M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1855-11-22

maQamolselle, L thlnk l must nave II,
aH3here is the money .
Thanks, madame aud Fictorine
tripbed gaiy on. a'
little girl followed Viclorine with
lonsing e,es. She was poorly dressed
and evidently belonged to the poorer
orders.
Will you buy a boquet, MissP said
Vibtorinc, noticing her wislful glance.
would willingly, but, alas, have
nSmoney. Ah! | used 70 live in the
coSplry--ihe fresh, beautiful country,
%lRfe | could have plenty. But now
/ lstdom see one. Perhaps, miss, you
would givemeio -justiohe little how-
er, 1t will make me so happy aud
the little girl looked up impIoringIy.
My poor child said Viclorine, pit
iIulIy,1 'if SO little thing will make
you happy, how can refuse9 You
shall have a whole bouquet and Sue
took out what she considered the pref
tiest, and handed tito her little COM
paaion. .
oh, miss, can you be in earnesl?--
But no, no! you.are too generous. !
can not accept il. Your mother will
not like to have YOU
'My mother would do the same in
my. case
Then may indeed take 1t. A thou
saud thanks. Heaven will bless you,
| am sure, for your kindness
The little girl departed bearing in
her hand the beautiful bouquet, look.
ing back ever and auon VITA greatfuI
gIalces to the little flower vender, who
had procured for her SO unexpected a
pleasure. t " r' t
4 am quite sure l did right said
Yictotine to herself, 'Poorg gitI!Iollye
in this great, noisy city, aud never to
see flower, But | will take care not
to lose anything by it. | have four
bouquets leit. am quite sure that |
cah sell them for eight sous instead oil
six, aud then instead OF losing | shall
gain two sous
Yictorine had now got into a more
Irequehted part of the city. The
Fatbourg 81, Germain, which at the
time | was speaking Of, was the favor
tie residence of the noble families
Splendid equipags rolled by her, and
the eyes OF the little flower vendeI
danced with delight at the mere sight
OF so much splendor.
sJut she must mol forget her occupa.
ton, She mounted the marble steps
OF these courtly residences and inquir.
ed of the servant ii her mistress would
liks some How ers, --
dOn't know, miss, but viii In
quire,' ....
She returned in moment and said,
'My mistress wishes to see you.'
Vietorine took her way through the
hall into an apartment luxuriorsly fur.
nished, where lady was reclining
on iauteuil. ..
'WiIl you buy any flowers, madame?
said Yictorine, timidly, for the sigh
OF so much Splendor awed her. They
are freshly gathered.
Let me see them, child said thC
lady, half raising herself. 'Umph
they are well enough. And what i
your price?'
Eight sous for bouquet, madame.
Eight sous! you are surely miSta
ken--l can get them Tor five equal.
good. Come, child, you must not b
extortionate. AT your age it is terri
ble. Come, will take them all a
twenty sous. Will that satisfy youP
No, madame said the little fowe
veuder, quietly but firmly, Il cannc
pait with them for less than eight sou:
Alas! they are my mothers sole depeE
dence now a. ....,.. 81.
Il am sorry, child said the LADY
coldly sinking back into her lixuriol
seat, chat you do not know your ow
advantage. | might easily give yc
} our price, but | make it a princip
rot to encourage exlorlion. Francoi
show her out, and mind, my little mai
never come here again with your doV
ers.' ..s ..., e.. a.
SIS it possible thought the Tilt
:. flower vender, as she gazed upon Il
| luxurious apartment, that everywhe
met her eye, Hhatthe owner OF SO mu'
splendor can grudge me my little pro
itsp sl, ....f.sga.I
I Yes, Yictorine, it is very possibI
II is seldom that wealth and beney
lence keep equal Pace,as you will lea
full soon. gal,.
Rather discomftted by this repuls
Victorihe passed out into the street,
A gentleman beckoned to her from u
opposile side ofthe street.. Elated Wi
the l,iea OF masking a sale, the lit
Hover vender hurridly crossed, u
fortunately inrher, a splendid carris!
was at TINT STING dashing through Il
streets. Frightened and dizzy at Il
thought of her danger, Vietorine file
: rather than, run, but, her strength fall
! lher, and she iell in front of the horse
/. A cry OF terror escaped the bystand
gao n9liced her danger. But lucki