The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-03-02

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slat incantation."
And little dark, brilliant-lOoking
creature, in black gauze and amber,
fluttered in, and stared rather supercili-
ously at Gertrude She reminded our
heroine somehow, of some brilliant
South American insect, there was so
much fash and color about her.
Her only real beauty was in her eyes,
which were large, intensely black and
shining, but also, at present, little |
malicious; for Francia Dormer took in |
at glance Gertrude's beauty, and she |
was not yet secure of Eric Chumleigh's |
heart.
She nodded carelessly.
1.-THE governess, supposeP Come, |
Eric, the count is downstairs, and
wants to consult you about something
whether tomatoes will grow in
Saxony, believe. He has learned to
dote on them, and wishes garden of
them around his castle"
Eric took leave with a polite bow,
and Rod, who had been silent for the
space of five minutes, said:
81 hate Francia Dormer. She's a
snaker'
Gertrude kept the irrepressible ones
Quiet till their tea time with her inven-
and felt glad and relieved to find that
she held most potent weapon to be
used in her new kingdom.
Rod had really an active mind, and
she won him by her praise; Nina fol-
lowed his example; and when he found
he could gain the pleasure of hearing
story by diligence, ne began to apply
himself.
Eric said the children were growing
80 tolerable he quite enjoyed looking in
On them once in {. while; to which Rod
replied: What makes you look at
Miss Gertrude all the time, then !"
Gertrude blushed, and began to feel
uncomfortable about the visits.
Sometimes Gertrude was requested to
come down in the evening to play, and
then she saw Bertha and her betrothed.
The elder sister was too busy just now
to look into the schoolroom. Her in
| tended, Won Arnhein, who was an
officer in the Prussian army, was a
rather stolid-looking German, with
eyes and a. beaming smile. Bertha was
sallow, but had fine dark eyes and
dazzling white teeth.
Sometimes Francia bestowed her
company and confidence on Gertrude; !;
at Others she assumed naughty and dis
tant airs. She delighted in outre
toilets, ore the most wonderful COM
binatiCL5, glowed and glittered like
some rare tropical bird. So the months
went on ot,that winter, and the wedding
day drew near.
"How do lookP" exclaimed Francia
one night az she opened the schoolroom
door. GoodP hoped the imps were
in bed. Heavens and earth how hate
children! l pity you, Miss Winthrop
l suppose you dream of an escape some
day !-some fairy prince will open your
prison with golden keyp'
No; l expect nothing" answered
Gertrude. 81 am trying to cultivate
the spirit which Tennyson eulogizes
/" Not to desire or admire is better by far
Than to walk all day like the sultans of old il
garden of spice."'
"Go away, Francia Dormer," CRIED
. Rod, from the next room. You keel
me awake with your chatter. You're
worse than nightmare"
"Oh, you angel! are you awakeP'
cried the girl. "Then goodbye. Mis-
Winthrop. Comfort is at an end. You'll
have the house to yourselves tomorrow
we're off on an excursion, all of us. Th'
snow is just right, so hard and white
bah! what a poor fire you have" AnC
she disappeared.
"She has everything" thought Ger
trude, "beauty and fortune u" lshe hat
! heard fabulous accounts OF Francia'
estates in Cuba), land she will vii
Eric at last--who can doubt itP"
Still Gertrude. remembering certail
! words and looks, did doubt it in he
; heart. The next morning, when tn
, party Whirled away and she saw Fri
! tuck IN the sables about Francia, an
, heard the CHEEKY sound OF their voices
the old scboolroom looked very co..
b and bare; and she took up the dogs
cared history very absently.
Enter Betsey with note and bouqui
q cream white camelias, blue heliotror
! and crimson bouvardia.
: "Sure they was both left thegithel
q but they're not after belongin' thegithel
a as the post by brought the letther."
; Gertrude dropped the history on
: gloated over the flowers in delight. ST
= had never owned bouquet of hot-hOui
. flowers before, and then she kne
: whose kind heart had remembered III
4 when all the others were absorbed
:. their own pleasure. 1t seemed rs
: they Would make the whole day IN
grant. She had almost forgotten Il
note.
;, There was only one person IN u
. world to write to her, so she open,
the note leisurely as those do who ha'
y, little to hope or fear. But as she re;
she started anxiOusly. Betsey had n
- lett the room.
% "Oh, must go" she said, decided
% 81 shall have to give the children no
u day; l shall have to leave them in 20
~ care. My aunt is very sick and alor
"A l will return this evening if can &
AZ range things. You will explain to MI
- Chumleigh if / am not here"
% "Sure and wull that. said the &
Us good-naturedly, and holiday will
h9 the young wons good"
=, "Golly, a hoIidayl" cried Rod,
ID great ecstasy. "Oh, I've got famo
planp
lie, "No micbief," said Gertrude, an
leT iously; Il shall think of YOU"
all "Oh, wen be quiet; you'll be