The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1862-08-28


A week passed by and he d id not make h
appearance. Lydonie came to the conclu
sion that he never would come.
! She knew it was useless to appeal to tn
King. He had m ade Fanche Compile Duke
but he could do nothing for her.
She determined to ascertain w at her b us
band was about.
She dispatched trusty servant for int e!
ligence, and like all wives who place a sp,
upon their husbands movements, she wa
not at all pleased with the news she re
ceived.
The Duke was plunging into all kinds O
dissi patton He was making love TO all tn,
pretty daughters of the shop keepers in tn
Rue st. Antoine.
In fact. for newly married man, his con-
duct was shameful.
To leave me to run after such canaiUei
exclaimed LyGone
She paused suddenly. An idea had en-
tered her brain. She determined to act up
on it.
While she is acting upon it. let us see
what the Duke is about.
One II sht about ght davs afterhis mari
age. the Duke. plainly attired and mutfi- IA iG
\ cloak. roamed through the FAubough St
Antoine. was his wont, in quest of ad =
ventures.
Al be turned the corner of one of thos @
narrow lanes, tn at iutersec;ei that quarter at
that period, piercing shrek burst upon
his ear. mingled with sufocat:ng cries for
assistance.
The Dukes sword was out in an instant
He was brave to raShness. Without a mo-
ment's thou !ht he plugged into the lane.
He teheld a female struggling in the
grasp of a man.
The man fed precipitately at his approach
and the girl sauk into his arms, couvu!sive-
ly exclaimiug:
Save me, Oh, save me"
The Duke sheathed his sword and en-
deavured to calm her fears.
lie led he beueath the lamp that swung
at the corner
Why YOU are perfect beauty! he cried
rapiurou>ly, and IN surprise.
The 2iri cast down her eyes and blush ed
deeply. aud the Duke felt the little hahd
that rested upon his arm trem BILE. but she
did not seem displelsei.
DO vou reside in P.ris?'
Yes; but we have only been here a short
time-~e came from Beliville mother and
L
From the country, eh? Where do you
live. my pretty bossom?'
In the Rae s.. Hclene'
why, that is some distance from here
VIII you not permit me to escort YOU home?
These streets are dangerous as you have
found TO one beautiful as you are
Il would very much Ike to have YOU zee
me home-ji-it-'
Sne pulsed and appeared confused.
II what? asked the Duke, eagerly.
III you wonli only be SO good as to pro-
mi nat try
you please sir.' r"plioi tho girl innocently.
The ID IKE was charm, I'd. There was a
;; implicitly freshness about this young girl
W hich pleased him.
1 give you nv word as a gentleman he
said frankly, that no action OF mine shall
displease you, if you accept my escort
She came to his side and took his arm
with confidence.
/ am not afraid of you,' she said with
sweet simplicity; 1 know you are too good
to injure me-
The Duke bushed for the rst time in
he could not remember how many years
he knew he was receiving a batter character
/ an be deserved.
What is your name?' he asked, as they
proce eeded on their way.
'Bergeronette, she replied.
What pretty Name. Aud 80 You live
here in Paris, all alone with your mother?'
Yes
I dare say that you have plenty OF sweet
hearts?'
No, | haven't one.'
What, no one that loves you?'
None replied Bergeronette. quite sadly.
Would you not like a sweetheart?'
Perhaps
'You must be particular in your choice or,
YOU would have a sweetheart before now
What kind of one would you like, uow?'
Those sparkling gray eyes were lifted to
his for moment.
L would like one, if you please, like
like
Like wba,?'
Like you!'
'Phew! thought the Duke. 4 am getting
on here. Now, is this cunning, or is it sim.
pl:city?'
They walked on for some time in si-
lence.
Bergeronette checked the Duke before
little cottage with garden in front. There
wa, wicket gate leading into the gar len.
Here is where live.' she said.
She took key from grille and unlock
ed the gate
the Duke and the thought was father to
the wish.
Good night SIR said Bergeroretts. and
many thanks for your kiniresS.'
she is Diana! was the Dukes mental
reflection.
Shall never have the pleasure OF seeing
YOU asau?' said the Duke.
DO you wish III? she said, earnestly.
lost ardentlv.'
'I'lI ask my m,thsr.'
An oath rosa to the Dukes lips, bat BE
orulantly checksd it.
sWill YOU tsceive 10 tom o.rowE'
'You may como, aod fmy uothss Is will
iog-yss.'
i sns: be here, sure.'
You will have fors soston me by to-mor-
row.