The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-10-16
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stranger 70 0SN.er any day that ms'..
lent. The day was appointed, and ,'4."su,
isuch was the name of the visitor) was panctuAi
in bic attendance to receive the promised instruc
tons. Tho dinner WA. cheerful aud free from
restraint. The party conversed on all subjects
except the business which brought them to2eth-
81. The stranger thought Eugene very accom-
pllshed, very soeisble, aud, at last, too, very
handsome. After dinner she detailed al the par.
ticulars of the case which he bad undertaken
He listened to it with the utmost attention,
promised in two days to produce the memorial,
and was good as his word. 1t WAS concise,
clear, and energetic. Eugene read it with evil
dent pleasure. ut is written with much warmth" "
said she to herself, with great emphasis.
Were the minister, you should be sure to
gain your point"
Dumont blushed, and stammered some reply.
Complete your work." continued Eugene.
you know how such petition is supported by
impressive words and actions on the part of the
petitioner. Procure my friend an audience of
the minister. that she may deliver the memorial
to him in person"
Dumont went away, and aftcr an interval of
eight days during which he had moved heaven
and earth to accomplish his purpose, he exult-
ingly entered Eugenies apartment.
Tomorrow" he said, ''your friend will be
admitted. Let her only produce this note, and
every door will DO thrown open to her."
Eugene thanked him with ardor.
"But" ssil she, 80 female naturally timid, and
depressed BY misfortune, would scscrely be able
to present herself to advantage, il she were to
appear unattended. Could you b prevailed on
to be her conductor ?"
This last favor was a sacrifice for Dumont,
but he was by this time incapable OF refusing
Eugene anything. 1t is likewise possible that
he might be stimulated by some degree of curios.
ity to become acquainted with the mysterious
''incognita." He promised to come the following
day to be introduced to Eugenie's friend. The
night before this remarkable day, Eugene made
the following reflections:
'This young man evidently possesses solid
character and good heart His figure is not
amiss. At first, indeed, he seemed not to take
particular notice of me, but he has made ample
amends for his inattentions. As fo1 my father
has he not told me hundred times that this
was my affair, he can have no objection 7 From
all the information that l have obtained, the
young mans account Of himself is strictly true
in every respect but that is manifest enough at
the first look. The frankness and sincerity Of
his behavior inspire confdence-I like his can.
dor but does he like me? Perhaps his heart is
already engaged. Oh, no no in that case he
would not have eyed me with looks SO signifi.
cant that it is impossible to mistake their mean
ing"
Eugene slept but little, rose early, dressed
herself with more than usual care, and was more
fascinating than ever. Dnmont appeared and
asked:
us she come yet Z" y So 'r3 tsla
"No!" replied Eugene, with some emo
ton. 5r
swell, then, I'll wait"
He then took chair and seated himself be.
side her at the breakfast table. They began to
to speak on various topics, but somehow or 9TH
th0 atA1
filled mp with eloquent looks, alone intervened-.
Dumont colored--he was sensible OF it, and this
consciousness would have quite COMPOUNDED him
had not Eugene blushed too. This fattercd his
heart and gave him fresh courage.
II cannot help blessing the accident" he at
length began, ito which aln indebted for your
acquaintance" sSHa -std 81 ,.r'
Eugenie's downcast eyes were fixed on her
heaving bosom. .CQai 80 trn a4-s
"Your kind behaviour, sir said she, ''has
made deep impression on me, and will never
be effaced from my remembrance " ia ga. +
His eyes wers now castidown in their turn, "a
painful silence ensued. At length Dumont
formed an heroic resolution. -fse SIS sfJ ;, "lI'e
81 know not whether do right" said he, "but
in truth can no longer disguise my feelings,
which you must. l. care say, long since Ihavo
guessed " @qt tae ,'u1siiai7 81 =, 4aYd1iJr9s
She had in reality long discovered them, but
in such cases women never have compassion
enough to shorten poor fellows embarrassment;
1t is absolutely necessary to speak out in plain
terms and thus Dumont, also WAS ut length
obliged to pronounce distinctly the word "Love."
No sooner was this barrier, guarded by shame
and tmidity, broken down. than the CONVERSE
ton proceeded in its usual rapid course. Inqui-
ries were made respecting each Others taste, way
of thinking, family connections, and 30 forth
and answers returned with such loquacous con-
fdence, such undisgused sincerity, till at length
Dumont recoollected that the stranger was not
yet come. tEtFHet "a
"N,ithsr will she come - replied Eugene.
Dumonts looks betrayed his SURPRISE
win yoa b really angryP" she resumed,
"ifmy whole story concerning my unfortunate
friend was fabrication? IT it were invented
to procure me, If possible, the acquaintance Of
man whose attachment to me should not flow
from an impure source?"
Dumont was ct once convicted-he started,
but without any appearance of anger.
my suitors," continued Eugene, ''hsve solic-
tied. my hand, perhaps because they thought
me handsome, or because I am rich. None of
them osms up to tho model which my imsgina.
ton had pictured. lost my mother at an early
age. Ny father became my friend. He permit
tod me 70 make this trial-rather bold one to
Le sure-to which, however, could always give
such . turn - pleased"
Dumont was almost petri6ed.
'"Then my memorial"
THAT" said she, II will preserve as an honor
able monument of your talents, and goodness Of
heart" A ft ,f
''And what do you mean to do with the
author -
To make him my husband, il he consents"
Dumnnt sank to her feet, but she raised him
in her in arms, and then 4 glowing embrace