St. Landry democrat., 1879-05-03
ART AND HEART,

Every capital is delirious with merri
ment, Paris surprising them all il
reckless revelry, and the "students
quarter" of that gay city far beyon'
other wards in uproarious festivities
Every student has a capital time, ane
among the thousands of these merr,
hearted young men who enjoyed tn
carnival of 1S47, no one quafed NOR,
Intoxicating draughts of joy than Elieza
de BliveIs. 49, -
Nor was there in the whole 81 til
quarter" finer fellow or one NOR,
generally known and loved. He wa
tall and well made, with a high fore
head, large black eyes, and gallant
bearing. Gifted with powerful intel,
lect, his mind embraced poetry, music
and neutrality-suspicious. trinity of ART
and in each he excelled, devoting
himself especially to his easel as career
His parents were Creole Louisianians
residing on Gne plantation, and Ellie
Ear, well supplied with funds, passed his
time at Paris in dreamy ease, occupying
bis thoughts but little with the present,
and never thinking of the future. He
wrote poetry, composed music, painted
landscape And at dance or revel, fore
most among the gay-heartsd throng was
the Louisianian.
All at once, however, "a change came
over the spirit OF his dream" He neg
lected his palette and his pen--his piano
remained mute. A dark shadow ap.
peared to cloud his existence, which had
been clear 90 limpid lake. Eliezar was
sad and melancholy, and his pallid figure
announced mental rather than physical
suffering. " He was in love-" says some
fair reader. Not at all, my bright eyed
friend-he had been in love.
He had loved, with all his heart and
with all his soul, young girl named
Julia. That is short sentence which
contains mahy a long story, and all that
will add to it is, that Julia-of good
family, intellectual and beautiful-still
loved Eliezar with all her heart and
with all her soul.
Why had the affections of the young
man become changed ? Why did tears
rest in Julia's beautiful blue eyes? Why
did the bond between these two young
herrts seem about to break Alas, it
was the usual reason. Jnlia's parents
were not wealthy, and had a large family.
Eliezar was introduced to ajrich widow.
From that day he became morose, and
Julia soon saw that she no longer had
possession of his heart. What change!
"Quantum mutatus ab illo," said two
of his student friends who were versed
in Latin, and as for Julia, she made up
her mind that life had no charms for
her, and that death would be welcome.
One evening EIiezar (who was going to
masEed ball at midnight) called-pro>
voked discussion his temper
and pronounced the fatal word of rup-
ture.1tsss - ...--a& 70 ~e=#fss
It ia useless" said Julia; you have
sought this opportunity for several days
and have had shown me that you love
me no longer. You have made me un-
happy, but marx me-you will be more
unhappy yourself"
Perhaps" replied Eliezar, in sar~
castle tone. But as I wish to get
nap before going to the ball, I will bid
you good evening. Adieu." ... |
Julia stood motionless, unable to
speak, but when the door closed, it ap-
peared like the stone of a sepulcher, shut
Ting out from life all that was near, and
dear and worth possessing.
Freel Freel And able to profit bv la
mis- liberty to address countess, rich. 8
young, and widow. A countess, who ,
loved him, not because he was rich also.
out because he possessed talent Surely
Eliesar was fortunate, and soon his {
marriage with the fascinating widow
vas the theme Of Partisan gosaip--the g
'ery day was set. But, to the astonish- G
neit of all, the countess did not marry '
sliezar, and did marry the Marquis de g
Tory. It created quite sensation. o
Poor ElieEarl His star OF fortune r
egan to descend the horizon, and then
% learned with regret and repreach that n
'ulia had committed suicide. Only :
ighteen-so fair. 30 gifted poor Girl. %
While ElieEar was suffering under the Il
aect of this blow, he received the sad :
ews that the Mississippi had burst its 4
anks and inundated his fathers planta- :;
on. Both bis parents had lost their
yes, and their property had been swept
way. He was an orphan-a beggar. ~ =.
This calamity diverted the thoughts of :
iiezsf from the marchioness, and set
a thinking bow be ahould henceforth .
ve. To be or not to be- as has been
marked several thousand times each