The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-06-14

"Well, my lord sepled the couutrss, with
out wishing to ,eturu the compliment, all thst
YOU have said Of me | have thought ot you. But
upon my word" added she, "it is well TINT no
one hesis us, for 1t almost seems that We were
making love"
The dialogue continued long in the same
style, till Amelia at length looked at her watch,
aud in fascinating tone remarked that II
was late. The count arose unwillingly, slowly
took his lea.e, aud as slowly retired TO the
door-suddenly be again turned round.
MY lady. said he, ~ iind il very tedious to
breakfast aore-may be allowed to take my
chocolate with your
"lf you please" answered Amelia, and they
parted still more pleased with each other.
The next morning 1t occurred TO the count that
these frequent visits to his wit might give rise
to scondalous 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.
Amelia had just risen IN the most cheerful
humor. The bloom upon her check rivalled
the blush Of morning.. She was animated, and
witty-in short, she was enchanting, and her
husband, in an hour, discovered how much
pleasauter it was to breaktss, in company, than
to sit alone, and opposite glass gszing at his
person. aud looking into his yewning mouth.
"Why don't you come here every day." said
Amelia, "if my company is pleasant to you2"
He answered that he feared his presence might
prevent the visits of others
IL shall miss no one" replied she, las long Us
you indemnify me by your society,"
upon my word, said the count, " have
more than once wished that was not your la
dyshp's husband"
"Why 30 ?" demanded Amelia.
"Thst might be allowed 10 tell YOU" returned
he, chow much love you"
"Oh tell mo go. | pray" cried she, if only
for the sake OF novelty
Fear not" answered the count, al hope, my
lady, shall never so far forget myself; but We
have had think, two very agreeable tete ,tetes
at ruppsr-how II this evening you were TO al
low me a third J"
" With oil my heart" answered the coun-
tess.
The appointment was on both sides exactly
adhered to- Their conversation was this time
less lively, less brilliant-they gszed at each
other o(ener, and spoke less: the hesrt began
to assert its influence, and even arrived SO far
that they once. during pause. involuntary
squeezed each Others hands across the table al.
though the servants were still in the room
Who eould haze bclicucd itP
Amelia very plainly perceived that it wa. late
but she did not look at her wa tch Her husband
made not the slightes, effort to depart; he com.
piained that he was somewhat tired but not
sleepy. In word, from this day they parted in
the morning instead OF midnight, because they
were then both ready to breakfast tnge thCr.
r. The count en- chnntrd with his new conquest
eloped with Amrlia into tho country where they &,
with establishment. discovered that the thea ter
OF nature aud the concert Of tho nighting ,es
surpassed oil other theaters and concerts. They
at first thought OF staying only few days-
every morning they intended TO depart, and
every evening they changed their mentions
When autum, however, approached. they re-
turned to Vienna. The same evening they
went TO the play. and our hero had the courage
to sit in the same Dor with Amelia.
Who could haze believed itP To such dread
ful extent may man be led by one thoughtless
step. Ye happy husbands in high life, take war
nlng by the mournful example of our count