New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-02-02
Fell in Love with his Wife
WHO COULD HAVE BELIEVED IT.
A GERMAN TALE.

young men Of that and every city for he was dupe
to ali the follies of fashion and high life. He COM
bined flexible heart with handsome person !; it
had cost his mother great deal Of trouble to make
him what is called puppy; but by indefatgable
diligence, she had at last effected her purpose All
the ladies', consequently, loved him, and he loved
them all in return. 1t has been said that once or
twice his attachments had even been of more than
months duration, but never did he impose any re-
strant upon himself the object Of his affection by
any rksome fidelity. He possessed the incest powers
OF perception whenever any word or look summoned
him to victory but he always had the good manners
to pay every attention to the clock when it announced
the hour Of parting. 5e- p tati - .5.st
With these qualifications he was certain of success
with the ladies' He paid his devoirs to ALL enjoyed
all and was at last tired Of all In Of his moments
Of torpid safety, hero had returned home before
supper. Happy is he who feels the time least OPP
pressve when at home-he belongs to the better kind
Of men. Our young count threw himself on the
sota stretched out his limbs yawned and 80 forth.
Suddenly it occurred to him that he was married.
No wonder that we should have forgotten it since he
himself only just now recollected it, sz n. Z Il
"Apropos.' said he, and rang the bell servant
entered. Go to Your mistress and ask if / may
have the pleasure Of seeing her.
The servant listened attentiyely, not believing the
testimony Of his own ears The count repeated his
orders, which the servant at length obeyed shaking
his head as he went
| The countess was the amiable daughter OF coun-
| try gentleman; she was flower which, from the
pressure Of e court atmosphere, dropped, but did
not quite wither to avoid ennu she had no resource
but to swim with the tide of high lfe her hus
band sometimes met they never avoided nor even
courted each others society. Before marriage they
had little of each other and after it they had no
time to devote to such an employment. There were
people enough who spared the count the trouble Of
admring his wifes PROJECTIONS, and if they made no
impression on her heart they at least gratiied her
vanity
| Her husbands message was delivered to her at
moment when her state of mind was much the same
as his she knew not what to think of this uI1ex-
| nen via ShQ ranJi cd hnWa fhato CHI
| be happy to see him. He entered--hoped he was not
troublesome-took chair-made remarks on the
| weather-and reco1nted the news of the day. The
conversation as far as related to the subjects of it.
was quite common but his viYacity, and Amea's
genius, inspired it with interest. The time passed
they knew not how the count looked at his watch ;
was surprised to find it late, and requested per.
mission to sup with his wife. a7. = p
Supper was brought they ate, and were merry,
without being noisy. This calm pleasure possessed
to them the charm Of novelty they both pleas
ant without wishing to appear So as is generally the
case with most people They were quite new ac-
quaintances; the hours few swiftly away, and the
time for retiring to rest being arrived the count took
leave of the countess highly pleased with his visit
The next day he was invited to concert, and did
not learn till it too late that of the vrtuosos
being i'll, the concert was deferred. How was he to
pass the tedious evening! He inquired as he passed.
after his wife, and was informed she was somewhat
| indisposed. tWell,H thought he, +" common evility
requires that should wait upon her. and ask her per-
sonally how she d0es.''
He sent message requesting that he might be al
lowed to sit with her till supper and was very politely
received. He was cheerful lively and gallant. The
supper hour arrived, and this time Amelia begged him
to stay He had been invited to casino party after
the concert notwithstanding which he remained with
his wife, and their conversation quite pleasant
and less reserved than that of the preceding visit.
''Do you know" said Amelia f" that the party to
which you were invited would find little trouble i'll
discovering the cause OF your absence!'
He smiled and paused for few moments 81
faolr
length, something that you will perhaps think rathe
candid than gallant; you can not imagine how much
you are improved since your marriage. ts
My marriage! " answered Amelia in jocose tone
&c believe it took place about the time as you
, own" 'E"
every trne, my lady" replied he. but it is inco
ceivable how so happy alteration could have take
place in you. At that time, pardon me, you had
much rustic bashtuness it scarcely possible to reco
nze you your genius no longer the same, even yol
features are much improved"
= "Well, my lord replied the countess ''wthol
wishing to return the compliment, all that you hay
= said of me have thought of you. But, upon IN
word" added she, =" it is well that one hears u
for it almost seems as if we making love-
The dialogue continued long in the same style, ii
Amelia at length looked at her watch, and in fasc
mating tone remarked that it was late.
The count arose nnwillingly, slowly took his leave
and as slowly retired to the door suddenly he agai
turned around, "My lady, said he, Il find it yer
tedious to breakfast alone may be allowed to tax
my chocolate with your
' If you please" answered Amelia and they parte
still more pleased with each other.
The next morning it occurred to the count tina
these frequent visits to his wife might give rise
scandalos reports. He therefore desired his vale
not to mention the circumstance to any one. Fl
then put on an elegant morning gown and wen
> softly over to Amelia.
Amelia had Just risen in the most cheerful hume,
The bloom upon her cheek rivaed the blush of tn
, morning She was animated and witty in shOr
she was enchanting, and her husband in an honr, d
cox low m n
, company than to sit alone, and opposite glass gai
ing at his own person, and looking into his yawnin
mouth.
J.; Why don't you come here every day." said Am,
liza, :" fmy company is pleasant to you p
/? He answered that he feared his presence might pr
# vent the visits OF others. E-.I-
60 | shall miss no one replied she, as long as 20
n indemnify me by your society
"Upon my word,' said the count, ~ have moi
e than once wished that was not your ladyshp's hu
band'' ~
Why so p demanded Amelia.
st That might be allowed to tell he returne
ID chow much love YOU"
re "oh tell me 50, pray cried she, if only
ed the sake of novelty -g ....-
he Fear not )" answered the count, hope, my laL
re shall never so far forget myself but have had
think, two very agreeable tetes-a-tefes at supper
how if you were this evening to allow me third n
S :" With all my heart" answered the countess.
The appointment was on both sides exactly
hercd to. Their conversation this time less live
+ less brilliant they gazed at each other oftener
o. spoke less the heart began to assert its infiuen
ia and even arrived far that they once during pau
ID involuntarily squeezed each others hand
NJ table although the servants were still in the roc
m Who could have believed it
he Amelia very plainly perceived that it late,
C. she did not look at her watch. Her husband ma
re not the smallest effort to depart he complained Il
1r he was somewhat tired, but not sleepy. In wo
q from this day they parted in the morning. instead
a. midnight, because they were both then ready
to breakfast together.
4 The count, enchanted with his new conque
d clipped with Amelia into the country, where thu
;. with astonishment discovered that the theater
j. nature and the concert of the nghtngales surpass
all other theaters and concerts They first thong
,e Of staying only few days every morning they
IF tended to depart, and every evening they chang
n their intentions When autumn, however, approacht
No they returned to Vienna. The same evening til
Ne went to the play and hero had the courage to
II in the same box with Amelia
H. Who could have believed it? To such dread
q extent may man be led by one thoughtess st,
q Ye happy husbands in high life take warning by T.
" mournful example Of our count.
re How OLD REED WAS REFoRMED-We once kn
rs a man by the name of Reed, commonly known
Id q old Reed" quite notorious in his way and who
" religious belief is, that after death he shall reappe
lie in the shape of some animal and thinks he will bt
horse. Now " old Reed " has been hard man. a
L. has not been in the habit of treating his family a.
70 y religious man should. One day after his wife h
panIan and abusa