River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-02-07

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 10 the village.
All his money was gone as well 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, babe him 60 in, for that he could
go the hill safely acne; but still he re-
quested him to keep bag of 1000 francs
in silver, because it was 50 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 solemnly declared that
she heard Dubois with her husband good
night, and say, laughipglg, "I'll send
cart for the'silver in the morning" But
instead of benetiting him in the eyes OF
world she became his accomplice. To
avold 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 10 dwell
in the charcoal-burners deserted hut But
all summed her and her cGild as they
would lepers, and to live she vas obliged
| to walk nine miles in search Of work of
the coarsest description. Leave the coun-
! try she would not. because she was born
there, aud 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 / 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. ! see in
| this heroic couple subject of wonder ana
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.o
Ny 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
sassin, and the assassin of my uncle, are
detestable wretches whom | must hate,
said the other in his usual cool way. His
! fit OF anger was passed.
"Iniustice, infamous injustice! Poor
girl | think see her meek face now,
1 looking at me so proudly and yet 50
sweetly / never saw anything so lovely
in my life"
sWhy, the mans in lover 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 know she would
not"
BY my faith, said Edward, "you
amaze me; and | am not easily amazed
OF course you are joaking."
Time will show. But now, my dear
fellow, adieu, you follow that path in
search Of pleasure, this on business"
"Adieu, a 5euain.'
" YES You breakfast with me at the
little inn, you know"
agreed, my philosopher. Adieu."
And Edward Dubois galloped down q
narrow path leading to the chateau Of a
certain Count de Session, who that day
gave grand dinner and evening party
As soon as Arthur saw that he was out OF
sight he turned his horses steps and gal
loped hard toward the charcoal burners
hut.
When Madeleine returned to the hut
and began making a fire, she told her
mother what had passed and showed hen
the gold piece. They were used to this
kind of treatment, and the mother did
not feel it much now. The scorn of if
teen years had made her despise the
world. But Madeleine seemed hurt.
/ do not care she exclaimed aloud,
at last, "for what young Monsieur Dubois
said, but am vexed that the good look
ing stranger should have said that | was
not d woman"
"You are not a woman, but an angel,
exclaimed Arthur, solemnly. He had APP
preached on foot and had heard portion
of their conversation.
the mother and daughter stood still in
dumb amaZement
You seem surprised, madam, said the
young man, addressing the mother.
you will be sill more so when | add
that have returned with the deliberate
intention Of imploring you to give me
your daughters hand in marriage; not
now, instantly, but when you know me
better"
Monsieur" exclaimed the mother in
dignantly, "that is too much. Co The
felons daughter is still too good for in.
suit"
MADAM" said Arthur respectfully
perhaps your establishment will cease
when add that your husband is limo
cent, and that have come sixteen thou
sand miles TO prove it"
''You re-speaking seriously2" gas
ped the poor woman.
ION my soul and conscience said Ar
thur solemnly.
''Oh JOY oh joy" shrieked the girl
clasping the stranger round the neck 1.-THE
rior has came at last"
BE calm, my dear young lady, and
viii tell you my story in few words.
/ You will then understand my motives in
coming here. / scarcely expected to find
you at Selenthal, but at last determined
to try. came yesterday night, and soon
heard of your heroic resignation and cour-
age. Be seated, dear girl, and listen 10
tidings that will be joyful indeea TO your
filial heart"
Madeleine blushing, her color going
and coming, obeyed, and seated herself
on a log near the young stranger.
~ am young Frenchman, and about
seven years ago / emigrated to Peru in
search of fortune / started as a lawyer,
and found business plentiful enough !
/ knew many Frenchmen IN the place, but
merchant by the name of Gaillard was
my most il climate friend. He was twice
my age, grave, even sullen and saturnine
but he had quaint ways, was very chart
| table. and | liked him Besides the 9TH
ers were married. had families. and he was
alone. We used to meet OF an evening,
at cafe, play piquet drink sherbet,
and then walk home together.
He was rich, and lived in great style, but
not in any way up to his income. Peo-
ple wondered why be never married but
4 be said he had been married, and was
not inclined to try the experiment again.
1 He looked with alarm at the prospect o
4 NV sottlino IN life and did All he