Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-04

own dearly beloved husband ~
But still, my beloved, there is some fur
Their explanation necessary; you must let
me know"
Here the lovers were interrupted by Joy
Gus roars of laughter in the adjoining room,
together with loud knocking at the door.
at is our friends who have come to seek
us" said Fritz. Il coniure you, Helena,
while we are yet alone, tell me of the purse"
"Not to-day; some other time if find
you fond, aflectionate, and wise, and that
you are not suspicious or jealous"
On saying these words she opened the
door. Her appearance was the signal for
loud applause and clapping of hands.
Frtz-Fritz where is Fritz ?" deman-
ded several voices at once.
Let us take away the BRIDE" said one
ofthe party, " and warrant the bridegroom
will not linger long behind" The BRIDE
groom's-man here advanced, and offering
his arm to Helena, led her triumphantly a
way, followed by the admiring throng.
Fritz rejoiced in being left moment to
consider his extraordinary accession of for
tune. Already his good luck had frightened
away his gaiety and made him uneasy and
thoughtful. He took hold of the purse, and
his eyes dilated at the sight of the gold.-
His imagination now revelled in the pos
session of handsome and well-stocked shop
Helena enthroned therein behind an ebo-
ny counter, with all the fashion and wealth
of the place pressing in crowds around the
beautiful bride, who was insensible to all the
homage she received, having neither eyes
nor ears for any save himself Already in
imagination did he arrange the clothing he
would wear, infinitely more costly than his
present suit, and thought with delight of
how proudly he would walk through the
town, and be looked upon with respect as
one of its richest merchants even the work.
men, his ancient companions, saluting him
with humility, and how he would return
their courtesy with a patronizing and be-
nevolent air.
In order to assure himself of the truth of
this glowing picture, he plunged his hand
into the purse, and amongst the gold he
thought he felt roll of paper, which he
hastily drew forth. 1t was note, and con-
tanned these words, which were well calcu-
lated to restore his mind to the truths of re-
ality -
dearest and beloved Helena
&C send you the accompanying gold to
appropriate it to the purpose of which you
spoke to me yesterday | would wish my
angel to have divine forethought, in order
that | anticipate your least wish. Can
ever confer upon you a hundredth part of the
happiness which you have bestowed upon
me since the commencement of your love 2
Adieu, adored Helena it is not your Prince
no nd IS hn IouptaI nf
lovers
"P. S. Take great care of the little girl
of whom ] often think. In month hence
l shall visit her nurse"
This letter bore the signature of the reign
ing Prince, as absolutely as the daily proc
lamations and ordinances. The poor hus-
bands brain nearly turned at the reading of
this episte He was seized with species
of furious madness-he rushed from the
house without his hat, the purse still firmly
clutched in his hand, and arrived breath
less and painting in the midst of the joyous
throng who had assembled for the purpose
of celebrating his nuptials with their favor
lite maid AT the sight of his feverish and
excited appearance, the music stopped, and
the dancers were motionless.
Fritz, unable to restrain himself a mo-
ment longer, stopped before Helena, his
countenance haggard, and his dress in dis
order
Here, miserable woman" cried he, in &
voice of thunder, " here is your gold keeT
it to assist you in dipping Others l shall
not touch the wages of infamy."
In speaking thus, he threw the purse a
the feet of Helena, but she, making sud
den bound, caught him by the ARM exclaim
ing while tears rushed down her cheeks -
"Fritz, my own dear Fritz, what have
done? why address to me these fearful
words p
Fritz became maddened with rage,
"The PrinceW he exclaimed the Prince
! approach me not-touch me not with you
sinful hands-get quickly out of my sight
if you would not have me commit Grim
that hell itself would tremble at"
Thus saying he pushed her rudely iron
him, and the poor Helena staggered and fel
back in the midst of the affrighted crowd.
They raised her up-she had tainted am
was insensible and while some bathed he
temples, others Intercepted her with NOR
curiosity than discretion, When consciou:
ness was restored, her eyes wandered aroun
in search of Fritz. Seeing that he had dis
appeared Helena covered her face with he
hands, and sobbed bitterly,
No more was required to convince man
of her former friends that the young woma
was guilty. They dispersed silently. Poe
Helena was conducted home by few NOR
compassionating than the rest, where she
/ bandoned herself to despair, with that purs
| full Of gold which she had formerly consic
cred to be the source of all her happiness.
As Fritz heard nothing of his wife durin
the two years that followed this adventur,
we shall content ourselves with succintly n
lating the history of his life during that p'
Rod
: After the violent scene which had tende
f in no small degree to break the marriag
: contract, Fritz quilted the town. He wal
l dered heedlessly on until the approach
' night warned him to seek for rest and r.
e ireshment, He entered little inn, an
: called for wine, which he commenced hu
y riedly drinking, in hopes of drowning r
Election by the repeated draughts, and shoy
d ing by his distracted air that he was in
= mersed in the deepest sorrow.
? Whilst he endeavored to soothe his sorro
with potent draughts of wine, man ente
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