The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
THE TWO ORPHANS.
be- DEPTHS OF A SISTERS LOVE
A Thrilling Story Of Partisan Life.
CHAPTER XIX.-CoNTINUED.
CHARITY AND PIT,

NllAI GIe Ala NIANCLDs
CHARITY AND PITY.
Entering his home," said Henriette,
ntinuing her story, che said to mother,
e had only one child, heaven has sent US
other,' and he was right; Heaven did re-
Rrd his generous action, for on opening
clothing of the child roll Of gold was
und, together %ith these words written
Ia scrap of pap.G: Her name is Louise
We her,"
Again a low cry as of pain burst from
e countess quivering lips, and had she
pt grasped chair for support, she would
pye fallen to the floor.
"Are you III, madame" asked Henriette
surprise.
"No-no-I--it is nothing" gasped the
ricken lady, "your sad story has moved
e greatly. Then the infant fell among
pod and worthy people, did she not? Tell
e all-all."
"Ah, madame, cannot tell you how we
wed her."
Yes" said the countess, with world of
Pnlerness in her voice, "you have notle:
pving heart. Now I know why Maurice
pves you. | will love you too. Indeed, |
pve you now." And she clasped the
Dung girl in her arms.
Then YOU will help me to find her ?"
leaded lienriette.
Help you" exclaimed the countess, in
xcement. "All Paris shall be searched
rom end to end. But, gracious Heaven,
he Is blind How is that, and how did
on lose her? Tell me ALL"
Al this moment, a low, sad, sweet voice
oud be heard in the street, and SO strange
familiar did the voice sound to Henri
tie, that she could hardly continue her
tory.
Yes madame, it was-ene evening ----"
20 on, my child" said the countess, as
ienriette paused and listened anxiously.
.About--about two years ago"
Again the voice was heard. and again
lenrlette's agitation became most intense.
Two years ago, well ?" repeated the
countess, wondering at the young girls
hesitation.
here"
"henrlette could not talk; it seemed that
Fne must go to the window, and yet it
would not do to offend the lady who had it
IN ne ner power to save her sister.
!, 70 on" said the countess, looking at
liennette !, in astonishment. She had heard
ne voice, but it was only that of street
|Oegsar, and could not interest her.
ohe--was then fourteen--we were play
'"g together one evening-when--"
Henrlette II, could proceed no further.
I'm Inc voice had approached nearer, and
'9Ilo now be heard very distinctly.
ilehrlette had recognized the voice of her
|ss'er-her sister who had been lost to her
NJ long, and she gave Inference TO a low
scream.
alarm.
Hush listen p exclaimed the young
Aoulse's song could now be heard plain
a. 1 think | remember that song," said
''e a. countess, half to herself.
:, ~ Is she. madame! it is she exclaim-
Iu Ioai! iii!enrette, running to the window and
co,, At this moment Lcuise's plaintive voice
'0"lG nII be heard calling in tone of despair:
81 ,HIenrlette Henriette! do you hear me-"
Louise, l am coming-I am coming"
sCItamed sd ,al Henriette, in reply, as she rush
ell towards the door.
,hn 1T Is |, Louise, your sister," answered
,he, ,%c voice of the poor street singer, and
sm', sup'l her voice ended in wall, as though
t'"v. tn "a hands were clasping her by the throat
"pfevent her speaking.
=, eomeW screamed Henriette, az she
opened the door.
c, nlt her exit was barred by troop of
Sn SSaa,,as, with the Count de Linieres at their
"pa np"'' who were just entering the room, and
vne va OF them grasped Henriette firmly, thus
an;1II'en'lng a;I her from going to her sisters
,oen me agony Of the poor girl who had
vsnt05 rv,, her sister 80 near, but who was pre-
sd Dte. bs'. from going to her, may be imagin-
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