The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-03-29


~ will do 1t with pleasure, and should
have offered at first, had | been aware OF
the circumstances"
~ don't doubt it," said Eugene.
But am not yet sufficiently acquaint-
ed with this matter"
"You shall know everything!
Here her father entered the room she
quickly informed him Of the object OF tho
visit and, on receiving q sign from her,
the old man asked the stranger TO dinner
any day that might be convenient. The
day was appoin ted. and Dumont (such was
the name Of the visitor) was punctual in
his attendance TO receive the promised in
structions. The dinner was cheerful and
free from restraint The party conversed
on all kinds Of subjects except the business
which brought them together The
stranger thought Eugene, very accom-
plished, very socinble, and, at last too,
very handsome. After dinner she detailed
al the particulars Of the case which he
had undertaken. He listened To II with
the utmost attenti on. and promised in two
DAYS 10 produce the memorial, and was as
good a. his word. II was concise, clear
and energetic. 1T Is written with much
warmth said she 10 herself with great
emphasis.
Were the minister, you should be
sure to gain your point!
Dumont biushed and stamnered some
reply.
Complete your work continued
Eugene. You know how powerfully
such petition is supported by impressive
woris and actions on the part Of the petit
Toner. Procure my friend M audience II
III. minister, tina, she may deliver the
memorial t. him IN person.
Dumont went away and after sn inter-
val IT eight days. during which he had
moved heaven and earth w. accomplish his
purpose, be eKuliingly entered Eugenie's
apartment.
Tomorrow. he aid "your friend will
be- admitted Let her only produce this
note. and every doOr win be thrown open
% her -
Eugene thanked him with ardor.
But said she; IN female. naturally
,imid and depressed by misfortune. would
scarcely be- Ate To- prcs.D, herself 10 adj
vantage. IL she were to appear unattended
Could YOU bc prevailed upon 10 be her con-
ductor -
This last favor was racrihce for Du-
mont, but he wa. by thi. time incapable Of
refusing Eugene anything. It's likewise
ps-sibl. that he might be stimulated by
some degree e curiosity - become ac-
auAint.d with the mysterious UoCgn,fd.
II. promised Ia come the following day 10
be introduced 10 Eugenie's friend. The
night before the remarkable day, Eugene
made the following reflections
This young man evidently pu-."s.". y
.plid character and good heart His FIX.
urc !. not ali-s. NJ fret indeed. he
seemed not H. tax. particular notice 81 m',
but has made ample amend. FOR his mat
tentipu A. for my father. has he not told
m, "a hundred time- that this ~as nav AFFAIR.
be- can hay. no objection Prom all the
informal that have Obtained ih-
Young man. account Of him,.lfis strictly
true Ia every respect; but tina, was msnifrs,
enough at the fret hook. The franknes.
and sincerity Of his p.nsvioi iu.Iir- con-
hdcno---I in. hi, candor. but does he
like me, Perhaps Nj. heart !. already
engaged. -. no, no, In that case he
would not have eyed me with looks %
significant that il J. iinpo.sibl. TO mistake
their meaning!
Eug.nie sl.p, but little. rose early,
dressed herself with more than usual, cSre,
and Wa more fascinating than ever. Du-
mont appeared and asked
II. snc not come set
NO" replied Eugene, with some
emotion.
We'll then. III wait
Ilc took "a chair and seated himself be-
eide her at the breakfast table. They
began TO speak on vAriou, topic, but
somehow or other, the conversation wns
repeatedly broke of'-long pauses flled
az with eloquent lopks. alone intsrvsn~l-
Dumont culOred--hc wAs sensible Of IL, and
this CONSCIOUSNESS would have Coniound"d
him hal not Eugcnie blushed too. This
battered his heart aud gave him courage.
Il cannot help blessing the accident.
he at length began, ito which am In
dcbted for your acquaintance.
Eugenir', downcas, ewes were hAcd ~"
her heaying bosom.
Your kind behavior, ,ir, said ,he "hss
made n deep impression on me and will
never be- cffaced from my remembrance
His ewes were now osst down in their
turn, and painful silence ensued. At
length DumOnt formed n heroic re.olu-
ton.
IL know not whether do right said
he. but in truth can no longer disguise
my feelings, which YOU must i dare say,
long since have guessed.
She had, in reality, long discovered
them, but in such case women never have
compassion enough 10 shorten poor TEL
lows embsrra.sment; il n absolutely ne
ce,sary To speak out in plain terms and
thus Dumont, Also was at length obliged |
Ia pronounce distinctly the word LOre. |
No sooner was this barrier guarded by |
shame aud timidity, broken down, than
the conversation proceeded in its usual
course. Inquiries were made respecting |
each others taste, way OF thinking, family |
connections, and so fourth and answers |
returned with such loquacious confidence,
in undsguised sincerity, Till at length !
Dumont recollected that the stranger was
not Vet come.
Neither will -he come" replied
Eugenie,
Drmont's looks betrayed his surprise.
viii you be really angry, she resumedi
If my whole story concerning my un-
fortunate friends was fabrication IL
were invited 10 procure me, ii possible, the
acquaintance Of . man whose attachment
to me should not flow from any impure
source 90
Dumont WAS III once conyicted--he
started, hut without any appearance of
anger.