Nebraska advertiser., 1858-07-08
miscellaneous.
A Partisan StOy.Ette.

A young soldier of four and twenty, a
lieutenant of artillery, has just married a
bankers daughter, with 100000 francs
for dowry.
Lieutenant of artillery! Not a bad
rank. Napoleon had the honor to bear
II, and the grace to remember it.
At the Conference Of Eufurt, during
which CoBiyress. Isftsaors and Kings
become the simple staFasiltes of Napoleon
-one day at the table they were speak
ing of the old Germanic Confederation,
and especially of the famous Golden Bull
of Rome. Its date was asked. There
was a moment of silence no one remem-
bered it. Napoleon spoke
1856"
"What, sirn' cried a courtier king :;
'you know our history so well! When
has your majesty found time to study il 2"
"When | was Lieutenant of Artillery" ;"
said the Emperor.
The words produced a singular effect
among those princes, all born to thrones.
Napoleon perceived it, and repeated:
When | had the honor to be Lieuten-
ant of Artillery
Well, although the grade is a nice one,
our Lieutenant of Artillery did not think
it enough to win the heart of Mademoi-
.selle --; so he had never dreamed of
asking il. But one day he was followed
by an elderly gentleman, tall, thin, and
blessed with large, pointed nose. The
person followed him into the Gymnase
Theater, seated himself beside him and
drew him into conversation. The acquain-
tance was made. The long nosed man
visited him at his quarters, offered friend
ship, and one day said:
81 am interested in you-have lively
friendship for you. l must have you
married" ="
"Nice proof Of friendship" said the
officer, laughingly.
any dear friend there are marriages
and marriages. What would you say to
100000 francs of dowry, with expecta-
tions?"
The officer ceased laughing. In brief
the long nosed man introduced him al
the bankers. The officer pleased the
daughter. The father shrugged his
shoulders when marriage was spoken
Of but the man Of the nose gave such
excellent accounts of the young soldier,
| covered up his wild oats, exaggerated SC
well his merit and his virtues; had SC
many resources and ingenious stratagems
at hand, that-the marriage took place
! soon after.
The Lieutenant was astonished at such
devotion, such warmth Of friendship.
The day after the wedding, the long nose
called to see him.
my dear friend, y said the bridegroom
81 shall never forget what you have dont
for me. l shall always hold you in re,
membrance. My wife is charming, az
desperately in love with her"
And the dowry?',
THAT spoils nothing. But fancy m
happiness! would gladly have weddet
without that"
Come, come! no nonsense. Wha
should l have done? 2"
"How-you ?''
''You spoke of remembering me-"
ooh Can l have the pleasure Of ren
derlng you any peCuniary service ~
Certainly. A service for which giv
you a receipt. You will do me the kind
ness to pay me these acceptances, signer
by you, amounting to sixty-three thousan
six hundred and eighty-two francs sixty
five centlmes, interest and expenses in
Cluded. / could have cancelled the debt
in about three or four thousand years.
preferred to have you married. Was
not better 2"
The lieutenant came down from III
clouds. This friend, benefactor, was nc
an angel, only - creditor!