National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1870-05-06
Il French Romance.

which the French are so fond has re-
Gently taken place in Paris, and is
thus described:
NJ. Robert, an Immensely wealthy
and highly accomplished gentleman,
well known not only for his valuable
collection paintings and medipvel
relics, but for his skill as designer
and painter, hearing that one of his
tenants, a Mr.. b., whom he had new
er seen, kept the most extensive
manufactures Of fancy boxes and
ornamental objects in France, called
on him with view to make his
acquaintance.
Entering the counting room he
found IA good natured eccentric gen
tleman of middle age, who greeted
him thus:
" suppose You have seen my
advertisement and have come to ap.
ply for that situation as design
err
For joke M.Roberts replied that
ee had' NIB, supplied him with
paints and brushes, and requested
him to produce a design for cask,
ct. M. Robert soon found out that
what Mr.. b., really wanted was an
artist who would strictly carry out
his own ideas, and that these were
pure, and formed on an extensive
knowledge ofart. He soon produc-
ed a sketch that suited his employer
to Il dot.
NJ. Robert very gravely engaged
himself, exacted good wages, and in,
sisted on having several new articles
Of furniture placed in the room which
was assigned him. But when he
was introduced to the work rooms,
and found one hundred and fifty
girls, many of them young and
beautiful, buSlly employed, and was
informed that he would be required
to supply them with desi gns and
show the young ladies how they
were to he carried out, the young
artist began to feel as if he shoult
need to be carried out himself.
"WoIking for II living" said III
to himself, sis not entirely devoi,
of attraction"
Being an accomplished artist h,
pleased his employer, and was de
! lighted to see his designs in steel
silver enamel or wood. He tool
, pleasure hitherto unknown III seein!
, his work in the shop windows, il
the boudoirs of his friends. Thi
work shop life was carefully conceal
ed, nor did his employer suspec,
/ who he was. But he soon found
fascinating object in the danghte
of Mr.. b., who took part in tn,
duties of the manuiactory. Sh,
was remarkable in her accomplish
mentS and beauty, and NJ. Ro ber
soon found that, IT'S rega rdcd tast'
in all matters which especially
interested him, he had never me
with one like her Step by step th'
, pair fell in love, and he so ingratiat
ed himself with the father, that ai
ter due deliberaton he consented t
their union. Previous TO their mar
riage, the old gentleman spoke OF
dowry.
81 shall give Marie 10000 f.,
: said he with little air of boasting
"Ah, mon gaScon."
"And | suppose added NJ. Rol
ert gravely," that /, too. must set
tie something on my wife. Well
; | will.'
This caused a deal of laughter
which was rcdoubled when tn
artist added:
+ "And will settle this piece q
property house and all, with tn
buildings adjoining on her"
But what was their astonishmen
when he drew forth the title deed
/ and said:
, "You seem to forget that | al
| your landl ord
| The young lady did not faint, bu
9 papa nearly died of astonishmen
t and JOY. There was magniiiccm
wedding, but the bridegroom ha
D not given MP business. He dC
clarcs there is more amusement /
4 being useful than in amusing one
e self