Litchfield enquirer., 1860-05-31

{, MAY 31, 1860.
 analogies existent between inner and oute
 nature are strange and universal" Do not omit the analogies between nat
 ural objects, 1 pray you," cried Welfgans
 eagerly" The combinations in this fielt
 are so infinite that they afford scope for ever
 the indulgence in humor. Let us take only
 the parasitical plants how much of tn,
 fantastic, the ludicrous, the bird-lke is ob Eservable in their frail characteristics Thei
 flying seeds perch like butterflies on som,
 tree, and feed upon it till the plant is full gyown. Look only at wonder pear-tree b,
 the river; see there, rooted iR the bark, ant growing forth like branch from the rougl
 trunk, clings the mistletoe, from which bird lime is made. It is not even content with fastening itself as guest, but it compel the pear-tree to supply it with wood from it! own substance The moss and fungi upor trees belong to the same class. Those lin dens, under which you laid me short timt since, abound" .. .. ...- He paused suddenly, his eyes fixed in the direction of which he was speaking. We all turned simultaneously and saw that his discourse was interrupted by the apparitior of tall man, standing halfway between oul circle and the trees in question, who was watching our proceedings with countenance in which wonder aud admiration were Judi crously depicted, and who was devouring every syllable of the conversation with eager attention.
 Whom have we here?" exclaimed our entertainer rather haughtily, and looking an- noyed at the break in our pleasant discus sion.
 laughed and I believe colored up, for poor Muller really did present somewhat absurd figure as I said:
 "Why, that gentleman is friend of mine-in fact my German tutor-and he is here to meet me. I came hither for the pur- pose of passing quiet day in the forest, and we agreed to make this spot our place of rendezvous. I had then no idea of eDcoun- tering so pleasant party. I am sure I have enjoyed the morning very much"
 "You are most obliging to say so," he re- piled lowing; "and we are all greatly indebt- ed for your assistance upon the stage Per haps it was rather fortunate we did meet, as otherwise you would have been very hungry by this time. Pray invite your friend to come over and take a glass of Johannisber- ger"
 I beckpued to Muller to advance, which he did very slowly and bashfully, with his hat in his hand, and lowing profoundly at every step. had never seen him so cere- monious or nervous before, and, to tell the truth, I felt really vexed to see him look so foolish.
 "Pray approach, Mein Her," said my new acquaintance, still very distantly. eve have no seats to offer you, and no table but the sward ;-yet you will partake of such refrcshment as we have-a pasty and gob- let of wine-you will be most welcome.
 FI--I--that is-your post gracious Highness," stammered the professor ill the deepest confusion. E
 Your most gracious Highness! What could he mean? l started-colored up in my turll-lookcd from one to the other-and knew not what to say. The prince smiled.
 suppose" he said, with an air of dig nity which he had not previously assumed, that must introduce myself, but it was not my intention to do so, I assure you. am Karl August, of Saxe-Weimar, and this lady" pointing to the one whom l had al- ready taken for his wife--"is the Grand Duchess Luise. These kind friends and dramatic amateurs around us, are the ladies and gentlemen of my court. We often amuse ourselves in this manner during the summer eo,coo. and if is oopnro1Jy knoIv,, ;p +j,o D oc idcnz when we are about to visit the forest, the inhabitants arc careful not to intrude upon our privacy. Thus we knew you to be a stranger from your appearance amongst us, and we resolved to welcome you to our ludi scenici, without relinquishing that pleasant incognito, which is one of the dearest privil- egcs of sovereign"
 Long before the conclusion of this little oration, was standing with my head lke- wise uncovered, and looking. I daresay, just as sheepish and embarrassed as my learned friend himself.
 Your Royal Highness," said in reply, twill suffer me to prefer one request before retire. The conversation to which I have had the honor of listening just now, has fll- ed me with so much delight, that 1 am en- boldened to ask still further extension of your goodness The lady, whose ilnagina- tion is so vivid-this gentlemen, whose is so universal, whose ideas are SO varied and profound, whose language is so picturesque-who may they be, for I feel that I have heard no ordinary thinkers to- day?"
 "This lady," said the Grand Duke, with a courteous inclination towards her, "is Mad ame de Stael. That gentleman"--
 "That gentleman, Herr Deputy" inter- rupted the invalid with merry glance in his bright eyes, as he turned towards me, leaning on his elbow, ''is one whom, doubt not, you have already known under variety of names, and whom you have heard abused praised as the case may be. lam Geothe"
 CAUGHT IN HIS OWN TRAP.-A young girl and pretty, but above all, gifted with an air of adorable cander, lately presented herself before certain Parisian lawyer.
 Monsieur, came to consult you on grave affair want to oblige man love to marry me in spite of myself. How shall l proceed?"