Strange Visitors

val in M. I made fruitless effort to obtain service, and waited and watched for an

t and dejected by want of success, when I happened

he superscription, set about to find the party to whom it was addr

ner. Having presented the epistle to him, he perused it hast

well acquaint with him in Paris. I congratulate you on having one so gra

find my tastes had been stud

, Mees. Be seated; in a few

ither the gay, loquaciou

oined me, h

near by," said he, reading the note. "No. 14 B-

ng what reply was expected. As we turned

school you ar

ing, "it is some great secret. Mons. Bristeed would surpr

space and then paused be

rvant answered our summons and invited us in. Seated

ed to Monsieur Pilot, my cond

ung ladies' s

the room door opened, and a lady

with her in French. She responded in the same ton

e to introduce you t

e two. At length she appeared satisfied with the understanding at which they arrived. I was gr

ts our recommendation and that of your own intelligent countenance. Mons. Bristeed was not mistaken in the

nishment; "I proprieto

e exp

; my remarks were eviden

shoulders-"I should not like to advise you. Do you comprehend the extent of

able turn to my destiny, for I felt the power to und

es to the best of my ability,

ery good friend Monsieur Bristeed has not apprised the young lady of his bounty. I have his commission to purchase for her thi

ent?" I asked, with a

The present instructors are thoroughly competent for their various positions; they merely

rdian of my reputation for years. "We will consider the arrangements as complete,

strides he hu