Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-04-29
"WHo SHALL MARRY HER ?"

ny. At college the same studies ant
pursuits were followed by both. In thu
same army they held each the grade Of
lieutenant, and served in the same reg
iment where, by the officers, they wer,
called Castor and Pollux, Orestes ant
Pleiades, Damon and Pythias, and 9th
er titles as applicable Years and ex.
perience ripened and strengthened THEN
affection into the most scrupulous fidcI.
ity. When about sixteen, the age wher
others are ingeniously exaggerated, dr
Pres and Sayigny one day pledged them.
selves to each other as friends which
death alone could part
Let us solemnly swear said du Pres,
to share alike each others pleasures,
pains, fortune and misery
But suppose the time should come
when each may long for some object
that may not be shared P
Then let it be renounced.'
No; let US rather promise to play for
possession
That is happy thought responded
dc Savigny.
80 let it be arranged be continued.
that game Of chequers or cards shall
decide
BE it so. Accepted thus all disputes
viii be avoided, aud our friendship re.
main intact. This plan ie well suggcs-
ted
The two friends, with their company
Of huzzars, we're garrisoned at Saint
Germaine, and The officers had been
feted as so many heroes. The chateau.
terrace aud forest rendered Saint Ger.
maine delicious sojourn. Quite near
the barraeke. Monsieur Dubois, the
father OF their captain, resided. With
Dubois the two young men had formed
an agreeable intimacy, and as "A natural
result, sho house Of the father was, at
all times, open TO them.
About six months prior to the COM
mencement Of our story, a young Ital.
ian girl had come 10 ST. Germaine, aud
been introduced by Monsieur Dubois to
society as tho daughter Of one Of the old
correspondent Of his house. Her name
was Blanca Marrelli, and her first APP
pearance in the social circles Of Saint
Germainv was signaiied by the manifes-
tation of the most pronounced admira-
ton on the part Of the gentlemen, and
by an intense dislike from the fair Sex,
the natural result of jealousy. This
was, however, strictly disguised by the
protestations Of exceeding friendship.
Many admirers paid court to the love
ly Blanca and not few asked her hand
in marriage; but offers had met with
positive Encouragement, and it was
generally believed that Monsieur Du-
bois intended the treasure for his son
There is no more inaammable heart
than that Of an officer in the huzzars. 49,
Among the most impressionnble and as
well, the most timd, were du Pres and
de Savigny. Blanca was amiable, but
gave no one reason 10 hope. 1t maybe
that the hour for loving had not dawn
ed, or that, in the depth of her heart,
she treasured some mysterious secret.
Mile. Marrelli not only did not en-
courage, but she well knew how to avert,
a declaration on the very lips of her adj
mirers fact which in no wise dimin-
ished her troop of adorers, but rather
heightened the fever Of attraction.
One morning Captain Dubois invited
his friends to q ball, an invitation gem
orally accepted.
That day. said Dubois, will be tome
one of happiness, and / trust all will be
present to learn the reason Of my Joy
and rejoice with me-
AS he spoke a bright color flushed
his cheeks and his eyes sparkled with
pleasure.
The evening arrived. Never had BIZ
anca looked more ravishingly beauti-
full; her power seemed irresistible, as
with uncommon grace, she received
each guest, and many in her genialsmile
read an encouragement unconseiously
given.
Du Pres, who had long endeavored to
confess his love, determined to declare
his sentiments during the cotillion. -
Before speaking, he allowed his eyes to
rest upon her in silent admiration, and
now and then hazarded pressure of
the hand, and at length whispered the
desire to speak to her alone.
If you will grant me few moments
conversation in private said du Pres,
in a low tone, i have something most
confidential to tell you
i also have something confidential to
tell you, and will see you when the ball
is over, responded Blanca, sadly. wait
until then, l beg Of you, for trust you
will understand me and be willing to
render me justice
Justice 7 replied du Pres, surprised
by her answer.
Yes, she resumed, but do not try to
comprehend my meaning; you cannot