The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-04-27
A GCnun DeSainn y

A singular incident occurred a shor, tine
since in Of the eie CANT salons of The Ckaas-
Sc 4 .fn,ix where bail Rad assembled . nu-
merous and brilliant company.
A few years ago, IN one of the principal
cities Of one of our Southern departments.
love match united Two young and am,able
persons under the mos. favorable auspices
Their mutual passion had awakened such
lively sympathy and excited such An interest
for them in the city. that the relatives were
obliged to give their consen: to their marriage
which they had ., first refused.
These romantic unions look bright and smi-
ling .. frs:, bu. they not always happy.
And thus il was in the case in question. Soon
passion was exunguished. concord ceased. and
storms prevailed. Which WAS wrong Both
without doubt. Aostililies reached 10 such .
pitch that 10 live together was impossible: the
relatives interfered. and . :amiiv tribunal pro-
nounced = separation INDISPENSABLE. They had
each brought a small but equal dowry into the
general fund each took their own: the wife re-
turned to her family. and her husband went to
Pari as the best place TO enjoy his liberty.
In Paris he felt the need of amusement.-
Doubtless he secretly grieved over the separs-
tion he had eagerly sought; such . con-
tradiction is the human heart! The young
husband. once more = bachelor, seeking to dis
zeal and DO lis,le prudence into the whirl of
pleasure, that in . short time he was com plete-
ly ruined.
Family misfortunes destroyed his hope Of
assistance in that quarter. and he was forced
to RELY on himself. Various expedienss failed.
and after many vain efforts he was forced to
fall back upon his accomplishments. He was
a good musician. playing the violin, and he
endeavored TO obtain scholars without success.
however. and he was obliged to engage - .
member of = quadrille band
Thus il Was that he was present at . fets in
the Clause d Antin. . short time ago. Con-
cealed in the group Of musicians. he contribu-
ted sadly to the pleasure Of the evening. his
melancholy glance wandering over the Assem-
bly,. when he perceived q lady. young. beau
tiful. graceful. richly atured. sparkling with
Jewels. and surrounded by an admiring crowd.
He recognized his rife. who was just taking
he place for the dance before the orchestra.
The violin slipped from his hands. and the un-
happy artist fell fainting on the stage. They
fastened TO the poor music an. raised him up
and bore him to adjoining room. The
Young lady, ignorant Of the cause. approach
ed, recognized her husband. and in her emo
ton exclaimed:
..Edw ard, is it possible? Edward|'
4 few moments after the musician recover
ed his senses. opened his eyes. and seeing his
wife alone with him said:
Fear nothing. madame. You have come
to request discretion. will not speak-l will
not shame you by saying who l am. Be As
sured return TO the ball"
Yes" replied she; 'bu, you will return
with me- l will remain until you are able to
give me your hand
Thus, leading the stupehed musician. she
re-entered the ball room. saying to the guests:
Permit me to introduce my husband
1t was . good thought return Of tender
ness-and better explanation could not have
been given of the words that all had over
heard
They were reunited and the husband
shares the brilliant position his wife enjoys
through large inheritance. They will doubt
less be happy, for both arc visor than 'ioy