The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1860-08-29

io' s"ebc souss W sA Poic0. Louise seemed
already aroused. Sleep, as ,Shakspeafs has
it, truly knits up the rkvelled sleeve, Of care;
but afer,a time. when the first storm is
over, pleasant conpanionship is always the
best antidote against sorrow. Pierre Du.
pont spoke much of flowers, Of country life,
Of poetry, Of lovely scenery. of trees and
woods, and its wandfous works, until Lou.
ise listened with rapt attention The young
man was happy without any alloy entering
into tue composition of his happiness, and
with good share Of intellect aud much
reading, his conversation was necessarily
interesting, where much more intelec.
tual and well read man, but full Of doubt
and care, would have been. profound.
ly dull.
They reached st. German about eleven
O'Clock, and went at once TO the terrace
which overlooks the river, ore of the most
beautiful views around Paris; he thence
pointed out ail the different features of the
scenery; after which they turned their steps
TO the wood. Louise seemed delighted; a
faint rosy color came upon her cheeks, and
her eyes beamed with intense happiness.
Dupont was enrap,ured and young, ardent
lmpulsive, and thus, toward the afternoon
gave vent to his feelings:
"Pardon, MademoiselIe, my rash and
suddent speech, but never felt so happy
before. In fact, my sensations of delight
are such to day, that1 cannot restrain the
expression Of wish that we may spend
many such happy hours together again.
Mademoiselle,I have iorg wished to marry,
but never before found all that wanted
c. mbiued in one person. do not jus, now
wish to be intrusive, but If | could hope
that byandby, at future time, might
hope"
Oh, Monsieur Dupont" cried Louise,
with unfeigued surprise" it is impossible
that you can love SO Insignificant, so plain,
SO inferior girl as am. At all events,
you know nothing Of me-"
"Such a day as this is all that is needed
10 know one so innocent and open hearted as
you are. Mademoiselle, 1 declare that
after the six hours | have since morn,
ing spent in yoar company, | love you
warmly, since ely, deeply; there are af-
ieciions which spring up in an hour"
"And die in less" replied Louise, grave
"No, Louise; ask you for no promise
save this, that for whole month YOU will,
Pc init me TO see You every day that oc-
c;'sionally you will belhe companion of my
walks. and tina, you will decide ="
May" said Louise, af era few moments
reflection, will be candid. | knew last
nIgat from your msnuer, from the tone of
your voice, from your. looks, what would
happen this day; and though surprised AN
instant at your brusquc declaration, have
b' en-lialf prepared for ii since last night.
and !, too, seem to have nothing to learn
about you. | will not speak Of month,
but Of ih'ee; Lnt If you Il en- really lose me,
and ATE unchanged in worlhiness, will
then be your wife,"
proud aud happy you have male me,
my Louise" said Pierre, much moved.
'"lroud J. cried Louise. shaking her
head mo, ii is thai should be proud.
a poo, useless girI'hke ms, seldom obtains
- brilliant a chance as to he lhe-wife Of IN
industto o's and steal ly wolkm,n."
p Pierie thanked her warmly, and then they
walked away from the wood in silence, arm
in ann, too happy to speak for, alone in
the world, young. full of san gune hope. the
future all before them, bright sunny sky a.
bove aud ena'neled turf beneath, and birds
singing around, they were supremely happy
und"r the Influence Of Loves young dream,
The brightest, sweetest dream that hfe pre-
.Sen,s 10 man. Louise scarcely liked TO own
he sell how, n lone orphan, She had been
fascinated by the gentle attention of clever
AMI handsome young man, whose only
fault, that she could see, was Iiule some
what pardonabie-pride at his superior &C.
quirements. o..
y few days after, they went 10 Menion,
but this day their mutual affection was un
re'eryelly owned, Pierre having the intense
satisfaction of hearing from the young girls
nouth words Of love confidence, and which
justly made him proud aud happy 1t was
COW definitely settled, as they had no pa
rents or relations 10 consult, that their mar
riage should take place at the date
before aiIutied 10, prodigious was the
delight of Madame Carotin, in part at her
own perspicacity, in part at the prospect of
Louise ea,ing a happy home. She herself
undertook TO renovate aud prepare the
small apartment which was to receive
the young couple--a task which she fulfill
ed with immense satisfaction.
About fortnight before the wedding,
flerie was one day coming home little
earlier than usual from his ateher, whenhe
fell IN whit was Monday-a party Of
jolly fellow workmen, who were toddling
toward the barrier to drink.
Bravo cried they" here is the marry
ing man. Alb! all! you are pretty fellow
TO give up your liberty at this time of life.
A pretty bad example you are setting"
at is my taste to marry" said Pierre
quietly" and will have no man quarrel
with my fances. You are at liberty to re-.
main single if sou like. Good evening"
May, If you are so serious, marry, in
Cod Shame. But come, to-day, and let US
drink to your happy marriage"
81 would rather not,n exclaimed Pierre.
Why, are you afraid TO go TO the barrier
Of Monday before you are marriedi You
will be afraid to speak to US by-aud by"
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