The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-05-06
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frightful war. He is himself very cult
waited, and very learned A Colonel al
thirty is doing pretty WELL"
| The same day-Midnight.-M d'Eblis
/ has come to dine with us. Handsome,
cold features, thick moustaehes, very
black, calm eyes, but smile that sheds
an air of kindness, are all there, and a
voice singularly sweet and musical The
ice was broken between us by his men
tioning the slight service had rendered
his friend, and we informed ourselves
mutually and cleverly on our tastes and
distastes upon all subjects, particularly
music.
Later in the evening I was asked to
sing. l have a moderately strong and
welkcultivated mezzo soprano voice, but
L care little to exhibit it in public, and
this is well known, SO am generally left
III peace. Nevertheless, placed myself
at the piano, and began Norlna's air of
Carta Diro. My surprise was great,
and my modification no less, when l saw,
at the end of few measures, Col. d'Eblis
softly open the parlor door and disappear
[ none the less continued to warble
my notes, and had just concluded. in the
midst of fattering murmurs, when NJ.
d'Ebhs returned. He came to me.
"Mademoiselle, he said, pointing to
| the open window, "Roger is there on the
bench, in the court. He would be infn-
itely obliged if you would repeat that air
| from Norma"
Willingly" and I repeated the air
with all my heart.
Then the mother thanked me for both.
1t is truly a success to have brought this
| savage out Of his den. I am very proud
of it, and | shall sleep happily tonight.
June 25th.-When entered my grand
mothers room to-day, to wish her good
morning, she embraced me more tender
ly than usual; and holding my hand said:
''Have you nothing to say to me my
childl'
Il think 1 have, grandmother.
"Ah NJ. d'Eblis is paying you his ad-
dresses, is be not?"
81 don't know, but he appears to like
to find himself with me; he speaks to me
with respect, a confidence, and, at the
same time, timidity l don't meet with
in everybody. He addresses to me per-
sonally all that he says. and treasures up
the smallest things that 1 say. If that is
..otr,uosIrIg woman L really think that
he pays NE his addresses little"
You are not in love with the gentle
man?2" said grandmother.
"No."
"He merely pleases you?"
ga little"
"Yes-well, he pleases me also! Listen,
my dear child: do not yield too quickly
to your first impulse. I know you So
well, my daughter, you will be so unhap-
Ply if you are not happy. You are of
those who do not love twice; your first
love vii be your only love- all powerful,
eternal"
l knew that this was true Can it be
possible that L am near realizing my
dream of loving and being loved by
man who merits all my esteem and all my
respect2 Let us see.
1t is evident that his friendship for NJ.
de Journey is with dominant passion
and that he must love everything that fiat
ters it. Perhaps his feelings are simply
those of gratitude for the little kindness
I do Roger. Mr.. Roger has become an
hahitual guest at the table, thanks to NJ.
dEblis. His mother is radiant. His
stern handsome face has grown soft and
bright in our presence unless some acci-
dent reminds him of his infirmities.
July 13-For several days I've not had
the courage to resume my pen. One
evening NJ. d'Eblis aud had been walk
ing in the garden, and his manner, being
so reserved and loyal man, meant
great deal to me My Godl L pray Thee,
grant that I may not be mistaken. But
ever since some magician seems to have
changed all but me.
\ grave quarrel has occurred between
| Col. d'Eblis and NJ. de Journey. If it
were possible for me to imagine should
think from the manner of the colonel
! that | was III some way the cause. But
whatever was the cause, no trace of it
| now remains between them. But of all
the griefs that could be inflicted upon me
| the most bitter has come.
Cecile loves or thinks she loves NJ.
d'Eblis. A rivalry, a struggle of jealousy
between Cecile and myself! A combat in
which / must sacrifice either the dearest
can do-And / will do it's to bring to
| this pitiless Struggle a rectitude, an ire
proachable loyalty-not to say word
that may help myself, but to wait with a
torn heart till he decides between u.s.
/ Between our two characters there is more
harmony, more sympathy. Cacile anus
es him more than she pleases him. Who
knows, however? There is without doubt
/ in the weakness of this delicate creature,
who has always need of protection, a
| powerful attraction for brave heart.
July 30th-Nothing very new. Cecile
is more and more under the influence and
charm of Col. d'Eblis As to himself, /
know not what to think. There is in his
manner an amused curiosity, lively inter
est, but nothing appears to me passionatei
nothing which is worth-if dare say SO
one of those looks l so often saw cast
upon me formerly. His voice even now,
in speaking to me has singular emotion
which it has not on Cecile What is pass
ing In his heart?
August lst.-This day will count il