True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

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them up. The young director paused a
moment to admire the slight but rounded
figure, and the glowing color and beau
tiful bair of the young person. "This
undoubtedly" thought he, "is the daugh.
ter Of M. Lebrun. | have commenced
fortunately. No danger Of so fair a crea.
ture being obliged to demand her indem-
nifty. He cast another glance at the lady,
and proceeded towards the gate.
A fortnight had scarcely passed when
M. Lebrun returned TO his house in the
Chausee d'Aulin. 1t was his daughter
who teased him into quitting the country
He was astonisbed that his dear Euphemia
should go suddenly abandon, in the midst
of the summer season, her flowers, which
she loved so well. He naturally sought
for some reason for such change, and
more than once said 10 himself, 'Is it
possible that she can by some chance or
other have formed an attachment with
some person at Paris?" Atlast he could
no longer doubt that he had conjectured
rightly, for her gaiety was fled. her music,
drawing, flowers, were all neglected, and
a tear sometimes betrayed her secret
But who could have inspired this passion?
What opportunity was there for gallant
to press his suit? He was determined to
discovery The mystery. "My dear Eu.
phemiai" said he, "you have become
wonderfully serious. On what can your
thoughts be always occupied? VIVA
new sentiment has taken possession o
your mind Speak 10 me frankly; you
know how dearly I love you can you
have seen some person who has csptiva
ted your affections If it is propel
match. you cannot doubt that | shall bt
only too glad TO unite you 10 him witt
will render you happy" ..".
"Well, then, father, | acknowledge
do love.' said Euphemia, with that ii
midity and hesitation which a young cir
cannot free herself from even when con
Tossing the state of her affections to he
own father.
"And who is he :" said M. Lebrun.
"That is his secret as much as mine,
replied the daughter with great tranquil
itH Il cannot speak of it without his con
sent, but will ask him, when I see him
TO declare his name."
This reserve only excited the curiosit,
of M. Lebrun. He pressed his daughte
more and more to name her lover. A
last she said. "Give me only three days
and l will then conceal nothing from
you"
The next day the young director of tn
new insurance company to promote mar
riage, came TO pay visit to his partner
"Oh my dear fellow" said M. Lebrun
when he saw him, 'you can't guess -"
"Guess what" .. r.
THAT my daughter is already inspire'
by the tender passion"
oh" said the director. ''lhat must b.
the effect Of the insurance.
"a wonderful effect il is, at all events
Why month has not elapsed since th'
insurance took place. By Jove you arr
fortunate, If we have only another suel
piece Of good fortune, the fame Of tn
company will be in every persons mouth.
They were conversing in this manner
when Euphemia entered the room. Sh
blushed on seeing the stranger.
"My daughter" said M. Lebrun to tn
young man-"What do you think @
her r. t nd rs - -.EH4. ..
"She is admirable l can venture t
predict she will not pass another yea
without l tr - sel .u-'
"Fa.her," said the young girl. regard
ing the two, speakers. 5e"I promised L
inform you of the person whom l love-
This is he!" '.at.e eit .aa'
"Good Heavens is it possible" cris'
the astOnished capitalist. .essa .ra
according to our regulations" sal,
the director very gravely, II was bounC
10 seek means not to allow The speci6e
time opasS without" s.. $40.
"True, true. But, Euphemia, how di'
you get acquainted with Monsieur 7"
~ saw him in the country one day i
going out. He used 10 come afierwar
every day. He helped me to culIivat
my flowers. We walked out in the park
and al last found his visits too short
| thought that by coming TO Paris
should see him more frequently, and for
longer time" ,,..
"In showing my zeal for the interest
Of the society,"" continued the Speculation
81 considered"
"Come, come, my young friend' sail
the surprised father, "you are a cleve
fellow. Stunned as have been, mus
acknowledge that the matter has somelhi
amusing in it" -s.s.
u protest to you, / considered that
faithfully performed my duty"
"No use of talking of ii now. Yo
already have the eight hundred thousan
francs fortunes,' 'aaao' a9st a
"Quiie correct, said the young man
taking Euphemia by the hand with III
air Of marty to his duty. "This is
glorious beginning, We shall have sucl
custom from this affair. We must absd
! luIely gain millions -