The Morning herald., 1876-08-08
TWO ORPHANS.
PrHs OF A SISTERS LOVE
rIlllng story Of Psrisisn Life.
CHAPTER XIV.
prr1TY AND SUFFERING.

do we find the poor blind girl in
h hut of the Frochards. Their
As 80 worn upon the young girl,
has wasted away to but shadow
mer self, and now seems hardly
|alk. :,
d her lying upon her miserable
i, in a light, troubled sleep, while
bends Pierre the honest hearted
gazes upon her attenuated features
Of pity and love food his eyes,
nurmlrs:
child! SO young-so weak-so
nd yet condemned to so hard a
h. me | can do nothing. Jacques
and watches me. If l were to
lrage enough to make one step to-
er release, he would discover it and
Then, what would become other ?
Ter to think of it."
lad unconsciously spoken the last
ute loud, and they awoke the poor
ng herselfupon her arm, she asked
bid voice:
% is there ?"
!, m'amzelle-Pierre,"
Pierre' she exclaimed, with a
/ relief and thankfulness. II am
is you. ! may sleep a little longer,
not"
Pp, m'amzelle, sleep, don't be fright
will not leave you"
be greatness of Pierre's sympathy he
d out and stroked the miserable rags
served the poor girl as dress.
| am SO tired" she exclaimed, as
down again upon the hard bed, and
cover herself with the few pieces of
hat served her as a covering.
Fenderly as could mother cover her
did Pierre draw the scanty clothes
Iouises wasted form, and with tender
ude did he watch over her until she
PBelfin sleep again.
s sleep, poor childp he said, as he
ed her, "and forget your misery. She
calmer now; perhaps she is dream
happier days, of those sh e loves, and
oye and weep for her now. Jacques
Ridden me to think Of her; but /
ety him there. l will think of her /;
md save her too, even if it costs me
ie! Yes-yes, that would be better
for her if l can save her. I can
|en these bolts and Jacques will not
yer it."
Pierre thought of this chance of es-
he caught up screw driver, and
lng to the door, began taking out the
nile he was thus engaged, the thought
Ell over him that the act he was com.
ng was equivalent to signing his OWE
warrant, and he hesitated.
WHAT am ! doing?' he exclaimed
!. shall have to pay" for this with
le-no-no, cannotw
PSI as he arrived this conclusion, Lou.
poved uneasily in her sleep, and in a
sweet voice she murmured:
Feur'ette-- -sister-sisterv'
Perre went hastily toward her, thinking
she mad heard something; but he soon
slstood 81 why she had spoken.
phe was dreaming Of her sister," he
'FVed' ed "A smile lights up her pallid
She never smiles when she is awake
Il help her to escape, and her happy
~ ANS become reality, she would re-
nDer me with pity, perhaps with love.
'eSe thoughts melted him to action anC
1esOlVed to continue his labors.
!. nave begun my work." he said, reso'
y ana will finish it r.
'u' II was destined that he should do M
~ ! 1oward it on that night; for just al
'au % spoken, his mother entered. Sh'
"a !, - quick. suspicious look around, ant
Ill 'ler shrill metallic voice, exelaim
hello! =, master knife-grinder; wha
" you ., home so early? No work out
'ls u growing dark, so l brought m,
~ nome with me-" said Pierre, going Il
VI Sneel and commencing to work.
" y Us TO be near m'amzelle Louise. yo,
~ ",, sneered the old woman. ! hav
eye on you"
7 T. would be better 10 have your eye
ISscques; but you never find fault will
tHhy should I? he is the oldest, an,
VT " here," replied the old hag, as sh
" ,Vl ner preparations for dinner?'
M,here is he now?' asked Pierre.
ns ns MS work, TO be sure" answere
vei ve;.i frochard, cha with a touch Of pride j
: voice. 4 He has worked two days thi
:, think Of thatl Isn't il q shame ths
.asasome .sn fellow like him should have
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