M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1861-03-14


with bis quiet conduct, 'Hs had not
vehtnFed even q fnftiys glance at her
Windows AFTER Sending almost at her
head aas billet -doux Though the win
dow Ol.i oi eia smbnsmn = as57pnP
i,Adalbettt was not altogether a dwell
Ter in the clouds. '2Ile Know that ,iE!-
spiraiioh could Do often found on esrth
below, and this thodglrt occurred with
greatest force whenever he beheld his
beautiful neighbor. "There," Thought
he, sis Just the muse whom | would
fain invokel7 But would she listen to
me-1poor unkuowArhymer that | ami
There ID such distance Between usln
And, saddened by these reflections, he
ascended once more to the clouds. -
Now, ifhe had only knew how
much nearer he was to his neighbor
than he imaginedf eJ'b ',.t tH>
MADAME oBlainval had her piano
drawn near the window. Spring had
come, and the window remained open.
The young widow there passed long
hours, and, sometimes out Of patience,
closed the the curtains, and did net
reappear for one or two days. Ada.
bert knew nothing of all these arrange!
ments- Of these poutings--or Of these
encouragemehts. ly''.1J 10 w ,'''a (.
Every time that Madame de Blain.
val entered her parlor, she looked for
another broken cup; but Julie took
sdch care that the accident never oc.
Cured again. COZ ys4l lga .o / -.i
About this time Madame was
obliged tn suddenly quit Paris for
Baden. D The physician recommended
change of air for her health, and for
her grief The springs Of Baden work
wonders with young and pretty wild.
ows. She departed. 4 spo39!4
The day on which she left, Adal-
bert, who was very little grieved at her
leaving, received visit from a strange
gentleman. is.7 0f aH9u-Ji baIW
"Sir''1 said the latter, "you are a
poetW l III IauI l,s.s'..'g ID.
81 have tried to be one," modestly
replied Adalbert. .Ru,.aH i1afi
i 81 know your talent--l esteem it.
and the proof is that como to you for
verses. Yes, sir, am an editor, and
wish to publishJa work entitled, 'Ba-
den aud its Enyirons.' 1t will consist
Of poetry and engravings; and one Of
our first artists has been engaged for
the engravings--will you take charge
of the poetic department.. IfyOu ac-
cept there is no time to lose; you
must leave this very day for Baden
Baden; but have provided for every
thing. Here are two thousand francs
for yourexpenses, and you will receive
four thousand more when the work is
finished" w. W i.Tl
Adalbert accepted, but, while max
ing his hasty preparations, could not
help wondering how the poems which
lay in his portfolio could ever have
become known How, indeed, could
he know that the secret of his reputa-
tion was hidden in broken cOffe,cup.
/ Here was a glorious opportunity to
rise onfame! A splendid illustrated
book, and he the author. Now I've
could spread his wings and fyl fy.ss.a
I "Yes!" he cried, sIwill burst forth
on the world-glory and fortune will
come--and perhaps some day | shall
meet the muse whom my heart de-
mands. l.g 10 as.y t..H ,,a.z... .
His poetic meditations were out Of
! place in Baden. All Europe was there
with its noise, hustle, dancing, gam-
ing, and flirting. Adalbert wished
himself away. Two or three days
Esuficed him to see Baden, and to take
his notes. Meantime he dwett in q
secluded spot, whence he issned from
time to time to admire the many beau.
tiles Of the place. '-,.., 80.
4 Madame Blainval perceived her
young neighbor on evening at a ball.
7 He passed BY her without observing
her, and vanished like a shadow, 90
I He returned to Paris, and after six
months Of hard work completed bis
poems, and read them aloud to select
! ci:cle Of friends, BY whom they were
! enthusiastically ,applauded. Pfoud
and aappy,, he s went 9tO11ii 9tO find d his en-
This gentleman did not t.1yss recognize gnii
him, and and asked ask'dI3h him what was hi,
I: ~ bring you my. ny manuscript" pr6 re re.
piled Adalbert. oafla s'1.,.i ~.
"A manuscript-ah sir, business "a
bad just now-very bad.n' -'bar s.oi
~ think, however, that yon will be
perfectly satisfied with my poems"
"Poeuis, did you sayl" t-a.
Eyes the description Of Baden and
OF its environs." .,.,.,o-,a;S -. <
4 "And what would you have m me me dc
with themt" ''''''' o. ''.'.' !, =,
Print them, Of course, in, your il
: lustrated work which you are about,tc
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