The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-09

SUT6 OedIlUS W tlo stonos cuo oSs"Se ~
much afraid Of scandal should any one con-
verse with her longer than was necessary
10 make purchases, that there was no way
left for me 10 solve the mystery o! her life
bu, by visiting the cottage. Again went,
without an invitation, and boldly made
known The curiosity which led me to force
myself upon their acquaintance.
The daughter laughed heartily, and said
gaiiy, "We have been % much al fault 10
understand your ouriosity az 700 hsve 10
, reconcile our circumstances with my en-
ploymeni." -. :.
Then we should be mutual confidanis," /"
I observed. 81 have been very frank with
you, and hope you will reciproca,e."
"But our relations are not similar" she
replied archly. owe are not responsible
for your curiosity /; you are for ours"
"How so?" cried.
"Il was forced upon u.s."
Indeed; and was not mine forced upon
me; in such manner, loo, rs lefl me no
choice brt 10 seek oul the mystery! A
truce 10 this bandying Of words (; you will
moi take advantage Of frankness for any other
purpose than TO reward il with FULL explana-
lion" gr
She looked at me moment, As If ques.
tioning my apparent honesty, aud then said
pleasantly,
"Weli, as you have been so good q
patron of my apple stand, and have taken
much pains 10 know the romance Of my
history, i i you will promise secresy Twill
Tell you"
"l'll accep, any condition iha, can full
fill" answered, eagerly.
Walk with me in the garden ,hen,"
said the girl.
We had pleasant seat under rustic ar.
Dor, when the lady remarked,
{" Mother told you that We once lived in
a village near Paris 7"
"She did," / answered. ION my first
visit"
ave were no, rich, but we had q pretty
cottage and an income sufficient 10 support
US. Father died when was q little girl.
| had no brothers, but I had playmate
who was dearer 10 me than brother. As
we grew older. his parents, who were rich,
forbade him io.visl our house. We met
in the fields. We loved each other, and
would not be separated. His father learned
that we still mel, and he was very angry.
He told his son that if he visited me he
snuula not stay at home. Our fathers had
been litter enemies but We could mol un
der,iand why that should make us enemies,
when We loved each other; and Emile de
clared that he would moi neglec, me il his
laiher did shut his doors against him. One
day he said 10 me, u am going 10 run away,
but not from you-from father, and you
shall come 10 me, and then we shall never
be parted again. II was harJ for me 10
consent, but Emile insisted, and We took
leave Of each other, and he did run away.
II was long time before we heard from
him then we got letter, which told Us he
was In America. had changed very much
since Emile's absence, aud mother was
afraid / would die. coaxsd her 10 take
US 10 America (; Emile told Us in the letter
he lived in Cincinnati. When we arrived
a, Boston, we inquired for Cincinnati, and
were directed 10 this place. Mother bought,
this collage, and here we have lived, ex.
peciing TO meet Emile."
"Have you never heard from him ?" I
inquired.
Only once" she answered..
4Do you know where he is now!"
:'No, indeed; il We did, We would not
stay here long!" .' -
"Have you never written TO him !"
1--WE do no, know his name. He has
changed il, as he told US in his letter, bu,
he neglected 10 tell US what name he now
bears.n
do you think you will ever find him 7"
eyes indeed, lido. dream about him
every night. know he is not dead, and |
shall soon meet him. ...-
'Wha' makes you so confiden, that ys
will me Il him 7"
| made this inquiry, hoping it might leao
10 some explanation OF The pink dress, and
apple selling mystery. She understood
my look and tone Of curiosity, and answer.
ed pleasantly:
"Tha, will explain to You The romance
Of my dress and occupation. When Emile
and played together in France, I oten
wore dress very much like this one. If
he should see me any where 10 this dress.
he would know me. | might SEQ him and
not know him, bu, he would recognize me,
and ! would not dress in any other style,
for fear we nigh, miss each oher."
Z" But why sell apples in The street," said
], with look Of admiration for her devo-
,ion, which she could no, mistake .'There
is certainly no necessity, iha, You be so oc-
cupied."
"Yes there is" she answered naiyely.
must be where Emile could see me, II
he were 10 visit The city. dare moi be
on The street. all the time, unless was oc-
cupied, and never knew there was any
disgrace in selling apples" ' ''7
"Certainly no,," exclaimed, "but all
who know your history will honor you.-
Accept my ancerest wishes, iha, your de-
voiion 10 the lover Of your youth may be
fully rewarded by an early meeting aud
happy reunion" -.
hThauk you-,hank yon-bu, he is nv
lover now. as much as he was when we
were in Frarce, and know I am going 10
see him soon. I'll show him to you here.
before winter. I know ] will. Mother saws
I'm foolish, bu, something tells me 10 hope,
aud I do hope" ... ...
MAY Yon no, be disappointed" said
almo., Involuntary.
A Few days after 'hls interview, missed
the apple pirl in The pink dress, fiom her
accus,omed stand. Fearing that che mioh,
be sick. resolved 10 call ii the cottage in
the evening When wen, TO the boarding
honse al supper time note was handed 10
me. II contained ihese words
"DEAR Sin Come 10 our house this
evening We have something more 10 ,ell
you about the romance, las yon call ii) OF
my humble dress and occupation.
went-ihc mother s,ood ia the door 10
welcome mo, but the dauaher ran TO meel
me, and taking both OF my hands in hers,
In al.n,.i Ielirinm nf iny. aha cfiad-