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with impatienee," said DashingtOn,
bOwing himself from the room.
As he crossed the long gallery to reach
his carriage, he muttered in a sufficient
" loud tone to be overheard by a ser
want VINO had kept close behind him
"What a monsferl But for the gold
that gllds her hideOus face, never could
have gone through that interview. But
her manners are easy and elegant, and
her Voiee-hOW can such sweet sounds
proceed from such repulsive lips 20
These remarks were duly reported to
Emile Lamont, and they were not like
" to advance Sir Charles DashingtOn's IS
suit. Inquiries were instituted about
his habits and prospects, and nothing
very favorable to that gentleman was
elected. The consequence was, that one
evening as Dashington was preparing
to 60 to enc Of his accustomed haunts
of vice, the following note was placed
in his hand:
ss1Iadem0iselle Emile Lament begs leave
to say to Sir Charles DashihgbOn that he
need not take the trouble to repeat his visit
to LarOse."
This unexpected termination Of his
suit destroyed all DashingtOn's hopes Of
retrieving his position, and to "avoid the
wrath to come" from tailOrs,- shOematE-
ers and other creditors, he fed from
Paris to Baden-Badeny where he soon
quarrel with a Russian nobleman.
The novel announcement of Emile
Lamont continued to attract many per-
sons to Larose. They all admired the
beautiful grounds and magnificent re-
ception room, but when Emile appear
ed, her frighful face drove them away
IN disgust.
AT Issr victor St. z4-Jri5yrr, a poor but
accomplished youth, venturned to ad-
vance his claims. He was of an old,
respectable family, which had become
Impoverished during the stormy DAYS
Of the French Revolution. At twenty
Victor went to Paris to begin the battle
Of life. Like Alexander the Great when
he set out to conquer the world, he took
nothing but hope; the Grecian hero de-
pended for success on his sWord-Vfctor
relied on his pen. He was a graceful
and elegant writer; but, poor and friend
less, his success was not equal to his ge-
MUS. He was obliged to write for his
bread. Victor was not discouraged by
his want Of success. He was persuad-
ed that the dark clouds which lowered
over him would at last be dispelled, and
that the world would acknowledge his
merit. Young st. AUbyn's dreary eX-
istence was sometimes frightened by
delightful dreams.
In these exquisite moments his dis
appointment was forgotten, and his
cheerless chamber was changed as by
magic. He saw before him galleries of
light and airy beauty filled with lovely
women, who crowned him with anna
ranthine wreathes as he apprOached.-
One morning, while Victor was dream
ing a gorgeous dream like this, the ethe-
rial fabric was suddenly demolished by
gentleman coming in and eXclaim-
ing, HVietOr, would you like to ex-
change this poor room for a charming
retreat near Paris, beautiful villa in
the midst of shady groves and bloom
ing gaTdens?'
Certainly, a most desirable exchange,
my dear Eugene But how is it to be
done p:
s'By marrying Emile Lamont"
tAnd pray who is Emile LamOnt2" .
"Who is Emile Lamont? why all
Paris is ringing with her name"
1.-THE sound has not ascended so high
as my room. Tell me about her."
s'Emilie Lamont, better known as the
Lady of Larose, has announced that
she will accept the addresses of any
gentleman who pleases her and bestOW
pom him her hand and fortune, If he
can be satisfied with an incOnceivabIy
ugly face. Many have visited her, but
only one gentleman as yet has muster
ed up courage enough TO pop the ques--
tiOn.n
"ReaIly, Eugene, this is a most sin
gular and interesting affair. I am
merely out of curiosity" ..-y
do so, Victor; perhaps something
may come of it. GOOd-by."
A few days after this conversation,
Victor put on the hest suit of clothes
that his scanty wardrobe contained and
proceeded 70 visit the Lady of LarOse.
He did not go ut once to the house, but
wandered about the grounds, delighted
with the beauty of the scene, A new
surprise met him at every turn. In one
place he came to a rivulet running
through the grassy turf, which was
gemmed with a thousand flowers. Here
he came across a grOttO, whose cool re-
cesses wOOed him to enter. In another
place he saw a fountain of water spark
ling in the sunlight. He reached the
6oWery eminence, which was adorned
with a pavilion so delicatelY construct
ed that it might have been the work of
fairy hands. Around and about the
spot gorgeous pheasants and stately
peacOcks walked with pompOus steps.
At last his eyes rested upon the crown
ing glory of the sceue-the superb villa
Victor advanced with hesitating steps
to the magnificent porch, where he was
met by a servant, who politely invited
him to walk into the house. Entering
the saloon, the poor young man was
amazed at the splendid display. He
began to repent of his presumption in
daring to offer himself as a suitor to the
possessOr of so much wealth; he dread
ed to meet the Lady of LarOse, and a
thousand times he wished himself back
in his poor chamber.
While occupied with the thought, the
door oyened and Emile Lamont enter
ed. Victor arose and bowed as she
came forward, without raising his eyes
to her face. With a voice as sweet as
angels, when welcoming souls to ely
sian bliss, she addressed him, on the
oil
every man-himself.
F'May I ask if you are Monsieur st.
Aubyn, the poet ~
ST do not know, Mademoiselle, wheth-
er I deserve the name of poet, but I
plead guilty to publishing a volume OF
verse a year ago, which brought but lit
tie fame and less money"
'fYour beautiful book should have
secured you both"
Gam 1 to understand that Madem-
oiselIe Lamont has read my boolz?''
81 have read and admired it over and
over again, and if all the world were
like me, your book would have made
you famous"
''If all the world were like you, this
world would be a paradise" cried Vic
tor, OverjOyed to hear his neglected
book praised.
"Look at me Monsieur st. Aubyn, is
paradise composed of such 20
Victor raised his eyes to her face
those lips were indeed bideOus, but from
them had come words of praise and en-.
couragement to cheer him onward tC
his effort to reach Fame's proud temple
/ Those cheeks were thin and yellow, but
perhaps they had glowed with enthusi
/ asm over his poetry.
eff you will excuse me, NademoisellC
4 I will say that the houris are not quite
/ so plain"
! "Don't mince matters, Monsieur st
/ Aubyn-ny glass tells the truth, and
want you to do likewise"
'But, Mademoiselle, it is not custom
/ ary for gentlemen to talk so plainly K
/ ladies about their personal appearance.
Monsieur Victor st. Aubyn, I wan
/ you to understand once for all, tha
1 Emile Lamontis not like other women
Therefore do not hesitate to say wha
you think of me-'
"WeIl, then, if you insist upon it,
can only say that you are bitter atgLy.'
sSBitter ugly / like that, indeed
that is refreshing-bitter ugly-very
/ gOod2'' cried Emile, with a laugh a
| sweet and musical as a silver bell.
"I am glad my plain language ha
not offended you. It Is certainly ven
4 turing upon rather dangerous ground T.
tell lady that she is ugly"