The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-11-25

ty. Before marriage they mad seen lit
tie of each other, and after it they had
little time to devote to such an employ
ment There were people enough who
spared the count the trouble of admiring
his wife s projections, and if they made
no impression on her heart, they at least
gratifed her vanity.
Her husbands message was delivered
to her in moment, when her state of
mind was much the same as his-she
knew not what to think of this unexpect-
ed visit-she replied, however, that she
should be happy to see him. He enter
ed-hoped he was not troublesome took
n chair-made remarks on the weather.
and recounled the news of the day. The
| conversation, as far as related to the sub
iect of it, was quite common, but his
vivacity, and Amelias genius, inspired
it with interest. The time passed they
knew not how the Count looked at his
watch-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, ami
were merry, without being noisy. This
calm pleasure possessed TO them the
charm of novelty they were both pleas
ant without wishing to appear 50. 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 pleas
ed with his visit.
The next day he was invited TO a con-
cert, and did not learn, Till it was late,
that one Of the 'virtuosos being ill, the
concert was deferred. How was he TO
pass the tedious evening? He inquired,
rs he passed. after his wife, and was in
formed that she was somewhat indis-
posed.
"Well," thought he, common ciyili-
ty requires that l should wait upon her,
and ask her personally how she does
He sent message requesting that he
might be allowed to sit with her till sup
per, and was very politely received. He
was cheerful, lively, and gallant. The
supper hour arrived, and this time Anne
liza begged him to stay. He had been
invited to a casino party after the con-
cert, Notwithstanding which he re mained
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 fnd little trouble in discover
ing tie cause of your absence ?"
He smiled, and paused for few mo-
ments. 81 must tell you something of
confidence. began he at length, while
he was playing with his fork" some
thing which you will perhaps think rath
er candid than gallant; you cannot i'm
agine how much you are improved since
your marriage"
my marriage !" answered Amelia,
in jocose tone, :" believe it took place
about the same time as your own"
Very true, my lady," replied he,
"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 bashtulness, it is
scarcely possible TO recognize you-your
genius no longer the same, even your
features are improved"
"Well, my lord" replied the countess,
without wishing to return the compli-
ment, all that you have said of me l have
thought of you. But upon my word" /"
added she, :" it is well that no one hears
us, for it almost seems that we were ma
king love-
The dialogue continued long in the
same style, till Amelia at length looked
at her watch. and, in fascinating tone,
remarked that it was late, The count
arose unwillingly. slowly took his leave,
and as slowly retired to the door-sud-
denly he turned round.
MY lady," said he, II find it very
tedious to breakfast alone-may ! be al
lowed to take my chocolate with you ?"
= If you please" answered Amelia,
and they parted still more pleased with
each other
The next morning it occurred to the
count these frequent visits to his wye
might give rise to scandalous reports
He then desired his valet not to mention
the circumstance to any one. He then
put on an elegant morning gown, and
went slowly over to Amelia