New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-30
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cid so now and voice sol, ba. quiet, abe returned
ny greeting / had shown no ea2~rpese she took her
cue IN n me, and evinced no surprise. We met ave
had always met, {. master and papil-noshiSs more:
prUeet ds6 To handle the papers Nsnces, observans
al .ervcesble, stepped into an inner room eroughfa
csuele lit it, placed il by me, then drew the curtain
over the lattice, ard having added hi;c ese fuel 70
ib. already bril- nt fire, sbo dr~~ second chair - tie
table and ga; down az my rgh; hand btta removed.
The paper on the top Translation OF some grave
Frtrch author into English, bu; underneath lay sheet
With stanzss this Ilsid bands. Frances halt rose,
ade a movenen; 70 recover the captured spoil, say
ing that was psthlng-a mere copy VI verses. i put
by resistance with the decision knew she ssyer long
opposed but this occasion her fingers had on
he paper. had quietly 20 unlooee them; their hold
dissolved 10 my touch her hand shrurk away ny
own would fam have followed IL but for the present
forbade such impulse. The hrst page of the sheet
was occupied with the lines had overheard; the Sc
auel was not exactly the writer experience, but
a composition by portions of that experience sug-
gested. thus, while eso,ism was avoided, the fancy
was exercised and tse heart satisfied
Tread then DIRE amly made marks an the margin
with my p. neil, thinking all the while Of other things;
thinking that jane" was Bow al my side no child,
hut girl OF pneeen-ar she might be mine, 50 my
heart affirmed. Povertys curse was tskea on me-
Envy and Jealousy were far away, and unapprsed OF
this our Quiet meeting the irst cf the masters man
uer nigh; melt; iet the 'haw coming fast, whether
would not no further oeed ior the eye to prac-
;ice bard lock- for the brow 20 compress ts expanse
into n stern fold IL permitted 10 suffer tue
outward revelation of the inward glow-to seek de-
mand. elicit snsweYM ardor. While musing nus,
thought that the grass ON ilermon never drank tho
fresh cews of sunset gratefully than my feelings
drank the bliss OF this hour.
Frances rose as if restless she passed before me "a
stir the FIRE which did not want stirring she Mted
and put down the little ornaments on the mantel-
piece; her dress waved within yard of NE; slight,
straight and elegant she stood erect on the hearth.
There are impulses we can control, but there
others which control US because they attain Us with
tiger leap, and masters wehsve seen them.
Perhaps though such impulses are seldom altogether
bad; perhaps Reason, by process ss brief as quiet,
process that is finished felt has ascertained tho
sanity Of the deed lpstnct msdtaes and feels iusti-
fed in remaining passive while il Is performed. i
know did not reason, did not plan or intend, yet,
whereas moment was sitting solas an the char
near the table, the next held frances on my knee,
placed there with sharpness and decision aud retained
| with exceeding tenacty.
Monsieur cried Frances, and was still; not
another word escaped her lips sorely eoufounded
che seemed during the lapse Of the first few mou,ents
but the amazem.nt subsidized terror did not sue
| ceed nor fury; after all, she only little nearer
than she had been before to one she hahteally
| respected and trusted. Embarrassment might have
impelled her TO contend but sefrespect checked re-
| sistance where resistance was useless.
| Frances, how much regard have yea for mef'
| was my demand. No answer; the situation was yet
too new and surprising 10 permit speech. On this
sideraiion, l compelled myself for some seconds 10
tolerate Der silence though impatient OF it. Presently
repeated the same question, probably not IN tho
calmss Of tones. She looked at me- my face, doubt
wells Of tranquility.
"Do speak, urged and very low buried, yet
still arch voice, said:
| Monsieur, vous me faites mali de grace lacheh
I'm peu ma main droite.
| In truth, became aware that was holding the
| said +" main droite" in somewhat ruthless grasp.
| did desired; and, for the third time, ssked more
gently
" Mon maiire, Jen al beauceup," was the truthful
| rejoinder.
| as my wife TO accept me as your husband T.
II felt the agitation Of the heart saw the purple
light Of love" cast its glowing reflection on cheek,
temples neck; desired to consult the eye but shel
| teriDg lash and lid forbade.
Monsieur" said the soft voice, at last, Monsieur
desire SAVIOR ii 10 cOnsens-si-enfn, 81 10 veux ms
marier avec lu
" Justs ment"
Monsieur sers.til auss bon mari gull etc bon
| Matte 70
twill uy Frances"
pause then, with . new, yet still subdued inaec-
ton of the voice-an infection which provoked while
| il pleased accompanied, too, by sourirs a 10
fos tmide,' in perfect harmony with the tone.
"C'e.t d dme, Monsieur tojours I'm peu entste,
exigea volontsire-"
''Have been so, Frances y
a" Msis oui; vols lie savez bien.'
| Have been nothing ese T.
| Msis oui; vous avez etc mon meilleur ami"
| And what, Frances, are you to me !"
votre devouves eleve qui vous aime de tout son
cGur."
"will my pupil consent to pass her life with me
| Speak English now, Frances"
| Some moments were taken for reflection; the an
swer pronounced slowly, ran thus;
you have always made me happy; like to hear
you speak like to sec you like to bs near youi
| believe you are very good and very superior /
know you stern to those who are careless aud IDLE,
but you kind very kind to the attentive and In
dustrious even If they are not clever. Master, l
| should be glad to live with YOU always" and she
made sort of movement as il she would have chung
to me; but, retaining hepslf, shs only added with
| earnest emphasis, Master, consent TO pass my
| lifsswith YOU"
Very well Frances"
drew her little nearer 20 my heart took first
kiss from her lips, thereby sealing the compact now
framed between us. Aherward she and were silent,
nor was our silence brief Francess thoughts during
this interval know not. old l attempt TO guess
| them. was not occupied In searching her cOune-
nance 10 otherwise troubling her composure, The
peace felt wished her to fesIj my arm, Il 10 true,
still detained her, but with restraint that was gentle
enough, 40 long Is no opposition tghtehsd IT, Ny
| gaze was IN the red fire; my heart was measuring
| It's own content il sounded aud sounded, and found
| the depth fathomless.
Passing over the ten years devotion 10 lsborious
professional pursuits We will take leave Of tho hap
uy couple in their well-earned Paradise OF "a En-
glisb home:
| To England we now resolved to take wing. We
arrived there ssely; Frances realized tho dream OF
| her lifetime. We spents whole summer and Autumn
in travelling from end to end Of the British islands,
| and afterward passed Winter in London. Then We
thought il hg6 time to FIX our residence. My heart
| yesIned toward my native county OF --shirs, and Ii
| IL in shire l now live; II u in the library Of my
sequestered aud rather hily region, thirty miles
| moved from Y; a region whose vsIdure tho smoke
Of mills has not yet sullled, whose waters sui run
pure whose swell of noorand preserve 10 someferny
glenn that lie between them the very primal wilderness
ii rsture- her moss, her bracken her buebells her
accents Of reed and heather her free and fresh