Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-11-13
MARRIED LOVE.MAK.N NG.
WHO COULD HAVE BELIEVED 1T.
A SKETCH FROM THE FRENCH

with a handsome person; it had cost his motl
er a great deal of trouble to make him wha
is callaha puppy !: but by indefatigable dill
gence she had at last effected her purpose
All the ladies consequently, loved him, an
he loved them all in return. 1t has been sal
that his attachments once or twice had eve
been of more than months duration, bu
never did he impose any cOnstraint upon him
self or the object of his affection, by an irb
some fidelity. He possessed the incest pow
ers of perception, wheneverany work or lool
summoned him to victory; but he always ha,
the good manners to pay every attention t.
the clock, when it announced the hour of par
ting.
! With these qualifications he was certain o
success with the ladies'. He paid his devoir
TO all, enchanted all, and was at last tired o
all In: one of his moments of torpid safety
our hero had returned home to supper Hap
pay he is who feels the time least Oppressive
when at home-he belongs to the better kline
of men. Our young count threw himself up
on the sofa, stretched his limbs, yawned, &c
Suddenly it occurred to him that he was mar
ried. No wonder that we should have forgot
ten it, since he himself only just now recOllec-
| ted it.
<ApiOpOS, S'tiu llc, dllu uiio ei0 D|ii
| servant entered.
"GO to your mistress and ask II mag
have the pleasure of seeing her? p
The servant listened attentvely, not believ-
ing the testimony Of his own ears The count
repeated his orders. which the servant at
length obeycd, shaking his head as he went
The countess was an anliablc daughter of a
country gentleman-she was flower which
from the pressure of the court atmosphere
dropped, but did not quite wither to avoid
ennui, she had no resources but to swim with
the tide of high life. She and her husband
sometimes met-they never avoided nor even
courted each others society. Before marriage
they had seen little Of each other, and after
it they had no time to devote to such an en-
ployment. There were people enough who
spared the count the trouble of admiring his
wife's perfections, and if they made no inl-
preston on her heart they at least gratified
ler vanity.
Her husbands message was delivered to
her in a moment when her state of mind was
much the same as iils,-slie knew not what
to think of this unexpected visit-she replied,
however, that she would be happy to see him.
He entcred-hoped he was not troublesome,
and took chair-and recounted the news of
the day. The conversation, as far as related
to III, subjects Of it, was quite common, but
his viyacity and Amelia's genius, inspired ii
with interest. The time passed. they knew
not how the count looked at his watch
was surprised to find it so late, and request
el permission to sup with his wife.
With all my heart replied Amelia,
" if you can be content with my homely
fare.''
Supper was brought-thcy ate, and were
merry, without being noisy. This calm plea
sure possessed to them the charm Of novelty;
they were both pleasant without wishing to
appear so, as is generally the case with most
people. They were quite new acquaintances
the hours flew 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 not learn, till it was late, that one of
the virtuosos being i'll the concert was deferred.
How was he to pass the tedious evening He
inquired, as he passed, after his wife, and
was informed that she was somewhat indis-
posed
"Well," thought he, common civility re-
quires that should wait upon her, and ask
her personally how she does"
He sent amessage, requesting that he might
be allowed to sit with her till supper, and was
very politely received He was cheerful, live
ly and gallant. The supper hour arrived,
and this time Amelia begged him to stay
He had been invited to casino party after
the concert, Notwithstanding which he remain
ed with his wife, and their conversation was
quite as pleasant, and less reserved that of the
proceeding visit.
Do you know" said Amelia "that the
party to which you were invited would find a
little trouble in discovering the cause of youl
absence 2"
He smiled and paused for Il few mo-
ments.
Z" must tell you something of confidence. y
began he at length, while he was playing with
his fork, something which you will perhaps
think rather candid than gallant; you cannot
imagine how much you are improved since
your marriage"
My mariager' answered Amelia, in a
jocose tone, Il believe took place about the
same time as yOnr own"
"Very true my lady," replied he, "but il
is inconceivable how so happy an alteration
can have taken place in you. At that time
pardon me--you had so much rustic bash.
fulness, it is scarcely possible to recognize
you-your genius is no longer the same; even
your features 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-upon my word,' added she, "it i
well that no one hears us, for it almost. seems
that we are making love"
The dialogue continued long in the same
style, till Amelia at length looked at her watcf
and in a fascinating tone remarked that it was
late The count arose unwillingly, slowly
took his leave, and slowly retired to the dool
suddenly he again turned round
My Lady" said he, 81 find it very tedi
Gus to breakfast aone-may be allowed t.
take my chocolate with you:'
If you please" answered Amelia anC
they parted, still more pleased with each 9th
er.
The next morning it occurred to the coun
these frequent visits to his rife might giv'
rise to scandalous reports. He then desir
ed his valet not to mention the circumstance
to any one. He then put on an elegan
morning grown, and went slowly over t
Amelia.
Amelia had just risen in the most cheerful
humor. The bloom upon her cheeks rivallet
the blush of morning She was animated
and witty-in short, She was enchanting, ant
her husband, in an hour, discovered hov
much pleasanter it was to breakfast in cOmpa
ny, than to sit alone, and opposite lass ga
zing at his person, and looking into his yawn
ing mouth.
"Why don't you come here every day,
said Amelia, ''if my company is pleasant t
you 2"
He answered that he learned his presenc
might prevent the visits of Others
g shall miss no one" replied she, "a
long as you byi indemnify me your society.
"Upon my word," said the count, 81 hav
more than once ..wished that l was not you
ladyshp's husband"
"Why so?' demanded Amelia.
THAT might be allowed to tell you" re
turned he, show loved you "
"Oh. tell me so, pray" cried she, ''if onl
for the sake of novelty"
/" Fear not" answered the count, 81 hope
my lady, shall never so far forget mysel