The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-12-07

be quite disappointed IL do not exhibit
the qualities you have ascribed TO me.
You forget that four years have passed
since was all that you say Perhaps,
while at the College dHyeres, 1 have
learned. among other things, to be very
dgnifed, and to give up teasing my best
friends ~. n Ff ~
II doubt it. To-day you would not
look even glad to see me, although have
been looking forward to this meeting for
months Yet think you were glad"
II see, Raoul have only to he disa-
greeable to answer to your description
''Oh, you must be as gay and as bright
as butterfy-just your own old SELF"
"But, Raoul, am not always gay"
Sand why not. Adrienne2 You have
everything to make you so---health,
wealth, and your parents, besides many
true friends
sand you forget, Raoul, have you"
''You little witch! of course did not
mention myself. Everyone knows that l
am your devoted slave; whether to add
TO your happiness on not, remains to Je
proved"
"Yet, Raoul, sometimes l am very sad.
will tell you all, but first you must prom
Use me not to mention what l say to my
father or mother; it would only make
them anxious. Valentine knows every
thing. She had to hear what terrified me,
for we roomed together at the college,
and used to rouse her from sleep with
my cries and means"
my darling, you alarm me. Try and
tell me calmly. Sit down, Adrierne." He
placed her on n stone scat under u great
tree. and, kneeling at her side. watched
her face. now white with fear. and startled
with the dread of what is mysterious and
inexplicahlc. T
1T always comes to me at night" said
Adrienne. liking her eyes on Raol1. and
letting linn take her hand in his strong
clasp.
"ies. Adricnuc; what is II
~ figure. u man in Il soldiers ,lrcss; he
knccls ut my ipet; his eyes seem TO pierce
my soul; he draws me To lis heart; and
then, deep, sad voice speaks To me, NJ
ways Thea same wolils, always. ] know
them now bv heart"
.'ies. yes, Adrienne what are ih",
Raouls face was nearly as wl,itc ~. ! =
own, his voice was low and unevrn I "a.
Aollienne was too excited To notice ti.,,
change in him. Unconsciously she inn
tated the haunting voice:
'lou have killed. me- my child; but !
pardon you, and love your
"Oh. my Godr' The cry came FROM
Raoul's lips, as he suddenly turned away
his face.
'Oh, Raoul. indeed it is not dream. 1t
comes when / am lying awake in the still
nights 1t used to brighten me; would
terror. But now am not afraid. the face
seems MI Kindness and love, but oh, So
sad, it thrills me. feel my heart tlrob-
bing with sympathy. IL is n reality. l
long 20 put my hand ON his poor face
Why. Raoul! what is the matter with
your"
liaoul had covered his face with his
hands. and his strong frame was shaken
with suppressed grief.
Gan you feel thus for me2"
"Adriennc, cannot explain what it is
that moves me. Oh, my darling, you arc
right not to fear this vision, but try and
do not think of it, recalling it makes it
more vivid. You were right not 10 speal,
of it to your parents they could not help
you and the knowledge of it would make
them anxious. You say that your friend
Valentine is trustworthy; She will Keep
your confidence" 44t
"Oh, yes; she has known Of it for
years. and never mentioned the matter,
not even TO the chanionesse" t
'.She must be q wonderful girl, to keep
anothel's secret"
'She is a model Of prudence and COM
mon sense. l know that you will he
charmed with herr 49, M
"Adrienue, will promise TO admire any
one who is kind to you. You arc recover.
ing your, looks. You startled me-"
"And you startled me. But what shall
we dol hear them calling u.s.
IL will go and.havc O'Rourke brA.g out
tray to us. have not seen you for
four years, Adrienne, and that fact will
excuse everything. They will observe
our happiness from the windows. and will
not think Of disturbing u.s."
lie went towards the house, leaving
his little sweetheart more puzzled than
ever.
AS Raoul supposed, the duke and
duchess were enjoying the sight Of the
young peoples happiness, and perhaps
recalling their own youthful days and the
old dreams of love and the future that
had once absorbed them.
Did not tell you that You would find
our child pretticr and more charming
than ever2" said the duchess, as Raoul
entered the dining room.
.'And you were right, dear aunt, as
usual. Adrienne is lovely. Sometimes
fear that you will not care to trust her to
me, but, indeed, if she were mine. / would
he very carefi! of her. would make
her happiness my first Object
"Why, Raoul, we have never changed
our intentions with regard to you and