The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-07-01

3 UooA VI prayers Wouiu laIi 20 Tue lOI VI
/ Anne, who bad the last choice
and what do you conclude from thatl
inquired the notary.
! Il conclude that she means to Intimate
to her sister that repentance and prayer
were the only help she had to expect in
( this world
As she finished these words Madame
de Villeboys made a definite selection OF
the ready money for her share. Mons.
Vatry, as may be easily imagined, select
ed the chateau, furniture and Jewels as
bis lot.
Monsieur Vatry,' said NJ. Dubois to
that gentleman, even suppose it had
been the intention of the deceased to pun.
ish her sister, it would be noble act on
your part, millionaire as you are, to give up
at least portion Of your share to Anne,
who wants it so much
Thanks, for your kind advice, dear
sir replied Vatry. The mansion is sit
uatei on the very confoes of my woods,
and suits me admirably, all the more so,
that it is ready furnished. As to the jewels
of sister Egerie, they are "reminiscences
which one ought never to part with
Since it is 80, said the notary, my poor
Madame Anne, here is the prayer book
that remains to you
Anne, attended by her son, handsome
boy, with blue eyes, took her sister 5 old
prayer book, and making her son kiss it
after her, she said:
Hector, kiss this book which belonged
to your poor aunt, who is dead, but would
have loved yoa well bad she known you.
When you have learned to read, you will
pray to Heaven to make you wise and
good as your father was, and happier
than your unfortunate mother
The eyes of those who were present
wero filed with tears, Notwithstanding
their their efforts so preserve an appear
ance of Indifference.
The child embraced the old prayer
book with boyish fervor, and opening it
exclai mcd 'Oh! mamma, what pretty
pictures!'
Indeed said the mother, happy in the
gladness of her boy.
Yes. The good Virgin, in a red dress,
holding the infant in her arms. But
why, mamma, had silk paper been put
upon the picture!'
so that they might not be injured, my
dear"
But, mamma, why are there ten silk
papers to each engravingl
The mother looked, and uttering sud,
den shrek, she fell into the arms of NJ,
Dubois, the notary, who, addressing those
present, said:-
leave her alone, it won't be much;
people don't die of these shocks. As for
you, little one.' addressing Hector, give
me that prayer book, you will tear the
engravings.
The inheritors withdrew, making vari-
ous conjectures as to tho cause of Anne's |
sudden illness, and the interest which the |
notary took in her. A month afterward |
they met Anne and her son exceedingly |
well, but not extravagaDtly dressed, tax
iug au airing in two horse chariot |
This led them to IN axe inquiries, and they
learned that Madame Anne had recently
purchased hotel for one hundred and
eighty thousand francs, aud was giving a
irst rate education to her son The
1ews came like a thunder bolt upon them.
Madame de Villeboys and NJ Vatry has
tened to call upon the notary for explaua-
ions. The good Dubois was working at
his desk.
Perhaps we are disturbing you'll said
he arrogant lady.
No matter. Twas in the act of set
ling a purchase in the state funds for
Madame Anne
What exclaimed Vatry, after having
purchased house and equipage, she has
till money to investl'
Undoubtedly so!'
'Bu. where did the money come froml'
what! did you not see!'
fWhen!'
when she shrieked upon seeing what
he prayer book contained which she in
lerited'
I'VE observed nothing
'Ohl l thought you saw it, said the
sarcastic notary. That prayer book con-
aimed sixty engravings, and each epgra-
'ing was covered by ten notes of thou.
sand francs each
Good Heayensp exclaimed Vatry,
hunderstruck.
If | bad only known it! shouted Mad
me de Villeboys.
You had your choice, added the nota-
y, 'and I NJ yself urged you to take the
prayer book, but you refused
But who could have expected to find
fortune in a breviaryp
The two baffied egotists withdrew, their
learts swollen with passionate envy.
Madame Anne is still in Paris. 1t
1ou pass by the Rue La6tte on fine
ummer evening, you will see charming
picture on the first floor, illuminated by
be pale reflection of wax lights.
A lady who has joined the two hands
# her son, fair child of six years OF age
u prayer before an old book of 'Heures
Ie Ia Verge and forswhich case of