Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-05-15
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY Is. 1856

They had brought swords, and Immediately Began
to fight. Bonneau was by far the best swordsman'
but, instead of taking advantage of his superiority
he sought to disarm his antagonist without hurunB
him In doing so, however he inflicted a wound
on the young mans hand and the blood flowed free
'''what shall dol You are wounded!' cried the
conquoIor more pale than tho conquered
"iTis nothing,n replied Victor; ''let us go on."-
But at that moment Monsieur and Madame Dugri-
net, with their daughter Agnes, appeared on the
field; and the ladies' like two Sabines, rushed be-
tween the combatants.
"stop!" shouted NJ Dugrinet; ''sbeathe your
swords. my friends" Then turning to Victor, he
said, ~ have done you Injustice, Monsieur Victor;
you are brave fellow; and, to make you amends, I
give you full permission to win my dapghters heart
II, indeed, he added, smiling 'you have not done
SO already "
aAh monsieurp' said Victor, athis is the happiest
moment Of my life. And you, monsieur" he added
turning to Bonneau, "must permit me to reckon you
among my best friends, ItistO you owe my fell
SThers's more oft, muttored tho clerk to him
self. II turn away faithful servant and he's de-
lighted; Iwouni worthy young man with ny sword,
and he's enchanted beyond measure. what the
deuce shall dol Billiard ought to have given me
recipe for making enemies"
Meantime the slight wound on Victot'b hand was
bound up by the slender fingers Of Agnes who, how
ever, bound to declare, took unfair advantage
of the opportunity to naot serious injury the pa
tient's heart. This done, the whole party, at M
Dugrpeps suggestion adjourned to breakasta at re-
stauraDt, and passed social morning together. 1t
was three O'Clock In the afternoon when Bonneau
returning to his apartment threw himself ipto an
easy.ohair and began to reflect on his misfortunes
"No," thought he, 81 shall never be chief in the
office; I'm not wiokod enough for that: have no
enemies, and can't make them. What's shall DOR
Happening to look up, he remarked on his desk the
free tickets for the play which Billiard had given
him that morning, and which he had not since found
time to distribute. ........ -
"The very thing" cried he. "Bilard himself
shall be my enemy. Nothing more sensitive than
the epidermis of poet I'll get his comedy well
hissed!" He summoned Francois.
$50 up to the attic, and fetch the writer here"
"Monsieur has play or newell to be copiedf Is
monsieur about to become an author1 In that case,
would much prefer remaining" ---
'tNe comments call the wrter.n ~
"Monsieur Julion," said Bounaau, when he enter
ed "you're acquainted with many dramatic writer's,
and people who like to see the play gratis?'
E.Well, here are q hundred free tickets for to
night which you to distribute on condition that
the persons taking them must find the comedy de-
testable, and unite to hiss it down. shall give you
! fifty francs for your trouble.n ft
"Many thanks, monsieur. shall execute your
| commission to theyery best Of my ability i"
| Bonneau sat down to dinner, but his kind heart
was i'll at ease. He had real affection for his ear
ly friend, Billiard and he could not bear to think o
his disappointment Afterwards he took up book
but found 1t impossible to read for grave doubts a
to the rcctude Of his actions troubled his conscience
He wished and yet dreaded to hear the step of Bill
ard, who seldom failed to pay him visit after th
play.
About midnight tho door opened suddenly, ant
Billiard, rushing in, threw himself into his arms.
..ViGtnEs, hh shouted ;a owe II iiinnanl
2SUBnsRu 2SaBhn sih S tGalfe lfend Is Precious hing
"Whats all thisl" murmured the astonisned cietA
GLOW do you own your SUCCESS to Aref'
Through your inimitable sagaeity in dlsrioutlnI
the free okets, When the public perceived that al
the prominent places were occupied by my deciare'
rivals envious players and eaioss hs II :, ~
against me- and that same honest public beoam
| anxious to defeat it. When the curtain rose, ou
gentry tried to hiss; but they were com
pletely borne down by thunders Of appla frou
gallery, pit, aud boxes, and in tn. end were force
| to give in Before the ifth act, they actually, 10
man, Joined in the applause. What capital hit
was TO send them there"
'It was not who did it, said Bonneau falnty
81 was busy gave the tickets to Julien tne "re
who occupies tho attic"
"Ah, lie worthy felow!" cried Bliardi show we
| he understood his business!" ,
just then they heard the writer's voice outside tn
door speaking to Francois, Billiard called him
70 thank him. The poor fellow folt rather uueas
at the result Of his exertions, and, approaching
employer, whispered: "Jndeed, monsieur. 1 a.
what could. sent tho tickets to Monsieur III
ards rivals, asif they came from himself and tn
ought to have answered. But the puolc-Whato "
one do ag inst peryerse publiof"
30 never mind; it's all right" said poor Bonnea
dreadfully embarrassed
: The writer withdrew, repeating, in IN under Tor
"The puhlc--what can one do against the public
Billiard, after again warmly thanking his frier
retired to his own apartment, leaving Bonneau
= his reflections.
, .There's no use in trying" he thought; 60 pea
!, ful, inoffensye fellow have been all my life, u
Q a peaceful, inoffensive follow am doomed to 81
d tinue and after all, is it not better sof Thou
have not succeeded in making an enemy, the
+ forts have made have hurt my own feelings q
% wounded my conscience. I'll cen pass the res
l. nv DAYS satisfied with making frlendsi and do
see why shouldn't become q distinguished me
betook himself to bed but ere his eyelids closed,
70 suddenly started up and exclaimed
WDunoe that was, to neglect the only ihfal
or method Of making enemies-f forgot to lend ;
r nsy TO my Jiieads!"