The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-15

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companion in the same state Of stupor and
despair. Without making any remark,
Chassagne quietly divided the bread and
cheese in equal shares, and placing one-half
before the student, he helped himself to the
other; then filling out two glasses of wine,
he said, Your good health, neighbor.' But
suddenly the good-humored cOuntenance OF
Chassagne became clouded; he put down
his glass ard said, with some emotion.
You will not drink with me, because J
ara poor waterman, and you are gentle
man.
This IeProach seemed TO call the student
to himself. Forgive, said he, 'forgive me-
and seizing The glass, he was about TO raise
It to his lips, when food Of tears compel
led him 10 place il back upon the table,
Oh said he, you. can have no idea Of
what am suffering! And you, perfect
stranger TO ms, 10 be so kind, while neaI
relation Of my own--one who is wealthy,
and mas known me from my birth, would
leave me to perish with hunser ! wfoIe
to him full account Of my situstion, and
told him that, in consequence Of the bIe k
ing up OF all the public establishments, |
had been obliged to leave the college Of La
Marche. but that continued to pursue my
studies with equal assiduity. ! told him
that l-had no means, that / was withou
money, without clothes; begged OF him TO
advance me a few louis to pay for my lodg-
ings, TO buy books, to buy esn food: well,
continued che unhappy youth, taking the
letter and paper (Which was postofEce
order), he sends ne one louis, and Tor this
miserable louis be thinks he mas purchased
the right Of demonstrating, advising and re-
preaching me. He reproaches me with
having left the country, TO come and stsrve
in Paris, and be burden to my family
You ought TO return that louis 10 your
hard-hearted relative said Chassagne, wip-
irg away tear with the cuff Of his coat.
The student warmly pressed the hand Of
bis companion. You are right, said he:
you have a heart, and that is oomlor. and
relief TO mine. will share your break
fast, my friend. end after that, will send
back TO the relation on whom ! had Deepen
ded, both his money and his letter, even
though should die of hunger
oh, AS to that, Monsieur Guillaume, as
long as Chassagne can carry pair ofbuck-
cts, he will never allow 8 neighbor to die
of hunger. |. who was left a poor desti-
tute orphan, have never been allowed 10
want, ard shonld | suffer iellow-crea.ufe
to die Of hunger! |, who was left poor
destitute orphan, have never been allowed
to want, and should suffer fellowcIea-
ture to die Of hunger beside me? No, no;
we must bel p one smother; it is my turn to
help you to-day, it may be yours TO help
me or some one else tomorrow
Noble, generous sentiments exclaimed
the student, who had risen, and was dress
ing himself while Chassagne was speak ing,
and haG with difficulty swallowed a few
moIsels OF bread, and taken few sips OF
wine. 'Chassa.ne,' he continued, Il ac-
cept your kindness, for | shall not always
be a poor, soIrowful, medical student;
have abilities; and if live, | will endeavor
to acquire name and reputation, and
then will repay you hundred fold for all
your kindness TO ne. Oh, am ambitious.
Chsssagne; and hore one cay TO be head
surgeon Of the hospital
Il am Ambitious. too, Monsieur Gull
laume, but my ambition is lot like yours
my ambition is to have a water-cask instead
Of two buckets--.a new wster.cask OF my
own, painted rec, with blue hoops. On,
what happy day that will BE-, when | can
draw my own waier-cart.'
In spite OF his grief, the young student
could moi he p smiling at the ambition OF
the waterman. Would a water-cask be
very eXpensiseT Guillaume inquired as he
sealed up tho letter and order.
why, monsieur, new one, with cart
and buckets, would cost at least two hun
dred and sixty francs; but, he added, in a
confidential tone, Il have two hundred put
by for it. Ard now, id he, what ara you
going 20 do! You had better leave ne in
csre Of your room, and go and put your let
ter in the post.offce; walk will refresh
yol, and | wall arrange everything here;
my customers are served, and | have moth
ing e'se to do at present.
The two friends again warmly pressed
each others hand; and the student having
departed with his letter, Chasssgne sat
down to finish bis break asst.
Five minutes had scarcely elapsed, when
the waterman hearing step at the door,
exclaimed, What! back al eady?' when,
turning about, expecting to see Guillaume,
to his surprise be beheld Monsieur Bouvard,
the proprietor Of the house.
Where is Guillaume Dupuytren the stu.
dent? he inquired.
lie is gone out, Monsieur Bouvsrd; but
| will deliver any message to him, said the
waterman, civilly.
Very we'll; then begin by coming out
yourself, replied the proprietor.
Chassagne obeyed, expecting to be sent
on some euand after his companion; when, |
to ais amazement, Monsieur Bouyard lock.
ed the dor, and put the key in his pocket.
What are you doingP exclaimed Chas-
sagne.
You shall see, replied the landlord,
coldly. i take possession Of the key, in |
order to proven: the late tenant from enter
ing the room again
And where is he to go?' inquired Chas
sagne, in q tone OF pity.
Wherever he pleases; that is no concern
OF mine; he owes me five months rent; that
is enough.
oh, Monsieur Bouvard, do not do such
a thing as that said poor Chasssgne, clasp.
ing his hands in the most supplicating man.
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