Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-07-31

row, in the greatest incognito, and it is
just that you should have half in this
affair, you alone shonld accompany me-
l shall depend on You, then, at nine
o'clock"
This time, Redoute was punctual.-
At nine precisely, Josephine left her
apartment, and both entered very
plain carriage, and soon after arrived in
Paris, and stopped in the street Of
Four-S Saint -Honore
docs Madame Blanger live here?"
asked Redoute, at the door Of a
miserable house.
when you come to the last step of
the staircase, the door of her room you
will see before you," said an old wo-
man, without taking her eyes off her
knitting.
Attended by her painter, Josephine
ventured, not without some fear, into
a narrow dark alley, at the end Of
which they found the staircase. As
cending to the fifth story, they
found the door indicated, and the Wild
ow came to open it.
Madame" said Redoute to her, II
am confident that the emperor would
come to your assistance if he knew in
what destitute condition you were
placed; but it is useless to inform him
now. Madame, whom have the hon
or to accompany, will be your protec-
tress, and her protection will enable
you to dispense with all others
Whilst he was speaking, Josephine
approached the child, seated in the
cradle. He smiled, and held ont his
arms to her.
80, the beautiful childr' said she, epl-
bracing him. did you not tell me,
Redoute, that he was born On the same
day with the kim Of Rome:"
The same day and the same hour,
Madame" replied the young mother.
"This circumstance, at that time,
might have procured assistance for us;
bat then we were not in need of any.
| Besides mypoor Charles was too proud
to ask it: he worked diligently, and
nothing was wanting here. 1t is now
eight months since had the misfortune
to lose him. From that day my health
began to decline, and one can see," she
added, casting fearful look, full of
bitter sadness, on the miserable furni-
in the room, lone can see that my re-
sources are exhausted"
1--WE are going to try, my dear
dame," said the empress, 20 make you
forget all that. AT first, you must quit
these gloomy and unhealthy lodgings;
then l will send you my physician, and
tranquility of mind, aided by physical
strength all your wills VIII he removed.
l will relyon you my dear painter, said
she to Redoute, for thousand little
details; besides, you know we share in
this"
Redoute replied that he would do
everything to second his illustrious as
sociate, whose hands the young mother
was kissing with tears Of joy.
Every one in France had seen Jose
phine's removal with sorrew. Maria
Louisa was jealous of this popularity
| which size cUseueuIor herself, and neg
lected nothing to obtain it. Everytime
she appeared in public, certain num-
Der OF individuals mingled with the
crowd to learn what was said of the
new empress. The same day on which
Redoute had given his money to the
poor widow, one of these observers was
near him, and heard all that passed be-
tween them, and reported it to Maria
Louisa, who, although she had but lit
tie taste for this kind OF adventures, re-
solved herself to make the widow Wis
It.
Josephine arose to 60, after having
placed very pretty purse in the hands
OF the chilo, with which he was playing
when the door opened anda young W o.
MAJ appeared. Redoute. who was
standing ,p, remained motionless, as il
petritied; he recognized Maria Louisa
accompanied by a newly made cham
berlain. Josephine. riqued because the
lady had not paid her sa.utations, re
sumed her seat, and made 81 ,n to Re
doute to wait. The poor widow in the
meantime, was eager to offer chair to
Maria Louisa, and thus the two empire
ses, who did not know each other found
themselves together.
There are defects which are inherent
in the nature of women, and which the
happiest dispositions cannot altogether
subdue. Josephine, SO good and gen
lie the moment before, suddenly be
came naughty and imperious, and said,
after Maria Louisa had announced the
OBJECT of her visi.;
THAT is very laudable, Madame, but
yon are somewhat .ate in the affair. l
nave taken the young mother and her
infant under my protection, and my
protection, will be sufficient
Il have reason to think, Madame,
that mine would be more serviceable."
The protection OF Madame said
the chamberlain, speaking Of his sove
eign "could raise the child to the high
est station"
"Who has told you Monsieur re-
torted Josephine, quickly, that Icould
not advance him still further.
perhaps Madame could make him
king" said Maria Louisa maliciously.
why not, Madame? 1t might be
possible, there are kings in the world
of my making"
During the colloquy, Redoute was
in torments. He, alone, Of all present,
knew the two empresses, and he fear
ed an outbreak that might have sad
consequences.
Madame said he. in a very low
tone to Josephine, "ifthis lasts mo-
ment longer, your majesty will be dis
covered, and that am convinced, will
lead to very disagreeable scene.
Josephine, was silent, and Redoute,
interpreting her silence fayorably, re-
sumed
Ladies" said he, 'it is so sweet for
generous souls to do good, that am
not astonished at this debate But why
should one Of you yield to the other