The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1850-04-11
THE FIVE FRANC PIECE.
THE TRUE FAIRY TALE.
Br AIfHLr GAJDALrr.

Br AIrRLr CAuDALrr.
II was after midnight, and the bride
had long since retired 10 her nupiial
chamber, when her Young husband at,
las, succeeded in escaping from the sup
rer table, aud leaving his guests TO take
care Of themselves, repaired TO his bride;
apartment.
Come in, SIR" said Anne. in \ dis
erect voice, MADAME is waiting for
you"
The young husband pushed open the
door, aud threw himself ut the feet oi
his wife. who, indeed, was waiting for
him, seated by the fire. in the elegant
and coque,ish dishubiNe Of rich widow
whose desires have been satisfied by q
new marriage.
"Ri>e, l pray you, my beloved" SHE
said to her husband, stretching her hand
10 him.
mo, no. Madame" replied the young
man, scizing the hand extended to him.
"no, allow me TO remain thus at your
feet, and do not take away your hand
for l fear you will escape. l tremblc
lest all this should prove but dream
!: seem. rs though | must be the hero
of some fairy tale. and that on the poin,
Of being happy. my happiness will fl.
away, and will leave Inc to sorrow and
despair"
DO not fear, my beloved. was in.
deed yesterday the widow Of Lord Mel.
vii and l am today Madame dc In
Tour, your wife. Danish from your
mind the fairy tale, for the tale is n true
story"
Frederic de Ia Tour might well think
that some favorable fairy had taken the
direction Of his affairs, for in less than q
month he had become rich and happy
beyond all expectation. He was Ave.
and twenty. an orphan, and earned hard
ly enough to support himself, when, one
day while passing in the Rue st. Ho.
more, a brilliant equipage passed before
him, and Il charming and elegant woman
called out
"Sir! SIR
The foo,man unrolled the steps of tho
carringe, and hat in hand, respectfully
invited Frederic 10 take a seat by th,
lady, all dressed in silks and covere,
with diamonds. Scarcely was he seatc,
when the horses started at full speed.
"Sir," said the lady, in sweet voice
~ have received your letter. but not
witlsianding your excuse. will eXpec
the pleasure of your company to.mor
row. at my soirce."
"Uf my company" inquired Frcde
ric.
Yes sir, you. All, beg your par
don,' exclaimed the LADY, with surprise
Il beg your pardon. But you look :
much like an acquaintance Of mine, tha
! misiook your counienance. All, dca
me. villa. will You think Of me. sir
But indeed, such striking resemblance
Any one would have committed the sam
mistake
Before the matter was explained, H.
carriage had stopped a, the gate of 81
perb mansion, AID Frederic could do u
less than to offer his hand TO Lady Me
yl.
Lady Melvil was beautiful, and Free
eric was easily suLdued. lie congra'
lated himself upon his good luck, whl'
hadmnde him acquainted with lli, charr
ing woman-accep,ed her invitation
and soon became one Of the kobifues n
daily visitors at her house. Tie ri'
widow was urrounded by host Of a
mircrs, but one by one they were d'iv,
away, and things went on so that, hefo
the end Of the week. the happy Ere
eric was the accepted sui.or of tho ri,
widow, who Lad made the first propos
Of marriage.
. Frederic placed himself sometimes b
. fore hi, small looking glass, and consi
er,d himself wiki attention. lie vas T
! ugly, bu, still he could not he called
beau earcon. and as his means did II
allow him Ia attribute his good toriui
to The skill of Ais tailor, he was induc,
10 believe that he was loved for him &c
: or that Lady Melvil was fascinated by
. sPeiI.
. When the marriage day was fixed uI
on, and Frederic repaired TO his lawy'
TO sign The contract, his surprise chang
, 10 amazemen,. lie found himself por
: a million lie owned an estate in Bu
! gundy, house in Paris, and other pro
: erty which he never heard Of before
+ The widow bad property nbroad--es,at
in Wales, and pastures in Deronshir
II was a golden dream, from which Free
eric dreaded every momen, 70 awsk
and though oil the ceremonies had bee
. duly performed, he could not believe
> lhe reality Of bis happiness.
'Riss, dear Frederic, laid bis wife onr
+ more. Take chair and lie, ia taxi.
, The young aaslsrd tbsysa, vi;ho'