Dupré

“ The fine old trees stand like huge pillars; the grass, drenched with rain, is of an intense green; nature seems to shudder as if in a fever. And through his whole life Dupré was possessed by the lyrical fever of Romanticism. As the last champion of Romanticism he bore the banner of the proud generation of 1830 through well-nigh two generations, and until his death in 1889 stood on the ground where Paul Huet had first placed French landscape ”

“ You are very much interested in my client, monsieur? De Verby Very much indeed. Dupre I have yet to understand what motive could have led him, young, rich and devoted to pleasure as he is, to implicate himself in a conspiracy— De Verby The passion for glory. Dupre Don't talk in that way to a lawyer who for twenty years has practiced in the courts; who has studied men and affairs well enough to know that the finest motives are only assumed as a disguise for trumpery passions, and has never yet met a man whose heart was free from the calculations of self-interest. ”

“ Dupre I can well believe it, for it was you who led astray and who induced Pamela to act as she did! Mme. du Brocard I feel, sir, that it is always a mistake to associate with people of a certain class—say, with a Bonapartist—a man who has neither conscience nor heart. (De Verby, who has been listening, shrinks back with a gesture of rage.) Dupre You always seemed to have such a high opinion of him! Mme. du Brocard His family was highly thought of! And the prospect of this brilliant marriage! I always dreamt of a distinguished future for my nephew. ”

“ Have you studied the record of the managing director?”
“Yes, M’sieu,” replied Dupré. “He can be eliminated. He secured his position and his ribbon of the Légion d’Honneur through the activities of his wife, who was a niece of the Deputy Abbe. He is a pompous fool—and too stupid to be successfully dishonest. Besides, he has money of his own.” ”

“ I know my cousin so well. He has loved many times."
"Mademoiselle, I also know this, and more besides. At Smolensk, as he lay tossing in fever, a wonderful thing happened; not knowing that I was I, the Baron narrated to me many of his past love affairs, declaring at the last that he remembered only one of those for whom he had felt affection, and that one was, said he, the daughter of Pierre Dupré, maître d'armes; imagine, Mademoiselle, my happiness to hear this from him, and to receive a message from his lips to be carried to this Louise Dupré in case of his death." ”

“ You occupy the first place among the men whose talents and character claim my attention. Dupre Ah! sir, you compel me to say that you, a veteran of the Empire, have always seemed to me by your loyalty and your independence to be a fitting representative of that glorious epoch. (Aside) I hope I have paid him back in full. De Verby I suppose I may rely upon you for assistance? Dupre Certainly. De Verby I would like to ask for some information with regard to young Pamela Giraud. Dupre I felt sure that was your object. De Verby The Rousseau family have behaved abominably. ”

“ Though my heart is full of dread, I am at your feet. By the voice of my own soul I hear the cry of yours. We are both past help, it seems, Ma'amselle,-yet am I that stone to your foot which we pledged yonder by the stockade wall. You will let me go the long trail with you? You will give me to be your stay in this? You will let me do all a man can do to help you take the factor from the Nakonkirhirinons?”
The infinite sadness in Dupre's voice was as a wind across a harp of gold, and it struck to Maren's heart with unbearable pain. ”

“ When one has known a condemned man I don't see how they can have the heart to—As for me I shall go to the Court of Assizes. I feel, poor boy, I owe him that! SCENE SECOND Dupre, Antoine and Justine. Antoine (aside, as he ushers in Dupre) Ah! The lawyer. (Aloud) Justine, go and tell madame that Monsieur Dupre is waiting. (Aside) The lawyer is a hard nut to crack, I'm thinking. (Aloud) Sir, is there any hope of saving our poor M. Jules? Dupre I perceive that you are very fond of your young master? Antoine Naturally enough! Dupre What would you do to save him? Antoine Anything, sir! ”

