The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-03-06
avon remember when last we part

once to London, where l remained for
several months, doing nothing In par
ticular, but passing the time asa young
man naturally would who had his pOck-
cts lined with gold and an abundance
of leisure time on his hands. After an
idle, aimless life in that old city,
crossed the channel and made my way
to Paris. You remember, Weldon,
when became of age, my guardian
turned the whole of my income over to
me, unreservedly, while he still retained
the management Of the estate, at my
particular request. AS | had never
been abroad, and, in fact, had not
travelled much in my own country, /
naturally felt desire to see the
world"
quite natural, I'm sure.'
well, began to make the most of
the two resources at my command
time and mOney--and was soon living a
gay and perhaps somewhat fast life in
this, the best, or might say the worst
of French cities. AT any rate, / found
myself enjoying it all very well, and it
was one ceaseless round of gayeties,
with theatres succeeding balls, and
these closely followed in their turn by
the opera or something equally enter
tanning. owed the most of my intro
auctions into society to an artist friend
of mine who, though already famous,
and on the shining road to riches
through the medium of his brush, lived
somewhat of q Bohemian life among
the multitude Of artists studying under
those various Partisan masters. Per-
haps you knew this Arthur PlerrepoutY
He was formerly from New York.
II knew him by reputation only"
1--WE were quite intimate, and had
many jolly time together. There was
certain club in existence In Paris then
Of which he was one of the leading
spirits. 1t was their custom to hold re-
ceptions every two weeks Mt their ele-
CANT club house, which were attended
by the members who were almost en-
tirely actors. actresses, journalists and
musicians, together with their friends
These were always most enjoyable af-
fairs, and we went number OF times
during the season.
1T was at one of the parties or recep-
tons, that first met jules Dupres.
He was typical Frenchman, In stat
iire small and wirv, with coal-black
hair and bushy eyebrows, and heavy
Inoustache. almost hiding his thin,
treacherous lips. His eyes were small
and deep-set. piercing in the intensity
OF their blackness, willie they darted
about 80 restlessly, and with such a
sin ster expression, that l instinctively
felt dislike to him before had been
fairly presented. This bad impression
speedily wore off as entered into con-
vPrsatiOn with him, when | found him
one of the most accomplished takers
had ever met. There was no subject
could touch upon but what he was per-
fectly at home, and could outtalk me
twice over"
HE must have been remarkable
Ned smiled as he responded, II see
you do remember me, after ALL"
Yes; but go on"
'sAs was saying, this man was so
entertaining that soon forgot my half
formed prejudices, and was completely
charmed by his manner. AS time ran
along, and we;met at numberof social
events, became quite intimate with
him. My artist friend noticed this, and
did not appear to sanction it.
~ don't half like that black French
man of yours, Pierce, he said to me
one day, while was watching him at
work in his studio.
"'WhyY
80, fancy he is not exactly fair
and square man. may be wrong, but
lie don't impress me at all favorably.'
$50 thoroughly infatuated had | be-
come with him that l laughed Pierre
points fears to the winds. | was sure
he was all right. Why, such Jolly
good fellow could not be very bad at
heart!
1T was ono evening in early May that
found me at the last of the club recep-
tons for the season. As usual, my
ollyc-hued Dupres was there, as smiling
and voluble as ever. During the even
ing, which seemed more than usually
gay, wandered into the almost DESERT
ed smoking-room, and sinking into an
easy-chair, was soon enVel0ped In Il
cloud OF smoke, and deep in brown
study.
"a penny for your thoughts, my
II looked up. and there was Dupres,
leaning In careless attitude against
one of the window easements. Ali it's
you, is itY l was just thinking how
pleasant 1t all was here, and how 1
hated to leaye.'n
"'LeaveY Is monsieur going awayY'
"'Yes, / have decided to ramble on.
lam going to start for st. Petersburg
tomorrow
ISIS it possible? How very singularl
/ am going to Riga myself, and per-
haps we can arrange to travel in COM
pany.'
leaving Paris l said, somewhat sur
prieed at his avowal. i did not know
you were in business
40, yes, / am starting for Russia to
look after orr furs. We are largely in
terested in that industry
II fancied for the moment q slight
embarrassment in his manner, but I'M
mediately dismissed the idea, reasoning
In my own mind that there was nothing
very remarkable in two gentlemen
CHANGING to be travelling in the same
direction.
".The result was, the next morning
found us in the same compartment,
and booked for the same destination.
"tSince leaving you last night he
explained, i find would have to 90 to
st. Petersburg, after all, so concluded
TO go at once aud be done with it,
AFTER long and tiresome journey,
we arrived at our destination, and UNI
der his guidance went to the Imperial
Hotel. where we were accommodated.
The weather was simply delightful for
that part Of the world, and We gave
ourselves upentirely to pleasures and
ekxHtpcciuS. AAc uoQ aPpdibutiy lUI-
gotten his business, as he never re-
felred to IL, while /, who had lost any
mlstrust l might have had, was only too
glad to have him devote his time to
amnsements. A few evenings passed,
and he proposed the theatre. Il seems
there was a very good French company
jus. beginning long season there, and
were playing to crowded houses. We
went, and it was there FIRST saw my
fate.o
Ned paused, and silence reigned for
few moments, while with hard set ex-
preston on his face he gazed moodily
at the glowing Goals.
1T is needless, /" he began, slowly, ''to
recount all my first Impressions, and
rave Of personal charms. Suffice 1t to
say, fell deeper and deeper in love
with this angelic being behind the
scarce less dazzling footl!ghts, and my
friend observed it, as we fairly haunted
the theatre.
"'You admire the lady?' he said, one
night, as we were in our accustomed
seats.
Yes l replied, a little mlffed at his
observance.
Tres bieni can give you an intro