The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1864-12-21

| II am not afraid Ot yon, she said, with
sweet simplcityi Il know you arc too good
TO iniuro me.
The Duke blushed for the frs, time in
he Gssld nst tel how many yeags. lie
knew he was receiving a better character
| than he deserved.
| "What is your manner he asked, as they
procee led on their way.
"Bergeroneitc, she replied.
"What pretty name Aud so you live
hero in Paris all alone with your naoihcr2"
"Yes'
u dare say you have plenty of sweet.
heartsI"
mo, haven't one
"What. no one that loves yous'
"NoHO,' replied Bergcronetto, quito sad
ly.
"would you not like sweetheart"
Perhaps
"You must be particular In your choice,
or you would have had a sweetheart before
now. What kind of one would you like
now1"
Those sparkling gray eyes were lifted to
his for u moment.
II would like Que, il you please, like
| like"
Like whNt?"
Like vou!"
"Phew" thought tho Duke, 81 am get.
ting on here. Now, is this cunning, or is it
| simplcityT
| They walked on for some time in silence.
Bergeronette checked the Duke before a
| little cottage, with garden in 'front.'
! There was u wicket cato leading iuto the
garden,
Here is where live" she said.
! She took u key from nor girdle and un.
| locked the gate.
"Will she invite mo to enteri" thought
the Duke--and the thought was father to
the wish.
Good night, SIR" said Bergeronetse,
land many thanks for your kindness"
She is Diana" was the Dukes natural
reelection.
Shall never have the pleasure Of see
ing you again, said the Duke.
"Do you wish itH' sho said earnestly.
Most ardently."
"l'll ask my mother"
Au oath rose TO the Dukes lips, but no
prudently checked it,
"Will you receive me tomorrow Z
"You may come, and il my mothor is will
ing--yes."
| "shall bo here sure"
you will have forgotten me by to'mor-
row."
Il shall never forget you"
al have heard my mother say the mon al
| ways protest more than they meau,
Your mother is-----." The Duke paus,
ed aud bit his lip.
"What is shei' asked Bergeronette, arch
ly.
She is---is right. But mean what
say. AS surely us the morrow comes 30
will l."
Come. Good night"
She turned from him and was about to
enter the garden.
She made no answer, hut she Inclined
her head gently toward him. For mo.
ment she fingered in his arms, and then
tore herself from his embrace, and passed
quickly through the gate.
The Duke deter.aiaaj TO fol ow her.
When hc placed biz aapd ~ ,hc gate he
ivpud it securely fastened. Bergerauottc
had prudeuty locked itafter her.
50 the Duke vent to his lodings (he had
taken batchelor apartments on his wedding
iayl to dream of Bergeronette.
The next day he went to the cottage in
Rae st. Helene.
He was received by Bergeronetto timidy
and introduced by her to her mother, u
line, matronly dame, who sat quietly spin
nins ga the corner, and allowed the young
couple to rove about the garden at will.
Tho Duke thought she was very sensi-
BILE old woman.
The Duke departed at the end Of three
hours, more in love than ever.
, lie came eyory day for fortnight, and
every day he pressed his suit. But there
was only one way in which Bergeronette
could be woman honorable marriage.
The Duke was in despair and at his wits
end he had stormy scene with tho
r1.A tIwA. 30 L.. h II.a
Bastilo ii he did not return to the Duchess.
So he came to Berger onette on the four
teenth day, to make a final effort to obtain
her. They were alone together in the gar
den,
"Hear me, BergeT0nette,' he cried, when
he had exhausted every argument and
found her still firm. IL swear to you were
/ free, this instant would wed you. will
confess all to you. have told yoa thar | am
, Duke, but not my title. Now you shall
know all. | am the Duke de Franche
COmpte, and--I an, aLaeady married.
MdrriedP echoed Bqrgeronette with
smotthered scream.
'was forced into this union by the Kig 9
command. lido not love my wife. have
never even seen her face. LETT her at
!, the affairs foot, and we have never met
since. She possesses my title, bus you
dlOHO DObSCbo LiJ ntdiI WIN NV ~
some distant land we may dwell in happi-
, ness, blessed with each others society
Time may remove the obstacle to our union
death may befriend us. devorce may be
: obtained, and then | swear to you ny every
saint in Heaven, you shall become my
Duchess"
"Were you free, would you really make
: me your wifef"
II have pledged'you my word
II believe you!"
"You will fly with met"
81 will"
"Dear Lonis," she murmured for so had
he taught her to call him. II also have
something to impart to you, Ny name Ii
not Bergeronette, and am not what you
take me to bep
:, What do you mean?"
IL have a title equal TO your own,
Then this old womanl"
! "Is not my mother, but my nurse"
j "And the man who assaulted youl"
"Was my lacky, instructed for the PnI
pose"
i. The Duke looked bewildered
Aud like you" she continHed, u am
married."
"l'll cut yoar husbands throat" eIclaim
I'd the Duke wildly.
Il don't think you viii when you know
him."
!, "Who 10 he then. and who are your