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baen suddenly brought 10 closo W "o "P
paarancc OF Mildred, who, laying her hand ON
Leonard arm attracted his attention. Every
one made way for the beautiful American girl,
who said to her brother, ia n low voice, trenl-
bling with emotion and terror
Leonard, dear Leonard, let ~ 60"
Her brother at once saw that something had
occurred to disturb her, for her countenance
Indicated much distress OF mind. He therefore
slightly bowed to his antagonist intimating
that he hoped to have another opportunity OF
discussing the question more ut length, and
withdrew with Mildred to another part of the
saloon.
How beautiful che is = was the cxclama-
ton which rose from group to group, % the
handsome pair moved through the brilliantly
lighted apartments to convenient recess where
there Yves vacant seat.
mildred, dear Mildred, what has happen
cd?n asked Leonard, as soon as they were cut
of earshot of the company
& haze scen him here, Leonard was the
hasty reply, uttered in a voice OF anguish, and
accompanied by hurried but anxious glance
in the direction OF the passing groups
Mark Aveling calculated Leonard. elm
possible You must be mistaken"
Oh, Leonard" sobbed she {" how could
be deceived Let Ms leave the room, pray lest
he should SO O u.s.
Dlu no HOt IeTCclVo you, 1ici', SiiiuiCu
Mo- was chatting with the Princess Ma
thlde, about her cousin and his extraordinary
adventures, when heard his name announced,
and presently raw him enter. took the or
portunity Of the Princess's attention being di-
verified to the incident, to slip away to where
saw you standing. But do not let us remain,
Leonard, beg.n
Dear Mildred" answered Leonard, affec-
tionately pressing her hand Mr.. Aveling has
no authority over you; nor, so long as live
shall he ever acquire any, with my consent
But, Leonard dear Leonard he has power
over yon, replied Mildred.
@Not in this country, Mildred, to the extent
that would render his power dangerous to your
personal happiness or safety have never yet
evaded meeting him, under whatever circum-
stances, and shall not shun him now Take
my arm Mildred, and we will rejoin the com
pany'
Leonard, If you love me as a sister, If you
have any respect for my feelings ! beseech you
not to expose me to the opportunities Of that
unfeeling, unprincipled man. You know it was
against my most urgent entreaties YOU intro
duced me into The fashionable world of Paris,
and now entreat you to conduct me home,
and leave me hereafter to enjoy solitude and
my own reflections"
The poor girls manner was so earnest, that
Leonard could not refuse her principal request.
Besides he feared tho consequences of excite
ment, and possibly a scandal in public compa-
ny. He therefore gently assisted her to rise,
and, taking her arm in bis, prepared to lead
her away. They were, however, compelled to
pass through the main body Of the company
and their appearance once more raised the
murmur Of admiration which the presence Of
Mildred had before excited and which was al.
ways certain to follow her footsteps. Ii was
now even more marked, for the trepidation Of
mind under which she was laboring had driven
the blood into her chee ks, and impaired drz
zling lustre to her large eyes, frightening her
beauty to a degree which surprised even thoee
who had most frequently sefn her. Slowly,
however, they made their way through the
througs gathered together in those elegant Pa
looms, Leonard keeping up vigilant scrutiny
Of the company, with n view to avoid a COLI
sion with the individual whose unexpected ar
rival had 30 suddenly married Mildred's pleas
urs.
They had to pass through one more saloon.
IL was somewhat smaller than the others, and
refeshments were laid out there on beaufet
Here the Princess Mathilde and Prince Louis
Napoleon encountered them.
3You are not going, Miss Wray,' exclaimed
the Princess, laying her hand on Mildreds
beautiful arm. at is oppressively warm, ]
know, but, take an ice
My sister wishes TO take leave Of voc,
madam ansx cred Leonard bowling TO his
hostess +" she n slightly indisposed.;'
II would not detain you, of course" respond
ed the Princess; " but must introduce you to
n compatriot vhc,n you should know, Monsieur
Wray. Come this wav. Cousin continued
she, addressing Louis Napoleon, "permit me
to take Monsieur Wray's arm, and do you take
Miss Wray under your protection, and intro
duce her TO Monsieur Avclipg, who stands
yonder, perceive"
IL was 10 vain to struggle against the force
OF circumstances Casting an imploring look
upon bis sistc-, intended also to eshort her TO
take courage Leonard resigned Mildred to the
Prince, and followed, rather than conducted,
his fair hostess to the bcauiet, where Marx
Aveling stood, deliberately die, osing Of an ice.
I" Monsieur Aycling,v said the Princess, tn
king the lead tf the Prince, "permit me to in
troduce Mrs Leonard Wray, countrywoman
Of yours who has assure you quite eclpsed
our Partisan OF quotes and who Is likely to
drive or galants mad, If she remain tho sea
son in PARIS
"And allow me, said tho Prince, to intro
duce our brother to you, Mr.. Leonard Wray"
The astonishment Of Mark Aveling on meet
ing with Mildred and Leonard under such cir
cumstanccs, would probably have betrayed the
fact OF their being already acquainted, and OF
the existence Of some unpleasant secret be-
tween them, bot he met the fierce gaze &C
Leonard, instead OF the downcast timd look
that Mildred cast upon him as she curtsied
His embarrassment, however was only mo-
mentary, and his sclfposrcsvion only equalled
by that OF Mildred and Leonard themselves
Tho SANITATION with which he honored them
was of the most formal kind, and was as stifily
returned by Leonard who, by a great effort,
contrived to preserve nm mortified exterior,
though NJ inward prey to violent rage and in
diqnatson. The introduction over, the Prin-
css added, addressing the Prince, and taking
his arm
"And now, cousin, we will resign Miss Wray
once more to her brothers care, though !
doubt whether, Nth all his vigilance he will
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