The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-05-12
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A singular incident occurred n short time
since in one of the elegant salons Of the Chauas-
sees d 'Antin, where ball had assembled nu-
merous and brilliant company.
A few years ago, in one Of The priucipa, cities
Of one Of our southern departments, a love-match
united two young and arniable persons, under
the most 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 consent to their marriage, which they had
at first refused.
These romantic unions look bright and
smlllng at first, but they are not always happy.
And thus it was in the case in question. Soon
asslon was extinguislled, concord ceased, and
storms prevailed. Which was wrong? Both,
without doubt. Hostilities reached such a
pitch that to live together was impossible; the
relatives interfeicd, and family tribunal pro-
nounced separation Indispensable They had
each brought small but equal dowry into The
general fund each took their own the wife re-
turned to her family, and the husband went to
Paris as the best place to enjoy his liberty.
In Paris he felt the need of amusement.
Doubtless he secretly grieved over the separa-
tion he had eagerly sought such contradic
ton is the human heart The young husband,
once mose bachelor, seeking to dissipate his
ennui, threw himself with such zeal and so little
prudence into the whirl Of pleasure, that in
short time he was completely ruined.
Family misfortunes destroyed his hope OF
assistance in that quarter, and he was forced
to rely alone upon himself. Various expedients
failed, and after many vain efforts he was forced
to tall back upon his accomplishments. He
was good musician, playing the violin, and he
eildeavored to obtain scholars, without success
however, and he was obliged to engage as u
member Of a quadrille band.
Thus it was that he was present at a fate in
the Chaussee dAntin, short time ago Con
cealed in the group Of musicians, he contribu-
ted sadly to the pleasures of the evening, his
melancholy glance wandering over the assembly,
when he perceived lady, young, beautiful
graceful. richly attired, sparkling with Jewels,
and surrounded by an admirng crowd. He
recognized his wife, who was just taking her
place for the dance before the orchestra. The
violin slipped from his hands, and the unhappy
artist fell tainting upon the stage They hast
cned to the poor musician, raised him up, and
bore him to an adjoining room.
The yonng lady, ignorant of the cause ap-
preached, recognized her husband, and in her
smotion exclaimed Edward! Is it possible {?
Edward ~
A few moments after the musician recovered
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 Twill not shame you by saying who
am. Be assured, and return to the ball"
YES replied she; but you will return
with me- / will remain until YOU are able to
give me your hand"
Thus, leading the stupifed musician, she re-
entered the ballroom, saying to the guests ::
Permit me to introduce my husband /"
1t was a good thought return of tender
ness-and better explanation could not have
been given Of the words that all had overheard.
They were reunited, and the husband shares
the brilliant position his wife enjoys through
large inheritance. They will doubtless be
happy, for both are wiser than they were.