Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-11-12

pardonable manDer. Whenever it wa
possible he avoided her; but il that was no
II bic power he made point Of doing some
thing to annoy her. There Was no girl il
La Napoule to whom he.was not more civi
and obligiug than to Ma-.iette. Only think
he had never asked her 70 dance within
and she danced beautifully.
There he lay now. caught, BETRAYED
Revenge took possession Of Marriette'l
breast. How could she insult him! Sh,
took the bouquet. unfastened it. and strew
ed the flowers with just indignation owe
the sleeper. But the slip Of paper. upOr
which Dear Marriette! was written. sh,
stuck hurrcdly into her boss,n. She wish
ed to preserve this proc Of his ha1dwrit-
ing for future occasions. Marriette wa
sly. She now thought Of going away. Blu
she was not sufficiently reveuged; she coult
not bring herself to leave the spot withou
having paid Colin in his own coin. Ac-
cordingly. she took the violet-colored rib
hon from her hat, twisted it lightly rount
the sleepcr's arm, anu tied Colin. with three
knots. fast to the palm tree. When h
awakes how astonished he will bs How
tortured by curiosity to know who has play
ed him such trick That he could no
possibly discover, and 80 much tn. better
He deserved it.
Marrictte " 8 only too merciful to him
No sooner had she carried her plan int.
execution than she began to repent OF .wha
she had done. Her bosom heavcd :
petnonsy. and 7 believe even atear stood
in her eye az she looked compassionatel. !.
at the criminal. She walked slowly bach
| fnxp r.Is tho IN on1 .,fto
looked round while ascending the rock
Then. hearing her mothers voice, she
hurried home
That very day Collin :played another
trick. What did he do He resolved to
put poor Mariette to the blush. Alas! it
had not occurred to her that her viol, t
colorcd ribbon was known to every one
in La Napoulc Colin knew it only too
well. He wound it round his hat, and
displayed it everywhere US trophy. Ev-
cry one exclaimed, 1t has been given him
by Mariette!' And all the young girls cx-
claimed, The villain = aud all the young
men. who liked Mariette exclaimed, The
| villain"
What, Madame Manon! shouted Judge
Hautmartin as he entered her house, and
he shouted 81 loud that his words were
echoed narvellously in his nose. What !!
Is 1t possible that you have allowed my in
tended bride to give her hat ribbon to far.
mcr Colin! Its high time to solennize
our marriage. When that has taken place
l sha have right to dictate.
Il quite agree with you. replied Mad
amc ManOn. II matters have come 10
that, we must have the wedding mmedi-
aiely. That will put an end to all such
nonsense
BIT, NJ ,dome Manon. yonr daughter
scveres in refusing my proposal.
Prepare the marriage feast!
Eu: she has not given me one kind .onk;
aud if sit down beside her, the little wild
thing jumps up and runs away.
Nj. Hautmariin, prepare the marriage
feast.
But it Marriclie will not consent!
We shall take her by surprise The
ceremony shall easily induce him 10 con-
sent for am Narcotics mother. and you
arc the person of tn" greatest authority in
La NaPoule. She must oh v. But Mar.
riettc must not know anything about our
plan. ! shall send her early on Monday
morning TO delivcra parcel to Fatler Jer
ONE, in order that she may not sespect
ANYTHING ana he must euGeavor 10 per-
su de her tn comply with our wishes
Half an hour afterwards we shall make
our appearance. and then, without mo
ment delay. 10 the altar. And even if
Marriette answer No. instead of Yes, it
will be OF no consequence, for the old gen
tlcman cannot hear But do not say u
word on the subject to Marriette or any
one in La Napoule.
mus the affair was arranged between
them. Marriette little dreamed of the
happiness that awaited her. She could
think OF nothing but Collins cruelty in
having made her subject of conversation
for the whole village. But however bitter
y she may have repentcd her indi.creton
with respect to the ribbon, in her heart she
iOrgave the m:scrsant. Marriette was
much too good natured. She said to her
mother and her young companions. Colin
found my ribbon did not give it to him.
lie Is now trying to vex me about it. You
know he has always endeavorcd to annoy
me whenever he had the opportunity!
Alas the poor girl little knew that the
malicious wretch was medit.tiug new enor
mites.
The next morning Marrielte carried the
mug as usual to the fountain. No flowers
lay upon the rock but it was too early
for the sun was only beginning to make
its appearance above the surface of the
sea
Soon afterwards she heard the sound of
footsteps. and looking up she beheld Co,
lin with the flowers in his hand. Marrl-
ette blushed deeply. Colin stammered.
Good morning. Marietta! But the salu
tation did not come trem his heart he ut
tered it with difficulty.
! Why do you wear my ribbon so public
ly, Colin said Marriett.. as she placed
the mug on the rock. You know l did
not give it to you.
You did not give it to me, dear Mari.
ette inquired he, growing pale fom sup
pressed rage.
Marriette, ashamed Of having told a
falsehood, cast down her eye. and said, af
ter pause, Well, did give it to you, hut
you ought not to have exhibited it, l re-
quest that you will return it to me.
While slowly taking it Oft his hat, his
suppress sigh which rose from his breast,
nor conceal tear which stood in his eye.
Dear Marriette. allow me to keep your
ribbon! said he, softly.
/ No answered she.
Thereupon his rancOr turned to despair.
Looking first with sigh towards heaven,
then gloomily at Marrlette, who stood with
downcast eyes quietly aud innocenlly ut
the fountain, he wound the violet colored
ribbon round the bsuquet. and exclaiming,
There, you have it ali lie dashed the fiow :
e.s so spitefnlly against the beautiful mug.
that it fell from the rock and was breke en-