The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-09-27
A French R%onnnnre-A Ncw York Lady in the
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The following little romance Ia furnished
the Ecenfng Telegram, by DR.. Ghisiani Durant,
who has just returned from Paris:
About a month ago n young man, salesman
In one OF the leading houses In Paris, saw o
young lady enter, to whom, during the past
eight or ten days, he had sold . NUMBER OF
dresses, shawls, gloves, &c. BY her accent he
surmised that che must be q New fork ia9y
The stranger was very pretty, ana naInFaaS
the young man made himself agreeable ana
attentive. Whenever she visited the store she
always addressed herself to him, and while
examining the articles ne placed before her,
talked much. The day we speak OF she was
far less communicative than usual; and after
| having made n somewhat hurried selection, she
| said to the clerk
az shall be at the hotel in one hour; here is
| the address. BE kind enough to accompany
the porter when he brings those articles"
With these words she bowed reservedly, and
hastily left the store.
The young man was At a loss what to think.
However, an hour later he entered the apart
ment Of the American lady, who invited him
SdnSJacon, like an acquaint ance of long stand
ing, to lunch with her. Although thinking
his customers manner somewhat strange, the
clerk accepted. While %partaking of ten and
cakes, the young lady somewhat abruptly adj
dressed her guest, saying:
"Sir, are you brave enough to protect q
woman against any insult to which she might
be subjected? Answer me with truth and
candor."
without c~onceit, I say yes" answered the
VERY we'll. You work in order to make
money. Is it not SO 2"
Certainly"
"This is what I wish to propose. 1 am
alone, or almost alone, in the world my for
tune or my actions concern no one but myself !;
/ wished to see the exhibition and know Paris.
l perceive that there is nothing more diff
ficult than for q woman to be in your country
n rrNtnnfNr Won / On rNn md ~
You do not object, you shall be my champion.
l will repay you for your lost time"
TIL young man tried 10 speak, but she i'm
mediately resumed
g insist on remunerating you; this is
strictly n matter of business; l regard it IN
that light. Accept or decline. Which shall it
be?n
II accept" answered the clerk, after a mo-
ment's hesitation.
az am satisied,' continued the stran ger,
that you are n gentleman, and will not make
yourself ridiculous by making love and hat
tering me, for l warn you that the very first
compliment you pay me ends our contract. Is
it agreed?"
Madam, 1 am at your service"
"From tomorrow" .-as,
"From this moment! I require only time
TO write to my employers"
And the terms OF this extraordinary compact
We're entered into the letter.
The clerk was charming; he proved himself
intelligent, attentive, delicate, without all
that small talk men generally delight 70 lnflct
on women. In fact, the American lady was
truly delighted with the choice she had made.
Two weeks ago she handed the amiable clerk
q heavy roll Of bank bills, and they separated,
mutually pleased Wit each other.
But it happened that as the lady was
about to embark for England, thence to
emil bark for America, a commissioner hastened
towards her and inquired if she was Miss a.
Upon answering in the affirmative, he placed
a small box and a letter in her hand. The box
contained q diamond set, the letter 4 few
words only, but so well chosen to express true
affection that the young lady started, not Tor
London, but back 10 Paris. 1t is needless TO
say that the letter was from the young clerk,
who had taken this method of returning the
money forced upon him by the young
lady for services rendered. She arrived,
and inquired for him. (He had not given
her his address, thinking the matter was
ended.) He was not likely TO have re-
turned to his former employer. Ultimately
she learned he had taken in another house a
situation far inferior to the one he formerly
occupied. Probably till then she was unde,
| cided as to her course, for when she heard
this, her mind was made up. She wrote; he
came at once.
They will be married soon.