Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-09-12
CLEARFIEID, WEDNESDAY. SEPT 12 1855:

i ing so>attached, TOO, in their manner towart
each other-that nice balance betweenafectior
and courtesy which before the world is SO cap
tiYating. Disturbed as We're my thoughts,
| could net help feeIing struck by their bright
| and pleasant looks
..Ah, a family party - said the count gay
", as | entered, while madame bestowed on
me ono of her very sweetest smiles.-
The restraint OF strangers removed, they
spoke Is if had been an old Misunderstanding
| away about everything and everybody in a
tone Of frank and easy confidence perfectly
delishtfuI; occasionally doigning to ask if l
did not agree with them in their opinions and
seeming to enjoy the little / ventured TO say
with pleasure felt to be most Aattering.
The count quiet and refined maHner-the
easy fow of his conversation, replete as it was
with information and amusement, formed u
most happy contrast with tlIe brilliant spark Ie
Of nladame's lively sallies for she seemed
rather disposed to indulge a vein Of slight sat
ire, but so tempered with good feeling and
kindliness withal. that you would not for the
world f0rego the pleasure it afforded. Long
longIef0re the.dessert appeard, 1 ceased to
think of my letter or my money, and did not
remember that such things as bankers, agents,
or stockholders were in the universe. Appa-
rently fLey had been great travellers had seen
every city in Europe, and visited every court;
knew all tile most distinguished people, and
many OF the soyereigus intimately; and little
stories Of Metternich, bon mos OF Talleyranl,
anecdotes OF Gocthe1nd Chatcaubriand, sea
soned the conversation with an interest, which,
to young man like myself, was all-ensross-
ing suddenly the door onened, and the con-
missiouaire called out-.sNo letter for Mons.
0'Learg." I suddenly became pale and faint;
and though the count was too we'll bred to
take any direct notice Of what he saw was
caused by my disappointment, he contrived a
droitly TO direct some observation to madame,
which relieved me from any burden Of the
conversation.
.'What hour did you order the carriage. Du-
ischka - said he.
CAT halfpast six. The forest is COOL that
like to go slowly through it.''
s:That will give us ample time for walk,
too, J" said he sand if Monsieur O'Leary will
join us, the pleasure viii be all the greater
hesitatcd, and stammerd out an apology
about a headache, or something Of the sort.
s.The drive viii be the best thing in the
world for you, said madame 'sand the straw
berries and cream of Boitsfort will complete
the cure
eyes, yes" said the count, as I shook my
head half-sadly- -'Lacontessee IS infallible as
a doctor.''
s.And, like all the faculty, very angry when
her skill is called in question: added she.
600, then, and find your shawl, madame .
said he; and, meanwhile, monsieur and will
discuss our liqueur, and be ready for you.''
Nadame smiled as II aying carried her
point, and left the room.
The door was scarcely closed, when the
count drew his chair closer TO mine, and, with
a look Of kindIiness and good nature 1 cannot
convey, said-'sI am going, Monsieur O'Leary,
to take a liberty-a very greart liberty indeed
with you, and perhaps you may not forgive
it." He paused for minute or two, as if a
waiting some intimation on my part. I mere
iy muttered something intended to express
my willingness to accept of what e limited,
and he resumed. You are a very oung man;
I not very old, but very experienced one
There arc occasions in life, in which such
knowledge as possess of in the world and its
ways may be of great service. Now, without
for instant obtruding myself on your conf
dence, orinquiring into affairs which are strict
ly your own, wish to say, that my advice and
counsel, if you need either, are completely at
your service. Now few minutes ago / per-
ceived that yon were distressed at hearing
there was no letter for you-''
81 know not how to thank you,'' said 1, ''for
such kindness as this; and the best proof of
my sincerity is to tellyo the position in which
I am paced.'
'sOne word first, added he, layin9 his hand
gently on my arm-ssone word. Do you prom
ise to accept ofmy advice and assistance when
you have revealed the circumstances you al
lude to Ifnot 1 beg may not near it. -
.:Your advice 1 am most anxious for,' said
1 hastily.
s.The other was an awkward word, and see
that your delicay has taken the alarm. !
must have my way so go on,
l seized his hand with enthusiasm, and
shook 1t heartily. % es,' sad /, E'you snail
have your way. l have neither shame nor
before YOU And then, in as few
words as 1 could explain such tangled and
knotted webs as envelope all matters where
legacies, and lawyers, and settlements, and Sc
curities, and mortgages enter, put him in
of the fact, that had come abroad
with the assurance from my man of business of
q handsome yearly income, to be increased,
after time, to something very considerable;
that was now two months in expectation of