Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1875-12-25
LOVES coNsTANcY.
A Story with q Moral.

In the spring Of 1859 was induced, for
the sake of rest and recreation, to take
charge OF young American girl during
tour in Europe. This young girl was Ma Ts
Helen St. Clair of Detroit, Michigan. we
two were by no means strangers one mao
been nv pupil since the time when she was
the prcttiest little creature that ever wore
q scarlet hood. I have little picture,
scarlet hood and all, that / would not ex-
change for the most beautiful one that
Greuze ever painted. Not that her face
bore any resemblance to the pictures of
Greuze. 1t had neither the sweet simplc-
ity of the girl in 1.-THE Broker Pitcher"
nor the sentimental graces which he bestows
on his court beauties. 1t was an exceed
ingfy piquant, animated face, never at
rest, always kindling, flashing, cleaning,
whether with sunlight or lightning. Her
movements were quick and darting, like
those of ahumming- bird Her enunciation,
though perfectly distinct, was marvellously
rapid The same Quickness characterized
her mental operations. Her conclusions
right or wrong, were always instantaneous:
Her prompt decisiveness, her talent for
mimicry and her witchery of grace and
beauty won her devoted following of
: school girls, to whom her tastes and Opin-
ions were as authoritative as ever were
those of Eugene to the ladies of her court.
School girls, like college-boys, are very apt
In nicknames, and Helen'swas the Little
Princess, which her pretty, imperiOus ways
made peculiarly appropriate.
/ do not know how her parents
dared trust her to me for q year be-
yond the sea, but they did. We set
of in high enthusiasm, and Helen was
full of mirth and laughter till we were fair
" en- board the steamer tins New York har-
Dor, when she threw herself On her faith
ers breast with gesture of utter aban-
donment that would have made the for
tune of debutante on any stage in the
world. 1t was so unlooked-for that we all
broke down, and Mr. St. Clair was strongly
inclined to take her home with him. But
so sudden was she in all her moods that
his foot had scarcely touched the shore
before She was again radient with aHtic-
ipation.
Twill not linger on the pleasant summer
travel, the Rhine majesty, the Alpine glory.
September saw us established in the city Of
cities-Paris Everywhere we had met
throngs of Americans. Neighbors from
over the way in our own city greeted US
warmly In most unexpected places. But
we had not crossed the ocean merely to see
our own cOuntrymen. In Paris we were
determined to eschew hotels and pensions
and to become the inmates of French
home. Everybody told us this would be
impossible, but 1 lind nothing so stimulating
as the. assertion that a thing can't be done.
Two weeks OF eager inquiry, and we were
received into family which could not have
been more to our wish if it had been crea-
ted expressly for US. 1t was that of Mon
sieur Lie Fort, a professor in the Medical
College, handsome elderly man with the
e bit of red ribbon coveted by Frenchmen
In his button hole. Madame lie Fort, a
charming, graceful woman midway between
thirty and forty, and a pretty daughter OF
seventeen, completed the family. With
great satisfaction we took possession of the
pretty rooms, all white and gold, that
overlooked the Rond Point des Champs
Elysees. =
My little princess had found a prince in
her own country, and considering the laws
Of attraction, his sudden appearance in Paris
ought not to have been q surprise to her.
But, to his discontinue, and even anger,
Helen refused to see him. She bad hidden
him goodbye IT home, she said they
would not be married for three years, IL
they ever were; she was going to devote
herself to her music; and she did not wish
to see him here. When he had completed
his studies and their engagement was an
nounced Git was only mutual understand
ing now there would be time enough to see
each other at home. Excellent reasoning!
but fortnight later tiny hand slipped be-
tween my eyes and the Figaro q Little note
. l'.DsAR' FRED r think / should like to
cay goodbye again.
''Yours, HELEN"
The dark eyes looked half slyly, hall
coaxingly into mine
"Well," said /, "Katrine will mail it for
: The next day law for the first time Mr..
Frederic Denham. He was tall and slen-
der, with sallow complexion, rather dull
gray eyes and black hair, by no means hand
some, but sufficiently wen looking TO please
q friendly eye. In bis manners there was
GOODNESS and reserve which passed for
haughtiness He was said to possess great
talents and ambition, and Helen had the
fullest belief in his genius and success
No Goethe himself was~a greater man In
her eyes
Lad frequent opportunities of seeing
them together, for, according to French
ideas, nothing is more improper than to
leave q young man and women moment
by thsnselges. Was IT, nay fancy that he
seemed too much absorbed in himself too
little sensible of the rare good fortuneswhich
made him the favored lover of the beauti-
full Miss st. Clair9 1t might be so, but 9TH
ers shared it. ~ Dole g zoos =
"What ail's the Americana" asked Mad
anne LIE Fort ''Is it possible that he is not
in love with that fascinating young creature !?
Orareall your countrymen so cold and In
animate Ellie est ravissante, adorable I
cannot comprehend it."
Probably" replied, che has too much
reserve and delicacy to make display
of his feelings in the presence Of stran-
gers" ,..........,..... ................ &C..
But I was not satisfied. The more I
watched them, the more perceived lack
Of Difference to her opinions and respect for
her judgment-an irritating assumption of
superior wisdom, as if he had worn the visi-
BILE inscription, II viii accept homage,
but not suggestions Offer insence and be
content. v" Would the little princess be con-
tent? saw symptoms of rebellion.
''Do you think anna little fool, Madame
F1emming? she asked with heightened col
or and impetuous tone, turning suddenly
to me while they were conversing apart one
evening. yr ~
NOVemDtk Cdmo ouVwQ HeIc S1auncne0
on the full tide of Partisan society. Mr..
Denham had gone to Germany to complete
certain scientific studies, and he left his fair
betrothed with a parting injunction not to
dance with any foreigner. As well shut
her up in CELL Nowhere is there such q
furore for dancing as in Paris. Every fam
lily has its weekly reception, and every card
OF invitation bears in the corner, 'On dan
sers-" These receptions are the freest and
gayest imaginable. ANY person who has
the entree OF the house comes when he feels
Inclined lntroductions are not indispen-