The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-08-14

you, q friend OF Paufs, he Will De most
bappy---rather two pairs than one" A
pretty business girl you will make !" said
Citizen Mayer, with half grunt and
half n smile but to your old friend
Paul and to his friend i will not refuse
credit M. Paul. do you and your friend
choose two pair Of boots each"
I'VE thank you, citizen" replied the
sallow young officer, while Paul patted
Mayer on the back; "aud you shall be
repaid"
Mayer looked rather incredulous, but
he loved his daughter, and il was to her
he made the saeriGce Of four psir Of
boots, which naturally enough, the young
men chose. Then they shook hands with
Mayer Paul kissed Katcrina, and then
made bis friend kiss her and, putting
their packets under their arms, went
away.
Yenrs passed away, and the saucy girl
Of twelve had become the beautiful girl
of three-and twenty. In all this tins no
word OF Paul-and worse, said Mayer, the
shoemaker, no news Of his boots Mad.
emoisellc katerina had many suffers
Persons in very elevated position OVER
looked, in those democratic days. the fact
that she was bootmaker's daughter, aud
many sought her hand and heart. But
the girl cf twelve still lived within her,
and she refused every offer, however bril-.
liant, remaining still her fathers cashier,
and aiding him in adding to that large
fortune which he had now invested in the
French funds. He sometimes pressed
her himself on the subject Of marriage /;
but Katerina was not to be moved By any
one. even her parent.
Things were in this state. Katerina
had just refused colonel whom she met
at n great party, who talked to the father
rather sharply when rejected, and NJ.
Mayer had taken Katerina to task, when.
ono morning, they received lacouic
cpistle requesting their presence at the
Office Of the Commauder.in.chief Of the
forces Of the first division.
Il will not marry him" !" said Katerina,
quickly.
Who p
The officer, Colonel Pcterman. I'm
sure he's complained 10 the Commander
in-C Chief, and that he is going to threaten
Us"
"But he. cannot make you marry against
your will" cried N. Mayer.
II don't know that. Since this Emper-
or Napoleon Bonaparte has taken Us all
by storm, papa. the sword is not apt to
yield. when il wishes anything"
1--WE shall see, my dear" replied the
shoemaker. TO begin with. this request
must be obcycd at once. Make haste,
girl, and put on your fnery."
Katcrina smiled thoughtfully, and went
away. The girl expected sermon from
the Commander. in-Chief on the imperti-
ncuce OF the daughter Of little shoe
maker refusing an officer of rank but
she was determined to hold good, and
yield TO no threats. persuasions, or seduc-
tious. She remained faithful to the
memory Of Paul. She was romantic /,
she loved aud wrote poetry, aud she pre-
ferred beautiful dream TO any idea OF
fortune and material happiness which
might be offered to her.
i In half an hour the father and daughter
were ready; and away they went, arm in
arm, on foot, TO the Tuilcrics, where the
Commander.in-C Chief Of the army Of Paris
had apartments. They were soon at the
palace, and were met by the sentries, who
asked them whore they were going. NJ.
Mayer showed his letter Of invitation,
which serving at once as pass, they were
admitted.
They entered the ante-chamber occu-
pied by officers of various grades. several
! of whom rose from cards, or smoking on
benches, to. greet them.
4 young man, an aide de-camp, re-
spectfully addressed them, and inquired
their business. NJ. Mayer again produced
his letter. The officer bowed profoundly,
and said he was at their service. Moving
through the crowd of officers, he led them
by staircase upwards, until he reached
the large opening. He tapped gently
twice, and the door opened. A servant
in rich livery appeared, who made way
for the party, and passing on, with the
theatre of tho palace to their right, they
then turned round and entered the real
!, Palace of the Tuileries, of which they
had hitherto only visited the wing.
Presently the aide.de-camp paused.
"Monsieur will be kind enough to wait
one moment" he said. as they entered an
. ante. chamber. II will precede you, and
return in an instant"
"Where are we going ?" asked Kate.
rina, of her father, in whisper.
81 don't know, but my head begins tc
grow dizzy, / begin to suspect that We
!, must give way to circumstances
]. "Neyerp exclaimed the young girl
! firmly.
"Nyill you walk in ?" said the aided
camp, returning, and standing with the
door in one hand and his in the other
! M. Mayer and Katcrina obeyed me-
! chdnically. They advanced with eyes
! dimmed by excitement, with ringing in
, their cars, with fainting at the heart
doubt-a fear-a dread-that left them
minute later, standing in the middle Of
! small room, unconscious whether they
we're in the presence of the Emperor ol
China, the Kahn of Tartary, or of the
Grand Lama Of Thibet.
"Well, Monsieur Mayer" said some
]! what gentle voice. NJ. Mayer and Kater
$ ina now saw that they we're in the famous
, ,Iprivate cabinetof the Emperor Napoleon
: who had just been crowned-with it
]. rich ornaments, its maps and its splendic
3 furniture. BY the fire stood, his back
], turned to it, man of middle height