New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-10-13
a woMAN,s HATRED.

n There was year OF trouble in the domestic
esta biishment of NJ Duquesnel. That was thirty
years ago. and it may new be told that he and
Madame Duquesnel, while lighting the torch of
Hymen, had not lighted it with the flame of
Love. Their marriage was arranged like thou
sands besides. Honorine, ON leaving a boarding
school at the age of sixteen, was exhibited until
eighteen in the saloons Of Paris, like lace or
cashmeres in the fashionable stores, One day
she was told by her mother that twenty seam
stresses were at work, preparing for her d
tr0ttssedus worthy of a princess, which would
be completed in three weeks, and by her father,
that that evening he would Introduce to her the
man whom, three weeks hence, it would be her
right and her duty to call her husband Homo
rine's heart had not yet decided in favor Of any
person, and her Judgment, formed by q wise in
structress, had none of that fecundity in start
ing objections which is one of the chief charac-
teristics Of young persons in the present day,
She knew that, as regards age and personal
appearances, M Dnauesnel would be very pre-
sentable husband, and as regarded his moral
qualities, she had perfect confidence in the
choice Of those whose duty it was to consult her
happiness. And, for these reasons, with great
tranquility, and without feeling the slightest
apprehension for the future, she placed her
hand in M. DnquesnePs. The first three years
were one long honey moon. How could it be
otherwisei Duquesners conduct was stamped
with the impress Of gallant man, and Homo.
rine, gentle and flexible by nature, was all sub
mission, and reproached herself as with crime
the slightest infraction Of that article Of the
matrimonial code which made her regard obe
dience as the first of virtues. However, this
entente cordidle was suddenly disturbed BY d
Misunderstanding and struggle, which threat
ened to resolve themselves into a domestic war
How had Duquesnel become acquainted with
Paul d Espis, and how had this acquaintance
transformed itself into a warm friendship II
was dif6ult for Duquesnel to give very salts.
factory explanation. Going down stairs one
day, he met Paul, who was going up, and who
stood aside for him to pass, and on another
occasion, at spectacle, Paul had offered Mad
anne his seat in the front row. Finally. many
atrifing circumstances had brought about an in
terchange Of civiiities, and then of sentiments
of regard SO that they had come to look upon
the day as lost during which they had not taken
each other by the hand once at least, and
neither could form an opinion about politics, or
morals, or commerce, without first consulting
the other As for Paul, he was fine looking
young man, o little pensive, somewhat younger
than Duquesnel, with at least as much good
sense, and he dressed with the best possible
taste.
Duquesnel informed his wife one day that
Paul dEspis wished to be introduced to her.
Honorine fixed her eyes upon her husband, and
a smile that was upon her lips vanished
6 What is the NATTER" asked Duquesnel.
{. You seem to be yexed.''
To speak candidly, any other news would
have been as agreeable to me.
Duquesnel, in his turn, fixed his eyes upon
his wife with an expression Of surprise, for il
was the first time that she had allowed herselI
the freedom Of the slightest opposition.
But, my dear, il am not mistaken, you
know little or nothing about Paul but what
have told you.''
| 8 And is it true that you have said of him oil
the good possible' Nevertheless, you will Dc
me . great favor if you will prevent this intro
duction from taking place"
g That is now impossible; for my word Is
given to Paul. 1t distresses me to be obliged
to refuse what you ask
Honoriue declined her head, and was silent
Duquesnel went into his cabinet to await hit
friends arrival, for he had invited him Il
dinner 81
8 Be amiable--very amiablel,, he said to hin
as soon as he arrived. g We have to overcome
prejudces, the cause Of which can not divine
bnt you can dissipate them easily, am sure, i
yon will only give yourself the trouble
Paul d'Espis seemed to hesitate, while Du,
quesnel led him by the hand to the saloon
where be was introduced to Madame with ths
usual forms. In spite of bis efforts to carry oui
the suggestions Of Duquesnel, and although he
abundantly proved himself to be both amiabls
and spirifuei, the dinner was languid and
gloomy Honorine, without being rude, dis
played d coldness and reserve which, more
than once. disconnected the gayety Of Paul, and
clouded the brow Of Duquesnel, TO whom his
wife's conduct was wholly inexpicable
81 1t is very certain he said g her after til,
guests departure, 4 that We do not form sucf
anaipathies to people without cause Whal
have you TO say against Paul z
NothinS
8 Does he want sense II he vulgar 10 hi
This word h9tsssaH. has no analogue in Englsh 4
the outt Of ecthes linen Of s kinds and otle
things given 70 braeo her marriage It " ussd il
the same senss among princes and among peasants