The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-13

puzzled him.
"What do you mean by thati"
NJ mean that Adrienne and are now
equally convinced Of her fathers inno-
ceuce Of the crime laid TO his charge"
"And You persist in disobeying me. I
was explicit in my command that you
should have nothing to do with that girl"
Valentine shivered, and looked lovingly
at Adrienne, who was gently disengaging
herself from her strong clasp.
"Forgive me, Valentine, II have
caused you to disobey your father. l did
not know that he"
She ceased, unable TO speak.
"Do not fret, Adrienne. Separation
cannot change our love for each other"
separation, Valentinel"
The count turned away from Adri-
ennes startled eyes; but Valentine, bend
ing, kissed her passonately, tears choking
her voice.
Courage, Adrienne; trust me. will
not forget your grief and my promise"
"But separation! TO lose you, Valen-
timer
"There might be worse evils, Adrienne;
and, if you lost me, and had yoar father
restored to you, you, at least, would be
happy"
sand you, valentinef You speak and
look so strangely. l will not leave you'll"
at is better, Adrienne; must speak to
my father"
Another close embrace, and Valentine
went to the door of the garden entrance,
holding Adrienne's hand. There the
young girl turned, and saluted the count,
who stood with his back to her, taking no
notice Of her courtesy
Adrienne flushed, Valentine looked at
the count.
Father Mademoiselle Renaud salutes
you"
The count turned and made deep,
mocking bow.
Valentine closed the door, and approach
ell him fearlessly.
"Well, 80 this is your promised obedi-
encei"
~ did not seek Adrienne; she came
here" 'up,
"What new evidence did she bring Of
her fathers innocencef
4She2 None whatever"
'This new assurance, then, comes TO you
from HeavenT
Valentine looked steadily at the count,
but did not reply.
He spoke roughly, walking up and
down, without meeting her eyes.
"Pshaw! I am tired Of all this nonsense |;
have you selected your jewelsi"
mo; cannot wear tbem--I will not"
"You will not! Why, what is the fault
with themf Are they not rich enough for
your
"Rich enough They are too expensive
for me-"
"Oh! now you are joking with me. You
are angry with me. Well, perhaps am
severe, even UNJUST but ! have reasons
Come, Valentine, your poor mother used
TO love so to deck herself in these. Come,
take these diamonds"
81 cannot! They all terrify me! See
this one. This seems 10 burn into my flesh
as hold itr'
She drew the necklace from her pocket,
and put it before the counts eyes.
He looked from her TO it, as II he
thought she WAS losing her senses. Then
he held il for moment, and pressed the
medallion to his lips.
Valentine eagerly watched the action
without letting go her hold.
"That necklace! Why, that is the very
one your mother wore on our wedding
day. Why, something must have be-
wildered you, my daughter"
"Yes; see.'
Valentine again concealed the necklace |;
and going to table, sat down and leaned
her head upon her hand in deep thought
swell, ! am waiting your pleasure, Val
entine. Everything is in readiness for
our drive. We have delayed long enough
already
~ am not going to the presentation
"Not goingf But insist upon your
going; you know, am your father"
at is because you are my father that !
now speak as do"
VI do not understand you. what do
you meant"
~ mean that we must leave France"
"Leave Francel You must he raving
Why, have only just returned, after an
enforced absence of twelve long, painful
years have brought with me every
possible proof of my identity, 80 as TO be
able to enjoy life and secure all these es.
tates TO you. Leave Francel should
like to know on what grounds--for what
reasonT
"Because justice must be DONE The
man now suffering unmerted disgrace
and bitter shame must be released. ask
you to leave France. will go with you,
Once out Of danger beyond reach Of cap
ture, you can explain everything. prove
his innocence. and restore him 10 liberty"
"Why, what are you talking aboutf
Who is this man whom AN 10 liberate by
! all this sacrificed"