New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-08-06

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she solicitsn s -
'And is my patronage required for this y
| mot exactly, for the claim is just. But
! you know how often such matters are pro
tracted in the public offices, and even
wholly forgotten. 1t would, therefore, be
| an essential point to accelerate the affair. =
ssThe best way would be to address q
| short, but strong memorial to the minister
"True; but how to draw it up-there lies
the difficulty"
Here pause succeeded.
"Might / request that favor of you," re-
sumed Eugene, with look of modest en-
| treaty.
aTwill do it with pleasure, and should
have offered at first, had l been aware of the
| circumstances -
II don't doubt it, said, Eugene.
"But am not yet sufficiently acquainted
| with the matter" 9S ~
.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 visitorl was punctual in bis at
tendance to receive the promised instruc-
tons. The dinner was cheerful and free
from restraint. The party conversed on all
kinds of objects, except the business which
brought them together. The stranger
thought Eugene very accomplished, very
sociable andLat last, too, very handsome.
After dinner she detailed all the particu-
lars of the cause which he had undertaken.
He listened to it with utmost attention,
promised in two days to produce the memo
rial, and was as good as his word. 1t was
concise, clear and energetic. Eugene read
with evident pleasure.
!" 1t is written with much warmth" 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 Eu-
genie, "you know how powerful such a
petition is, supported by impressive words
and action on the part of the petitioner
Procure my friend an audience of the minis
ter, that she may deliver the memorial to
him in person
of eight days, during which he moved
heaven and earth to accomplish his pur-
pose, 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. if she were to appear unattended
Could you be prevailed upon to be her con-
ductors"
This last favor was a sacrifice for Du-
mont; but by this time he was incapable of
Eugene anything; it is likewise
possible that he might be stimulated to some
degree of curiosity to become acquainted
with the mysterious incog'tita. He prom
ised to come the following day to be intro
duced to Eugenie's friend. The night be-
fore this remarkable day Eugene made the
following reflections This young man evil
IDENTIFY possesses solid character and
good heart. His figure is not amiss. At
first he seemed not to take particular notice
of me-but he has since made ample amends
for his inattention. AS for my father, has
he not told me hundred times that this
was my affair He could have no objec-
lion. From all the information that have
obtained, the young mans account of him
self is strictly true in every respect; but that
was manifest enough on the first look. The
frankness and sincerity of his behavior in
,pire confidence like his candor. But does
he like met Perhaps his heart is already
o no no ! in that case he would
not have eyed me with looks go significant
that it is impossible to mistake their mean
ng. 5ey--
Eugene slept but little, rose early, dressed
herself with more than usual care, and was
more fascinating than ever. Dumont ap-
,eared at the appointed hour, looked about
him, and asked:
"Is she not come yeti"
mo" replied Eugene, with some emo
ion.
"Well, then, I'll wait"
He then took chair, and seated himself |
beside her at the breakfast table. He began |
o speak on various topics, but somehow or
'ther the conversation was repeatedly |
'roken of. Long pauses, filed up by elo- |
Iuent looks alone, interviewed: Dumont |
olored. He was sensible of it, and this |
would have quite COMPOUNDED |
i'm had not Eugene blushed too This |
ALTERED his heart and gave him fresh cour-
ge.
II can not help blessing the accident"
10 at length began, ito which / am in
ebted for your acquaintance"
Eugenie's downcast eyes were fixed on |
er heaving bosom.
"Your kind behavior, sir" said she "has
made deep impression on me, and will
ever be efaced from my remembrance"
His eyes were now cast down in their
urn, and painful silence ensued At
ongth Dumont formed an heroic resolu-
ion.
~ know not whether l do right" said
g, "but in truth can no longer disguise
~ feelings, which you must, l dare say,
,ng since have guessed"
She had in reality long discovered them,
ut in such cases women never have COM
assion enough to shorten poor fellows
it is absolutely necessary
, speak out in plain terms; and thus Du-
lont also was at length obliged to pro-
ounce distinctly the word love. No sooner
,as this barrier, guarded by shame and
Nudity, broken down than the converse
on proceeded to its usual rapid course.
nquiries were made respecting each others
Este, way of thinking, family connections,
nd SO forth; and answers returned with
1ch loquacious confidence, such undis-
used sincerity, that two hours passed I'M
bserved, till at length Dumont recollected
nat the stranger was not yet come.
Neither will she come, replied Eugene.
Dumont's looks betrayed his surprise.
would you be really angry" she re-
lmed, eff my whole story concerning my
nfortunate friend was fabrication ?-if it
'ere invented to procure me, if possible,
ne acquaintance of man whose attach
lent to me should not flow from any i'm
ure source" Dumont started, but with
ut any appearance of anger. "Many
uU0rs, continued Eugene, "have solicited
~ hand, perhaps because they thought me
andsome or because am rich. None of
hem came up to the model of which my
Imagination has pictured. I lost my
lother at an early age. My father became
~ friend. He permitted me to make this
bold one, to be sure, to
Thich, however, 1 could always give such
Urn as pleased" Dumont was almost
certified.
"Then my memorial"
That" said she, 81 will preserve as an
onorable monument of your talents and
GOODNESS of heart"