St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-02-22
Continued From Feb. 15.-Part II.


thought that halo was playing around her
head. She sang and danced, she laughed
and wept, she wanted to stop all passers by
TO acquaint them with her JOY; she caught
herself bowling to ladies who passed along IN
carriages with coats Of arms painted upon
them. She was kind 10 the marquis, and SO
overwhelmed him with cares aud attentions
that CASTOR, who hsd long forgotten what it
was to be auyone's pet, began to feel deep
regard for his mother-in-law. He was sell
dom awav from her, ne took her everywhere,
he never wearied of her, although she studi-
ouslv avoided talking of FORCES. On the eve
Of their departure Nine. Benoit kept him
with her all day. She first took him TO Tahan's
where she selected, with much ostentation,
large rosewood box, long, broad and fat, and
divided into different compartments.
''What is that odd-looking box for:' in
euired CASTOR, as they left the store.
This: Why this is a jewel case Tor my
daughter
''But, madame, 3" replied the marquis, ''it
would seem TO one that it is my place to
buv."
''You are under a wrong impression, my
dear marquis, you can make Lucille as many
presents as you please after your marriage.
The day alter the ceremony YOU shall have
carte blanche but until then if is my preroga-
tive TO give her anything. 1 consider that
an impertinent custom, that allows a lady's
fanee TO give her $4,000 francs worth of
clothes and jewels before her marriage, while
she Is yet nothing In the world 10 him. You
L. 1.-,t
AIN too old now to change my ways. To
day We viii select my wedding presents, in
month ! will come, if it please you, and
assist you in selecting yours
Her arguments were easily refuted, but
were insisted on in such a motherly way that
Castor was completely disarmed. He had
been three days bargaining with usurer
about this terrible corbeille.
Nine Benoit took leave of her son-in-law
on the 9TH Of May, after making an appoint
ment with him for the 18th. She took ii
upon herself to have the first publication of
the bans at the church ana the Marie, while
Castor was hurrying his tailor and shirt
maker. In the confusion of packing, she
unexpectedly carried of with her ali the pa
pers Of the house Of Outreville.
When Lucille first saw her mother she
thought her parent had been completely
transformed In Paris. Never had the hand
some widow looked 50 charming, never had
she found her so accommodating and inGul-
gent. Everything Lucille did was well done,
aud everything she said was well said, she
behaved like an angel and her words were
golden words. Never could that tender
mother part with so accom- lished daughter;
she would follow her over the world; nothing
but death should part them. She would say
TO her with Ruth: ''Thy country shall be my
country" Lucille opened her heart
70 her, this new found mother,
and learned 10 her great JOY
shat there were young and handsome mar
7uises who did not wear spangled clothes.
on the day after Nine. Benoit's arrival, her
friend, Nine Melcir called to announce
u her the approaching marriage of
her daughter Celine with VI. Jordy, a sugar
redher Of Paris. NJ. Jordy was Z wealthy
young man, and Nine. Melier did not con
ceal hcr JOY at having provided so well for
her daughter. Nine. Benoit answered quickly
by announcing the approaching marriage of
congratulations were exchanged, and mutual
kisses also. When Nine. Meier had gone
Lucille, who had been from earliest child
hood attached to the future Nine. Jordy,
exclaimed: "Wont that be nice! If 20 TO
Paris, l shall be quite near Ceine; she viii
come 10 see me; ] shall go to see her; We
shall see each other every day.
Eyes. my child" answered Nine. Benoit,
you shall call on her in your grand carriage
cmblazoned with the arms Of your family,
and with your powdered lsckeys: but as for
her calling On you, why, that's another thing
entirely. People owe some consideration to
the society in which they move. When a
duchess enters your parlors she must not rub
against the wife OF a man who makes loaves
Of sugar! You need not pout aboutit. Come,
now, You can receive Celine in the morning"
"Gnciousl what place that Paris must
be-! Ia rather have my poor Arrange where
one can receive her friends the whole day
long"
Nine Eenoit answered sententiously:
a. wife must follow her husband wherever
be goes"
The great event that was to take place at
Arrange was soon known 10 all the neigh
horhood. Nine. Melier was making q round
OF visits, and while announcing one mar
rlage il was just as easy TO announce two.
At every house she visited she repeated a
little speech she had prepared on leaving
Mime. Benefits: Madame, 7 am too well
aware OF the deep interest you feel in all our
family not to make known to YOU, in person,
the marriage Of my dear Celine. She does
not marry marquis, like Lucille Benoit.
but good and honest manufacturer, NJ
Jorly, who is 33 years OF age aud
one OF the wcalthicst redners in Paris"
'Mme. Melicr had good horses; her car
riage and the nerve she carried had travelled
ten miles before night. The Faubourg Saint
Martin, it vas said, began to pity poor
Lucille and 10 taunt Mime. Benoit
on having found another Marquis de
kerpry. Nine. Benoit heard all that was
laid about her without finching. She took
shc family papers OF the d'Outrevilles TO
Nine. Sommciorgel. an old baroness,
great gossip, but influential withal.
Mime. u Barouue." she said 70 her in a
NEST respectful manner, although I have
had the honor Of receiving you about two or
three times at nv house, it has been suif-
Gent 10 give me the most exalted idea Of the
inialhoiiity Of Your Judgment; Of your pro
found knowledge Of things in the great
world, and Of all the excellent qualities %
observation and experience YOU possess.
You know how shamelully wss deceived by
4 false noblemau, who had stolen an honor
sble usme. 4 splendid chance to all an
pearances now presents itself for my daugh-
ter, the Marquis d'outrevilie. have in INV