St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-03-23

"NOn0."
.sHumph! this must be looked into.
And now he declines you sons suit?"
"Yes."
ION the score Of his poverty:"
THAT is what he says"
Sand Is the daughter really worthy
Of his love?"
Richly, SIR"
"Then she can not take after her
father"
.'She IL in all respects like her
mother, who was q lovely woman, but
NJ. Gaspar treated her harshly. so it
is said, and she died. at length of neg
lect,"
DO you know whether NJ Gaspar
has any particular alliance in prospect
for his daughter?"
II do not know, but hear he has
sworn-in fact he told my son SO the
other day-that he meant to secure
one of the young lords Of the court fer
her."
"Ha! he is ambitious, and yet there
is more than one that would prove but
unworthy Of her, If she is really as
beautiful and attractive as you say"
doubt it not. sir; she is all that I
have told YOU"
"And your son-where is hep. l
should like to see him, and II take q
fancy to him. who knows but l may ad-
vance his suit"
He is even now coming up the road.
He will be here in a moment"
The Duke kept his eye fixed upon
the door through which there present
ly entered a young man Of fine form
and handsome features. but the last
were overcast by a gloomy expression.
He entered the room with 4 downcast
air. and did not even glance at the
stranger, but threw himself YEARLY
upon a settle in one corner. and buried
his face in his hands.
Henry" said his mother. do you
not see our guest?"
He looked up slightly. and nodded.
saying:
He would find me but poor com
pany, mother. l had best leave him
to you"
..But he is Interested in you. and
thinks he might help you in your
suit"
Have you told him the story'"
yes"
Then he will see that it is hopeless.
unless he shows me how can multiply
our present wealth by ten"
Perhaps NJ. Gaspar can be brought
to terms otherwise" suggested the
Duke. composedly.
There is no hope Of that" said
Henry.
Possibly I may bring some argu.
ment to bear upon him that you know
not Of"
..You do not know him as do. He
is . hard man and cares only for money.
He has cheated me out Of my right,
and, because am poor. he would re.
ject my suit"
"Yes; understand all that, but still
l am not discouraged. have thought
Of plan which could wish to discus.
with you in private. My good lady.
he continued. turning to the mother
could you furnish me with . privat,
apartment for m interview with You
son? 1t may be that We can devise !
plan."3
willingly. and may Heaven bless
your good wishes. even If you do moi
succeed"
Ushered into private room. thu
Duke changed his manner. and said, II
q dignified tone:
MY good friend. it is well that VI
should. at the outset. understand each
other. Would you know who l amp
"A merchant. ! judge. from your at
tire"
1T suits me 10 be considered such
but l am not what SEEM"
who. then?" inquired the youth. il
wOnderment.
Il am your sovereign" said tn
Duke, in . dignified tone.
What! Philip Of Burgundyr ex
claimed Henry. dropping upon ON
knee.
Even SO: but arise. l call for N
homage, while in disguise. and y0'
must still address me as If were
merchant, Tell me. do you now con
slider your case as so hopelcss?"
Il do not doubt your power. m.
lord Duke
spare titles. Call me only sir
Without detailing my plan, l vii
merely say that it will require you
60 back with me to court and rs so01
as the storm is over, We will start
You can render some excuse to you
mother, bu: take care not tell her tn
truth"
You shall be obeyed." said tn
youth. bowling.
The merchant, Gaspar. was seate
in his warehouse, his mind intent upO
contemplated venture which prom
Used to be lucrative, when his attentiO
was attracted by the entrance Of
page. richly dressed in court-livery
who advanced toward him, and said
inquiringly:
lis this NJ Gaspar?'
i st Is" replied the merchant.
Then have u missive for you.
said the page.
Prom whom do you Gomez"
Prom the court
"And your missive?" said the mer
chant. surprised.
..Is from the Duke"
| Herewith he presented q missive