The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1875-11-24

'thaL had she DeenHglvenanto the au-
thority ofithe civil powers, she would
have been sent to tile infrmary for
the blind, and then ALLEGIANCE OF
'Henriette hearing hervoice would be
at an end. fEaF-i3 i5H M
e So, in order that she mightnot lose
the sustaining hope Of hearing the
loved voice call a"Louise," she bore
with the brutality Of En- Frochard,
the scanty fare and clothing, that she
might look AFFECT; and, finally the
dreaded attentions which Jacques
began to pay her when he learned
that Pierre loved her. 'si' 7'3ifiji;
Every morning the Chevalier call.
ed upon his charge, and invariably
with the same tale no news OF
Louise. ~ ] le n AL 8s
And as the DAYS came round, he
!onged for them with increasing ear
nestness, because he grew to love
Henriette out Of her own goodness.
She was so devoted in her love for
the blind girl, SO patient, cheerful
and industrious in her solitude, THAT
very soon he found her superior to
all tue women he had met. Heioveel
her, andemost honestly tstf'alt'
s. One morning, when the snow was
still on the ground, for much had
fallen on,the previous day, she WINS
sitting at work, ever near the vim
dow, though it had become very cold,
now and again saffo,siing a glance
into the street, searching for Louise,
when the Ctievalier entered the room,
quite without ceremony, and said,
"Henriette, there is nottime to lose!
You are in dangcr'' 6.
'Yes; you must find a fresh place
Of 'concealment! You must leave
PARISH Il = s., 81. 81
~ have done no harm as far as j
know, | have no enemy"
SfArf. It.kF4tf
''You have one very powerful and
Inscriptions enemy, who seeks your
ruin, and who will act with the ra-
piility Of the eagle"
'sMonsienr Armand, but. If I leave
Paris, what win become of Louise?''
sshe win reach You more readily
beyond Paris than in it, for here she
would have to seek you out in com
mon gaol. Henriette, there is no
time to lose! You must know-you
cannot be ignorant Of the fact-that
/ love your
Glove me, Armand?"
"Yo, know I love you, as hope
you do me. Think what my agony
would be to know you were in prison
and placed there through being &C
quainted with me!'' =
"How can i be imprisoned for such
d reason?"i 'SaS' s
do not k. know the secrets OF
this wicked city. It is enough to Be
warned that it is 50; thai, a You mus,
fly from this place, whici, is fraught
with danger! Let me entreat You 80 to
trust to me utteryr' s $ 81
'sLoniser's she murmured.
II will never rest until / find her.
Answer; will you be led BY me?'''
."Yes,'' she said, resolutely. GAS
you will"
"My aunt is,ontsile, waitins'to see
you, In her you may thoroughly. re-
ly-as you. will, / am sure.''
/, 'sOf conrse!", she said, looking full
of trustfulness through, the tears that
we're falling as she, thought'ofhayine
Ito quit Paris. where Louise. if still
alive, must surely be. sit..s I,
He caught her in his arms, kissed
her very quiekly-for there was nc
time for long embraces-and ran3hur
riedly. from theroom. a,,. !.
A few moments pause, and thu
door being softly opened, there en-
tered a lady whom the poor girl a
once loved, so gentle, pleasant, am
withal so sad she looked. 1a
f It was the Countess de Liniere
with whom the reader is already ae
quainted. I.
"Good day, my child,' She said
"my nephew tells me you are in grea
distress, and want the help Of
friend. I am very glad to offer my
self, for l have known trouble, an
have learned how good it is to find
friend. Pray count upon me; l wi
take care of yoil, and you'll be quit
safe. But you still weep!''
"Oh, madame, ! am thinking Of m
sister; that's to say, who is as a 81.
i ter to me. Oh, Louise, Louise!
"Louise" echoed the lady, tren
i bling. - f.s.
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