Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1871-10-14

The eyoung man was not less stag
gered than Julia had been, and re-
| ceived the same explanation. Affect
ed by the story he offered her assis.
tance. .
Il am not rich, said he, but a bach
elor may with a little fIugality always
put by alittle for the relief Of the dis
tressed.'
Sir replied Eugenie, there are
cases In which money can not afford
relief. There are other ways In which
the interference Of the benevolent may
prove infinitely more servlceable to
the unfortunate
'Of what nature is the interference
that your friend stands in need OFF,
Speak out. On your recommended
tions, / will cheerfully undertake what
lies in my power
Then excuse rude question on ac-
count Of the motive which prompts it.
Are your connections such that you
can obtain access to the minister?'
mo, madame. My father possesses
a small estate in the neighborhood of
Paris, the value Of which has been
doubled by his industry; but he never
appeared In the ante-chamber of the
great, and, God be thanked, he has
no occasion for them. Easily satisfied,
| shall once share, with five beloved
brothers and sisters, the patrimony
left by my father, and hope that the
minister may never hear my name,
unless, indeed, your friend stands in
need Of an advocate to plead her
cause. In this case l am ready; only
let me know in what way ] can serve
her.
1T was found necessary replied
Eugene, TO destroy some grounds
which my friends husband had plant
ed and laid out at a great expense. 1t
Is an indemnity for the loss she 30
licits.'
And is my patronage required for
thisu
Not exactly, for the claim is just.
But you know how often such matters
are protracted in the public offices, and
even wholly forgotten. II would,
therefore, be an essential point to ac-
celerate the affair
The best way would be to address
a short, but strong memorial to the
minister
True; but how to draw it up-there
lies the difficulty
Here pause succeeded.
Might I request that favor of you,
resumed Eugene, with look of mod
est entreaty.
Il will do it with pleasure, and
should have offered at first, had | been
aware of the circumstances.
I don't doubt it, said Eugene.
But / am not yet sufficiently ac-
quainted with the matter
you shall know everything
Hear her father entered the room;
she quickly informed him Of the OBJ.
ject Of the 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 appoint.
ed, and Dnmont (such was the name
Of the visitor was punctual in his at
tendance to receive the promised in
structions. The dinner was cheerful
and free from restraint. The party
conversed on all kinds OF objects, ex-
cept tie business which brought them
together. The stranger thought Eu-
genie very accomplished, very socia-
ble and-at last, too, very handsome
After dinner she detailed all the par
ticulars Of the cause which he had un'
dertaken. He listened to it with the
utmost attention, promised In two
days to produce the memorial, and
was rs good as his word. 1t was con,
else, clear and energetic, EugeniC
read it with evident pleasure.
1T is written with much warmth, y
said she to herself with much empha.
sis, " were l the minister you should
be sure to gain your po'nt."
Dumont blushed and stammere(
some reply.
Complete your work, u continued
Eugene, "yOu know how powerful
such a petition is supportedb by impres
sive words and action on the part o
the petitioner. Procure my friend al
audience Of the minister, that she ma!
deliver the memorial to him in person.
Dumont went away, and after an In
terval of eight days, during which b
moved heaven and earth to accom-
plish his purpose, he exultingly enter
ed Eugenie's department.
Tomorrow said he your frient
will be admitted. Let her prOduc
this note, and every door will b
thrown open to her.
Eugenie thanked him with ardor.
But, said she, a female NATURAL
timid and depressed by misfortun
would scarcely be able to present heI
self to advantage, II she were to ar
pear unattended. Could you be pre-
vailed upon to be her conductor
This last favor was a sacrifice for Du
mont; but by this time he was incaps
bic of refusing Eugene anything;
is likewise possible that he might b
stimulated to some degree Of curiosit
to become acquainted with the myt
terious incognita. He promised
come the following day to be Intro
duced to Eugenie's friend. The nigt
before the remarkable day EugenI
made the following reflections: tn
Young man evidently possesses a Soli
character, q good heart. His figure
not amiss. At first he seemed not
take particular notice OF me-but /
has since made ample amends for h
inattention. As for my father has |
not told me q hundred times that tn
was my affair. He could have no oI
lection. From all theinformation th
T have obts ined, the young mans a
count of himself is strictly true in e.
erv respect; but that was mantle
enough on the first look. The fran
ness and sincerity of his behavior il
snire confidence-I like his cando
Int does he like me2 Perhaps b
heart is already engaged. 0 no! NJ
in that case he would not have ey,
, me with looks so significant that 1t
impossible to mistake their meanip
Il Eugenie slept but little, rose earl
I dressed herself with more than usu
J care, and was more fascinating TIN
ever. Dumont appeared at the appoiI
'' cd hour, looked about him, and aske
: rs she not come yet?'
= ; NO, replied Eugenie, with sor
b emotion.
v well, then, I'll wait 49,,
n He then took a chair and seated hll
self beside her at the breakfast tab
/ He began to speak on various topi
but somehow or other the g
. conversation was repeatedly brok
Ie off. Long pauses filled up by eloqu'
,e looks alone interviewed. Dumont 9