Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-12
He led her beneath the lamp that swung at

tnat rested upon nlS arm treuOie. OuI sue
did not seem displeased.
a" Do you reside in Paris p
"Yes; but we have only been here short
time-we came from Bellvie-mother and L.
From the country, eh |" Where do you
live, my pretty blossom p
" In Rue ST. Helene
What, that is some distance from here
Will you permit me to escort you home. These
streets are dangerous, as you have found, to
one as beautiful as you are
Z" / would very much like to have you see
me home-if-if-
She paused and appeard confused.
L" If what 2" asked the Duke, eagerly.
"If you would only be SO goo-as to prom
ise not to-to-to-try to-kiss me again,
if you please sir" replied the girl iunocently
The Duke was charmed. There was sim-
plicity, freshness about this young girl which
pleased him.
Il give you my word as gentleman" he
said frankly, that 40 action Of mine shall
desplease you, if you accept of my escort.
She came to his side aud took his arm with
confidence.
Il am uos afraid of you" she said, with
sweet simplicity :" | know you ore too good
to injure me-
The Duke blushed for the first time in-he
could not remember how maUy years-he knew
be was receiving o better character than he
deserved.
What is your name 2" be asked as they
proceeded Oh their way.
Bergeronette.' she replied.
g" What pretty name And you live here
in Paris all alone with your mother"
Eyes"
Il dare say you have plenty OF sweet
hearts p
q" No, haven't one"
What no one that loves you ?"
None," replied Bergeronette, quite sadly.
/" Would you not like q sweetheart {"
" Perhaps"
You must be particular in your choice. or
you would have had sweetheart before now
What kind of Que would you lik Z"
Il would like one, if you please, ,like-llke,-
Like who 7"
" l. ke you"
"Phew /" thought the Duke. an get
ting on here. Now, is this cunning, or is 1t
simplicity?
They walked on sometime in silence.
Bergerouette checked the Duke before lit.
tie cottage, with garden in front. There
was d wicket gate leading Ito the garden.
Here is where Ve," she said,
She took key from her girdle aud unlocked
the gate.
Will she invite me to enter p Thought
tho Duke-and the thought was father to the
wish
Good night, sir" said Betgeronette, "and
81, IL, (or l.
:" She is Diana !" was the Dukes mental
reflection
Shalt never have the pleasure OF seeing
you agau !! said the Duke.
" Do ycu wish it ?" she said earnestly.
g. Most ardeutly"
"I'I ask my mother"
An oath rose to the Dukes lip, but he pru-
IDENTIFY checked it.
"Will you receive me tomorrow Z"
Z" You may coue, il my mother is willing
yes"
&" You will have forgotten ne by tomor'
row."
" shall not forget you"
IL have heard my mother roy the men a.
ways protest more than they Uuean.'
" Your mother is" the Duke paused,
and bit his lip.
What is she 2" asked Bergeyonette arch
ly.
She is-right. But 1 mean what soy.
As sure as the morrow comes, 50 will l."
"Come Good night
She turned from him, and was about to en-.
ter the garden.
Bergeronette" he said quickly, zone kiss
before 1 60. Surely my forbearance deserves
it,"
She made no answer, but she Inclined her
head gently towads him. For momeat she
fingered in his arms, and then tore herself from
bis embrace and passed quickly through the
gate.
The Duke determined to follow her. When
he placed his hand against the gate he found
it securely fastened. Bergeronette had pru-
tently locked it after her.
So the Duke went to his lodging-he had
taken bachelor apartments on his wedding day
to dream of Bergeronette.
The next day be went to the cottage in
Rue ST. Helene.
He was received by Bergeronette tmldiy,
and introduced / y her to her mother, hne,
matronly dame who sat quietly spinning in the
corner, and allowed the young couple to rove
about the garden at will.
The Duke thought she was very sensible
old woman.
The Duke departed at the end OF three
honrs, more in love than ever.
He came every day for fortnight, and ev-
day he pressed his salt. But there was oAly
one way in which Bergeronette could be won
an honorahla marriapn
The Duke was 10 despair and at his wits
end. He had stormy sceoe with the King,
who threatened to send him to the Bastiie II
he did not return to the Duchess.
So he came to Bergeronette. on the four
teenth day, to neks final effort to obtain
her. They were alone together in the gar
den.
Here me. Bergeronette,' he cried, when