Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-10-13
"You shall know everything .

Here her father entered the room she
quickly informed him of the object Of the
visit, and on receiving sign from her,
the old man asked the stranger to dinner
any day that might be convenient. The
day was appointed, and Dumont (such
was the name Of the visitor) was punctual
in his. attendance to receive the promised
instructions. The dinner was cheerful
and free from restraint. The party con-
versed on all subjects, except the business
which brought them together. The straug-
er thought Eugene very accomplished,
very sociable, and-at last, too, very hand
some. After dinner she detailed all the
particulars of the cause which he had M
dertaken. He listened to it with the ut
most attention, promised in two days to
produce the memorial, aud was as good as
bis word. It was concise, clear and ener-
getic. Eugenic read it with evident plea
sure.
1T is written with much warmth. /" said
she to herself, with great emphasis
Were l the Minister you should be sure
to gain your point"
Dumont blushed and stammered some
reply.
"Complete your work, " continued Eu-
genie, ':you know how powerful such q
petition is supported by impressive words
and action on the part of the petitioner
Procure my friend an audience Of the
Minister that she may deliver the memo
rial to him in person"
Dumont went away, and after an inter
val of eight days, during which be had
moved heaven and earth to accomplish his
purpose, he exultingly entered Eugenie's
apartment.
Tomorrow" said he, "your friend
will be admitted. Let her produce this
note. and every door will be thrown open
to her."
Eugene thanked him with ardor.
but" said she. "a female, naturally
timid and depressed BY misfortune, would
scarcely be able to present herself to ad-
vantage, il she were to appaar unattended.
Could you be prevailed on to be her con-
ductor p
This last favor was sacrifice for Du-
mont; but by this time he was incapable
Of refusing Eugenie anything; it is like
wise possible that he might be stimulated
by some degree of couriosity to become
acquainted with the mysterious incognita.
He promised to come the following day to
be introduced to Nugenie's friend. The
night before this remarkable day, Eugenis
made the following reflections: This young
man evidently possesses solid character
and good heart. His figure is not a.
miss. At first, indeed, be seemed not to
take particular notice Of me-but he has
since made ample amends for his inatten-
ton. As for my father-has be not told
me hundred times, that this was itiy af-
fair? be can have no objection. From all
the information that l have obtained, The
young mans account of himself is strictly
true in every respect. but that was mani
fest enough at the first look: The frank
ness and sincerity Of bis behavior Inspire
confidence-I like bis cand0r But does
he like me? Perhaps his heart is already
engaged. Ono! no in that case be would
not have eyed ME with looks sd significant
that it is impossible to mistake their mean
ing.
Eugenie slept but little, rose early,
dressed herself with more than usual care
and was more fascinating than ever. Du-
mont appeared at the appointed hour. look
ed about him and asked:
lis she not come YETI"
mo, replied Eugenie, With sottie c.
motion.
'.Weli. then, I'll watt
He then took chair and seated him
self beside her at the breakfast table
They began to speak on various topics.
but somehow OF other the conversation
was repeatedly broken of. Long baoses.
filled up by eloquent looks alone, inter-
vened. Dumont colored. He was SEN
sible Of it, and this consciousness would
have quite confouuded him had not Eu-
genie blushed too. This fattered his
heart and gave him fresh courage.
II cannot help blessing the accident, ;"
he at length began. "to which l am in
debted for your acquaiutatice:"
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 efaeed from my rsmem-
! brauce."