The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-12-01
pensive, and Madame Duvivier was already
forming her plans.

forming her plans.
Madame Duvivler's h ouse was very Ion,
some. She had little compan y, and so Ath,
Mas lived in comparative solitude. Hel
character, which was inclined directly to the
romantic, assumed each day a new form. Al
one time irony rendered her mad with ioy, al
another, sorrow made her sad The time
was arrived when this girl stood in need oil
sincere love-The soul seeks soul. and
Count des Essarts was welcome. Two day,
had passed since the evening Of the ball, and
yet Anthenias could not drive from he,
thoughts the young man, who was SO true
so sincere, SO compassionate. Madame Du-
vivier, on her side, as she had conceived
hopes, spoke TO her daughter of the Count.
and as much from her memory as from hear
ing his name mentioned, she asked vbv he
did not come.
Henry presented himself at Madame Du-
vivier's, and was received with esteem, with
pleasure. Poor mother! Poor child He
had found means to whisper with Athenias,
and by a strange coincidence, they were
both at Madame Delauney's again that very
evening.
Among the persons no called at Madame
Duvivier's. young painter was the most at
tentive in his visits. ObliSius toward the
mother, affablc 10 the young girl, he was
soon able TO conciiate the friendship Of both :;
he was all but one of the family. lie came
one evening, and by chance Count des Es
sarts was there al the same time. This man
displeased him. He had heard him spoke IN
oil, and bis presence in that house astonished
him. The eagle with the d0ve,' said he to
himself. 1T was time for me 10 be here
The Count paid him little attention, but
the young artist knew how to understand
many movements which the mother had no
suspicion Of. lie saw the influence which
that man was exercising over that young and
susceptible mind he saw the extent of her
be found means TO converse with the young
girl.
'Athenias,' said he, Il must speak with
you without any one being present.
And why, Julius ? asked The young girl
'Silencei'
q am at your service
When they were alone, for Madame Duvi.
vier justly placed confidence in Julius, the
Young man took Alhenias by the hand.
'Alhenais,' sand he, "a great danger threat
ems YOU
What danger, Juliusl you frighten me-
You have listened TO that man who Just
left here, have you not p
Julius =
Do not blush, Athenas. II ia friend
who now speaks TO, a devoted friend, whom
God has thrown in your road 10 cry out to
your courage and prudence. That man
knows how 10 divine emotions, he under
stands women's hearts, and trifles it'll them
too. He has seen, and he has said TO him
sell: must create IN the bosam Of that fair
one first love, holy and deep, she must love
me and tell me so, and then ] will laugh in
her face, and will break her as a flower is
crushed when we have breathed its odorsl'
oh. that is impossible
Yes, Athenais, know him, that man.
He spoke honied words 10 you, did he not
And you, poor child without reflection, you
have believed him. His words have been to
your heart like remedies which soothe for
moment. but afierward burn for ever Be-
ware, Arhenais; thus Count is a villain. Tell
me that you do not love him.
oh Julius. why would you not have me
love this man. | feel attachment, interest
for him.
And soon it will be love. You have known
the Count for but twelve days, and already
you are thoughtful and long for his visits
Julius y
i have OWNED all, have not. But too
love; /. too, long for the days, the hours, the
minutes
And he looked into the young girls face
with fervor, as he said so.
'Disrust that man. he repeated he iri-
fles with the honor OF women. He will not
love you in secrecy and mystery. You will
be known to all, and If you suffer the oarhs
which he has made to you, to penetrate into
your hear, he will tell abroad that you arc
his misressi
oh! he would not dare tor
He would dare anything to crafty his self
lJve.'
Julius murmured Athenais, your conf
dence makes me feel badly
May Heaven grant that it is in season. 70
piled the young artist.
Madame Duvivier entered. The CONVEX
'ation became general and when Julius re-
tired, he reminded Athenais Of his conf !
1ence,
Fourteen DAYS had rolled away since Mad |
anne Delauney's ball, and Count Henry des |
Cssdrts, reclining IN on immense arm chair, |
was presiding at a dinner which he had given |
10 number Of his friends. They were al |
'eady warmed with wine, and the wit and |
Iumor flowed freely, when Emmanuel sud-
ienly started up.
We'll, Henry said he. Tomorrow your
ERIN expires'
What term p cried the guests.
For getting the bracelet
Emmanuel then related the challenge.
Upon my word cried one, 1t is story
worthy Of The regency. Count Henry, DO
'ou pay the waser!'
Il accepted the challenge, gentlemen, and
-ou know that am always good to my prom
Sc. Tomorrow, al this houi-rhree O'Clock
you shall have the bracelet, Emmanuel y
And l shall consider you perfect Love-
ace.' replied the young man, But where
hall we meet 2
Here
You understand it gentlemen. To-mor-
ow at three o'clock.
The friends separated.
When the Count was left TO himself, Inc
egan to reflect. The night before. he had