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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

DISABILITIES TO BE Removable is un-
derstood from those whose political relations
entitIe them to speak of what they actually
know, that all the present Circuit Judges of
the State will be relieved by Congress, and
that at once, from the disabilities imposed by
the 18th amendment to the Constitution
Among others who will be relieved from the
same disabilities, it is stated are several gentle
men from this immediate section of the State
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Congress-.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Both houses OF
Congress re-assembled to-day.
In the Senate, MIR. Wilson, introduced bill
for throwing into the market the Southern
public lands. No other business of general
importance was transacted.
The House has been principally engaged on
private bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

FOUNDING. coiored woman, named
Selah Sprigg, brought to the Mayors Office
this morning mulatto baby, about tour or
five days old, which she stated she had picked
up last night in an alley opening upon north
Henry street. 1t was healthy child, and as
it was well wrapped up when found, did not
look this morning as though it had sustained
any injuries. At her request, she was allowed
to retain possession of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

ALEXANDRIA, MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION.
From the notice in Saturday Gazette about
the working of the Alexandria Mutual Aid
Association, it might have been supposed that
the benefits of the Association were intended
to be limited to the members Of Osceoa
Tribe of Red Men, No l, but at the in
stance of Hugh Latham, esq, it is stated
that the list of membership is open to all who
maywsh to join, and that the list is not yet
by any means full. Any information respect
ing the Association and its proposed advan-
tages can be obtained from Mr. Latham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

LADIES FA1R.-The ladies fair for the bene-
fit of Virginia Tent, No. 5, Independent Order
of Rechabites, will commence tonight at the
Assembly Rooms. The hall has been hand
somely and tastefully decorated and the diff
ferent tables are loaded with articles both use
full and ornamental. With the eating arrange
ments, also, no enc will find fault.
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Pardon and Amnesty.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-In the Supreme
Court to-day Gen. Butler is arguing the differ
ence between the effects of the President S par
don and amnesty, maintaining that the pardon
only saves the recipient from penalties, while
the amnesty restores forfeited rights.
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MARINE list.
IMMATURE ALMANAC-DEC'R r. IA, 1868.
SUN KosE....7 IL Moon SETS...........0 90
SUN SETs........4 80 HIGH WATER mig. e
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC. Ia.


ARRIVED
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, to
B. Wheat.
Steamer Wawaset, Folks, Lower Potomac,
to Potomac Ferry Company.
Schr Wild Pigeon, Phillips, from George
town fer Providence, detained on account of
ice.
Schr. OthelIo, Eldridge, from Georgetown
for Baltimore, detained on account of ice.
Schr Mary Francis, Boyle, Richmond for
Washington city.
MEMORANDA.
Schr. Pnta, Smith, for Boston, hence
at Holmes Hole 9th inst.
Schr. Florence Rodgers, Rodgers, for Ports
mouth, hence at Holmes Hole 9th lust.
Schr. Harriet Thomas, hence at Norwich
Sth inst
Schr. Joseph Baxter, Baxter, hence at Pro
violence 10th inst.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, for this
port. sailed from New York 18th inst
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NOR T HE O P Z r a .

A train of cars will leave the depot corner
of st. Assph and King streets, on WEDN ES-
DAY NIGHT. 10th instant for Washington,
returning after the Opera. Cars will leave AL
exandria at 7 O clock p M, and returning leave
Washington at liz O'Clock, or after the close of
the theatres Farr fos the round trip 80 cents.
b dec 14--6t III lstu
CTRAYED OR STOLEN-On Friday night
y last, a RED BUFFALO co W, with white
spot in forehead each ear split, and a white
mark ON her right hind leg. Any information
concerning her will be thankfully received by
JOHN q. BRENT,
dec I4-2t@ 1873 Alfred ST,
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THEFT-An overcoat worth Sic was stolen
from the front of S. Blondheim' store, corner
of King and Fairfax streets, on Saturday last,
by a colored man who got off with his booty
safe from arrest SOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

