Litchfield enquirer., 1855-12-27
MisceIiaqy.
THE AssAss1.,s SISTER.

ed in the Cafe St. Louis in New Orleans
reading paper and slipping coffee. whe
a young man entered and took his seat a
| the marble table next TO me. lie Wa
about twenty-five years Of age, with fin
features and dark hazel eye OF exceed
ing brilliancy. His complexion ~ s re
markably clear and pure, with a rich rose
hue upon either cheek. His dark chest
nu, hair fell in flowing yet graceful mass-'
far below his collar Tie was fashionab!
at.ired ; indeed, his dress was in III. ex
treme OF the mode. A diamond gli,leree
upon his finger; and ruby of great sig.
biaZed amid the ruffies Of bis shirt bosom
He took his seat with an easy, negligent
air, and in French. called for a bottle Of
wine. 1t was brought to him, and filling
lumber with the blood red claret he
drank it of, and then liz hitting fragrant
cigar, began to smoke. now observed
him more closely. He would have been
handsome but Tor fierce Iight-a quick
!ightning-like glance that flashed from his
eyes. | saw that spark would enkindl.
his fiery nature into fame
PAPER. AS did so, it fell from the edge
and lightly struck the boot of the young
| Creole. | did not deem this Of any con-
sequence, but was reminded that il was re-
garded so by the young gr,tirman; tor
had no. gone thee steps from my seat.
when ! ieit his little finger laid very light.
| ~ on my aTtH.
| Monsieur will apologize :" said the
young man fixing his eyes upon me, and
speaking in a low tone, with an extIaofdi-
nary emphasis Upon the last word.
"For what should ! apologize, Mon
sieurr' | asked in surprise.
| For letting that Gazette touch my per-
SON."
lit fell from the table," said half am
enly, yet amused at his serious manner.
Monsieur must apologize, he repeated
| In the san,e tone AS before. 1t was not a
demanding nor authoritative one, but quiet,
| earnest, positive.
II have no apology TO make, Monsieur.
The idea 10 Absurd. You jest"
~ sm 10 earnest" he said seriously, his
eyes fairly blazing.
$50 AN !. Monsieur"
| was passing on, when he laid his fore.
finger lightly on my arm >gain, and thea
drew from his vest pocket richly iniaid
card case and taking from il card, with
formal and marked bow. presented it be-
| tween two fingers towards the. ! took il
| and read, NJ. JUGS De SExtAUx, Rue
| Corondelet.
Ibowed respectfully to NJ. Jules de We
reaux, and in return for his courtesy, gave
him my own card. as the mos, quiet way
| Of settling the little affair tor the moment
| ~ L. 1 81. -,
son according TO the Interpretation OF this
&C, among duelists, regarded it as an ac-
cePtance Of his polite proposition Yin CIV
ing his card) to arrange the matter by a
duel. But lshad no intention Of fighting
wy mercurial friend, AS did not feel my.
self bound 10 be governed by the laws II
any conrt Of duelists. What the result OF
| giving my card In return would have been,
| and whether should hav had to meet
| NJ. Jules de Vereaux and be run through
the body Tor Iettiag newspaper fall from
the corner Of a table and hitting the toe OF
his boot. | cannot tell-as new circuu..
stances atonce transpired which placed my
fiery antagonist in q position quite ditieren,
from that in which he stood momen,
before.
| Alter receiving my card and address,
he very politely touched his hat; the fire
IN his eyes hecaEe milder, smile Of sat.
i>faction rested on his lips. and he turned
and walked away. after saying blandiy
with graceful carye Of his jewellet
Ihand.
!" Monsieur shall hear from me-"
| bowed in acknowledgements Of hi:
kind intention respecting ne, and IVES be
ginning TO turn over in my mind how
should avoid rencontfe with this aniahit
young man; for. as / resolved not to acccp
the challenge which | knew he would
shortly honor me with, was well aware
he would not fail. according to the laws
made aud provided in such eases, to attack
ae openly in the streets This attack
resolved to abide; Cor it is one thing tt
NEE, man in duel and another 10 detenc
ones life Ia chance encounter. Tn.
tguilt Of the due!ist could never attach I,
the hand Of one Who Stays him who at
,acks him seeking for his life. So | re
solved 10 refuse the challenge, and prepar
to defend myself. should shis sensitiv,
young gentleman see &, to assault me.
But there proved tohe no necessity tina
/ should trouble myself shout coming 1,
any decisions. The young man, my an
tagonist. absorbed In his affair with ne
MAS walking ont Of the cafe forgetful o
he hills He was Just disappearing ou,sid
Of the Venetian screen which stands betor
the open doors Of all cafes, when the keep
er said. politely
i Monsieur has forgotten to pay for hi
wine ~
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