The Republican journal., 1875-11-04
Elopement and Pursuit.

Elopement and Pursuit.
VIM. L. Marcy was called to the bar in
october, 1911. Acting under the advice
OF friends, he opened an office in Troy,
n L., and commenced the practice of his
profession. lie was surrounded by eXpe-
rienced and gifted lawyers, who controlled
the honors and emoluments of their pro
| tesslon. Young Marcy, deficient in those
brilliant and ready talents so attractive to
the public, though possessing erudition
ana strong intellectual powers, did not at
first meet with professional success, but,
taking an appeal to the future. he patiently
awaited the developments of time. With
great labor and perseverance he perfected
himself in those Old requirements which
subsequently, rendered him conspicuous
before the world as lawyer, Judge, dip
lolnatist. .and statesman.
Among the characteristics that distin-
gulshed the early days of Mr.. Marcv's
professional lie was carelessness in re-
gard to dress. Though he was not, like
Martin Grover, accustomed to appear in
dIlapidated attire, still he held fashion
ana her votaries in contempt. His boots
were often left for weeks without polish,
and MS hair to sly the least. never ap-
peafeu IN Hyperion curls, and withal, by
casual acquaintances he was regarded as
very dull and inactive young man. But
ms personal appearance was in his favor.
lie WAS slightly above the ordinary height,
''stout Hnd masculine, but not gross, his
forehead bold and full, his eyebrows
heavy, his eye deep set and expressive
his mouth and chin firmly moulded. His
tl.,I1 i,.op
from pretense, yet dignilied." He was
easy, pleasing and graceful in converse
tion. In really refined and cultivated cir
cles young Marcy, Notwithstanding his
indifferent attire, was q favorte, though
coNcombs attempted to make him the
subject OF raillery,
TIE YOUNG LAWYER AND THE SEMINARY
GIRL.
His Office was in small one story build
ING, surrounded by q railing or yeranda.
Directly opposite his Office there was a
fashionable female seminary. In pleas
ant weather he would seat himself on the
veranda, with his feet elevated on the top
of it, and in this position watch the gam
bols OF the young ladies on the play ground
Of the school or engage in pursuing his
tavorite studies. His unpublished boots,
thus conspicuously exhibited, We're often
the subject of merriment among the fair
students. Though young Marcy was want,
ing in those external qualities constituting
what is called "a ladies man. his society
was by no means distastelul to the fair
sex, especially to those who had the pene-
tration to understand the real beauties of
his character and to appreciate his abili-
ties Among the more advanced pupils
OF the seminary was . Miss DUBOIS, a
young lady from Springfield, Mass, an
heress and very beautiful. Marcy had
frequently met her at the residence of 4
lady friend in Troy. For some time re-
specttul friendship existed between her
ana the young lawyer She was pleased
with the graccs OF his mind, the variety
and extent Of his knowledge, the superb
oritv of his intellect. There was q charm
in his conversation which unconsciously
revealed the mental resources Of the lu-
turc statesman, stimulating intelligence
in others Miss Dubois possessed that
charming versatility that belongs Of right
to Woman-thc faculty OF suiting her fine
intellect to all whom it encOuntered-ot
so tcmpcring her subtle wit with feminine
grace rs to exempt her from ennity or
malice, and that pride which is the neces-
sary result OF superiority She wore easily
and gracefully. There were those ele-
mnttS ~ Co. i.i,.adal.iP brtw ven y"uu =
Marcy and Miss Dubois which naturally
ripen into deep attachment and ardent
love; yet, singular as it may appear,
there was no affair Of the heart blended
with it But those who We're aware OF
their intimacy, not understanding It's ma
ture naturally put another construction
upon it, and Il report reached the ears of
the faculty OF the seminary that Marcy
was an accepted suitor of Miss Dubois
The rules Of the institution strictly for
badc the young ladies from receiving any
attention from gentlemen; and the pa
rents Of the lady had strongly enjoined
upon the faculty the enforcement of this
rule in regard to their daughter. There
fore, the report Of her relations with the
young lawyer caused an unpleasant SEN
satiop in the seminary, and Miss Dubois
was strictly forbidden to have any further
association with Marcy. The report even
reached her father, who hastened to Troy,
determined to remove his daughter from
the seminary. But her explanation of the
matter was sufficient, and he returned
home satisfied that all reports connecting
the name OF his daughter with Mr. Marcy
We're @rOundleSS.
TIE ELOPEMENT