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The White Satin Domino,

The White Satin Domino.
The period Of Napocon's career, when
at its zenith, is full of romantic adventures,
as connected with the history of the officers
who served under the great captain. lie
was quick to observe merit, and prompt to
reward it; and this it was that made his
followers so devoted to him, and so anxious
to distinguish themselves by prowess in bat
tie, and strict sodierly conduct in the En-.
peror's service.
Coloncl Eugene Mervilc was IN atachc
Of Napoleon's staff. lie was soldier in
the true sense of the word-dcvoted to his
profession, as brave rs a lion. Though very
handsome, and Of fine bearing, he was OF
humble brth-a mere child of the camp, aud
had followed the drum aud the bugIr from
boyhood. Every step in the way Of promo
ton had been wonby the stroke of his sa.
lre; and his promotion from Major Of cav.
airy WAS for Il gallant decd which transpircd
on the battlefield, beneath the Emperors
own eye. Aturat, that prince Of cavalry
officers, loved him like Il brother, and taught
him all that his own good taste and natural
instinct had not led him 10 acquire before.
1t WAS the Carnival season at Paris, and
Mcrvile found himself at the French Opera
House. Better adapted in his taste to the
field than the boudoir, he ilirls but little with
the gay figures that cover the floor, and
joins but seldom III the gid;ly waltz. But ut
last, when standing thougltfuly, and re.
garding the assembled throng with Il vacant
eye, his attention was suddenly aroused by
the appearance of 4 person in Il white satin
domino, the universal bearing Of whose f.
gure, manner and bearing Convinced all ttat
her face aud niind mnst be equal to her per-
son in grace and lovelnrs< Though in so
mixed IN assembly still there was a dignity
and reserve in the manner Of the familiar
address, and it was some time before the
young soldier found courage to speak to her.
Some alarm being given, there was vio-
lent rush of the throng towards the door,
where, unless assisted, the lady would have
materially suffered. Eugene Mcryile offers
his arm, and with his broad shoulders and
stout frame, wards off the danger. 1t was
a delightful moment; the lady spoke the
tivating.
All, lady, pray, raise that mask, and re-
veal to me the charms of feature that must
accompany so sweet voice and SO grace
fiji Il form rs YOU possess"
"You woald, perhaps, he disappointed.
"No, l'rn sure mott"
care you very confdent?"
" Yes, | feel that you are beautiful. 1t
cannot he otherwise"
Don't be too sure Of that" said the do
mino. Have you never heard Of the Irish
poet Moore's story Of the vciled prophet of
khorassan-how, when lie disclosed lis
countcnancc, its hideous aspect killed his be.
loved one. llJw do you know that shall
n;t turn out d veilrd prophet of khoTassan!"
"Ah, lady, your every word convinces me
to the contrary replied the cnraptnrrd sol
dicr, whose heart began to feel rs it had
never douc before; he was alread y in love.
She cluded his ellorts at discovery, but
permits him to hand her to the carriage,
which drives of in the darkness, and though
he throws himself upon his hcetcsl horse, he
is unable to overiake her.
The young Frcnrh colonel becomes
mo ,dy; he has lost his Ills heart, and knows
not what to do. lie wandcrs hitler and
thither, shuns his former companions, and,
in short, is miserable as a lover can BE-, thus
disappointed. One night, just after he had
left his hut |, on foot, figure, muflicd te the
very eyes, stopped him.
"Wcll, monsieur, what would thou with
nj ?" asked the soldier.
"You would know the name Of the white
domiuo!' was the rep ).
Il would indeed" replied the officer,
hastily. Glow can it be done?"
"Foow me"
"To the end of the earth, il it will bring
her to me-"
"But you must bo blindfoldcd." l."
every we'll"
"Siep into this vehicle
And away ratified the youthful soldier and
his strange companion. This my be 4
trick" reasoned Eugene Mervillc, "but |
have no fear Of personal violence. | am
armed with this trusty sabre, and | can take
care of myself" But there was no cause
for fear, since ho soon found the vehicle
stopped and he was led bliud olded into the
house. When the bandago was removed
from his eyes he found himself in a richly
fu nshcd boudoir, and before him stood the
domino, just as he met her at the masked
all. TO fall upon his knees, and tell her
Low much lle had thought Of her since their
separation, that his thoughts had never left
er, aud that he loved her devotedly, was as
natural as to breathe, and he did SO most
gallantly and sincerely.
"Shall believe all you say!"
"Lady, let me prove it by any test you
may put upon me-"
"know, then, that the feelings you avow
are mutual Nay, unlpose your arm from
my waist, have something more to say"
"Tak on forever, lady! Your voice is
music to my heart anu ears"
Would you marry me, knowing no more
Of me than you now do I"
eyes, if you were to 80 to the very alta'
maskodw he replied.
"Thcn will test you
GLOW, lady"
"Fur one year bc faithful to the love yor
: + have professed, and will be yours-as truly
as Heaven shall spare my life.
"If, at tho expiration Of a year you dc
not hear from me, then the contract sllal
. be null and void. Tako tho half ring" sh'
, continued, "and when supply the broker
.,,,,, I ,,.;ll no ,.onr. "