A STORY OF THE EMPRESS EUGENIE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2170, 5 June 1886, Page 2 (Supplement)

A STORY OF THE EMPRESS EUGENIE.

The following i« the latest story that is told about the Empress Eugenie, who has ever been a striking figure since the day she charmed Napoleon 111. with the wreath of violets which she wore in her golden hair. "'Twas morning then, but now the night has come." A few days ago, says the chronicler, a visitor to the Marcus Church at Venice, where the exEmpress is now staying, observed a lady dressed in deepest mourning, kneeling in long, silent prayer before one of the side altars. When at least she rose, she looked about her in search of something which she missed, and then walked slowly away, and supporting herself by the wall, towards the entrance. The stranger politely offered his arm, which wan gratefully accepted, the lady meanwhile explaining that one of the beggers must have taken her silver-headed."walking-stick away, without which she win " very helpless.". Outside the church two liveried footmen were waiting : the stranger on retiring offered his address enrd (alas, for cruel Nemesis, he wa< a German from Berlin !) glancing at which the lady was seen to shudder slightly and then return the civility by whispering " Empress Eugenie, and homeless,"