“ Dupre You can give testimony which Antoine will corroborate— De Verby I have reasons for not appearing as a witness. Dupre Just so. You are one of the conspirators! De Verby Monsieur! Dupre It is you who have led on this poor boy. De Verby Monsieur, this language—! Dupre Don't attempt to deceive me, but tell me how you managed to gain this bad influence over him? He is rich, he is in need of nothing. De Verby Listen!—If you say another word— Dupre Oh! my life is of no consideration with me! De Verby Sir, you know very well that Jules will get off ”

“ Dupre Would you have behaved any better? De Verby I intend to espouse her cause! Since her arrest as a perjurer, how do things go on? Dupre That can have very little interest for you. De Verby That may be true, but— Dupre (aside) He is trying to make me talk in order to find out whether he is likely to be compromised in the case. (Aloud) General de Verby, there are some men who cannot be seen through, either in their plans or in their thoughts; the actions and events which they give rise to alone reveal and explain such men. ”

“ There is one exception: one man who has trusted, and still continues to trust him—the young planter, Dupré. So far, that he has made him his man of confidence—head-servant over all the household. For it need scarce be told, that the real master of the house is he who rendered it habitable, by filling it with furniture and giving it a staff of servants. Colonel Armstrong is but its head through courtesy due to age, and the respect shown to a future father-in-law.
Why the Creole puts such trust in Fernand—the mestizo’s name—no one can clearly comprehend. ”

“ Before the “Belle of Natchez” has reached fifty miles from the Red River’s mouth, Luis Dupré and Jessie Armstrong have mutually confessed affection, clasped hands, let lips meet, and tongues swear, never more to live asunder. That journey commenced upon the Mississippi is to continue throughout life.
In their case, there is no fear of aught arising to hinder the consummation of their hopes; no stern parent to stand in the way of their life’s happiness. ”

“ It was too little, I had suggested; but no, Dupré was not much considered, he fondly replied. His face fell when I told him how the first bid had been 200 guineas and the last 520.
It is one of the charms of Christie’s that you never can tell. Pictures fetch every day unexpected prices, both high and low. ”

“ By the way, Dupré, have you ever looked into color-photography? It is most interesting.”
The substitute waiter in the winter garden of the Hotel Ritz who brought Fräulein Oberlitz her tea next day was a bungling Swiss who spoke only German, and that with an atrocious Bernese accent. To hear him say “yaw” for “ja” and “nix” for “nein” made one crawl. ”

“ A well-known establishment in a suburb of Paris, in the early part of last century, was the fencing-school of old Pierre Dupré, maître d'armes and retired Major in the French army. Old Pierre was growing somewhat old for the personal exercise of his art, but he could still superintend the practice of his pupils, who fenced with his assistants, and give such advice as they could receive from no other swordsman in all Paris. ”

“ Dupre That is enough; success now depends upon the way we set about things. The magistrate (to Jules) We must be going, monsieur. Jules I will follow you. Be of good courage, mother! (He bids farewell to Rousseau and Dupre; De Verby signs to him to be cautious.) Mme. Rousseau (to Jules, as he is being led away) Jules! Jules! Do not give up hope—we are going to save you! (The police lead Jules away.) Curtain to the Second Act.
ACT III SCENE FIRST (The stage represents the room of Pamela.) Pamela, Giraud and Madame Giraud. ”

“ We have said nothing of the scenes from fashionable life; nor of the dogs and horses which MM. Claude and J. Lewis Brown render so capitally; nor of the portraits of Pérignon, Édouard Dubufe and Cot; nor of the flowers of Mademoiselle Escallier. Three great names, Jules Dupré, Rosa Bonheur and Puvis de Chavannes, are absent—one knows not why.
Belgium is next in order—thrifty Belgium, where painting is a commercial industry and its products an important article of exportation. ”

“ He will sell his Louisiana houses and lands, but not his slaves. These can be taken to Texas.
Scarce necessary to say, that, on thus declaring himself, he becomes the real chief of the proposed settlement. Whether showing conspicuously in front, or remaining obscurely in the rear, the capitalist controls all; and Dupré is this.
Still, though virtually the controlling spirit, apparently the power remains in the hands of Colonel Armstrong. The young Creole wishes it to appear so. He has no jealousy of him, who is soon to be his second father. ”

