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l have heard for many day and |
must own myself indebted to your lady
ship for the excitement of new sensa-
tion. 1t is quite refreshing to hear of a
right down good mystery in ones imme-
diate neighborhood.
'At ones own door, you might have
said, monsieur. However, not long shall
it be mystery mark my words =
cried the marchioness, with a redoubta-
bic shake of the head.
Surely | hope not. since you have set
your heart upon an eclaircissement, re-
turned the count.
He mounted his horse and as the
charming widow, the Marchioness de
Beauvo,sin, rode home to her chateau,
the Count Du Foinvert rode by her car
raige, talking gaiiy, and thanking his
stars that the phantom horse had been
the means of making him acquainted
with the most desirable of all possible
neighhors.
A few days after this the count rode
to the chateau of the marchioness to pay
his respects to her; and before he went,
he was conducted round her beautiful
little estate, all the fine qualities of
which he scanned with a very observant
eye. When he departed, he bade her
adieu, saying he was obliged to return
to Paris, but should hasten back to the
country again as soon as he was at lib
erty, and humbly hoped he might be
permitted to improve further the acquain-
tance he had been so happy as to make.
Du Foinvert was a handsome and
fascinating man, of distinguished family
and rank the marchioness was young
and a widow, aud life at the chateau
was somewhat lonely for her. Very soon
after this, the marchioness found herself
seized with strong desire to proceed to
Paris also.
AS her carriage was proceeding along
the Boulevards, she observed glittering
party of gentlemen on horseback, ap-
preaching. riding on either side, and in
the wake of very sumptuous chariot,
drawn by four white ponies. In the
chariot was seated gentleman of,
somewhat dissipated appearance. appa-
rently beyond middle life, but still of
yivacious and lively temperament. This
was the Duke of Orleans, cousin of The
king, and afterwards celebrated as the
Egaiite of the Revolution. These,
however, were the days OF his luxury,
pomp, and insouciant intrigues. On his
right hand rode Du Foinvcrt. on his
black and white horse, making about
the finest and most interesting figure OF
the goodly company. The count raised
his hat, and bowed low as he caught
sight of his charming country neighbor
in the carriage. The marchoness smiled
and blushed, and bowed in return.
Hey what is the meaning of this :
exclaimed the duke. "Du Foinvert,
what have you been about: Who is
she::'
The Marchioness de Bcauvoisin-a
neighbcr Of mine in the country, mon
seigncur,' answered the count.
a country neighbor come to town.
returned the duke, looking up in the
face of his young courtier with scru-
tinizing glance. What Du Foinvert
actually bushes
Not I, monseigneur. 1t your fam
cy.'
No, no; my eyes are still good and
did l not see that the lady, your coun-
try neighbor, blushed also? J take it
you are we'll disposed towards each 9TH
err
1T would become us to be so mon
seigneur, since our house are little bet
ter then gunshot apart
You are right ; and it is we'll to
obey the 6chest OF our most holy reli-
gion, which command US to love our
neighbor as ourselves and especially
when the neighbor happens to be a
charming young marchioness. But, my
dear Du Foinvert, where is her husband
all the while:-i he not accounted
within the pale of neighborship:'
The lady has not such thing at pres
ent, monseigneur, said Du Foinvert.-
Her partner is deceased. and she is keep
ing the shop open on her own account.
MY dear count, if she has capital,
she would make an excellent sleeping
partner-that, warrant, has already
had your due consideration. But l
should like to see something more of
this most amiablc marchioness.'
MY lord, I beg that passing salu-
tation, sincerely respectful on my part,
may not lead you to fancy that the lady
is to be triaed with
'Oh, don't be frightened! You wrong
me in your jealous terror, my dear young
friend. So far from being inclined to
pay any tricks. l feel myself warmly
disposed to behave like father to you
like father to you. Du Foinvert. I
see how you are disposed, and will make
inquiry into the eligibility of the affair !:
excuse me, mon ami simply paternal-
simply paternal. l am afraid. my son,
that, considering how you have been
spending money lately, you must be
near the bottom of the chest and in
that case the alliance may be advantage
Gus. Confess Du Foinvert, you have
nearly got through all"
Never fear, my lord I can find plen.
ty more where found the rest,' return
ed Du Foinvert impatien:ly-the last