The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-06-17

tiOH. Tie IL cNl 10 EumOHu, duu uedte
Josephine as one who will probably soon be
betrothed to his rival, with grave courtesy
through which, however, is visible at times
despite himself, a tender and sometimes gently
reproaching melancholy, telling how severe is
the disappointment which he tries SO bravely
to overcome. The poor fellow displays a
generosity-a agnanilnity-worthy OF be-
ing followed as an example, and which must
advance him in my favor"
At this moment. Baptiste himself, who
was not dancing with the rest. but merely
looking on, as one who is inclined less to
festiyty than to grave meditation, passed
near US, and saluted, with polite yet seri-
Gus air, his mater and myself; his counte-
nance, meanwhile, wearing slightly dejec.
ted expression, which readily comprehend.
ed. Then he passed on, his glance resting
for moment. as observed, upon Edmond
and Josephine.
Well-and Edmond :" said.
"0h, Edmond. believe, is rally sorry for
the disappointment Of Baptiste!" answered
NJ. d Arville; "but he is very much in love
that is. fascinated-wlth Josephine though !
confess, wish it were with some one else
less coquettish than she. think she is hard
ly the wife for him. She makes my wife an
excellent waiting woman; but she is too
trifling, too fond Of dress and display, which
is not well for young woman in her place.
She is tickle, too--inclined TO think best Of
those who are in the best circumstances.
Baptiste was the favored suitor before Ed
mond came. When Edmond was found TO
be the lavorite in the esteem OF people,
she smiled on him instead. Ever ready TO
turn to the one highest in favor, | very
much suspect she will make false move one
OF these days"
Such was our conversation on the evening
Of my arrival at the Chateau d'Aryille at
midsummer. Very often had occasion TO
observe during my visit the department Of
Edmond, who was so faithful, steady, and
Trustworthy, and had. moreover, such excel
lent abilities, that NJ. d'Arville came gra-
dually TO treat him with the utmost conf
dence, and to intrust to him the transaction
Of many Of his minor business affairs; which.
being so well executed, were after time
succeeded BY those of more Importance. Al.
though poor boy. and obliged 10 maintain
himself By hard labor. Edmond had found
little opportunities, now and then, Of acquir-
ing some learning, SO that he had now very
good plain education. lie was. in particular,
a good arithmetician, and NJ. d'Aryille, dis
covering this, frequently employed him in
the arrangement aud settlement oi accounts,
in writing or copying letters. &c. He grew
continually in his masters favor, and also in
that Of Mademoiselle Josephine, who was,
one could see, not a little hattered and graft
fed by learning the comments Of people
on her good fortune in possessing such a
lover.
Bsptiste on his part, seemed TO grow gra.
dually resigned TO the prevailing state oi
affairs, and BY degrees to be recovering from
his disappointment. He got quite cheerful
at last, and was very friendly with Edmond
\ indeed, on one occasion he was heard TO de.
clare that he did not doubt that Edmond
would make Mademoiselle Josephine gres
deal better husband than he. | sometime,
wondered that Bapti.te could be 50 generuu,
that he could look with friendly feeling oi
Edmond, who had innocently supplanted hin
in Jose phine's good graces, and who was dali.
becoming such fayorite with his master.
!, THAT Baptiste Of yours is the most good
natured fellow in the universe" said 10 m.
friend, when we were speaking on the sub
ject together.
..Yes, indeeJ-but did not tell yon so 7
he returned, +" though then did not kno'
; how much he could bear. have lately EN-
, played Edmond in several matters Mhic
formerly gave only intn the hands Of Bap
, tiste. Baptiste is evidently little disap
+ pointed at tie transfer Of confidence, butdOe
not complain, and, il anything, treats EdInnn
the better. have tried him purposely.-
, Yes, Louis, he is really most excellent
hearted fellow"
"And Edmond gains every day IN you
! confidence" said.
"Yes, every day." he replied. al real
! ly admire his good qualities. So much lndee
do value him, that may as well tell 20
/ now have determined 10 make him N
steward, in place of NJ. Jean Pierrot, who
/ obliged TO resign in month OF two, the inil
i mites of old age rendering IL necessary Il
him 20 retire from his situation, and spen
l the remainder of his days in quiet upon I'll
G little farm which have given him near m
c estate aud Edmond. meanwhile will assun
b. the duties oi his Office. Hut do not mentiu
: tho fact 20 him. if you please. Madam
. d'Aryillc is the only other person who Is a,
o quainted with il. wish TO remain quiet
present"
" "My DEAR" cried Madame d'Aryille gail
4 10 her husband, "what is the matter o,,
|. which you are pondering with so much gray
!. tyf Absolutely 10 a brown study, | d
clare"
AZ. TAtyille started up ftom his medIti
! tive position which lie had unconscious
i assumed. '.I was wondering. Emile" 81
/. he, " what can have become Of my seal ring
r that which your brother gave me-"
!" You have lost il, theni' said Madan
II d'Arville.
"yes," be replied I" that Is to say, ] ca
IS find il no where"
"whcn did YOU have il last, my dear--'
e you rememberf'
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