Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1871-09-08

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stranger thought Eugene very accom-
plished, very sociable, and-at last, too
very handsome. After dinner she de
tailed all the particulars of the cause
which he had undertaken. He listened
to it with the utmost attention, prom
ised in two days to produce the memo
rial, and was as good as his word. II
was concise, clear and energetic. Eu
genie read it with evident p.easure.
~ is written with much warmth, y
said she to herself, with great emphasis.
"Were | the minister you should be
sure to gain your point
Dumont blushed and stammered some
reply.
"Complete your work." continued
Eugenie, "you know how powerful
such petition is supported by impress
sive words and action on the part of the
petitioner. Procure my friend an audi
ence Of the minister, that she may de-
liver the memorial to him in person"
Dumont went away, and after an in
terval of eight days, during which he
moved heaven and earth to accom-
plish his purpose, he exultingly entered
Eugenie's apartment.
Tomorrow" said he, "your friend
will be admitted. Let her produce this
note, and, and every door will be thrown
open to her."
Eugenie thanked him with ardor.
But" said she, "a female naturally
timid and depressed by misfortune
would scarcely be able to present herself
to advantage, if she were to appear un-
attended. Could you be prevailed upon
to be her conductor -
This last favor was sacrifice for Du-
mont; but by this time he was incapa-
BILE of refusing Eugene anything; it is
likewise possible that he might be
stimulated to some degree of curiosity
to become acquainted with the mysteri-
Gus incognita. He promised to come
the following day to be introduced to
Eugenie's friend. The night before
this remarkable day Eugene made the
following reflections this young man
evidently possesses a solid character and
a good heart. His figure. is not amiss.
At first he seemed not to take particu-
lar notice of me-but he has since made
ample amends for his inattention. AS
for my father, has he not told me a
hundred times that this was my affair.
He could have no objection. From all
the information that | have obtained,
the young mans account of himself is
strictly true in every respect; but that
was manifest enough on the first look.
The frankness and sincerity of his be-
havior inspire confidence-I like his
candor. But does he like me? Per
haps his heart is already engaged. o
no! no in that case he would not have
eyed me with looks so significant that
1t 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. Dumont appeared at the ap-
pointed hour, looked about him, and
asked:
els she not come yet"
"No," replied Eugenie, with some
emotion.
"Well, then, I'll wait"
He then took a chair, and seated
himself beside her at the breakfast
table, He began to speak on various
topics, but somehow or other the con-
versation was repeatedly broken off.
Long pauses, filled up by eloquent
looks alone, interviewed. Dumont
colored. He was sensible of it, and
this consciousness would have quite
confounded him had not Eugene
blushed too. This hattered his heart
and gave him fresh courage.
~ can not help blessing the acci-
dent" he at length began, :" to which |
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 re-
memberance."
His eyes were now cast down in their
turn, and painful silence ensued. At
length DumOnt formed an heroic reso-
luton.
"I know not whether I do right"
said he, "but i truth 7 can no longer
disguise my feelings, which, you must,
/ dare say, long since have guessed" +
She had in reality long discovered
them, but in such cases women never
have compassion enough to shorten
a poor fellows embarrassment; it is
absolutely necessary to speak out in
plain terms; and thus Dumont also was
at length obliged to pronounce dis
tinctly the word love. No sooner was
this barrier, guarded by shame and
timidity, broken down than the con-
versation proceeded to its usual rapid
course. Inquiries were made respect
ing each others taste, way of thinking,
family connections, and so forth; and
answers returned with such loquacioue
confidence, such undisguised sincerity,
that two hours passed unobserved, till
at length Dumont recollected that the
stranger was not yet come.
Neither will she come," replied
Eugene.
Dumont's looks betrayed his surprise.
Would you be really angry" she
resumed, "if my whole story concern
ing my unfortunate friend was fabri-
cation ?-if it were invented to procure
me, if possible, the acquaintance OF
man whose attachment to me should
not flow from any impure source?"
pearance of anger. "Many suitors,"
continued Eugene, "have solicited my
hand, perhaps because they thought me
handsome or because am rich. None
of them came up to the model of which
my imagination has pictured. l lost
my mother at an early age. Ny father
became my friend. He permitted me
to make this trial-rather bold one,
to be sure, to which, however, l could
always give such turn as | pleased"
Dumont was almost petrified.
Then nv memorial"
"That," said she, ~ will preserve Us
an honorable monument Of your talents
and goodness of heart.