CURIOUS THEFT-Mr. Daniel Lucas, the
foreman of Mr.. Charles L. Adams bakery,
while at work last week in the bake house,
was robbed of his watch and several other ar
tices, and has no direct clue to the robber. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

Cooley s.-From Mr.. J. T. Cox's news en-
potium, No. l20 King street, we have received
the January number of Godey's Ladys Book,
beautifully illustrated, and containing a great
deal of interesting matter, especially tor the
fair sex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

MONEY LosT-A young gentleman employ
ed in the Postofice lost ten dollars this morn
ing between that office and the wharf. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
this Office.
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MARRIED.

In Milledgeville, Ga, on the 25th ult at the
residence of p III. Compton, esq, by Rev. B.
franklin Mower. Col. B. w. FROBEL to Miss
NARY L. COMPTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

BLACK, Blue and Brown Beaver Overcoats
q splendid variety of Capes for men and youths,
and extraordinary fine and heavy Walking
Goats Of imported Beavers and English Mel
ton, just received at s. Dealham'S, 1O8 King st.
dec 4-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

Mr.. CARSON, at his butter stand in the
market, has for sale excellent home made
mince meat, some of which he has sent US,
and proved to be as represented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

a SPLENDID variety of Buckskin Gloves and
Gauntlets; heavy lined Kid Gloves. with fur
tops Cloth, Lisle, Thread and silk mixed
Gloves and variety Of others, just received at
S. IDealhana's, 106 King street de 4-2awtf
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ROCKS Il STATIONERY.
.LEGANT GIFT BOOKS.

I NLEGANI GlFI BOOhS.
ARTHURS WORDS OF CHEER SERIES,
/ Containing Words Of Cheer for the tempted,
the toiling and sorrowing The Wedding Guest
A Friend of the Bride and the Bridegroom /;
Our Homes. their cares and duties, joys and
sorrows; The True Path, and how to walk
therein The Mothers Rule or the right and
the wrong way Friends and Neighbors, or the
ways of living in the world. The above are in
l2mo vols, bound in morocco, full gilt illus
trated by Snrtain, in mezzotint. Price So per
volume.
Women of the South, distinguished in Liter
allure, illustrated with portraits on steel. Roy.
vo. turkey antique; 49, Book of Raphael 5
Msdonnas IL photographed illustrations !;
roy vo. turkey antique; $40. The Gallery OF
Byron Beauties ideal pictures of the principal
female characters in Lord Byron's poems roy.
vo. turkey antique, gilt, $40. American See
merry, illustrated by T. Addison Richards, N.
A., with 80 steel engraVings; vo. turkey ;
$50. Leaflets Of Memory elegantly bound
and illustrated $50 The Flowers Personi-
fed being q translation of Grandeville's Les
Fleurs Animees 48 beautiful colored steel en-
cravings; roy. 3 70. turkey; 50. For sale by
j. & w. j. ENTWISL
dec II 10 King street.
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q JUVENILE BOOKS,
Games for Little Folks in great variety,
Building and Alphabet Blocks,
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men and Boards,
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS,
in gold mounted rubber cases, very desirable
for Christmas presents,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS IN EVERY
STYLE,
Travelling Bags,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather.
Papefries,
in Russia and Vienna leather, very beautiful.
Papetries,
with Perfumed Paper and Envelopes.
handkerchief and Glove Boxes.
fine Vienna Leather.
Portfolios and Writing Desks,
beautifully inlaid, and very artistic in design
and finish.
Work Boxes,
in great variety, new and unique styles.
LADIES COMPANIONS, IN RUSSIA
LEATHER,
Fine POrtmOnnaies,
Cigar Gases and Pocket Knives,
BEAUTIFUL. COLLECTION OF
JAPANESE GOODS 8 LACQUER WARE,
CONSISTING OF
Richly IELAID CABINETS,
HANDKERCHIEF Boxes,
CARD RECEIVERS, TRAYS
GLOVE BOXES,
MAGIC FLOWERS,
WORK Boxes,
FISH AND BOATS.
BEAUTIFUL BOXES IN STRAW WORK,
Chinese Tops, Jewel cases, Toilet Cases. Chi
nese Plates,
besides many other novelties in fine laquer
work. GEORGE Il. FRENCH,
dec l1-tD91 95 King street.
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GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS-(LIST
VI C0NTIN UED )-Juvenile Books, very

GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS-(LIST
VI C0NTIN UED )-Juvenile Books, a very
,rge stock including everything standard in
he market and at all prices, including many
aew aud beautiful colored roy BOOKS.
Aiss Verses and KISS Papers, Patent Self,
IMPLYING Mucilage Bottles, 7 Il a I K Il
93OOKS Catholic and Episcopal, in every va
ney and style of binding, at low prices Plan
;51eite the new mysterious toy; Paper Weights,
SSsper Dolls, Port Folios, Pin Cushions, Paper
Sltters and Book Markers, Pape Patout
;;'smes, Paint Boxes, Pocket Pencils, Perfumed
SShets, Pocket Books OF the best make.
heap
Horoscopes, Stereoseopic Views, Souvenirs
"ilthe Toilet, Scrap Books.
Transparent States, Tin Brackets for Christ
u.s. Trees, Toilet Soaps
SlANDARD PUETS-Memkcriyen works,
aeuding many new and beautiful books-all
"sUch frices as will be sure TO please
ROBERT BELL,
Bookseller and Dealer in Music,
Zee IA 81 King street.
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Gold.

NEW YORK, Dec. 4-Gold to-day 1863.
Opium eating is said TO be on the increase
in this country.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.

NHRISTMAS Is COMING, and as every
u one likes to be we'll supplied and have
good time generally on that OCCASION have
ordered and received large assortrne nt OF al
kinds of goods, such as CANDIES and NUTS,
of all descriptions, TOYS d B. FIRE WOKk6,i
like having their money back in order to come
and buy the same things oyer again. have
been in business here for many years, ana
knowing what is generally wanted about TINS
time have done my best in order 10 De aole 70
please everybody. l am prepared TO supply
Families, both in town and country, Win every
thing they may require. Please look at my
list of goods and see for yourselves
100 boxes Raisns.
/ cask Currants.
6 boxes Citron.
81 drums fresh Figs.
Preserved Figs, Chinese Plums.
Prunes, IN boxes and jars.
boxes Oranges 5 boxes Lemons.
! case Preserved Ginger.
cases Pickles in glass jars.
Canned Fruits, such as Peaches Pears, Pine
apples, &c.
kegs Malaga Grapes; Craubcrries
2 sacks fresh Cocoanuts.
Dates, new Almonds, different qualities FIJI
berts, Cream nuts, Pecans, English Walnuts
and Shell Banks.
Sardnes, in large and small boxes.
30 boxes Fire Crackers, Torpedoes, Rockets
of all sizes, with numerous other fire works.
own manufacture.
Also large supply of Christmas presents.
such as Toys, Dolls, &c; fine collection, SUIT
able for Christmas trees.
1 am also prepared to FIJI all orders for Christ
mas Cakes Of all kinds and sizes.
l am q good Old Deutscher, as al of you do
know;
l came from Frankfort, on the Maine, some
keep 3 fTst.rste Candy store, that any one
And if you wsnt good bargains, just come and
buy from me.
I've just employed Kris KringIe to make all
And every other fancy thing to please the girls
I'm t King go Up for Christmas, and doing all
To try T:y't and please you better than any other
man.
And if you've any little ones, l certainly be-
That YOU Il call IN to see me this coming Christ
And fiji up all their stockings from Johns to
For t6sts your sacred duty, if you've any boys
or gals.
Should you conclude TO deal with me- you'll
Gnd it is my aim,
To be always Christian in act as well AS name
You'll ind | sell my goods as cheap as any one
in town, 800
And if you want some fancy cakes, I'll bake
them al up brown.
CHRISTIAN SCHAFER,
dec lin No. n. Fairfax St., Alexa.
A SPLENDID : OCT ROSEWOOD PI.
4. ANOFORTE FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT.
| | wish to remind those Of our citizens VINO con
| Template making this kind of present to dear
ones at home, that have the largest assortment
| Of Pianos offered this day in Alexandria in
GLIDING good instruments used short time neat at
very reduced price. Also! new ones from
| lar and TO be sold on easy terms of payment. l
will wi lag again publish the names of our citizens
Who have favored me with their confidence,
some Of whom made due inquiries in other mar
kets, but found they could do as well, II act
A. Nicoi, Pr. VIM co. G. A. Joyce, Alexa.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.


