Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-06-01
MIscELLANEous,
TRIED AND TRUE.

81 7 was Carnival season in Paris, and Colonel
So Eugene Melville an attache of the great
NapoeOn's staff, who had won his way to dis
tinction with his own sabre, found himself at
the masked ball in the French opera house.
Better adapted in his tastes in the field than
the boudor, he firts but little with the fig
ures that cover the floor and joins but seldom
in the waltz. But at last while standing
thoughtfully and regarding the assembled
throng with vacant eye, his attention was
suddenly aroused by the appearance of a per-
SON in white satin domino the universal ele>
gance of whose figure, manner, aud bearing
convinced all that her face and mind must be
equal to her person in grace and loveliness.
Though in SO mixed an assembly, etil
there was dignity and reserve in the manner
of the white domino that rather repulsed the
idsp of familiar address and it was some time
before the young soldier. found courage to
speak to her. .-.--t
Some alarm being given, there was vio-
lent rush of the throng towards the door
where unless assisted. the lady would have ma,
terially suffered. Eugene Melville offers his
arm, and with his broad shoulders and stout
frame wards off the danger. 1t was a de-
lightful moment; the lady spoke the purest
French, was witty, fanciful and captivating.
"Ah! lady, pray raise that mask, and re-
veal to me the charms of feature that must
accompany SO sweet voice and SO graceful
form as you possess z"
"You would perhaps be disappointed"
"No, am sure not"
care you SO very confident? ?"
Eyes, feel that you are beautiful-it can
not be otherwise"
tDou't be SO sure Of this" said the domino
"Have you ever heard of the Irish poet
Moore's story of the yelled prophet of Khor-
asan-how, when he disclosed his counte-
nance, its hideous aspect killed his beloved
ore. How do you know that l shall not turn
out veiled prophet of Khorasan Z"
"Ah, lady, your every word convinces me
to the contrary" replied the enraPtured sol>
dier, whose heart had begun to feel as it never
felt before; he was 10 love-
She eludcs his efforts at discovery but per-
mits him to hand her to her carriage which
drives off in the darkness. and though he
throws himself upon his feetest horse, he is
unable to overtake her.
The young French Colonel becomes moody.
He has lost his heart, and knows not what to
do. He wanders hither and tbither, shuns
his former places of amusement, avoids his
military companions and, in short, is mis-
erable as a lover can we'll be thus disappointed.
One night just as he had left bis. hotel on foot
figure mnfaed up to the very ears, stopped
him.
"Well, Monster, what would you do with
me 2" asked the soldier.
You would know the name of the white
domino p was the reply.
81 would indeed ?i replied the officer has
.ily. Glow can it be done ?'
Follow me-"
GsTo tha an1 oF Nho o.rEb ;f - ill hri1o
me to her" ar
"I'ut you must be bliudfolded"
every we'll"
"Step into this vehicle" r5 7=i--a sd.
''I am at your command"
And away ratified the youthful soldier aud
his strange companion. This may be trick,
reasoned Eugene Melville, ''but have no
fear of personal violence. am armed with
my sabre and can take care of myself" But
there was no cause for fear since he soon
found the vehicle stop; and was led. blind
folded, into the house. When the bandage
was removed from his eyes he found himself
in nicely furnished boudoir, and before him
stood the white domino Just as be met her at
the masked ball. To fall upon his knees and
tell her how much he thought Of her since
their separation that he loved her deyotedly,