Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-01-05

he had neglected her, Eow, for the last year,
the young, beautiful, loving wife had been as
nothing to him m tFs home '"''' ''i '-''
n One look he gave up at her portrait that
smiled down on him; then throwing htmsesf
into chair, his head on the desk beneath it.
and wcpt as man weeps in his life but once,
tears that 4ra the very hearts blood.
At last, weak and exhausted, he looks up
once again, he gazes on the portrait, and feel
ings of pity and tenderness come over him
He has forgotten his own sorrows; he thinks
of her only-of her who he had sworn to
shield for all evil, till death shall part them
1t might yet be time to save her she was fer-
ever lost to him but perhaps he might rescue
her froys, disgrace, from the long life of wretch
edncss that must enevitably be her fate A a
lie does not waste time in seeking informa-
ton; but, like good hwser, goes at once to
the Fight source, to the Rne de. Jerusalem );
there one of the French detective officers Will
soon put him on the track tell hin. all. Gar
Meantime, on goes the train, night has come
ard the fdg'tives, theft emotion whatever,
have begun to get ah fious as to pursuit.
They may be tracel to the railway station to
evade pursuit, thy deem it better to stop at a
small station. resum:ng their journey south
ward rest day by latter train, SO that il Henri
shall have left Paris in search of them, he will
have had time to take one Of the trains that
stapis in the night. -'. fa % '"-ssH d
With feeling of security, next morning
they re-entcred the train. They have been
undisturbed; yes, Estelle has left Paris, her
home her husband her cares forever. Twen-
ty. four hours and they will be on the Medi-'
terranean, safe from all pursuit. .
Bat all at once there is u strange commo-
ton, violent shock, sudden scream, that
is tie c6hcentratou of the agony of hund eds,
aud then Estel.e RENE nbers nothing. "'aH ''
When next she opens her eyes and gazes
round her, who is it their glance Encounters '
Her husband, yes, Henric Ncrgenncs, and
with shfiss she turns away Then she tries
to recall What has happened she tried to ac-
count for his presence there but in vain, her
brain is still full 6f confusion, and dull pain
bsnuubs all her faSulties. 1t is Henrie's
voice rouses her at last. He zones toward
her he is leaning over her. 'H'4f" '| %
"Estellc," he says. . can you rise it ID
necessary we should reach Paris tonight"
:, Paris :" Yth--murmure Estelle. ~ q
"Why are yoa teres' said Estellc, evading
the question. 'eE. ""i aHi' t.' 'I' i. j. "'
II will tell you all. ] was on the train in
i hich you were, when. D. g.. .,..... '
"Oh p exclaimed Estcile, II remember
now, the horrible crash, the screams, Oh
where" but here deep color came into her
pale face and she buried her head IL her pillow.
"Octvc Seran is dead said Henri, in a
cold, calm voice, you, beliesb are uninjured.
am not here to reproach ytn-this is not the
time--but to save my honor and yours. Your
fight was known to none; you must return
with me your guilt will be thus forev cr hid
deri to al. but me, and | shall keep the secret
fJr my own sake
What if will not return!'' . .'
II have not thought Of that, because you
Will return" -... .. ...
"Wil you take fathlcss wife back again
beneath your roof"' .... o.. ..s.f....
. Rise, Estellc, am your husband II will
be Obliged, aud answer no more vain questions;
we must be in Paris to-nig't We must be to-
yether tomorrow at brothers wedding, there
is nd TIME to loose the train starts in an hour.
In an hour l shall come and take you; be
ready y.ni5gA t. ag5A --aa.r 'a-r.
Estelle, as soon as she was alone, threw fcr-
self down on the bed, and wept bitterly, she
had the crime Of lntrder on her conscience !;
yes. Octave had died for her; why had size
not died, too? At that mjiient it seemed to
her She had never ldted any one but Octave.
For Henri she had the most profound con
tempt Forgive faithlcss wife forgive her?
take her back to his bosom? She dispised
him. Still she felt she would be compelled
| to obey him, and drying her tears, with dogged
resolution she began her preparations. Hcuti
found her ready. and without another word
drew her arm through lis, and led ber to TIE
train. ra.- -srss.s+ ..
oncs ssaih Estelle is beneat the roof she
had thought to have left f6ressr--back TO her
home honored ds She was, Her husbands $
sister is here Aaitng for ber She speaks of
Hehr1s absurdi,y in taking his wife Oh SO
hurried d journey she asks details of the ter
riblc accident. Henri never leaves the room
and under the influence of his finn, cold eye
she tries to tiv coherent answers. '
at last they are alone then Henri bids
Estelle listen to him. e a. lv 'E 70
q Madam" he says, " it is right YOU should
understand your position. J have satea toa
-brodght you back for the sake Of MY repu-
tatiou and for your sake" IFS a.5a,
It You cannot think shall love you" said
E.telle with eoutehtrt. a5faaf''a.7
. Madame C ontinued Henri, with cold
sarcastic smile, q women Of light virtue. wo-
men like yourself, are too plentiful in Paris