The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-07-08
THE WAY TO GET MARRIED..

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THE WAY TO GET MARRIED.
One fine morning in autumn, Linval
was taking walk in the Tuilleries, at
Paris, and found an open billet contain
ing the following lines:
eff the person who finds this paper is
disposed to do q benevolent action, he is
requested to inquire at No. $40 Rue Saint
age, for Eugene de Mirande. Such as
may not be inclined to assist an unfortu-
nate mother are entreated, at least, not
to hinder others, and to throw the billet
again where they found it"
Linval, the best dancer in Paris, was
humming o new tune; he picked up the
paper, and after reading it, whisked it
up in tho air with his cane and went his
way. .N
The next person who noticed it was an
elderly, man, simply dressed, who was
hurrying to public Office in which he
had place, because he was already late
He contrived, nevertheless, to spare so
much time as was necessary to read the
billet; with, however, struggling up his
shoulders, and raising his eyes to heaven,
as much rs to say, "That is no business
of mine" he carefully replaced it in its
former situation.
He was followed by farmer-general,
one of those moderate people who are
day, who, elated by their wealth, give
themselves airs of much consequence,
and of whom La Bruyere says, they
'them loud and spit far" At first, he
kicked the billet along with his foot, but
his curiosity being excited, he took it.,
threw his eye over it with scornful
smile, and amused himself in tearing it
IN pieces, at the same time muttering-
San imposture.
The next morning q. similar billet lay
on the same spot. The person who read
it took down the address in his pocket
book and replaced the paper.
The next came young couple who
had not long been married, and picked
up the billet. Julia, who expected in
about three months to become for the
first time mother, said to her husband:
"Let US go, my dear; what we can
offer is little, to be sure, but in many
cases little may save the unfortunate
from despair. Come, let us goI'
And they accordingly went.
After they had found the specified
number in the Rue Santiago, they learned
that the house was inhabited by an old
physician, who had retired from practice
and was thought to be rich, and had only
one daughter, distinguished for under
standing and talents.
They assembled handsome staircase,
and we're ushered into an apartment on
the first floor, which was furnished, not
magniicently, but with great taste. They
inquired for Eugene de Mirande- lady,
her appearance. She requested her visit
ors to step into O saloon that seemed to
be the haunt of the Muses.. Books,
drawing and musical instruments were
intermingled, and formed by no means
on unpleasant contrast with the neatness
The young couple could not conceive
where persons in need of assistance were
to be sought in such habitation.
81 fear, madame" said Julia, "that
we are wrong. We found billet with
your direction in the Tuilleries, and ex-
pected to meet distressed person, to
whom we might offer some relief; but all
that we SEQ here seems rather to indicate
opulence than to call for the exercise of
benevolence."
Eugenie replied with some embarrass-
ment, that she was merely the interpreter
of very unfortunate female, who, from
relic of pride, wished to remain un-
known, but was deserving of compass
sion. Julia expressed wish to become
acquainted with this lady.
Il am no stranger to Distress" said
she; "before me she would have no oc.
casion to blush"
Eugene, to crafty her in this par
ticular, observed that misfortune had
made her protege so shy and mistrustful
that it was difficult to gain her confidence.
"Has she any children?" asked julia.
''Three; and her husband, whose
labors procured scanty subsistence for
his family, is just dead, after long and
painful illness"
"Good Godl what melancholy situa-
tionl And how old are her children?"
"They are all very young. The eldest
is girl of fve."
II shall myself soon be q mother" +"
said Julia, "and the fate of the little un-
fortunates affects mo the moro deeply.
would gladly take one of them, but my
own infant will demand all my care
However, permit me to send you O packet
of little articles for the children, for I
cannot suppose that this family, protect