The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-12-28

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A gossiping Paris correspondent relates the
annexed French story of recent marriage IN
Paris: isst -x,SssE SO ell FHCJ <
Nobody, talks about anything now, except
the strange marriage of the Marquis of C***
to an English woman, somewhat ripe, it is
true, but we add, par parenthese, possessed OF
of a fortune sufficient to change into lilies and
roses her somewhat passee face, and convert
her into dulcinia no less charming than she
of the knight of La Mancha
But that which gives piquancy to the affair
is little history connected with their antece-
dents, and of which the following is an cpl
tome: r.. - <5.er.,
1t appears that the rich Anglaise came to
Paris last winter, In regal style, and with de-
termination to give away her hand and heart
to a gentleman, young and titled, an idea that
had been ripcni1g in her mind tor long time
on account of the lack of powerful ally,
money, in the shape Of an enormous heritage
which ought to have arrived fom the West
Indies, but which did not. u
1t is easy to say that when it did come, there
was no lack of suitors for the hand of the
grand (although passee) Anglaise She soon
had numerous lovers, but she had already
given her heart to young Marquis c., whom
she had seen in the "grand mondeY Unhap-
PLY for her flame, be paid no regard to the at
tentions of the rich quadragenarian-prett
women and cards taking up all his time and
attention. anft0tstA ssh 4k
The Marquis was about % years old, and
possessed Of a fortune ofsomewhat over q half
million of francs, which enabled him to live
handsomely, without hunting for her millions.
But nothing is so tenacious as an old Fnolisb
woman, and in order to bring the object other
passion to her feet. she made use of a most
Singular experiment. 81. a IA 80
She followed him to a waterinc-nlace where
the .oaue, was ooinp ON. She well knew
that clubs and spades sometimes aheld the
agev over the handsomest brunette. or fairest
blonde. In Young mans hear in fact. She
knew that the MARQUIS gained deeply. and on
this knowledge built her plans. She let the
MARQUIS establish stable de ;eu.D without
appearing to notice him in any Way: then. af
ter he was well into the whirl Of aroltge ct
noir." wishing to attack this ainsensiblen
through his adarline SIM size invited one
day, to, her house. one of those aGreeks.n
who are met everywhere at the green table
and who conceal their ienoble calling under I"e q
yarnish of dapdyism. of eloouence. and even
instruction. which serves to deceive sometimes
even the most s11spicious. 81 it.15I. ! : :
@Monsieur.n said abe lI know who Won arc
and your profession: I have found ont who
p. YOU are-no matter how. Here are nv nroof
of your profession. Yon know I can mil,
Won If wisb.ol I,Tr y
he "'lJFoGK" had no need OF further nr00f
than the word of Z Anelaise to convince him
that he was at her mercy. SHOW. I can ruin
YOU nshe said. off wish. but if Won will only
serve me in a little affair. will not do sou.
'Speak. madame.D answered he. aPm at your
seryice.n Do Won know Monsieur le Marnuis
de C-?D coolly asked pAnglaise. eyes
Madame n answered the Greek. with a low
bow. II wish YOU to entrap him into NAV
Ono difficulty about that YOU know. ! and win
from him not only the amount of money he
has on him, no small sum. as general thine
but at least 500 900 francs. which is about hiS
whole fortune!s -.
The "Grsek stupiied, reflected an instant
and then diabolical smile passed over his
countenance. sI understand YOU wish that
Ishould win 100000 francs and divide with
you?, The proud Anglaise BETRAYED a move
ment of indignation. and then said. in the
most disdainfuI tone: @Fy done Look out
for yourself alone! But understand me: if
the Marquis escapes from your hands without
being ruined, 1 ruin you forever, here and else
where. In word, will publish all that /