Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-04-15
Romantic Chapter from Parisian Life.

r rom the Courier des Etats Cnis.
The Hotel Mole, with which are connected so
many memories, has just been purchased by a ce.
lebrity OF another sOrt-a charagraphical celeb
rity: who LEFT the theatre to marry man Of the
world
In 1881 or 1892, a charming Young danseuse. of
admirable fgure-slender, elegant, light, with
magnificent eyes. aid limbs divinely formed
made her debut at the opera In the opera ballet
the Temptation, in the second act, by order of
Satan, diamonds, flowers and pearls are thrown
Into boiler, while an Internal circle surrounding
it chant diabolical music. From tn boiler comes
forth lovely young girl-the beautiful NJ iranda-
VI lie Duvernay.
In 1896 MILE Duvernay left the opera. to the
great regret OF its patrons. She went to London,
where she met with great success. She was sur
rounded by the seductive influences which her
position and beauty attracted, and soon gave her
heart and life to a very rich man, who became
passionately attached to her.
Mile Duvernay had sumptuous apartments, ele-
gantly furnished, and numerous domestics; every
week she gave dinner and invited some of the
most gay and distinguished men Of London. In
word, she led the most sumptuous and luXu-
rant life Of the world
In the meantime an aristocratic prandame died
IN London This Lady had with her a model
femme de chuBabre sort of governess of naughty
bearing and exquisite manners, full Of intelli-
gehce ana devotion. Death only separated her
from her mistress. Mile Duvernay wished TO
secure the services of this f,n,ne de ehan,bre
she thought her presence would add to her con-
slderatlon, and give to her home something more
OF aristocratic position. The terms Of seryice
were agreed upon, and the young woman. Miss
Iempie, entered into the employ of Mile Du-
Three days after this, being the time Of one Of
her weekly dinners, the guests had assembled In
the saloon; already the dinner had been an
nOunced but the mistress Of the mansion did not
appear. They inquired, they searched, and
finally found her In her chamber, living upon the
bed, her face hid in her hands, with all the signs
Of profound des pair.
O. What Is this, my dear!" asked the future
husband, with a tender sOlictude.
1T Is this,' replied Mile Duvernay; oft Is
that shall go; shall return to Paris and re-
sons. than to be exposed to such insults as have
"W hat insult, ~
oh, the most cruel, the most humfliating -
Miss Temple leaves me- She has given me
TO understand that, though she consented to enter
| my house, she was not aware that nv position
was not Legitimate, and that she finds il mpossI
bic TO remain with me. shall die No I will
not die, but | will return to Paris Tomorrow -
MILE Duvernzy was so seriously affected with
bed. she was visibly changed by her sorrow
| The light fo.sook her eye. Finally, her lover
touched by her tears, her sorrows and her suffer.
| ings, entered her apartment one morning, and
=. Do not weep. my dear; Miss Temple will re-
| main with you.n
Truly, How have you altered her resolu
| Il have just Informed her that In eight days
! will marry you.'
/ The reader can Judge Of the effect Of this an
| nouncement. Mile Duvernay was restored
7 TO health. In a few days she married her lover
! Mr.. Lyme Stevens, whose father was worth eco,
900 Of revenue, and who assured, to his daughter
/ in-law dowry Of 200 600 francs
| Ten years have passed since the marriage, and
Mr. Stevens has never regretted IL. IL is Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens who have Just arrived at Paris, anC
have pure hased l'Hotel Mole.
II Is a striking example Of the vicissitudcs O
| human affairs that a simple danseuse become
| mistress Of a grand mansion, where the memor,
OF the old minister OF Louis Philippe carries yoI
back to that Of the great Mathew Mole.