Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-05-29
aAt9tellaneous.
A FRENCH ROMANCE.

One Of those little romances Of which the
French are so fond, has lately taken Ilace
IN Paris, and is thus described in a journal :
VI. Robert, an immensely wealthy aud high
ly accomplished elegant well known not
only for his valuable collections of paintings
and medieval relies, but tor his rare ckill
as a designer and painter, hearing that one
Of his tenants. a Mr.. B., whom he had new
eT seen, kept one of the most extensive
atellers Of fancy boxes and ornamental OBJ
jects in France, called on him, with a view
to make acquaintance.
Entering the counting rOOm he found a
good natured, eccentric gentleman of mid
die age. who greeted him, and exclaimed:
i suppose that you have also seen my
advertisement, and come to apply for that
situation n desIgner2
For a Joke, M Robert replied that be
had NJ. b. supplied him with paints and
brushes, aud requested him to produce
design for a casket NJ Robert soon found
that what Mr. b. really wanted was an ar
tist who would strictly carry out his own
IDEAS and that these were pure, and form
ed on extensive knowledge Of the art. In
short time he produced a sketch, which
suited the employer to a dOt-''a point
NJ Robert very gravejy, engaged himself,
exacting good wages, and insisted on hav-
ing several new articles Of furniture placed
in the room which was assigned to him.
But when he was introduced to the work
rooms and found one hundred and fifty
girls, many Of them young and beautiful
busily employed, and was informed that he
would be required 60 supply them with de-
signs and show the young ladies how they
were to be carried out, the young artist be-
gan to feel as if he should have to be car
ried nut himsele-being very susceptible.
orkIng for a living, said he to him
self, IS not entirely devoid of attraction.
Let US work ''
NJ. Robert being an accomplished artist,
delighted his employer, and he soon found
a remarkable fascination in seeing his de-
signs realized, in steel, silver, enamel or
wood He took a pleasure hitherto un-
known in seeing his works IN shop windows
and finding them in the boudOIrs of bis
friends This workshop life was of course
carefully concealed from society, nor did
/ his employer suspect that his artist was his
landlord. But NJ. Robert soon found a
more intense object Of faeination in the
daughter of NJ. b. young lady who also
took part in he duties Of she atelier. This
damsel was as remarkable for her accom-
plishments as for her remarkable beauty,
~HA II. 4k1btEt hpDl IDh4A tudt d lG-dEAEu
taste and culture in all matters which speci-
ally interested him, he had met with any
one like her Step by step, the pair fell in
love, and little by little the artist so ingrati-
ated himself with the father that the lat
ter, after due deliberation, consented tC
their union.
Previous to the marriage, the old gentle
man one day spoke Of 4 d0wry. I shall
( give Maria fifty thousand francs, said he,
with a little air Of boasting "Eh, mon
. garc0a p
And I suppose" added NJ. Robert,
( gravely, that |, too. must settle something
on ny wife. Well win
This caused a peal of laughter, which wa.
redoubled when the artist added
81 viii settle this piece of property
house and all, With the building adjoining
on her.
But what was their amazement when VI
Robert drew forth the title deeds, anC
said
You seem to forget that am your land
lord Ism my name Robert?'
The young lady did not faint, but pap;
nearly died Of astonishmeut and joy. There
was d magnificent wedding, but the bride
groom has not given up business He de-
clares that there is as much amusement in
( being useful as in amusing ones seiE-Ec
+ cIuHge.