The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-01-18

thread. She was poor, and though thoughtless
and gidy, was at bottom possessed of good
heart. The young man by her side was her
lover; but being well enough off, and she worth
nothing, his parents forbade the union. Her
anxiety may therefore, be easily imagined
my advice that she leaves off seeking for vain
admirers and get married.
The poor girl turned deadly pale, and APP
peared ready to faint. Her heavy, sleepy
looking lover, himself appeared deeply moved.
Never judge from outside; for this stupid look
ING fellow was a rough diamond. He was all
heart but he knew not how to give utterance
to his feelings, which is often the misfortune
of young men who have seen the world.
And in order to enable her to do so with
propriety, and where her heart Is set, l far
Their bequeath to her ten thousand francs
Whatever were the sensations of those a.
round, there were twoin the room whom the
old man had made thoroughly happy. 1t was
his intention so to do, for Michael remembered
the days Of his youth
The LAWYER continued
These are all my legacies, The rest of my
III houses, lands, and money amoun-
ting TO about two hundred thousand ivres, /
bequeath to Mons. Foveau, the cure of our
parish
An universal movement of surprise took
place while the priest moved not muscle, and
the child who had not listened to word, con-
tinued to weep. Paul was utterly unconscious
Of what was going forward.
In trust to be applied, when my dear son
attains the age Of twenty-one, in the following
manner
The property to be divided into two parts
such part as the said reverend Pere Foveau
chooses. to 90 TO my son, and the other to be
devoted to the holy services of the church.
Ny son, in the mean time, TO be educated by
the said reverend PeTe Foveau, who, dying,
whatever name he thinks fit, to be substituted
in lieu of his own
As the worthy actuary read the clause de-
liberately and slowly, faint flush crossed his
face, while his dark eyes were keenly fixed
upon the priest. The latter, however moved
not muscle, nor did his manners show the
slightest sign of emotion; and Monsieur Du-
rant having at length concluded, closed the
papers with a sigh. The cautious lawyer
loresaw difficulties he knew not how to obviate.
The company now dispersed, the relatives
the cure went out to give some
orders to the servants.
The lawyer and the orphan remained alone
in the chamber of death.
Paul, said the former, kindly, taking the
boys hand. do you love me'?'
i do. Monsieur Durant,' replied the sob
bling child, but oh, Monsieur Durant, what have
they done with my fathey? l shall never see
him again.
The grief Of the lad was so touching that
Monsieur Durant could hardly refrain from
tears.
M H.. Do,,I Cd = o,oo1 owl 1r;u opo
1ay unite YOU to your father once more.-But
in the meantime you promise me one thing.
You will now be taken from here until you are
.wenty-one. When you reach that age you
will be free now promise mc-you will then
come to me, will you not, and will be your
friend You promise me|
Il do,' sobbed the child
Now do not forget this promise, for con-
tinued the lawyer solemnly, you will then IN
Iced want friend
This scene, as above described, occurred in
n village near Paris, some two hundred years
ago.
More than ten years passed. and Paul Nal
ines grew to mans estates. During the whole
Of this period he was under the tuition Of Pere
Foveau though not in the village where his
father had died and been inferred; for shortly
after this sad occurrence, the priest removed
with his charge to Paris, where he steadily de-
voted himself to the lads education, except
when bis duty called him 10 attend TO the SER
vice of the order The worthy man, now I'M
able, originally wished to bring the boy up for
he church; and as Paul manifested the most
intense opposition to this idea, vowing that the
army alone was the profession he loved, it was
hought unwise to baulk his desires.
1t was the day previous to that on which he
became fage, that We again Introduce Paul
lpon the scene of action. He was in his own
private room, the house being occupied by va
ious persons, and the priest dwelling in lit
lie garnet apart from all else.
Books, papers, a huge escritorie, manuscripts
scattered over the floor. ill-assorted with swords
laggers, and suits Of armOr, that lay IN hope
ess confusion in every corner, while by
amp, sat Paul, holding in his hand what was
till mere singular in half-monkish, half mill
AIRY cell, small miniature of a lady, painted
Dy one of the most fashionable artists of the
lay. This face was gentle. mild and lovely
while the innocence of early youth was stam-
bed on every feature.
i have seen that countenance before, said
Paul gazing intently on it,-or 1t is the reali-
zation of some dream
How come you by 1t my son 2 inquired the
priest mildly, having entered so gently as to be
lnheard.
4 found II, father replied Paul, blushing 6
aging down the picture, this morning near the
,hurch.
Some court beauty, pcrchance,' continued
Pere Foveau, quietly but that is not what /
came to speak about
'Of what then, father inquired Paul, pla-
ing the miniature within the folds of his gar
nent.
Tomorrow said the Jesuit, seating him
elf, and allowing faint blush to illuminate
lis features. you are of age
Il am father and it was dim perception of
he joys the future might bring him, which in
luenced the warmth OF his reply
You know the terms Of your fathers
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That am to have such part as you choose
nd, the rest to go to the church.
Exactly. Now l have taken advice in high
quarters my son as to what should do, and
ctinr uDon that principle they decided ought