“ I understand the promptings of your gratitude; but as you are aware the Comte de Verby has our promise; it is not right that you should lightly sacrifice your future! You are not wanting in energy, you have given sufficient proof of that! A young conspirator should be quite able to extricate himself from such an affair as this. De Verby (to Jules) Undoubtedly! And our future diplomat will have a splendid chance. Rousseau Moreover my wishes in the matter— Jules O father! Dupre (appearing) Jules, I still have to take up your defence. Pamela and Joseph M. Dupre! Jules My friend! Mme. ”

“ Mr. Dupree remained a member of the band in Chillicothe until 1863, when, on the first call for colored troops for the late war, he went to Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Regiment. He became first sergeant of Company H ”

“ Differing somewhat and yet of the same general sort of characterization is the current story of Dupree, versions of which have been taken from Asheville, North Carolina, and various other places in Georgia and North Carolina. One of the most interesting aspects of this Dupree song is that it may be compared with the Atlanta ballad of the white Frank Dupree as popularly sung on the phonograph records. The story of the white culprit warns his young friends in the usual way and asks them to meet him in heaven. ”

“ THE GRANDEES The huge and lavish household of the Prince of Orange, which included counts and barons, easily afforded shelter to the poor skryer. William listened to his story, gave him a place among his people, and straightway forgot him.
But Duprès, after his late miserable adventures, was sufficiently happy to find himself under this gorgeous patronage; he had his room, his laboratory, his weekly wage, and by means of the devices he had learned from his late master, Vanderlinden, he earned many an odd ducat from the numberless people who came and went in the mansion of the Prince. ”

“ Duprez had a spirit lamp, with which he always traveled. It was in his bedroom, and, lighting it, he put water on to boil. But this he did, and all that followed, behind closed curtains; for these freed negro slaves were cunning, and he did not want Miloud to. learn how to open letters for himself if the temptation arose in future.
He had steamed the envelope, read the letter inside, copied it in shorthand, and was in the act of fastening down the flap, as if it had never been disturbed, when a knock came at the door. Then, without waiting for an “Entrez!” ”

“ When the award was made to him, he wrote a most characteristic letter to his daughter, announcing the result. "Mia cara Beppina," he says, "I have just returned from the sitting of the jury, and hasten at once to answer your dear letter. It is true that the Napoleon I. of Vela is a beautiful statue. There is always a crowd about it, and consequently every one thought it would receive the first prize. I have given him my vote; but the public and I and you, Beppina, were wrong. The first prize has come to me, your father! Vela received two votes with mine. ”

“ ILLNESS.
The Grand Duke Leopold, that excellent sovereign, who was called the babbo—I know not if from affection or derision—was for me (and for many others who do not think proper to admit it) really paternal in his care and timely help. Almost every day he wished to have news of my health; and constantly sent Luigi Venturi, his secretary and a friend of mine, to make inquiries. When he heard that matters had come to this bad pass, he charged his private medical attendant, Luigi del Punta, to come and examine me, study my disease, and suggest a remedy. ”

“ James James
Morrison Morrison
Weatherby George Dupree
Took great
Care of his Mother,
Though he was only three.
James James
Said to his Mother,
“Mother,” he said, said he;
“You must never go down to the end of the town, if you don’t go down with me.”
James James
Morrison’s Mother
Put on a golden gown,
James James
Morrison’s Mother
Drove to the end of the town.
James James
Morrison’s Mother
Said to herself, said she:
“I can get right down to the end of the town and be back in time for tea.” ”

“ Dupraillon’s absence from the city Dupraillon accidently meets a lady—a supper at Clerbois’—an accident as he leaves the house causes him to stumble against some gentlemen whose hats are knocked off; during the scuffle the cry of “police” is heard, and he picks up, as he supposes, his own hat, but on arriving at home he discovers he has a hat with M. Durand’s card, while his hat has his own card in—His wife returns and he is afraid she will discover his adventure and supper at Clerbois’ with the lady. ”