In making your selection of presents for the
holidays, it will afford nae pleasure to show you
my stock of standard
GOODS AND NOVELTIES,
selected with special reference to the approach
ing season. The leading articles are
BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS,
lin -ich antique and velvet bindings.l
.t. l.-.a.
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II RRENCH'S. NO. 95 KING STREET.
MAGAZINES FOR 1862,
TTodey's Lady's Book for January, 1853.
55PpineOtt's Magazine
5,sS;sFson's Ladies' National g
11tSntic Monthly
Every Month
SS9od Words for the Young " a"
Treasant Hours
.S.O9v is the time to subscribe for Magazines
y lAe Coming year, any of which. either Am
, a:so or Foreign, we furnish at publisher S
ICES. dec IA
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0ERISTMAS PRESENTS.
GREAT ATTRACTION.

We offer to the public, at the lowest prices,
the greatest and most attractive variety OIL
Toys now found in our city, which we prom
ise will nlesse even the most fastdious. lso,
STEiGH BASKETS, SLEIGH BELLS, Boys
SIeiohs ard WAGONS A large assortment OF
SKATES, SEWING MACHINES, &c.
~ xoT3, b. :. ASHBY.
~ - w s. II. MOTT Il CO,
LII 1n.1 60 Kin, straet AleXandria. Va.
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A full line of tho choicest American and
English
.q JUVENILE BOOKS,
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JSPANESE GOODS AT FRENCH'S, No.
90 KING STREET.
IA 4a received another lot of those beautiful
y. curious Grape Glove Boxes, Curious Trum-
~ Frogs, Dogs and many other novelties IN
RAW. Work; Japanese Tapers, Nests of fine
NJ. IN Straw Work, and many other things
,,. - rare and curious. Must be seen to be APP
s1 oiIy receiving new books and novelties, Sc
3sa Wv With special reference TO the Holidays.
>Sel G. E. FRENCH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-14

VA LII ALL
r., COALl
EiS;aasS'antly on hand o supply of superior
s:~te and Red Ash Coal stove and egg, size
o to oo viii he sold at market price-224O lbs to
va NJ. ELDRIDGE s. co.
NTTooNKwARE and STOVE-PIPE RE
"a - EkS-An assortment of Stone Jugs,
Ia, "n4 Fans; also, Stove Pipe Receivers, all
Ia I1e,eelyed This day and for sale By
,S9 i. &. MILBURN.
,'"AK-Pure Sweet Cider for sale by
leo,, j. F. LAKKIN,
~ ~ ut eo'rr No. 10 Royal st.
aaLAUEES DEPILATORY POWDER
I&lata. rem owing superAuous hair in few
sec ~ For sale by j. DIENELT,
49,. No. II south Royal st.
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DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c.

