The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-07-07
A French Romance.

Another Of those charming little ro-
mances which are always taking place
in France and never any where else, of
which the French are SO extraordinarily
fond that they would be utterly unhap.
py without them, has lately been report
cd in Paris, and is thus described:
Mr.. Robert, an immensely wealthy
aud highly accomplished gentleman,
well known not only for his valuable
collection Of paintings and mediaeval
relies, but for skill us a designer aud
painter, hearing that one Of his tenants
u Mr.. B whom he had never seen,
kept one Of the most extensive manu-.
factories of faucy boxes aud ornamental
objects 10 France, called oa him with a
view to make his acquaintance.
Entering the counting room, he found
good natured. eccentric gentleman OF
middle age, who greeted him thus
- suppose you have seen my adver-
tisement aud have come to apply for
that situation as designer r.
For joke, Nj. Robert replied that
he had Mr.. B. supplied him with
puints and brushes and requested him
TO prod &C design for a cusket. Mr.
Robert soon found out what Mr.. B.
really wanted was an artist that would
strictly carry out his own ideas, aud
that these were pure, aud formed on an
extensive knowledge of art. lie soon
produced sketch which suited his
employer 10 dot.
Mr. Robert very gravely engaged
himself, enacted good wages and insist
ed on having several new articles Of
furniture placed 10 the room which was
assigned to him. But when he was in.
troduced to the work-rooms and found
Que hundred aud fifty girls, many of
them young and beautiful, busily EN-.
| ployed, aud was Informed that he would
be required to supply them with designs
and show the young ladies how thoy
were to be carried out, the young artist
began to feel as if he should need TO be
carried out himself.
Working for living" said he to
himself, /" is not entirely devoid Of at.
traction"
Being an accomplished artist, he
| pleased his employed, aud was delighted
in seeing his designs in steel, silver,
enamel or wood. He took pleasure
hitherto unknown in seeing his work in
the shop windows, in the boudoirs Of
his friends This workshop life was
carefully concealed, nor did his employ.
er suspect who he was. But he soon
found more fascinating object in the
daughter Of Mr.. b., who took part in
the duties Of the manutactory. She
was remarkable in her accomplishments
and beauty and Mr.. Robert soon found
that, as regarded taste and culture in
all matters which especially interested
him, he had never met with one like
her. Step by step the pair fell in love,
and he so iugratiated himself with the
father that, after due deliberation, he
consented to then adion.
Previous to the marriage the old gen.
tleman spoke of Il dowry. l shall give
Maria 50, O,000f, " said he with u little
air Of hqastiPg. "Ah, mon, gareon. :"
And | suppose" added Mr.. Robert
gragely, THAT |, too, must settle some.
thing on my wife, WE'LL will"
This caused peak of laug which
was redoubled when the artist added !:
Aud | will settle this piece of prop.
erty, house and all, with the building
adjoining, on her"
But what was their astonishment
when he drew forth tho title deeds and
said:
You seem to FORGET that | anu your
landlordY Isn't my name Robert I"
The young lady did not faint, but
papa Dcarly died OF astonishment and
JOY. There was magnificent wedding,
but the bridegroom has not give up
business. He declares there is more
amusement in being useful :han in
amusing ones self.