Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-01-16

MS astonlshnent learned in all farming details
though yeOr younger than himself; aware o
more improvements in machinery thln he hat
ever known of; and deeply conversant with al
that was necessary to the comfort and well beine
OF both men and animals employed in agricul
ture. Before the end of the evening Ernest
was in love. A French novelist would tell II.
that lie had met his destiny AT all events. h,
considered himself fortunate to have fallen il
with SO charming person, who Joined to grea
beauty and accomplishment taste for his ia
vorite subjects of thought and talk.
Ernest and Louise met continually, and eact
day they renewed their intimacy. They talk
ed together, they danced together, and before
the end OF three months the young man scarce
" missed an evening at the mouse Of Nine. dc
Lastange, where she resided when in town
PeopIe at last began to insinuate to the old
iady, that the friendship of the Young people
was rather warmer than should properly exist
| between student III medicine and rich heir
ess. \ few days after this Ernest missed Mile
| Louise de Redonte from the evenings of Nine
de Lastange, who, without the least change in
her manner towards him, informed him that she
| was gone to the country to her uncle where
indeed she spent the greater part of the year
She was a kind hearted woman, and by this
separation simply wished to spare both the pain
which she thought must ensue if their afiec-
! tons became engaged Ernest felt very dull :;
the charm Of the solrce was gone. lie d not
cease TO 90. however, because it was probable
that he might again see her there, but his Wis
It's became less frequent, and thus the season
ended.
! During the last summer months that ensued
Ernest continued the study of his profession.
lie wrote to his mother that he should not come
fl,,t -, 81, /. /.
his neighbors was SO great he could not bear
to meet with them. 3 esides, he wished to con
tiaue his studies, which would suffer by inter-
rupton. But he di not now devote himself
to his books with half the same zest with which
he had begun. His thoughts were far away IN
tint country region. wherever it was, where
Lauise resided, and he thought the summer
never would end. TO distract his attention he
varied hls reading, added novels, poetry, and
history to his scientific books and thus with
III my yawn, ana many a weary hour, the
time passed, and when the salon of Nine de
L1s;ange again opened, Ernest presented him
sci the very first elanng.
Louise de ltcdonte was there more lovely
than ever; and she welcomed tie youug man
as he eagerly advanced to erect her. with n
smile which filed him with rapture. Nine. de
Llstangc looked on in some alarm. J.ouiso
was in nournng she had lost her uncle near.
Iy SIX months, ana she was rich in the extreme
She was surrounded at once by perfect hos;
of sutors. bat She rave encouragement to none
Ernest still continued her tlyorltc companion.
tc the great annoyance Of the mass Of vuu!.-
men about town. who would have been delight
cd to have gwen her thelr name, AMI to have
spent her hunircd thCaiInl francs of annual
Incoae. StiII no one looked upon the intimacy
OF Louise ana Ernest us any thing likely to end
seriously. The crowds Of suitors who filed
the salons OF Mime. de Lastangc supposed that
the young lady was u clever person. and sncw
Cd L preference for the conyers ltlop OF tie
medical studeut--1n individual she could nu
mtrry-simpiy that sne might look urounl I'M
observed ana unsuspccted, and choose ior her
set.
',iy dear Lousa,' I'D her friend one dY, TO
her, how much LONGER do You mean to ksc9
the nen in suspense: There are more than "A
dozen dying for love
or my cnltcau and cash. replied Louise
laughing; out avn quite sure shall see them
all as lo,y as ever next season.
DO YOU not, then, mean to select vonr fu-
ture husDlni before you again bury yourself
IN your gloomy castle :: said Nine de Listlnre
IN an alarmed tone.
My dear mldame, | am rich, am young. |
have time and Independence. shall not choose
a husband until have found lover whose al
!ection Is real, and when myself can like
Alme de L1stlnge mentioned several Of her
suitolS with hIgh praise, but louise shook her
head, aId found ault with ALL
i have no pItlcnce with YOU cried thy rool
lady. lou encourage tat young student 50
nuch tn you nave no time to ju Ire the mcr
It's OF others. have great mlnl to close nv
door against hlm.'
MY dear De L1Stange,' replied Louise,
c:aVely, 1t you cease to receive my prOtege,
yoa VIII make my evenings very dun. | shall
run to the country month sooner
Mime de Llatangc sighed ana turned away,
but she studiously avoided letting Ernest notice
her annoyance; still, when the friends were
together, she looked annoyed, and almost began
to agree Wlth those who supposed Louise to
nave some secret object in encouraging the
IN deal student.
Where do you intend settling on the com.
pIetlon Of your studies ;'sdid Louise one even
inI.
In Paris, or some other large town. replied
Ernest.
In town. | thought You preferred country
me- continued sac, as if somewhat dslDpo!nt-
ed
i did once, but have changed my mind
originally IN ended devotng myself to aeri,
culture; but now have profession, prefer
living Ill cities.
But Why
In the first place, to live in the country
should require wife; but | despllr of finding
one suited to me- replied Ernest unatlectedly
BAT what kind Of wife would You like?
asked Louise, looking at him curously.
May tell you = sad he tim. .dly looking no
at her IKE child at his mother when asking
favor Of course he was allowed to speak
his mind; and, need we add, there was in al
most no time thorough mutual understanding.
Mademostlle was Frenchwoman, and, as
such, was not burdened with diff Ience.
Next evening 1t was generally known that
Ernest DelaVigne and Louise de Re lonle were
al lnced, to the great CONSERVATION of all for
tune-huntefs, and the great Joy ofaIl those who
sympnhlzed with truthful, feeling, and sincere
dfie1tIon, But the salons of Nine de Lastanpe
were no longer crowded.: the host of interest,"
cd sultOrs vanished.
'Do you know slld Louise one evening rs
they were taking OF the future, that mean to
make regular patriarch of you? | have de- .
lerinlned To Introduce among al NV farmers