The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-02-20

conduct and conversation. People be-
gan to conjecture, to doubt, at last to
believe and after time to impart their
sentiments to each other.
The Count Won Werbr, who was to in
hcrit the property in default of the con-
dition Of the will being observed was at
this time out of favor with the prince,
through tho intrigucs of his numerous
creditors. and had left the residence with
his wife. to take refuge in the arms Of
nature He had purchased the situa-
,ion of grand chamberlain TO the prince.
had squandered his property in giving
balls and tefcs. and destroyed his health
hy dancing and dancers His wife was
formerly a lady of honor; people had
formerly paid homage to her charms.
She was formerly surrounded by a circle
Of admirers, hut tho boundaries Of this
circle grew smaller and il was now many
years since she had found the residence
empty and tircsome. and the taste Of the
time quite spoiled.
Their estate joined that Of the conn
tess. The count attended with much
interest to the suspicious which were i'm.
parted to him. and FASTENED to the castle
Of the countess to pay his respects to her
ms n relative. and to convince himself Of
the truth Of the opinion Of the ncighbors;
but lo did not convince himself The
countess was prepared for hiA visit The
Herr Won Welt was tender and attentive
his eyes rivetted on her. The coun.
tess showed all the cor1iaitv Of his
friendship and the attentions of a warm
er ELECTION. The count returned home
sorrnwful
Dear Augusta" said the count, as
he entered the chamber of his wife 'onr
neighbors arc not prudent 1t is only
necessary to see them both to give no
credit to the tale they have amused US
with | was there two hours. and he had
not the courage to come within three
steps Of her r
" but that proves for u.s. cried the
countess he would have sat at ore end
Of the room and she at the other !"
" Not so, my love r. said the count !;
respect seemed to keep him at n dis
tance Their eyes sought each other
her countenlnce appeared to complain Of
my presence. Then the interest with
which they spoke Of each other No,
my love. we see each othcr-wo talk to
each other; but believe on my word
they are not married -
"But," sail tho countess, our neigh.
bors have eyesl Did you never, then.
observe anything which can justify their
opinion ~
" My 'ove," replied the count, "vou
nay suppose that observed everything
very at,cntively 1t is not my fanlt if
cur creditors are not paid ~
TrAcs oftcn belray us ~ said the
countess Reflect little Did she
hot cree drop her pocket handkerchief"
" Her rocGct haudkercbiefl" said the
count, and considered little no-but
her fan fell down r.
"Anl she picked it Up again ?" said
tie countess, quickly
Truly. We, she picked it up" said
the count, looking at her with assonish-
mcnt.
" And he was there, and suffered it ?"
said The countess.
The count LOOKED! thoughtful She
struck him playfully on tho shoulder,
Believe me, good count, our neigh
bors are in the right"
when I consider we'll" said the
count, - it appears to me probable: she
was very we'll dressed; her toilette was
certainly few months behind the fash
ion-but we arc in the country, and |
was astonishcd at her taste"
" And he 2" asked the countess.
"IIc held long dissertation unon
taste he went through the whole history
of fashions from the fgleaf of tho first
lady to the last gala dress of the grand
duchess He particularly admired the
Grecian costume y
And was she dressed like Grcekl"
said the countess. quickly.
Oh no !" said the count she was
true German-buried up to the chin ~
They are man and wife ~ said tho
countess, throwing herself into his arms.
But her eyes r. said the count, shak'
ing his head.
"You are keen observer w said the
'puh'ces' W nat IlIOols IN YOU WISH 10
have2 The lover would have fallen to
the ground with the fan-the husband
remained quietly seated the lover would
have had eyes only to admire-the hus.
baud had time for long conversation
the lover would have been delighted to
see a German woman he admired dress
ed in the German fashion-aLd the hus,
band praised the Greek women. My
dear count, are you not aware os all
thatP
The count laughed.
"Well, said he, "we are invited to-
morrow to our neighbor the chamber
laiu's; the Herr Won Welt and the coun-
tess will likewise be there In large
society we fancy ourselves less remark
ed, and give ourselves up more 20 our
ease: we can therefore both observe
them You may be in the right-but
Eer countenance and her eyes | have
had the honor during the last fifteen
years, of presenting many married men
to his royal highness, aud know man
kind well Matrimony has a peculiar
look, something like despair-if you are
right, my knowledge of mankind is good
for nothing"