He was the son of a planter who lived near Leroy's plantation, and was familiar with Iola's family history.
Since his arrival North, Bastine had met him and communicated to him his intentions.
"Yes; just caught a glimpse of her this morning as she was going down the street," was Camille's reply.
"She is a most beautiful creature," said Louis Bastine.

"She has the proud poise of Leroy, the most splendid eyes I ever saw in a woman's head, lovely complexion, and a glorious wealth of hair.

She would bring $2000 any day in a New Orleans market." "I always feel sorry," said Camille, "when I see one of those Creole girls brought to the auction block.

I have known fathers who were deeply devoted to their daughters, but who through some reverse of fortune were forced to part with them, and I always think the blow has been equally terrible on both sides.

I had a friend who had two beautiful daughters whom he had educated in the North.