Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-26
Translated from the French for the Home Journal ]
Poetry yet in the World

Poetry yet in the World
The winding up Of romance In real life has re-
Gently taken place in the quas-offlcial world OF
Paris. Thus runs the story
Alta court ball, some twenty years since young
officer Of the French cavalry met and was charm
ed, by a beautiful English girl. He obtained an
introduction, and danced with her as often as he
could without challenging the remark Of his grace
the young lady's papa. Our hero was handsome,
amiable, witty, and in every way person to win
the good will Of the fair ser. He was OF good
family, and he had the aristocratic de affixed to
his name, although he could boast no patrimonial
estate.
The young lady was OF England,s privileged
class--both noble and wealthy. This, however,
our lover did not know when first he bowed be-
fore the charms of her beauty. Love bcgets love,
and women are grateful; and the fair girl return
cd the young soldiers devotion. They met Often
how or nhere we cannot say ; but Paris Is large,
and English customs are convenient for young peo-
pie. This was all charmingly agreeable, but un-
satisfactory; for theirs Irritation with a Sc
rious intention affixed TO marriage
At length our heroine discloses her wishes TO
her parents. They are horri6cd Their daughter
marry Frenchman-merely lieutcnant--a man
without estatei II is not TO be thought Of Sho
listens to this decisionn tears A first weakness
passed. however, she feels natures dictates and the
strength which love gives. She next boldly and
young officer with her whole heart, and him alono
win she marry; that they win not permit her to
judge Of her own happiness, she can wait until she
Is Of age when the clergyman may marry them
without parental leave.
Ny Lord and My Lady arc made conscious that
their fair and gentle daughter has win of her own,
and also patient determination to crafty that
viii They come 70 parley, and enter into nego-
tations with the young people.
The l0yara arc IN be aanarafod FIR fvo weara
shall not be considered an engagement and the
young lady shall receive the addresses Of other
suitors
I On the other hand, the lovers are to be permit
ted TO correspond, and If they remain lovers at the
end Of two years, they shall marry with full con-
sent and appreciation.
The young lady consoles her anxious lover with
assurances that her love IL unchanging, and that
the two years absence will only serve 10 prove
their affection for each other, and cndear them TO
one another still more.
They part. The English party return home
During month they exchange letters daily--and
such lettcrsl OF what length, and how full of
terms Of endearmentl How poor language seemed
to themi
But, one day, our fair heroine listened in vain
for the accustomed postman's knock, so well known
to every Londoner. He came not. The next day
passed, and the next--and no tidings; and thus
many days passed. and. brought disappointmcnt
only. Weeks heightened into months and no let
ter cheered the sick heart Of the poor girl. The
third month came round, and her hope became
faint then "My Lady" consoled with her daugh-
ter. upbraded the young soldier, and urged the
acceptance Of Lord, suitor for her hand. 1t
was thus that true English heart should resent
insult. Three months more pass. Meanwhile,
the unhappy damsel writes letters, and sends them
in esery possible way, in the hope OF obtaining on
explaaation OF this long silence. None comes
DOUBT becomes conviction--she is deserted. She
stiles the love in her heart, and pride comes to