National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-02
THE ADVENTURES OF A VASE.
A Moving Tale with n Moral Attached
Also Suggestion.

A Moving Tale with n Moral Attached
Also Suggestion.
From the French.
On New Years eve Baron Q. took one of
his visiting cards, penciled a few words on it,
and put 1t in an envelope, which he carefully
sealed Then lie went to Boisser's candy
shop. On his way his thoughts ran thus;
"My Ninish is very fond of candies. She
sdores them. Therefore besides the diamond
necklace which have inst sent her, will
buy her some candies Here Is Boissior's."
The baron entered the shop, selected n
costly old japanese vase, put his card at the
very bottom as n final surprise, and had IL
filled with best candies He left word where
1t should be sent aud then retired quite con-
tented with himself.
Two hours lator Nine. Ninish was con-
versing in her boudoir with young actor,
Adalbert. Her maid entered with Japanese
vase in her hands.
"More candies, madame" sho said.
"Who sends that2'
mo card madame"
"Put it anywhere said Ninish, care.
essly Tho young actor looked at the vase
), What a beautiful vase" he said,
t"If you like II, take it,"
'N well If you give ie to mo as q souvenir"
In an hour Adalbert was entering the room
of q singer.
Adelaide have brought you surprise
some Candles" cried Adelbert, opening tho
door.
well, leave them here"
In n few minutes Adalbert loft.
81 will give them to Justine" said Ade-
laide.
"Who is talking about me ~ cried silvery
voice.
Here is my Justine"
"Ah, what fine vaso~
ut is for you"
Thanks, thanks. / will give IL TO my
professor, who has promised TO arrange my
debut"
On tho next day tho beautiful Justine,
after her music lesson, said to Senior Fade
zini:
THAT is for you" She handed him tho
vase. my debut shall be soon? Yest?"
Yes, soon"
Senior Fadczini went homo in a happy
mood
THAT is just in time" thought he, "a have
no money to buy gift for my wife. How
glad she will be! Times arc hard, the lessons
pay badly; coal is dear"
The wife of Senior Fadiezini, professor of
singing and elocution, formerly basso- an tate
OF the theators of Milan and Turin, was in
deed glad. But she was practical woman
Giuseppe" she said, 81 am sure you did
not buy these candies and the vase. That
would be madness. Don't reply, know you.
.s Somebody gave them to you, and you have
I brought them to me. That is very kind of
you. But we must make good use of them
Take them to Nine. Bondurin, the wife OF
the chief of the department of arts. Hemay
appoint you as a rehearser to the academy oil
music"
you are right You always foresee every
thing. Put my card on it, but not the one
containing the price of lessons"
. Nine. Bondurin said to her husband:
Here is beautiful vase Please take il
to my mother"
"But-but 1 think it would be better to
give it to the sister of my chief, who could
promote me-"
you are right monsieur"
The sister of the chief of NJ. Bondurin ask d
her brother:
Have you prepared present for Madame
the Baroness G? You have dined at the
baron's, and it would be impolite not to send
something to the madame, particularly in
view of the fact that the baron is deputy
and an influential member of the left center
"Ah, had forgotten all about it. will &c
and buy"--
at is not necessary. Take this vase which
have just received from M. Bondurin, who
serves under you as chief Of department"
An hour later the Baroness G. sent for her
husband. She was pale, and trembling with
anger. The Japanese vase stood before hel
empty She had emptied the candies,into
> big basket which was intended for orphan
asylum of which she was patroness In on,
hand she held visiting card Of Baron G..
whereon was writtem
Happy new year, my Ninish."
The baroness sued for divorce. The Jap
ISnnese figured as evidence in court, aud the
baroness lawyer found it necessary to relat,
the adventures of the vase.