New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-02
FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS WEE
Who Could Have Believed It9
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There lived in Vienna q young man of rank
and fortune, who bore q strong resemblance to
many other young men of that and every city,
for he was dupe to all the follies of fashion
and high life. He combined flexible heart with
a handsome person; it had cost his mother a
great deal Of trouble to make him what is called
a puppy; but, by indefatigable diligence, she
had at last effected her purpose All the ladies,
consequently, loved him, and he loved them all
in return. It has been said that once or twice
his attachments had even been of more than q
months duration, but never did he impose any
constraint upon himself or the object of his
affection by any irksome fidelity. He possessed
the incest powers Of perception whenever any
word or look summoned him to victory; but he
always had the good manners to pay every
attention to the clock when it announced the
hour of parting.
With these qualifications he was certain Of
success with the ladies. He paid his deUoirs to
all, enjoyed all, and was at last tired Of ALL In
one of his moments of torpid safety our hero
had returned home before supper. Happy is
he who feels the time least oppressive when at
home-he belongs to the better kind of men.
Our young count threw himself on the sofa,
stretched his limbs yawned, and so forth. Sud-
denly it occurred to him that he was married.
No wonder that we should have forgotten it,
since he himself only just now recollected it.
"Apropos!" said he, and rang the bell; a
servant entered. SEQ to your mistress and ask
if | may have the pleasure of seeing her.
The servant listened attentively, not believ-
ing the testimony Of his own ears. The count
repeated his orders. which the servant at length
obeyed, shaking his head as he went
The countess was the amiable daughter of q
country gentleman; she was a flower which,
from the pressure of the Court atmosphere.
dropped, but did not quite wither; to avoid
ennui she had no resource but to swim with the
tide of high life She and her husband some
times met; they never avoided, nor ever courted
each others society. Before marriage they had
seen little of each other, and after it they had
no time to devote to such an employment
There we're people enough who spared the count
the trouble of admiring his wife's perfeetions
and if they made no impression on her heart
they at least gratifed her vanity.
Her husbands message was delivered to her
at moment when her state of mind was much
the same as hiss she knew not what to think
of this unexpected visit; she replied, however
that she should be happy to see him. He
entered-hoped he was not troublesome-tooB
a chair-made remarks on the weather-and
recounted the news of the day. The converse,
ton, as far as related to the subjects of it, was
quite common, but his viyacity, and Amelia''
genius, inspired it with interest. The tint
passed they knew not how; the count looked Al
his watch was surprised TO find it so late, anC
requested permission to sup with his wife.
with all my heart" replied Amelia, if yor
on be content with my homely fare.''
Supper was brought; they ate, and Wert
me. .rry, without being noisy. This calm plea
sure possessed to them the charm of novelty
they were both pleasant without wishing tt
appear SO, as is generally the case with mos
people. They were quite new acquaintance
the hours flew swiftly away. and the time fol
retiring to rest being arrived, the count tool
leave Of the countess, highly pleased with hi
visit. ..
The next day he was invited to concert, an'
did not learn till it was late that one Of the vir
tuosos being ill, the concert was deferred. How
was he to pass the tedious evening He einquired
as he passed, after his wife, and was informe'
she was somewhat indisposed "Well,' though
he sscommon ciyility requires that | shoul
| wait upon her, and ask her personally now sh
| does.''
| He sent message, requesting that he nigh
be allowed to sit with her till supper, and wa
| very politely received. He was cheerful, hvel
| and gallant. The supper hour arrived and thi
time Amelia begged him to stay. He had bee
| invited to casino party after the concert, not
| withstanding which, he remained with his wife
4 and their conversation was quite as pleasant
and less reserved than that Of the precedin
| visit.
4 s.Do YOU know" said Amelia, &c that til
4 party to which you were invited would find
A little trouble in discovering the cause of you
1 absence 20
4 He smiled, and paused for few moments
81 must tell you some thing in confidence,
4 began he at length, while he was playing wit
his fork; some thing which you will perhal
think rather candid than gallant, you can n,
imagine how much you are improved since you
marriage" ;"
ssMy marriage!' answered Amelia, in
ioeose tone, 81 believe il took place about Il
same time as your own
every true, my lady, replied he, ts but it
il a.3onceivable how SO happy an alteration ea
h.ege taken place in you. AT that time, pard'
me-, you had SO much rustic bashfulness, it
SCI arcely possible to recognize you; your geni
| no longer the same, even your features a
mu .ch improved"
s.sWell, my l,,rd,' replied the countess, "wit
| out wishing to 4return the compliment, all tn
YOU have said of me l have thought OF yo
But. upon my word" added she, sit is W
| that no one hears US, Tor " almost seems as
we were making love.
fFhe dialogue continued long in the same sty
till Am ella at length looked at her watch, a
in fas cinating tone remarked tnat 1t was Ia
l The G cunt arose unwillingly, slowly took
leave, and as slowly retired to the door; So
denly he, again turned around. my lady
said he, 81 find it very tedious to breakf'
alone; may be allowed to take my chocols
with you, "
J parted still more pleased with each other
The next morning it occurred to the COT
that these Fl 'equent visits to his wife might g
rise to scanda lous reports. He therefore desil
his valet not to mention the circumstance
any one. He then put on an elegant morn
gown, and wen. softly over to Amelia.
Amelia had lust risen in the most cheer
humor The bi, 1om upon her cheek rivaled
blush Of the MOI ming. She was animated {
3 witty: in short. she was enchanting, and
: husband. in an hour, discovered how mi
d pleasanter it was to breakfast in company ii
to sit alone, and opposite a glass, gazing
: his own person, antl looking into his yawn