Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-16

After dinner she detailed all the particu-
lars OF the case which he had undertaken.
He listened to it with the utmost attention,
promised in two days to produce the mem
orial, and was as good as his word. It was
concise, clear and energetic. Eugene read
it with evident pleasure. cit is written
with much warmth, !" said she to herself,
with great emphasis.
''Wtre the minister, you should be sure
to gain your pointf'
Dumont blushed and stammered some
eply.
Complete your work." continued
Eugene. 'You know how powerful such
a petition IS supported by impressive words
and actions on the part of the petitioner,
Procure my friend an audience of the min
lister, that she may deliver the memorial
to him in person" .-
Dumont went away, and after an interval
of eight days, during which he bad moved
heaven and earth to accomplish his pur-
pose, he exultingly entered Eugenie apart
ment.
Tomorrow" ne said, your friend viii
be admitted. Let her only produce this
note, and every door will be thrown open to
herp
Eugenie thanked him with arder.
But, said she, "a female, naturally
timid and depressed by misfortune would
scarcely be able to present herself to ad
vantage, if she Were to appear unattended
| Could you be prevailed upon to be her con.
ductor?"
This last favor was sacrifice for Dumont,
but he was by this time incapable of retus
ing Eugene anything. 1t is likewise posi-
bic that he might be stimulated by some
degree of curiosity to become acquainted
with the mysterious incognito. He promis-
ed to come the following day to be intro
duced to Eugenie's friend. The night be-
fore this remarkable day Eugene made the
following refectlo1s.
This young man evidently possesses a
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 inatten-
ton. AS for my father, has he not told me
hundred times that this was my affair, he
can have no objection? From all the in
formation that 1 have obtained the young
mans account of himself is strictly true in
every respect; but that was manifest enough
at the first look. The frankness and since
Gritty of his behavior inspire confidence I
like his candor. but does he like me? Per-
haps his heart is already engaged. o mol
no! in that case he would rot have eyed me
with looks so significant that it is impos.
sible to mistake their meanirgT r.
Eugene slept but little, rose early, dres-
sed herself with more than usual care, and
was more fascinating than ever Dumont
appeared and so led;
"Is she not come yeti"
''No" replied Eugene, with some emo
ton.
sWell, then, I'll wait.
He then took chair and seated himself
beside her, at the breakfast table. They
began to speak on various topics, but some
how or other the conversation was repeat
edly broke off-long pauses filed up with
eloquent looks, alone ntervened-Dumont
colored-he was sensible oft, and this con-
ciousness would have quiet confounded
him had not Eugene blushed too. This
fattered his heart and gave him fresh
courage.
81 cannot help blessing the accident" he
at length began, ''to which 1 am Indebted
for your acquaintance.
Eugenie's downcast eyes were fixed on
her heaving bosom.
"Your kind behavior, sir, said she, "has
made deep impression on me, and will
never be effaced from my remembranceI
His eyes were now cast down in their
turn, and painful silence ensued. At
length Dumont formed an heroic resolu-
ton.
II know not whether l do right, said he
but in truth I can no longer disguise my
feelings, which you must, dare say, have
long since guessed.
She had in reality long discovered them,
''but in such cases women never have cona-
passion enough to shorten fellows en-
barrassment; it is absolutely necessary to
speaR out in plain term; and thus Dumont,
also, was at length obliged to prounce dis
tinctiy the word love. No sooner was this
barrier, guarded by shame and timidity,
broken down, than the conversation pro-
ceeded in its usual rapid course. Inquiries
were made respecting eacn others taste,
way of thinking, family connections, etc.,
and answers returned with such undisgu-
ised sincerity, till at length Dumont recol-
lected that the stranger was not yet come
Neither will she Gomez" replied Eu-
genie.
Dumont looks betrayed his surprise
'.Will you be really angry, she resumed,
'if my whole story concerning my unfortu-
nate friend was fabrication? If it were
invented to procure me, if possible, the
of a man whose attachment
to me should not flow from any impure
source2" ~
Dunn nt was at once convicted he star
ted, but without any appearance of anger.
'sMany suitors," continued Eugene
shave solicited my hand, perhaps because
they thought me handsome, or because I
am rich. None of them came up to the
model which my imagination had pictured.
1 lost my mother at an early age. My faith
er became my friend. He permitted me to
make this trial-rather bold one, to be
sure-to which, however, I could always
give such turn as [ pleasedP'
Dumont was almost petrified.
'sTheR my memorial?
''That, said she, 81 will preserve as an
honorable monument of your talents and
goodness of heart.
'sAnd what do you mean to do with the
author2"
'sTo make him my husband if he con-
sents."
Dumont sank at her feet but she raised
him in her aIms, and a glowing embrace
sealed the happiest union that was not or
ganized by Cupid, though, indeed, the little
urchiu had seriously interfered IN the pro-
gress of the business. The first time they
went abroad together was to pay a visit to
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