshng her cares, Unaware that
any one was near her, she was singing lit
tie ais which Chit Damoureau had made
fashionable, as she tied up the flowers or wa
tered them. where the heat had parched
themu The young director paused mo-
ment to admire the slight but well rounded
figure, the glowing color and beautiful hair
of the young person. This undoubtedly
thought he, is the daught of NJ. Lebrun.
1 have commenced most fortunately. No
danger of so fair a creature being obliged to
claim her indemnify
He cast another glance at the lady and
proceeded towards the gate.
a fortnight had hardly passed, when Nj.
Lebrun returned TO his house in the Chasee
d'kutin. 1t was his daughter who teased him
into quitting the country. lie was aston
ished that his dear Euphemia should So
suddenly abandon, in the midst Of The sum-
mer season, her flowers whichsshc loved so
wei!.-IIe naturally sought for some reason
for such Il change, and more than once said
TO himself, is it possible that she can by
some change or other, have formed an at
tachment Cor some person at Paris"
At last he could no longer doubt that
he had conectured rightly; for her gaiety
was fled, her music, drawing, flowers,
were all neglected, and tear sometimes
BETRAYED her secret. But who could
have inspired this passicnl What oppor-
tunity as there for gallant TO press his
suit He was determined to discover
the mystery. My dear Euphemia.' said
he, you have become wonderfully Sc
rious On what can your thoughts be al
ways occupied Speak to me frankly /;
you know how dearly love you; can you
have seen some person who has captiva-
ted Your affections If it is a proper
match, Won cannot doubt that | shall on
: ly he glad to unite YOU to him who will
.sa.le you happy
Well, then, father, acknowledge /
do love- said Euphemia, with that timid-
ty and hesitation which young gill can
not free herself from, even when confess
ing the state to her affections of her own
father.
And who is he 2 said NJ Lebrun
! That is his secret as much as mine,
replied the daushtc with great tranquil
ity. Il cannot speak of it without his con-
sent; but will ask him when see him,
to allow me to declare his name.
This only excited the curiosity of NJ.
Lebrun. lie pressed his daughter more
and more to name her lover. At last
|, she said, Give me only three days, and
will then conceal nothing from you
The next day the young director of tine
new insurance company to promote mar
rage, came 10 pay visit to his partner
OH my dear fellow said NJ. Lebrun
when he saw him, you would never
guess-r
Guess whatP
That my daughter is already inspired
BY the teader passion
Oh said the director, that must be
the effect of the Insurance.
a wonderful effect it is. at all events.
Why a month has scarcely elapsed since
the insurance took place BY Jove You
are fortunate. five have only another
such piece of good fortune, the fame OF
the company will be in every persons
mouth
They were conversing in this manner
when Euphemia entered the room. She
flushed on seeing the stranger.
My daughter, said M. Lebrun to the
young man. What do you think Of
herr
She is admirable can venture to
predict she will not pass another veal
without
Father said the young girl, regarding
by turns the two speakers, L promised te
inform yon ofthe person whom l love
This is he