The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-02-14

he QUIET tOlu years UC
fore the father of Madeline de Pierrepon
and Monsieur Dubois, rich proprietor
had been intimate friends. De Pierrepon
was comfortably of, from the fact of hi
having several occupations. He was col
lector of rent of a rich member of hi:
royal family; he was tax gatherer anC
adjoint to the Maire. The Mare was NJ
Dubois, rich man, but somewhat Of {
miser. 1t appeared that one afternoon
Dubois asked Pierrepont to walk over t6
small town at some distance to receive
with him a large remittence, with which
he had to pay body of workmen EN-
ployed on public works. and other expens
es incurred in the building OF a church
and schoolroom. Dubois felt safer with
| companion.
1t was afterwards proved that they re-
ceived the money, dined together at the
Soleil dor, rank rather more than they
were used to, and then, despite every rep
resentation, set out to walk home, though
De Pierrepont wished to hire gig
Next morning the body of Dubois was
found about hundred yards beyond the
house of De Pierrepont, which was at the
foot of hill that led up to the village.
All his money was gone as we'll as his
watch and rings.
A search took place instantly, and De
Pierrepont as his companion, was visited
by the police agent. De Pierrepont de-
posed that Dubois, on his reaching his
house, bade him 60 in, for that he could
60 the hill safely alone; but still he re-
quested him to keep bag of 1000 francs
in silver, because it was so heavy, until
the morning. This 1000 francs he gave
up to the police. OF 10000 francs in
notes he solemnly declared he knew
nothing.
On this he was arrested as the assassin
tried, found guilty and sent to the galleys
for life. His wife solemnlv declared that
she heard Dubois with her husband good
night, and say, laughiDgly, GIL send a
cart for the silver in the morning" But
instead of benefting him in the eyes OF
world she became his accomplish. To
avoid being hOoted at in the streets, she
left the village, and every penny being
spent ere her husbands trial was over,
she obtained reluctant permission to dwell
in the charcoal burners deserted hut But
all stunned her and her child as they
would lepers, and to live she was obliged
to walk nine miles in search OF work OF
the coarsest description. Leave the coun-
try she would not, becouse she was born
there, and she felt convinced that her hus-
band would be ultimately pardoned."
"ADd you join, Edward, in the famous
persecution. Snpposing the father guilty
(Which to me is not clearly proved-and
you know I am a lawyer, why should
this poor child suffer for the sins of her
father. Why, the savages Of North
America, where have Just come from
are more civilized than you. l see in
this heroic couple subject of wonder and
admiration, but not of hate. Poor crea-
ture Fifteen years of misery have not
satisfied you all, but you must still treat
them as outcasts."
My dear Arthur; you have just come
from America, where it appears to me
you pick up very singular notions. For
my part the wife and daughter of an as
sassn, and the assassin of my uncle, are
detestable wrctches whom must hate. -
said the other in his usual cool way. His
tit OF anger was passed.
Injustice, infamous injustice! Poor
girl, l think see her meek face now,
looking at me so proudly and yet so
sweetly. l never saw anything so lovely
in my life"
why, the mans in love-" exclaimed
Edward Dubois. the heir to the murder
ed mans property.
Half; and what's more. Edward, do
you know I'd marry that girl tomorrow
if she'd have me, but l know she would
not"
BY my faith," said Edward, you
amaze me- and am not easily amazed.
OF course you are loaking."
Time will show. But now, my dear
fellow, adieu, you follow that path in
search of pleasure, this on business"
"Adieu, n bsardta.'
Yes You breakfast with me at the
little inn. you know
Agreed, my philosopher. Adieu."
And Edward Dubois galloped down a
narrow path leading to the chateau of a
certain Count de Session., who that day
gave n grand dinner and evening party.
A soon as Arthur saw that he WAS out of
sight he turned his horse steps and gall
loped hard toward the charcoal burner
hut.
When Madeleine returned 10 the hut
and began making a fire. she ;old her
mother what had passed and showed her
the gold piece. They were Used to this
Kind of treatment, and the mother did
not ieel il much now. The Scorn Of ti'-
teen wears Ind made her deSpiSc the
world But Madeleine seemed hurt
/ do not care" She exclaimed aloud.
ut last, for what young Monsieur Dubois
said, but am veyed that the good look
ing stranger should have said that | was
not a woman.
You are not a woman, bu; N angel
exclaimed Arthur, soiemnly. He had APP
preached on foot and had heard q portion
of their conversation.
the mother and. daughter stood still in
dumb amazsment.
You seem surprised. madam said the
young man. addressing the mother.
You will lie still more ~ when | add
that have returned with the deliberate
intention of imploring you to give me
your daughters hand in marriage; not
now, instantly. bur when vou know me
better"
Monsieur exclaimed the mother in
dignantiy, that is too much. Go. The
felon's daughter is stlll too good for in
suit"
MADAM sa,1 A~.hr~ -~-~.o,.e,,ty-