Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-07-05

traying her full knowledge of il The poor
girl wept bitterly at her own want of inventive
genius. sa b. & afe5
AT last, however, an idea flashed across her
mind. She caught up some work she had
finished the night before, and putting itin a
neat parcel, hurried down stairs, taking with
her also the half finished portrait of herself
made by Charles She gained the street, and
made towards the habitation Of lady for whom
she had been working, Madame Pellissier
was young widow, rich, courted, and happy.
With every luxury and comfort around her.
which wealth could give, she deserved her
well being, for she made good use of it. Fond
of pleasure, she was even still fonder of giving
pleasure to others, Many were the poor fam
lilies which owed to her relief from misery and
dispair. Madame Pelissier would always give
up the most charming days amusement, 10
End out the details of some tale Of sorrow
which had been told her; and she fell, when
her morning had been thus proftably spent,
that the afternoon passed more gaily, more
quickly, more delightfully."- Than usual. 49,
Welcome, Constance. she said. as the work
girl was ushered into her breakfast room. l
was waiting impatiently for You. NY cousin
Pierre is coming to take me for drive in the
Bois de Boulogne BY and by. and want TO
wear that cloak. which no doubt you have
made charmingly' ..'..s =. .,5..,isss
! Il hope it will please you. Madame, replied
Constance, taking profered seat. ,.,, ~
What is that you have in that square look
ing parcel. child /? why are you SO outOf breath
and so pale p
It is 4 whole history, said Constance. low
Let me have it, You know 1 am am vastly
curious. Take this cup Of chocolate, and tell
me at once, d8Tg ssa I4d&
Constance, taking courage from the emer-
gency, told, in as few words as possible, her
history. She narrated how she made the ac-
quaintance of the young painter, and then
how, after nearly a month's.i delay, she had
found out his secret Madame Pelissier list
ened with interest. ah .it - noisz9a sssa s
And what would you have me do. child 2
inquired She, when the young girl had finish
ed her story. dsa.a 4a4 slao 80 37a s557lo
Madame, Charles Dupont is very proud
Relief in money he would not receive, but il
you would only be SO good as to sit for your
portrait to him, you would add deeply to that
debt Of gratitude which Constance already
owes You.' sety,s.f s. ss.s ai!l, rs
With pleasure cried the young widow
But it seems the case is pressing. Give me
his address, and will send round to him al
once. But / cannot pay him for the portrait
uptilit be finished. Has be anything / can
buy of him p a5sss..ssI I, ras.I r..
He has several pretty little pictures in his
room.' replied Constance, in a tone of deep
emotion. re ..t, -rr-tl kar He9 a
go home, child, and be satisfied. My cou-
sin shall ride alone to- day. will write round
at once to your prOtege.'
But, Madame, not word of me-
3 Never fear, Constance; know your good
little heart' 3 aisa Z s} H9d0 7b $50
About an hour later, Charles was crouch
ing on bis mattress, his hands covering his
face in mute dspair, when knock was made
at the door. He started, rose. opened the
door about two inches, and received from the
Cerebus of the house a letter. Rapidly shut
ting himself in, he read the perfumed missive
1t was polite note from Madame Pelliser
intimating her wish for him to call upon her al
once with all the necessary materials for COM
mencing portrait, she had the canvass ready.
and adding desire to see any finished paint
ings he might have on hand. s9l s911s a
A radiant smile of joy passed over the face
of the young artist. Il was not, however. the
prospect of relief from misery; it was not the
chance of career, of having money. Such
things as that have but little. influence over
the mind Of true drtiste, whether poet, paint,
er, or author. Much is said of the improyi,
dence and deserved poverty of literary men
but the calculating and sordid minds of thelI
ordinary judges are not able to understand
that spirits such as theirs cannot bend to mere
material details. Their souls are so constitut-
ed that often, their misery is happiness Il
awakens strange thought and reflection. Not
to have suffered is not to have lived. And
then when the artist has suffered long, has
money. ifhe were to spend rs your careful
prudent man would, he would as lief not have
it. The plotting and intriguing necessary tt
make the most of it, would destroy all the
pleasure Of having He must enjoy it though
fully aware that the day of suffering mus
come again. Now, our Charles, one of those
| beings in whom mind is more powerful thar
matter, rejoiced in his months starvation
1t had showed him the heart of his beloved
and he would not have starved for all tht
wealth the world can give. Noble and gen
erous hearts are mot rare. especially among
the divine sex, which God created to compen
safe man for every i'll in life, still they are no
found at every STEP Charles knew, he was
certain, that he owed his present good fortune
to Constancei and hence his joyful and hap
py smile. aa iaa9 sia5 81. iae= baa ar3
He made himself as neat and clean as h
could, took two small paintings which he hac
just finished, in the hopes offinding purchas
1 er. and started for the Rue de Helder, wher,
resided Madame Pellissier. He was agrcea
bly, surprised to find young and elegant Par
is lady. who received him with afibiIity, OK
amined his two small paintings with remark
which showed a cultivated taste and judgment
] and then intin1ated her wish to keep them
Charles very thankfully acquiesed, and thel
spoke of the portrait. 7aaael1 1a8Ge al
'Wen, NJ. Dupont, you may commence thi
morning, if you please, but have peculia
notion, and thatis, that artists should know
little of the person they are about to paint, t
do well. L aatter myself that you would b
far more effective in your likeness, if you al
ways commenced by an hours conversation