The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-06-03

claimed:
When you have done with me, l will
retire, as l have other occupation for my
time"
"You surely have holiday to-day, OF
does your master set you all tasks before
he leaves for Paris ?" queried the young
lady, putting her pencil to her lips, SO red
that one would fancy the pencil would be
stained with blood.
M. Dechamps was thunderstruck. His
vanity had received fearful shock, which
sent it bounding against his conceit, the
effect being to completely ruffie him. He
forgot his stately bearing, disregarded
what was due to a lady, and springing to
his feet, he said
"By what right do you intrude here?"
"Good gracious, is that in imitation of
your master? If so, will play mistress
and teach you that respect to lady is ex-
pected from the lowest menial."
M. Dechamps was at loss for words,
but as the lady showed no signs of going,
he had time to recover himself. He CLAN
ced at the pretty picture before him, and if
he did not admire it, he certainly did not
admire himself. He had never apologized
in his life to any one, but he contrived now
to give utterance to something intended
for an apology.
"Don't mention it. have made you
aware of your rudeness Idon't want any
apology. / detest too much humility in a
man. There, have almost finished for to-
day. Now, tell me, who l must thank for
the pleasure of this peep at the chateau ?"
"I am the steward of M. Dechamps,
and it will give me pleasure to let you see
more of the chateau replied Mr. De-
champs, prompted by he did not know
what.
al have, indeed, been unpardonably
rude, but did not know M. Dechamps
was civilized enough to have steward"
"You do not entertain very high opin-
ion of M. Dechamps?"
"No one does that ever heard Of"
"Indeed; and why not ?"
"Because he is a selfish, morbid bache-
lor, who does not know how to appreciate
the blessings fortune has heaped upon
him."
"You have odd ideas for young lady,"
81 am not young lady, am widow.
Were l a young lady, do you suppose
would be here alone, and conversing with
the steward of M. Dechamps? The idea is
preposterous."
Monsieur Dechamps was pleased, he
knew not why; but he was glad the lady
before him was not bold young demoi-
selle, but an independent little widow,
81 am the only person In the world
from whom NJ. Dechamps takes advice,
and if you tell me what you think he ought
to do to make himself more popular,
will advise him and think he will listen
to me-"
~ detest popular man. But IL you
wish to advise NJ. Dechamps, tell him as
his chateau is surrounded by many poor
to throw open his gardens to them once 9
week, provide dinner, and make 1t gala
day; besides this he could relieve the wants
Of many. 1t is for charitable purpose
that am stealing a sketch of this chateau
: intend to make painting Of it, and sci
| it, expecting that the proceeds will maxi
+ comfortable family of six. Were ricl
D ! would not do this, but, alas, my mean
3 are not great; but l do more than your EN-
l ployer, with all his wealth, and ] was de
a termined he should in some way do some
: thing"
S "He may object to this public sale of hi
9 private property"
!. 81 expect him to object, and hope hi
9 objections viii be great"
e " And why so?"
/ " Because shall tell him that the onl
= means by which he can prevent the publ
n sale is to buy the picture himself, an
70 believe me, shall name high price fc
n it."
Il ga very clever idea; but fear you wi
u fail"
is And wherefore ?''
D. Because M. Dechamps will be force
S. into nothing"
rs He will not refuse the request of
ut lady9"
rs That is different thing" replied \
Up Dechamps, blushing at the Thought of h
O. own gallantry.
10 "Then that is precisely the way
OF which / shall make my request, and a
ly conhdentof success. Now must 20, al
in trus you viii not betray me, or If you
you shall share in the purchase."
It, "I give you my word, shall say not
,h ing. and as proof of my sincerity, / wi