The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-12-31

diately dispatched.
The young girl rose, and hastily donnng
morning dress, made one Of those oxtempora-
neous dishabilie toilets which, in the bloom of
youth, become an sdornment. The marquis
arrived, and was welcomed with all the allure.
ments OF . betrothed Of sweet sixteen, who de-
sires TO obtain favor from Der intended lord
and master.
The Marquis Of Monsa-twenty ak years of
age-wss an elegant and finely moulded man
OF medium stature, and Gestures animated with
the vigor Of health. His life bad been mostly
spent in chateau In the center Of France,
whore his education, az we'll as the cares of his
lands ard properties, had restrained him from
tndulging IN the habits and pleasures Of his
age. Cold and methodical OF a calculating
disposition, his firm, expressionless counten-
anco, bad above all, the slightly contracted
Lines about his mouth, indicated TO the discrim-
mating observer one Of those reserved and con.
centrated natures which the instinct Of their
own mediocrity maintains IN defiance Of who
ever appfo,ch them, AID in whom a bnrst OF
passion Is the more 70 he feared since 1t has been
snouldering aGd checked so long But tho @
lines were now buried under the frank and
shining smile Of youth, and the plel7urable an
ticipations Of an alliance In which the adyan.
tagts Of beauty, rank and fortune aem.d 10
realize the ideal which the marquis had reared
in bis imagination. Tho son Of one Of TIE
bravoet mar,hsls Of the empire, the marquis
Was master Of his fortune for though his ia.
Their still turIiycd, grave wounds in the heal
had early deprived him of his intellectual fac.
ulties. Tbs prince Of Mona having at length
become insane was int.rdicted from the man.
agomcnt OF his own affairs, and inhabited one
OF his castles, under the 5uperntcndonce Of an
old family servant, where ho was tho recipient
OF frequent and solicitous visits from his son.
As might be cotjooturcd, the important que'.
tion Of the yellow shawl was settled to the sat.
iIaction Of BestIix. After having tendcrly
kssed tho rosy tips Of the pretty fingers that tho
extended to him, the Marquis took hi. leave
ard returned TO tho Ju iness OCCUPATIONS in
which he had been interrupted.
ho was not long awaiting new mcs'age.
Thrice aiterWafds during tho day, anil from
motives as serious as that relating 10 the col r
OF a cashmere, wac he forced 10 return. On tho |
first two occasions he arrived apparently iovnu,
and satisfied. The freaks Of a charmilg girl
po sc-a nurbciltss attractions. As long AZ |
oouriship lasts these nincinR manners SOC n OK |
quistc, Ia the train Of marriage, toweyer, ~. |
rous duties follow; 10 prove agreeable il must |
produce between husband and wife an ample |
harvest Of mutupl regards, Of reciprocal good /
deeds II tho oung orchard bears nothing bu |
barren flowers Of brilliant colprs and sweet per
lume, what r, mains after the fruit Is pluckod5
4 Tow dry and lealo.s branches.
Did thi. reflection present itself to tho mind |
e tho Marquis &c Mona when, for tn, last
time, he fund hims, If recalled by a posing
mote TO the hotel Of the litcountessy In such
event lac did not blca,h tho sentiment TO Bea.
triN. His FEATURES merely appeared dscompo,-
ed. lie answered with gacoill pglitancs, the
questions afdfc. scd hun. hu' in A al sut, pr
occupied manner. lie asked several times if |
10 message had come for hin-ir no one had |
sought him. and finally requested not to DO cent
for again. sircs ho would not bo likely to re-
turn home. Tie left the hotel without pressing |
the hand which BeatriX, engrOssod in almiring |
some trimmings forgot at last 10 tender him.
To Beatrix the impationce Of hor intended,
in the distractions and eXctemonts Of the few |
days previous TO the contamination Of the mar.
iiage contract, appeared quito natural, aud sho
reasoned from the questions Of the marquis that
lac was contemplating another surpnse-that |
she would be the recipient Of another present.
