Smyrna times., 1875-11-17
mise eIIUn e OuS.
The Two Notices.

both seemed about the age of twentv-four
but their physiognomies presented re
markable difference The shortest was q
palely-dark complexion, prompt in his
movements, and so hasty as at a glance
to betray his Provencal origin the other,
on the contrary, tall, tair-haired and fresh.
colored, offered perfect type of that mixed
Alsacian race in which is found the bland
expression of France mingled with the
Haicete of Germany. Each had at his
feet small trunk, the address on which
was attached with wax ON one was written.
Henri Fortin, of Marseilles," and on the
four corners in the wax, which bore the i'm
preston of the seal, was the motto, NV
Right" The other bore the inscription.
Joseph de Mulzen, of Strasbourg," with
the motto, Charity
The o.;ice-keeper had just finished in
scribng their names in the register, adding
the ncyer-failing designation, with two
trunks, when Henri required that they
should be weighed. The clerk replied
that that would be done at Kaysersberg ::
but the young man alleged the incon-
venience of such formality at the moment
OF their arrival, adding that he insisted on
having it done then. The clerk, thus
pressed, became obstinate on his side, and
Joseph vainly interfered TO end the strife
by reminding Henri that there hardly re-
manned time for them to dine. Conforna-
bly, to his motto, however, the native of
MarSeilles never yielded when lie thought
he had right on his side, and he thought
so always. The discussion was prolonged
until the clerk, out of all patience, deter
mined on putting an end to it by with
drawing to his private room. Henri was
desirous of continuing the argument with
the porter, but happily the latter only
spoke German. 1t was then necessary to !
resign himself to following to their inn his |
companion, upon whom he now turned all |
his bad humor.
Heaven forgive me for saying so, but |
you would exhaust the patience of a saint" |
he exclaimed, the moment he found him |
self alone with his cousin. GLOW! YOU |
would not even back me against that head |
strong fellow
" 1t appears to me-" replied Joseph, with
smile, " that it was he, rather, who needed
a backer. You heaped argument on argu-
ment, as if engaged in a process which com
promised your fortune or honor"
" 1t would have been better, according to
you, not to have defended ones right"
When the right is not worth the trouble
of being defended
"Ay, there you are!" interrupted Henri,
warmly. You are ever ready to yield
1t IS necessary that your very existence
should be menaced before you think of
defending yourself. Instead of looking on
the world as field of strife you appear to
consider It as saloon, in which nothing
save politeness is shown
No, said Joseph, but as a great vessel,
the passengers in which owe to each other
reciprocal tolerance and friendship. Every
man is my friend until he has declared
himself my enemy.
And esteem him my enemy until he
has proved himself my friend" reioined
the Proyencal. at is a prudential mode
OF action which has ever succeeded with
me, and which ! counsel you to adopt at
Kaysersberg. We are there about to find
ourselves in the presence of the other heirs
OF our uncle, who will not fail to draw their
inheritance as much as they can to their
own side. As for me, [ am decided on not
making them the smallest concession"
While thus talking the two cousins had
arrived at the White Horse Inn. The
lining-room into which they entered was
Empty; but large table was laid out at .
'ne OF the extremities, on which the hostess :
lad just placed three covers. Henri re- ,
lucsted her to place two more for Joseph
md himself
i beg your pardon, sir" said she, - but g.,
se cannot serve you here"
Why O?' inquired the young man.
Because the persons whose covers have
ust been laid are desirous of dining alone"
Let them dine, then, in their own q
Dom" hastily replied Henri. "This is the :,
public room where every traveller has a :;
light to enter and cause himself to be
erYed.''
"What does it signify whether we dine r
lere or elsewhere?' inquired Joseph. a
"And what does it signify to those per il
Ons that we should remain here 2" retorted A
Ienri. q
"They arrived here before you, objected
he hostess. c
Z" Is it, then, the firstcomers who make "
he law in your house ?" exclaimed Henri. h
Besides, we know the persons in ques- a
ion.n I
Sand you would rather stand well with
hem than with us?" r
You ought to understand, sir, that
then the question turns on customers c
alt is necessary that other travellers
hould submit to their caprices." q
You will be served in another room." Il
With what is left by your three privileged n