Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-10-03

already enough wealth TO content any
but mercenary spirit, but grasping
eagerly for more. and infatuated with
the beauty Of his cousin. he would
have sold his salvation to call her and
her fortune his own.
When left BY his uncle in the parlor,
as was related, he hurried from the
house with throbbing heart and burn
ing brain. He had not dreamed that
the marriage would be so sudden; and
all the day he had prayed to the evil
spirits he worshipped to guide, lead or
steal to the heart Of his rival. Now he
saw him returned triumphant. victor
and bridegroom. He hastened to do
what his wicked mipd had long been
plotting. Ere many minutes had passed. !
he stood in the private Office of an
apoihecary and cbemist . tesu and
withered old usssr. wiso looked upon
Tall mankind as SO man yermin. deem
ling gold the only rzlnsble thing on
earth, so said report, 8h5 81. Maur be-
lieved it. Who can exp4aii the insani-
ty OF such avarice FER Carlo Berdi
made no use of his gezltk fsrs TO gloat
over it in grim soli,udss .
i have come for flRe almond said
Henry, as the chemiss Fsised his1smaH-
black eyes to his, : q.ir
Have you brought the price. young
MANI & ,s :,
Henry threw purse upon the table.
Carlo counted out The yellow coins. one
by one, trying the weight and ring Of
each. until be bad numbered . hun.
dred. - ss -
Right said he, as he swept them
into his pouch, and stoved that into
his bosom. Il only wish i could sell
a sack Of double almonds at that price,.
Carlo Berdi chen produced a large
almond, neatly hslyed. and containing
twin kernels. one OF which was ehipped
at each end.
whatsoever swallows this said the
Italian. holding up the marked almond.
does himself no harm; but l viii not
be he who shall eat the other. Do not
make mistake
Never fear,' said Henry, as the
chemist glued the halves together
But how long does it take to effect its
purpose?'
Three hours, and leaves no trace,
my young friend. You ordered this
to be made ready three weeks ago, and
as you had not called for it, began to
think that your courage had failed.'
The time had not arrived said
Henry, as he placed the almond in his
vest. -Dut tvii rn., old man have NE
not met beforeF
where. until three weeks since?
In Italy, where l lived some FIVE
years ago. There is an air-a tone In
your voice that reminds me OF some
one that | once knew in Rome, said
Henry st. Maur.
.Ah! ! had a relative there; per-
haps you knew her, said Carlo. gazing
sharply into his face. She was very
beautiful, all said, and her name was
Blanca, the Flower Girl
st. Maur grew sshy pale, but in
moment he replied, i have seen her,
What has become Of her?
She is dead! She gave her love to
some young and heartless villain. He
deserted her, and she died some twelve
months or so ago. The destroyer of
her young life was German Count, l
have heard. He had left Rome some
three or four years before Blanca died
in my arms. 1 wish ] could find the
scoundrel. So long as Blanca lived
she loved him; but now that she is no
more, think l would give all my gold
TO have an Italians vengeance!
And Justly. too said Henry; the
reprobate! Well. good night
Good night. my young friend. Do
not eat the unmarked almond
Not l, indeed laughed the heartless
man, as he turned and sped rapidly
away.
When he again stood in his uncle's
house, it was thronged with guests.
among whom he was soon scattering
iests and compliments.
Hal said his old uncle, as he met
him near the center Of the main parlor,
you are laggard again. William
and Clara became man and wife just
FIVE minutes since
Il claim kiss from the BRIDE said
Henry, as he saluted the new made
wife, and then grasped the hand OF the
happy husband.
4 wish you had hundred years OF
mutual ioy, cousin Clara-and you. too,
William said he, with smiling lips and
devils heart; and oil that iubilant
evening, who was SO gay as Henry St.
Maur?
At length the festive time came on,
and sparkling wine and wit, over the
frosted cake and dainty viands, ruled
the hour. Then, said Henry st. Maur,
as be filed plate with almonds, Come,
cousin William, since We are newly
made kinsmen, eat q philopena with
me, and who loses shall forfeit to the
bride.'
agreed laughed the joyous bridge
groom. Seek double almond
i 'Ahl 1 am sure l have one here,'
said Henry, crushing the almond for
which he had paid in gold. This is
yours now-we eat together, and for
felt singly.'
All unsuspecting. the gallant young