The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-10-07
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| be realized"
"And what has sho prophesied t
you" asked Bopaparle eagerly.
| "Shc has told me. You will ono da,
| be Queen Of France you will be still
more than Queen"
| The General was silent. He hat
remained standing; but now SLOWLY
paced the room few times, his handl
folded on his back, and his head in
clincd on his breast. Then again ht
stood before tho Viscountcss, and hi.
eyes rested upon her with Il woadcr
GUS bright and genial expression.
| III bid defiance to fate he SAID
somewhat solcmnly. ssThis prophecy
docs not frightcn me away; and in
defiance to your prophetic negro wo-
man, ], the Republican General, ad-
dress my prayer to tho future Queen
OF France; be my wife give me
your hand"
Josephine felt almost affrightcd at
the pcrtinacity Of the General, and q
sentiment of apprehension ovcrcame
her as she looked into the pale decl-
ded countenance of this man, strang-
or to her, AMI who claimed her for
his wife.
ooh, sir" She exclaimed with some
anguish, "you offer mo your hand
with as much carcicssncss as if the
whole matter were merely for a con
ira dance. But can assure YOU that
marriage is IA very grave matter,
which has no resemblance whatever
to a gay dance. l know it is SO.
have had my experience and I can
not SO easily decide upon marrying n
second time"
"You refuse my hand, then? ?'' said
Bonaparte, with a threatening tone.
Josephine smiled. Con the contra
~, General" said she "givc me your
hand and accompany me to my car
rlagc, which has been waiting tor mo
this long time"
"That means to dismiss me. You
close upon me thedoors ofyour draw
ing-room p exclaimed Bonaparte,
with warmth.
She shook her head, and, bowling
before him with her own irresistible
grace, she said, in q friendly manner,
81 am too good } patriot not to be !
proud of seeing the conqueror of |
Toulon in my drawing room. To-
morrow ] have an evening reception,
and | invite you to be present, GEN
eral."
From this day Bonaparte visitot
Josephine daily, she was certain to
meet him everywhere. At first she
sought to avoid him, but he always
know with cunning foresight how to
battle her eflerts, and to overcome all
difficulties which she threw in his
way. Was she at her friend Therese's,
she could safely reckon that General
Bonapartc would soon make his ap-
pcarance and como near her with his
eyes beaming with Joy, and in his
own erergetic language speak to her
of his love and hopes. Was she to be
present at the reception of the five
of Paris, it was General
who waited for her at the
door of the hall to offer his arm and
cad her amid tho respectful, retreat
ng, and gently app!auding crowd TO
her seat, where he stood by her, draw
ng upon her tho attention of all. Did
she take ride, AT the accustomed
lour, in the Champs Elysocs, she was
soon to see General Bona
parte on his gay horse gallop at her
side, followed by his brilliant staff,
himself the object Of pubic admira-
ion and universal respect, and, final
y, fshe went to the theatre, General
Bonaparto never failed to appear in
lcr loge, TO remain near hcr durin G
.ho performance, and when she left,
% offer his arm to accompany her to
lcr carriage.
fCoucluded on I'd y. geI