Her surmses did not prove ill-fJundcd.-
Shortly before dinner clerk from Fossin
broughta gigantic a.kct, herring an order for
Us delivery 10 Madcmoisello do Chamarantc.-
She hastenod TO ,pcn it, aud after quesii ming
the porter concerning its character of Which |
be knew Iothing, remained s'up fed before
! piece Of jewelry Of exquisite workman
dip,
What this too" exclaimed her quar-
liam. " Monsieur de Mona goes on cxtravs-
santly."
"Extnvagantly sir to have procured mar
hioncss's coronet-a real coronot. Am not
untitled to it. Z"
Cousin Bcatrix, you will DO like the pripcsss
Wi n1isc'on Your head added her cousin. the |
'oung Count Robert dc Chamarante, who had
ust entered
The Count Robert, who had been an ornh.n
rom his infancy, had been brought up by Ma
ame dc Chimarante as her own child, and the
ratornal friendship that had always existed To-
woon Bcatrix and himself was increased by |
heir confidence and his slight services ON the
tcason Of the approaching nuptusls.
You must Try it on, BoItriX, said tho WIS.,
NNNg. 81 tTVr 4
ploudor Of tho stones.
''oh no, no, mother, ! will not touch IL
o one must disturb il Amedie alone must
rown m" with Ibis diaitm. Why is he rot
eI,' Lat him DO sent for Cousin Robert
un and bring him. BE quick"
What Again. sad the president, GROSSLY.
the young count who was about 10 1
Necute galiy ms cousin orders. Monsieur de
lon2a cannot return Letorc evening, and told |
GU so when he left. You have already dis
urbcd him tie fourth time today. ALLOW him |
o transact his business. business before
verytbing -
Robert again dotted his hat, and Beatrix, ut.
ering heavy sigh, remained silent The firm
of her guardian always checked /
er. Like oil week end frivolous intellects.
hc dcse an easy sway; but the least resi4-
} ca, when 1t did not irGitats 10 frenzy, subdu-
d her Immediately. A straw fro is as quickly |
lucnchGd AS iguittd
AZ inner thry ConNeTbeu OF the future. Does |
here exist Tasi on the eve of wedding?
Those emiling faces, rejecting their smiles in
be features Of The joyous Beatrix, tina, lovely
hid, OF sixteen summers, almost inebria'ed in |
or hopeful anticipation OF that union in which
very thing foretold uninterrupted, unalloyod
appiness, formed singular contrast with the
ale aud severe countenarce Of the president |
Tbat venerable relic of the Par.
anent of Paris was distinguished by infexbe
that integrity OF character
'hich is an almost universal type of the ancient
In spite Of deep griofs and |
carcely siderable trisls, seventy-three YEAR
ad LETT bis counttnanCe unclouded his form |
rect, and his bearing as resoluto as forme ry in |
he seat Of justice.
When the company had repaired to the draw
ng-room, the president surveyed with sorrow
ul air tho tTinkets StTewGd around him, and |
'nticulatly the unexpected crown. His ward |
required, in a wheCdliHg tone
VIII the marquis arrive soon, my good
guardian p
IL have informed you already Beatrix," re.
.litd he THAT Monsieur dc Mona il Obliged TO |
Tansact with his notary some business for NJ m- |
IN 90 ChamraLtc, But our friends are already |
locking hither and commencing 10 fill the |
ooms. All Paris will be here tonight at this
ate
'Our friends are anxious to examine nv
landFome presents, sir, at which Au.. HghlI-
Sratiiied. AriiUn. the principles adopted in |
.sntlng tbi, important depar ment of the build
ing, and Captain Phlpotls ,,,'' ,,,o oddci she
uo,'-o Low voice. ''lhc cGoAn has been he'o
four hours, and am rot yet aware IL MS "'
"Sri, ,,,acious tccep ion rooms were becoming