The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-08

10 ,ras 10 take her to the Dukes, and had
,'asse6 the time in soliloquizng on the subjects
ssSe would introduce this evening and when at
18th Count Eisheim came in hat and cloak,
sbe forgot her shawl and capote and flew out
in front of the steps before her father.
Ever the wild heath-hower, without refiec-
t;on - muttered Eisheim with slight disap-
nrobation, as he thoughtfully shook his head,
took his daughters shawl under his arm, and
followed her. =,
While the carriage rolls up the courtyard
let il hasten along and we will take peep into
Adr;an's room. where buried in books and pa
ners he sat at his desk, when the Dukes page
entered, with his Highness's invitation to come
over to the saloon to tea
as company there!" asked Adrian.
~OnIv Count Eisheim and her grace the
voung Countess, are expected. The Minister
Won Hochstein and lady have excused them
selves; but the young Baron and his lady will
be there, and Count Sternhof | know not OF
any, others
zdrian rose, and walked to and fro.
81 must apologize to his Highness," said he,
at length to the page in waiting Z" have
severe headache"
When Muller was alone, he sat down on the
sofa. rested his head on his hand, and remained
so a long time without moving, till the door
was burst open, and Hyppolth entered.
Thou art sick, 'Adrian!" cried he, and
perceive it is altogether accidental
"NQth;pg Of consequence, your Highness,
only impossible for me to appear in COM
pany.
",Tis therefore to be hoped that no restraint
will be put upon thee. at least could not
ask thee to vsme~ know very well how in
tolerabe such torture is"
required my presence, would,
believe so, have the power to comply
Straying my dissemination but as
red know of no ground for simu-
81 thought it would be pleasant for thee to
be with Edmund today. Count Eisheim wishes
to see his album, and to consult him about the
re-touching of an old masterpiece in his palace
at Eschcn"
Then Edmund is coming?"
eyes he sent the album beforehand, and
may be there now"
At this moment there was tap at the door,
and the painter entered.
II came for thee" said Edmund, saluting
him
The young brother blushed and frightened
for very hope and expectation, while the other
looked pale and serious.
adrian will not &c" said Hyppolith; he is
sickn
Adrian, in confirmation, said that he was in
pain, and unfit for conversation and the two
young men soon left him-Edmunda affected with
disquetude Hyppolth to seek satisfaction with
his friends. 1t was affecting with how much
attention and respect the young wild, and We
hemcnt man behaved toward Adrian! What
a real gentleness and submission he showed in
his conduct to his friend, so long as he did not
touch the only sore spot Before he LETT the
room, he screwed the lamp lower, and placed
it so that its light should not fall Immediately
on his eyes then fixed his bolster, and in
child-like manner hoped it would be comfort
able.
Adrian remained in strange state of mind.
"Thus am forced, against all that love,
to appear cold and formal to those who APP
proach me with affection; to do mortal vio-
lence to my warmest feelings, in order to fulfil
duty; to tear the cords of sweet sentiment, and,
with most poignant woe in my own breast, az
fright the happy from their dreams. see
Edmund going astray, Lucie plucking flowers
on precipice the Prince wasting his strength
for phantom and TO save them, to warn and
enlighten them, must act toward them as a
cold, strict reprover; must trifie with their
love, their confidence while, having their best
interests in view, labor for the future, they,
deluded by the present. take no thought about
IT. And what fate am preparing for my
sell, by this position People will avoid me-
charge me with heartlessness and arm them
selves with bitterness against me- But am
no dreamer; and what | can myself do, have
right to expect from others"
These and similar thoughts occupied Adrian
an his solitude, while the expected guests were
an in the other wing of the palace,
Inc E'shelms were the last: and Erika had
haroiy time to take a look over the small COM
Pahy' when the Duke came up, and expressed
ms regret that she could not to-day challenge
tne announced theological discussion, because
Hyppoliths governor was sick
Enka had been in very serene state OF
mind but her humor suddenly took sort of
irritsted hue, such as it wears when excited
by pride 1T springs from the source of disap-
pointed expectation. She knew not why. but
could not fully believe that MILLER was sick.
ana lost herself in subtle meditatons on his in
tent'onal conduct. While she cast reflections
ragnt and left the query, Why did he not
'o'ne stood before her unrepused.
10 you know that Emil Deyrient has come
ana ~ about to give Cycius ron Gaarollen ?D
3 new kind of subject for conversation. to
SUIT SUIT thoSe who long for variety" answered
ana new danger for female worshippers
OIL art said Sternhof, not without meaning
why should it be dangerous to honor art,
from which the artist is altogether different
thing" asked Erika.
Z" Because it is not very possible TO separate
the two, particularly rs is the case here, where
the art cannot be distinguished from the man,
ana must go to the grave with him. II is other.
wise with the painter, sculptor. and the like
creative geniuses, where personal acquaintance
often operates to greatest hindrance. than with
play actors who, while they give us them
selves, inspire W. by their art with enthusiasm
,lr themselves" remarked Balcr maintaining
Ms assertion, and coming in open contradiction
with the inyidous occasion itself.
SO long as the play actor seeks in passions
ana words to present upon the stage the men,
.ai affections of the character, and to inspire
W." enthusiasm for the hero Of the piece or
vo PrepoSsess against him. he is not in my
W. " HIMSELF but the embodied art and
90 I Venerate him and the talent Of the artist
neysa ing as they delighted me. But this could
knen repossess me for the man himself il he
wa no' how to win my regard in another
boI3 replied Erika. al would therefore with
Of III, my APPRECIATION from man truly worthy
Is ay esteem and love, just ~ little because he
nra;u Sook hero, and has to contend with the
ssIud'ces OF the world honor the man in
roha as well as in a hermelin in a priestly
d. a. IN harlequin's jacket; but not the
ms s upon either, or the accidental pre-emi.
tha 'hat nature has lavished on him. and for
,~s Possession Of which he never labored-a
a. which fell 10 his share without his
'pS'a''on' To be proud Of such contingent