Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-29
MARRIED LOyE-MAKING;
or, Who Could Have Believed IL &:

many other men Of that and every city, for he
was the dupe to all the folies Of fashion and
high life. He combined q flexible heart with
handsome person; 1t had cost his mother n
great deal of trouble to make him what is called
a puppy; but by indetatigable diligence she
effected her purpose. All the ladies, oonse-
quently, 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 a
months duration, but never did he impose any
constraint upon himself or the object of his al
fectioD, by an irksome 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 at
tentiOn to the clock, when it announced the
hour Of parting.
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
one of his moments of torpid safety, our hero
had returned home before supper. Happy be
IS who feels the time least oppressive when at
home-he belongs to the better kind of men.
Our young Count threw himself upon the sofa,
stretched his limbs, and yawned. Suddenly it
occurred to him that he was married No won
der that we should have forgotten il; he him
self only just now recollected ii.
AprOpoS, said he, and rung the bell. A
servant entered.
Go to your mistress, and ask if may have
the pleasure Of seeing her"
The servant listened attentively, not be-
HevIng 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 a
country gentleman-she was a flower which.
from the pressure of the court atmosphere
dropped, but did not quite wither; to avoid
CGHHI, she had no resource but to swim with
the tide Of high life. She and her husband
sometimes met-they never avoided nor ever
courted, each others society Before mar
riage they had seen 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 admiring his
wife's Projections, and if they made no impress
sion on her heart, they at least gratifed her
vanity.
Her husbands message was delivered 10 her
In a moment when her state of mind was much
the same as his-she knew not what to think of
this unexpected visit-she replied, however,
that she should be happy to see him. He en-
tered-hoped he was not troublesOme-took a
chair-made remarks on the weather-ani re-
counted the news Of the day. The conyersa-
tiOn, as far as related to the subjects Of it. was
quite common but his yivscity, and Amelia's
genius, inspired il with interest The time
passed they knew not how; the Count looked at
his Wateh-was surprised to find it so late and
requested permission TO sup with his wife
With all my heart, replied Amelia, " if
You can be content with my homely fare
supper was brought, they ate, and were mer-
~, without being noisy. This calm pleasure
possessed to them the charm of novelty; they
were both pleasant without wishing to appesr
so, as is generally the case with most people
They were quite new acqGsintances; the hours
teU 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 a concert, and
did Lot learn, till il was late, that one of the
virtuosos being i'll the concert was deferred.
How was he to pass the tedious evening" lie
inquired, as he passed, after his wife. and was
informed that she was somewhat indisposed
ell, thought he, common ciyility re-
quires that should wait upon her, and ask her
personally how she does
lie senta message, requesting that he might
be allowed to sit with her till supper and was
very politely received. tie 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 con-
cert, notwithstanding which he remained with
his wife, and their conversation was quite as
pleasant, and less reserved, than that of the
preceding visit
DO you know" said Amelia, "that the
party to which you were invited would find
little trouble IN discovering the cause of your
absence2''
He smiled and paused for few minutes
g must tell you something of confidence -
began he az length, while he was playing with
his fork, " something which you will perhaps
think rather candid than gallant; you can
Imagine bow much you are improved since
your marriage"
Jocose tone, 8 1 believe il took place about the
same time as your own
Very true, my lady" replied he, 60 but it
IS incOnceivable how so happy an alteration
can have taken place in you. At that time
pardon me-you had so much rustic bashful-
4 "a aaa L. Il
your genius no longer the same, even your fea-
lures are much improved"
Well, my lord" replied the Countess,
without wishing to return the compliment
all that you have said Of me have thought of
you. But upon my word" added she, :: it is
we'll that no one hears US for il almost seems
that We were making love"
The dialogue continued long in the same
style, till Amelia at length looked at her
uatch; and In fascinating tone remarked that
II was late. The Count arose unwillingly,
sloNl " took his leave, and as slowly retired to
the door-suddenly he again turned round.
- My lady" said he, I" find il very tedious
my chocolate with your
" II you please" answered Amelia, and they
parted still more p'eIsed with each other.
The next m)rIi it occurred to the Count
these frequent visits TO his wife might give rise
to soandalOus reports. He then desired his
valet not TO mention the circumstance TO any
one. de then put on an elegant morning gown,
and went slowly over TO Amelia.
Amelia had just risen in q most eh heerful hu-
NOR. Inc bloom upon her cheek riyalled the
blush of morning She was animated and
witty-in short, she was enchanting, and her
husband, in an hour. discovered how much
P!eassnter it was to breakfast in company than
10 sit alone, and opposite a glass gazing Mt his
person. and looking into his yawning mouth.
Why don't you come here every day, 4" said
Amelia, ''if my company is pleasant to YOU ll
He answered that be feared his presence
might prevent the visits Of others
- shall miss no One,n replied she, "ss long
sc you indemnify me by your society"
Upon my word, said the Count, 81 have
more than once wished that was not your
Iadyship's husband
a. Why 30 ," demanded Amelia
THAT might be allowed to tell you" re.
turned he, - how much loved you"