Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-08-18


that you dare not propose it to her. | have
no miSgivings upon that point Mademoiselle
is as sensitive and proud as she is pure and
supplemented STILL" added Lisette, one of
that numerous class of persons whose aid in
evil purposes may, for a sufficiently tempting
reward, be counted upon to certain extent,
but no further" still it occurs to me, that if
you really are so contdent"-
will be frank with you, Lisette Meudon,"
Interrupted Delpech, swallowing the rage he
felt at the womans persistence 81 saw
Madame la iiaronne a few DAYS since she is
going fast Mademosee BeaudeSert will soon
and suddenly find herself in a dazzling posi-
! tion, which now she can have no just idea of
! Her mother, a woman of the world, will be
with her-parasites, hatterers, suitors innumer-
able, will crowd about her. All this may turn
/ her head 1t is prudent, therefore, to strength
en- Pauls hold upon her fancy by these little
compromising arts, which, when one is prompt
| ed by a audabe ambition are you will agree,
, perfectly permissible"
/ Perhaps. However, do not see that any
! harm can accrue The marriage-porton ad
ded Lsette, opening and holding the door in
! her hand" the marriageportion, Monsieur
! Delpech will do well to remember should he
succeed in his audaciouS project, must be a
liberal one, and legally secured before the grand
wedding takes place.
Precisely, ma file. Paul and myself, more
over, will owe you a large debt Of gratitude
! for Your services and silence"
Chut, cbut! | look to be rewarded by
money, not moonshine, Monsieur DeIpecn"
Claude Smonet," said Jules Depech with
a wry grimace, meant for a complimentary
! smile" Claude SmOuet won't be the father
of fools, if his children take after his pretty
wife"
He won't, in that case be the father of
dppes," was the retort "a fact which, | re-
| peat, the Delpechs, father and son, will do
well TO bear in mind. B0nj0ur, m, nsieur"
Au pia5str, Mademoiselle Meudon," re-
sponded Jules Delpech adding with a savage
Suap Of the teeth as the door closed "The
/ inSolent huSsy | should like instead of a
dowry, to accommodate her with What,
he did not say but one might have sworn
from his looks it was something which Lisette
/ Meudon would have decidedly demurred to as
the substitute for handsome marriage por-
ton.
The child-heart of Adrenne BeaudeScrt beat
violently, aud vague feeling of terror Sc op-
pressed her. uHon approaching the appointed
rendezvous on the following day, that she was
upon the point of turning back, and abandon
ing her purpose. " IL was the last effort" she
afterwards said, of my guardian angel to
draw me back from the precipice to which |
was mudly Fastening. 1t was made in vain
| shook off the warning impulse, bade the
: valet remain where be was for d few minutes
/ and haStened on"
jules Delpcch won!d have made capital
actor, if one might Judge by his natural as
sumption of surprise and deerential'in interest,
aS MafemOisel.e BeaudeSert, blushing and pain
fully agitated stood before him. 1t was some
time before he appeared able to even dimly
make out her meaning from the confused, hur-
ried sentences in which it was expressed. At
. last he seemed to catch it, but still uncertain
ly.
/ Mademo;Selle Bcaudesert wishes to know
of me if there is any truth in the reported
marveIs effected by the poudre rose Do |
rightly comprehend her 2"
( Yes, that is the question I wish to put
and if--if but perhaps it is all an idle tale p
/ 1t is not an idle tale, replied DeIpech
with well-Sembled gravity and earneStneSS-
The miraculous properties of the poudre rose
have been proved over and over again but
/ NademoiselIe is perhaps not aware thai to
/ dispense il IS to act in cOntraventIon of the
1 law, though not Of morality"
/ Oh no, had not thought Of that and |
would not for the world that
IT, mademoiSee," interrupted Delpech,
- will tell me frankly for what purpose she re-
/ qures the poudre rose, the wish to serve
/ daughter of the undetermined victim who
/ once houored me with the name of friend, will
/ if | see probability of doing so effectively,
render me indifferent to any legal penalties |
may incur"
/ All monsieur said Adrenne, her soft
eyes fag with tears at the allusou to her
/ father, it is because you were his friend that
/ wished TO consult you, knowing that | should
not be either deceived or exposed to ridicue.
I | have a fancy to try the effect of poudre rose
upon-upon Madame de VAMPIRE"
/ Madame de VAMPIRE - calculated jules
Dclpech in tooe and with 2 start that would
not have disgraced Talma-" Madame de
/ Fautpre For what purpose, in the name of
/ Hcaven!n
Adrennc explained Jules Delpech the
I while, as she subsequently, recalled to mind,
I though too agIated aud confused at the mo-
ment TO appreciate its strange Significance
/ jules Delpech, | say, gazing the while into her
1 eyes with a piercing intensity, as if more de-
sirouS of reading there the secret of her soul,
( than Of listening 10 the words of her mouth.
Il understand you, Mademosele Braude-
sert" said Delpech, with slow, stage-solemnity
Of speech. The poudre rose 'ciH effect your
purpose in giving it to Madame de Vautpre"
Seriously, | am so glad for do you know,
Monsieur Delpeech, felt almost sure that you
would say it was childish, absurd illusion"
when shall place it in mademoselle's
hands p inquired Delpech
Tomorrow, if YOU please at this place and
hour"
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