Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-11-30
DOlo, STATESMAN,
TIE SnOEMaKsR's DAUGHTER
BY H. GARDINER.
TCoNcLUsIoN.l

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They entered the, ante-chamber, oc-
cupied by officers of various grades,sev-
eral of whom rose from cards, or .smok-
ing on benches to greet them. A young
man, an aid-de-camp, respectfully ad- |
dressed them, and inquired their bust
ness. r M, Mayer, again produced, his,
letter. The officer bowed profoundly, |
and said he was, at their service. Moy-
ing through the crowd of officers, he led
them by a staircase. upward, until he
reached large open landing. He tap;]
ped gently twice, and the door opened.
A servant in rich, livery appeared, who
made way for the party, and passing on,
with the theater ,of, the palace to their
right, they turned round and entered the
real Palace of the Tuiieries; of which
they had hitherto only visited the
wing. .....;....... -. -.
Presently the aid -de-camp paused.
"Monsieur will be kind enough to1
wait one moment" he said, as they en-
tered an ante-chamber. 81 will precede
you, and return in an instant" ."
.t"W here are we going p asked Kat
erina, of her father, in whisper.
~ don't know, but my head begins
to grow dizzy; begin to suspect that
we must give way to circumstances"
"Never! !" exclaimed the young girl,
firmly. ..... - '7s'''l'
aWill you walk in % said the aid de-
camp, returning, and standing with the
door in one hand and his hat in the
other. '' 80 ~''A" 9H' -'ot h9e-1
NJ. Mayer and Katerina oBeyed me-
chanically: They advanced with eyes
dimmed by excitement, with a singing
in their ears, with a fainting in the
heart-a doubt-a fear-a dread-that
left them, a minute later, standing in
the middle of small room, unconscious
whether they were in the presence of
the Emperor Of China, the Khan of
Tartary, or of the Grand Lama of
Thibet. 81 isn7l'0i s7sF .yss ~ gqGsd
Well, Monsieur Mayer" said "a
somewhat gentle voice. 2; i25l s5' 70 $40
M Mayer and Kaerina now saw that
they were in the famous private cabinet
of the Emperor Napoleon who had
lust been crowned - with its rich ornaE
ments, its maps and charts, and its
splendid fnrniture. By the fire stood,
/ his back turned to it, man ofsmiddle
hight, neither stout nor thin with a
look of power and genius, but tinged by
haughtiness, pride, and a spirit of 'inso-
lent domineering. ssa fiHh aii 2aim7o
I'D" His Majesty. the EMPEROR acrisd
M. Mayer to his daughter, bowling asaif
he were very much inclined 9toi kneels;
while Katerina stood erect, respectful,
but firm, and resolved to oppose even
the will of Napoleon. wheres-hsr zheart
was concerned '"lS 9'sl 10
"Monsieur Mayer" said the Emperor
who was in one Of his moments Of good
humor, 81 have sent for you on a mat
ter of business. Mademoiselle Katerina
be seated" s'Eis s9nis szssI9ai 10 eieI Sd
Katerina eurtseyed profoundly, and
7 seated herself; MlMayer dstoed by hel
chair. ;sHo
ct am informed, NJ. Mayer, that your
daughter hassrefased the hand Of, one Of
my braYest officers, Colonel, Peterfnan
Now, as all my subjects are my; children
j Ihaveisent for you TO ask an explana,
ton. It,seems uncomfortable to me tina,
"a daughter of q tradesman should refiiss
the hand of "a distinguished officer who
may become MARSHALL vr5 bns OH
5HcPlease your Imperial Majesty said
Katerina, firmly, and without note Of
hesitation in her voice. s tits not stht
daughter of the obscure sshoemakervvho
d, refuses ths1 hand of Colonel. Peterman
but the poetessy Clelia.'' 10 g4s .sfI,IoT
"Oh!" exclaimed Napoleon. a flush OF
pleasure crossing; his eheeks-for a
poem on his campaign had deeply
gratifed, perhaps, the vainest man tbs
world ever produced-"y ou are Clelial'
81 am known to the public under thai
name,Y' said the young woman, modest
ly. u fHs-z-.4og 90 ta.f9 set5 l.Gs.a O
"Then 1 pardon you your refusal O
Colonel Peterman: but''-and hi;
Majesty, the great usurper, smiled-""i
: 1 allow you to reject colonel, I canno
: General, and that General the Com
mander-in-Chief of the army in the frs
military division .sr 80. f.'.... -,,5
AS he spoke, Napoleon rang, an off
Ger appeared, who received an order il
low tone, and disappeared 81.
"Your Majesty" exclaimed Katerina
warmly, must excuse me. Not al
' your mighty power, not all the deep re
spect bear to one who is making my
country illustrious with victory, ! car
make me marry where my affections ar,
? not" s. -..-.--.....-... .....-. 49,.
But. obstinate girl, where are you
afectionsl', said the Emperor, with
provoking smile. - -...s, -.
with the dead" replied Katerina
sadly.
Explain yourself"
Katerina thought moment, and thel
briefly told the story of the past-o
Paul, of his departure, of the boots.
"The Commander-in-C Chief Of til,
army of Paris" said an ushei, as til,
: girl finished her story. -. = -,
Katerina turned round just in time tt
be caught in the arms of the dashins
young general, who had darted towart
her the instant he entered. is1 s-a. sd-
"Paul-Katerina 2" were words ut
tered in the same breath. = - -. -
n Napoleon took up letter, turned hi
e back on them, with grim smile, as i
he thought them childish,g and yet ha,
no objection to let them have time t.
express their feelings Paul drew th'
/ shoemaker and his daughter into tn
embrasure of the window, and rapidly
: explained himself. He had never for
!, gotten them; had always intended t.
write, but had put it of-taken up as h,
was by his military duties. He hat
only been three weeks in Paris as com
mander-in-chief. A few evenings bacl
he saw lovely woman at a ball; asker
| who she was; heard that it was. Ma
!, dameoiselle Mayer; the intended Q