Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-11-22

Looping 10 OOtaiQ GONE aUOltIOuai
delay she sought the landlord
She explained that it was the dead
season, that brighter days would
follow, that soon the cafes would
be frequented and the n her receipts
would be productive The man
was inhexible and would not grant
one days. delay.
What can I do, monsieur ?
asked the child.
That is not my business
Grant me but. one or two days
delay
Not one now I warned you.-
Only until tomorrow you have
yet the night. Tomorrow l will
have my receipt ready, and if you
have not the money you must be
off. Being pretty, and not stupid,
you can obtaid it readily
Chechina, fortunately did not
understand the grossness of his re-
mark. She returned to hel room,
and passed the night in tears.
Rene, who was working in his
studio heard her weep and Sigh
At first he thought to offer, if pos
sible, consolation the night, how
ever, was far advanced, and he,
therefore, abandoned the idea. In
the morning, however, he asked
the woman who attended to the
rooms the cause of the neighbor's S
sorrow.
Madam jean, in a very few
words explained.
Then she will be forced to
leave 2
Yes, in one or two hours re-
piled Madam Jean.
Rene opened drawer in which
he kept his money, took from it
the sum demanded by the landlord,
and Immediately liquidated the
girrs Indebtedness. The mau
smiled when giving the receipt,
and, when bowing the artist from
the apartment, said in d low tone
The girls room is so near yours,
L could have a communicating door
cut through.
Rene did not reply he returned
to his apartment and gave the re-
ceipt to Madam Jean.
Tell her to worry no. more, the
business has been attended to; aud
now [ must be off to my masters S
studio
Chechina was amazed when the
good news was announced.
But, she exclaimed, Il do not
even know tho gentleman, aud do
not believe he has ever seen me-
Who told him of my EN- barrassing
situation, and why does he feel this
interest in me 2
'lt ID soon explained said the
housekeeper. He heard you weep.
and asked the cause, and l told
him then he sympathized with
you in your misfortune, and paid
the debt. He is most charitable ,
Was it charity ? exclaimed the
Italian, proudly. i will see the
gentleman, will thank him, aud
sooner or later will return the
money. | shall not always be 80
unfortunate. 1t will soon be Eas.
ter. the SUI will then shine bright
er. l will sing on Sunday in the
Champs Elyses. The fashionable
world will be there, and I shall be
we'll recompensed for my songs
That evening ChecLina allowed
her door to remain open, hoping
to catch glimpse of the artist as
he passed, and be thus afforded an
opportunity to thank him che
waited in vain. ltene did not re-
turn all night. In the morning
Madam Jean was astonished to
find his bed un2isturbed.
'Ah = che mentally exclaimed,
since he is not Shere he must be
elsewhere. This is conundrum
soon solved. She knocked ut Che
china's door, and as she received
no reply she entered. The girl
was lying dressed, aDd sound
asleep, apon the bed. She started
and looked inquisitively at the
housekeeper.
where is Monsieur Rene p
asked Madam Jean, looking inquis
ltlvely about the room. Has he
gone out already?'
1 do not understand you, mad
am. l have not seen Monsieur
Rene, and this grieves me. Iwant
to speak to him. 1 waited ND all
night, but he did not come home
This is most aextraordinary.'
murmured the old woman. Since
| have known him, this is the first
time he has ever remained awav
all night. Can any accident have
happened ? must go as far as
the studio 5, perhaps I can obtain
some news.
'Ob madam said the Italian
hesitatingly, when you return have
the kindness to come and tell me
if you have learned aughtof Mon,
sieur Rene. IF any accident has
happened to him | should be in
despair.
Then why not come with me to
the studio, as YOU will thus know