EREsH DRUGS, @ 81 BjoDs,,m MSsph oiI
gu Sac SnItpetre, Assafetda, Hops, AL
c mGloI" Mustard Race Ginger, J94maica ditto
eGnoI1 Tartar, Chloroform, Camphor, Cochin
ii BoraS' Alum Ayres Pills, fonqus Beans.
1ESIIi1ir Calissza, Elixir Valerianato Of Ammonia
Valerianate of Zinc. Croton Oil, &c, just re-
ceiyed and for sale by no
o' Low w 2S~ 4. S. LEADBEATER & co.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1868-05-09
lie sEEKET H'UH HUH fHIF
SUITE

aasaspfA -aHHE~= a#48 SUITE @ "4- 1"@ -
On pretend que les veilles files sont curieuses
Je men sAis rien, mais i ne le crois pas. Je me
contentai do dire ma cou sine grs#..E p ~ b.
--Pourquoi ne sc marie-t-ee past
81 -Ah VOLTA. Ellie est jolie CONNIE un ange bonne
autant qu'on peut petre fortune lu est sssuree,
les pretendants abondent mas Marie les refuse Fun
apres lautre, ct ellie vingt-quatre ans.
-Peutetre a.t.ee quelque sentiment cache. M ,rsr
Marie q done Je lai iaissee parfaitement libre
Epouse qui tu veux, ui ai,je dit Settlement CONNIE
je ne veux pas me ssparer de to. que soft pas
un officer. Or, voyez Ia chance, il nc sen est pas
presente un seuI .Earasad Nsn tg1 at 5 a@ aa#Aat
-Eh bien alors c'est une vocation religieuse que
Marie nose vous aSouer. Il - 8..agr-- s-.'rt-
Point J'ai eu cette pensee. Jen al psrl6 Marie.
ellie me repoadu an souriapt pquelle navat jamais
songe au couyent. Non. GO nest point le marriage
qui lui repugne, CO sont les maris. All comben ie
regrette monsieur de Menars. Je mai jamais connu
dhomme plus distingue. II trente ans peine, une
belle fortune. un esprit snperieur, toutes Leo qualities
aimablcs ct soder qui peuvent assurer le bopheur
dune femme ct sjoutez celia quill etait fort lpr;s de
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1868-05-09

ct pour Ia paroisse St.Jean-Baptiste, dams
laffaire ci.dessus intitul6e;
J'offrirai en- vente publique, d fencan, Il
Ia Maison de Cour de cette paroisse, le
SAMEDI JUN 1868 A IL HEURES
A. NJ,
les propretes ci-dessous decrites, savOir:
Une certaine portion de terre situee
dams Ia paroisse St-Jean. Baptiste, sur la
rive droite du Aeuve Mississippi, mesurant
un arpent trois quarts de face sur lie dit
feuve, sur cent vingt arpcnts, plus ou
moins, dc profondeur, bornee du cote den
haut par Ia propriet6 d 'Onesiphore Shex-
neydre, ct du cote den bas par celle de
Pierre Roussel, avec toutes les batisses ct
ameliorations qui sly trouvent ct en- d6pen-
dent
Aussi nm mulet, trOis chevaux, une char
rette cheval ct trois charrues.
CONDITIONS:
COMPLIANT,
En- billets du Tresor des Etats- Unis.
Paroisse Saint-J Jean-Baptiste, lie IL
avril 1868.
DR.. WIN. HART,
coroner, agissant CONNIE sheriff.
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SOUVENIRS De GLoIRE
On parlera de sa gloire
Sous le chaume bien longtemps.
L'humble toit dams cinquante ans,
Ne connaftra pas d'autre historic.

