The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-02-22

even princes, are but too happy to fill thei
drawing-rooms with painters, poets, sculp
tors, and musicians. Don't the newspa
pers mention the names Of all the cclebritie
that attended such and such fste, whil'
they would never think of enumeratint
: those of the monied men who We're present
; Now, 1 envy the famc that may be acquirec
by stroke Of the pen, or pencil, or
chisel, as the case may be-"
each has his own views," said Tancred
coldly. 81 have no fear but what 1 shall
acquire both fame and fortune at the Pal
ace Of Justice"
~ hope you will," replied Conrad
{" But as we are now about to follow two
distinctly opposite careers, and are therefore
not likely to meet often, | should wish to
propose that we kept our old friendship, by
, agreeing to spend day together once in
every year."
Agreed, said the lawyer; sand which
day shall it be?"
"Let us say the anniversary ofour return
to Paris. This is the 3lst of October"
"very well, my good Conrad; in ayear's
time we will meet in some place which q
letter from one Of us will designate.
They then shook hands and parted.
a year flies rapidly enough, especially IN
Paris, and more especially at the age Of our
two heroes, and the 3lst of October seemed
to come round faster than they had expect
cd. Faithful to their agreement, they now
met at the dining room in the Palais Royal,
such being the place appointed by one of
them.
"Now let's drink the first glass to our
childish recollections," said Conrad, "to
the duration of our friendship, and to the
accomplishment Of our dreams FOR the fu-
ture."
Talking of the future" said Tancred,
how do you get on?"
Conrad replied gaily that, in point Of for
tune he was pretty nearly at the same point
as where they started. But in the fine
arts, !" observed he, " IL wants a considerable
time to command success. Still, trust that
in two or three years shall reach the goal
[ am striving to attain"
What you only expect to come into
notice some two or three years hencc?''-
asked the lawyer. Without waiting for an
answer, no added, al have been luckier, I
confess. A criminal case brought me on
hmouslv. Those who hea5r!5l NV addrass n
the Judge ana jury, said, lhat cnap PROM
ises WELL Perhaps you read my speech in
the Gazettc?"
"And what more?' asked Conrad.
"My fellow barristers treat me with the
great respect. l have some good clients,
and to sum up, as we say, l have fifteen
thousand francs in the funds. In three
more-why, Lord, ] have made the world
ring with my name"
Conrad changer the conversation, for he
hated fgures-bcsides, he was concerned to
perceive that his friends countenance no
longer exhibited that ruddy hue indicative
of vigorous health. as it did that day year.
Luckily, Tancred hads descended from
sturdy race of drovers, and his robust ma
turc was calculated to bear an immense
amount of fatigue. The young lawyer, ut
that period, very much resembled the ap-
peanncc we attributed to Jacques Cujus,
his great predecessor. His head, though
not fine, was intellectual. His little gimlet
eyes flashed like tightening, and from his
somewhat coarsely moulded, thick lips, as
red as pomegnnate, aoweda stream of
eloquence, powerful, sarcastic, or insinuat-
ing, as the case might require.
The rest of the day was spent pleasantly
enough. After dinner, they took a turn
on the Bouleyards.
alt is near eleven O'clock" said Courad,
$50 must not detain you any longer, my
good friend. But let US promise to meet
again in a year"
$50 be it," said the lawyer, as he shook
hands with the artist.
We will now jump over three anniversar-
les, as they presented no individual fea-
turcs.
On the 3Oth Of October 1880, Conrad
wrote to remind his friend to keep their an
nnal appointment.
Conrad, like generous-hearted fellow
as he was, had taken part in the movement
that prepared the revolution OF July. h'
had caught the spirit that inspired oil ar
lists at that moment with thirst for moral
liberty and regeneration. When tho king''
ordinances were promulgated, he took NJ
arms with the students and the people al
the risk of his life.
Tancrod, on the contrary, like prudent
! character, had not left his Office. When thu
struggle was over, however, he had pro
nounced funeral Grafton over his more ac-
q tive fellow citizens who had fallen undel
the FIRE Of the Swiss Guards, in consequence
, of which he was madea knight Of the Legioi
4 of Honor.
, "This little bit Of red ribbon," Observes
: he to Conrad during breakfast, will Civ
me the right to rank with the highest mem
bcrs of the bar"
al dare say 1t will help to increase you
1 reputatiOn," said Conrad.
q Reputation without money would b
nothing. Briefs will now rain upon me
And you, master dreamer, have you N
: good news to tell me Of yourself9"
\ EYES have, though! l am going I
n marry"
9 "a large fortunes"
"a charming girl, as amiablc as she
A well informed. love her, and l believ
..l ttatfv HATH