Sous le chaume bien longtemps.
L'humble toit dams cinquante ans,
Ne connaitra pas d'autre historic.
Les souvenirs de gloire abondent
sur Ia place. LIE musee des Souverains
ma pas tout accapare, roffre est supe.
rieure 4 Ia demande ct on peut acheter
a tres.bon compte des objets propres a
fgurer avantageusement dams un reli-
quaire patriotique. La Situation nous
donne Ia description de ces pieces Gu.
rieuses.
l. Un chapeau A trois cornes, dou.
bic dc satin vert ct ouate, ayant ap.
partenu au grand homme. II est en-
tres-mauvais etat, mais, d'apres Ia ST.
tuation, "laspect en- est vraiment pres
tigieux."
2. Une capote grise don't l'e.offe est
81 usee qu'on ose peine la TOUGHER.
lie delabrement de cet.e capote est tel /,
qu'on ne peut Ia contempler sans SC
sentir les yeux humides.
3. Tn necessaire ct IN lavabo, avec
toutes ses pieces. LIE lavabo sersi.
4. Unc bonbonniere remplie de
morceaux de JUS de reg!isse, lie pecto.
raj prefere par 'Empereur.
5. Une pendule qui a orne les ap-
Iartements de Longwool. Cet,e piece
d d'horlogerie, don't auparavant on n'avait
jamais eu a Sc plaindrc, s'arreta une
heure arant Ia mort dsFEmperenr. De.
puis lors, fidele au malheur, ellie a tou.
jours refuse de Sc remettre en- marcEe
6. Un portefeuille vert ayant appar.
tenu au premier Consul.
7. Un mouchoir en- batiste, iauni
par le temps, ct qui certaincmebt etc
employe, car on y remarque deux re-
prises tres fines, symbolic de leconomie
qui presidait sous l'empire A l'adminis-
tration des 6uances publiques. G
La Situation a une consideration
particuliere pour les numeros 6 ct 7.
Ellie estime que le portefeuille a etc
le confident des plus grandes pensees,
ct q renferme le sort de Ia France ct
de PEurope. QUAINT au mouchoir, quot.
quill soft une reliqus precieuse, Ia ST.
tuation couvient quill inspire des con.
siderations dun ordre moins eleve. II
est clair en- effet que ce mouchoir a
renferme tout autre chose que le sort
de IL France ct de rEurope.
Peu d peu, ct grace 4 une pieuse
sollicitude, on reunira une collection
complete des objets ayant appartenu
4 Napoleon le Grand. Une culotte en-
casimir blanc, connue sous le nom de
L" Ia culotte de Publication" msnque
encore, mais on espere Ia retrouver.
.aa.sa.n.e.g.sa.n "a. a.a.a.u4= "A. HASC.
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Eth bien alors. pourquoi etesvous Marie Blau.
chet, CONNIE devant? - .a--rsa .s sraa- rrrau .itt
All VOLTA ditele avec sourire IN peu railleur,
c'est que jattends. .-. f.. .~. ..#.l @
Je vouus Ia faire sortir dc IA mais Marie s'etait
refugiee dams Pattente CONNIE dams un fort inexpu.
gnabe ct jessaya en- vain de Ia confesser Quoi que
je pusse fare, ellie m'echappait toujours. aa [a@
Ma cousne revint il fallut parler d'autre chose.
Javoue que je m'ennuyai mortellement La monotone
de Get interieur provincial n'etat pas Ia menne Un
orage epouvantabe eclats apras diner ct fit diversion
Nine lie Taller en- fut tellement bouleversee qu'elle
ALA Sc METRE it, Je retirai dams ma chambre,
ct je tacba de lire, magre les eclars mails jetais
agtee ct e aissai bientot tomber mon ivre sur mes
genoux. L'orsge s'eloignat en- grondant On await
oube de ermer les volets de ma fenetre ct travers
les Wires, je voyais sagiter les grands arbres du
iardin, tands que Ia lune semblait courr follement
sur les nuages Cetait beau, mails cetait triste. a
Un leger coup frappe la porte de ma chambre me
fit tressaiIlir Je me evai ct allai ouvrir. Cetait
Marie ee etait fort pale ct tena lettre ouverte
,la main. 4 t- il Pc ss a-a azt .as#st-a
Ma cousine, me dtelle dune voix kmue, je viens
vous demander un grand service Ma pauvre Cons.
tance qni allat mieux II queques heurcs peine,
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