The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-11-16

was in sight can be imagined, and gaming
the little lawn in front. he had n glimpse
Of the sweet picture within-Madeleine
sitting in her low chair with Adrienne
kneeling by her side.
al knew you would come, papa" cried
Adrienne, as soon as she could recover
breath after his embrace. "Mamma and
l have watched for you ever so longr
!"Why, my pet, how did you know that
papa was near your"
"Some one was here" said 'Adrienne,
laughing gaily. "And he had his soup
with u.s."
"Why, yes" said Madeleine, Fastening
10 explain. "One of your regiment, JAG
ques Latour. He told US so much news |;
that his majesty and the dauphin are
with the army. and that our countess is
on her way to DAubretot."
II see you know all the budget. Yes,
we arrived last night. Madeleine. you
and Adrienne must keep within doors
awhile. think every robber in Paris
came with us, but doubt that they find
many spoils. We have nothing worth
stealing, and our Dutch and English
friends travel still lighter of baggage. i
wish that you and Adrienne were safe in
the chateau; but it is too late TO go there
tonight OF would put Adiienne on my
shoulder and set out. Well, how did you
like Jacques Latour?"
"Very well. He seemed honest and
good natured. But never mind him-tell
me how you have been all these weeksY"
'As you see, in good health and in good
spirits, except when l thought of you
and the baby here without me. However,
should we win the battle tomorrow, no
doubt the campaign will be ended; and,
then. farewell to soldering for me. The
count has offered me my old position as
forester at DAubretot, and l have ac-
cepted.'
"Ah. Jean, if you only would give up
this terrible life, all made up of partings
and anxietyf" And Madeleine stopped her
preparations for jeans supper TO throw
her arms around his neck and thank him
with kisses.
He watched her quick, light movements
about the cottage. thinking that he had
never seen her look so handsome. Her
soft, dark braids were partly hidden by
the low cap of white muslin. peculiar to
the women Of that province. Her large,
brown eyes were shining with delight
and excitement. and the determination not
to give way before him, but to encourage
him by the assumption Of gaiety, gave an
unnatural brilliancy to her cheeks and
lips.
Madeleine wore the peasants costume
when ut Antoin-a short, bright, scarlet
petticoat. a black jacket, and a colored
apron; long gold ear rings, and gold
chain and cross. This dress was peculi-
arly becoming to her tall, rounded figure,
and she wore it with ease and graceful
ness. 1t was Jeans favorite dress. He
rather dieliked the long skirts which she
put on when in Paris so az to look as IL
she belonged to the city.
The little party quite enjoyed the hasti-
ly arranged supper. Adrienne sat on her
fathers knee, her golden ringlets touch
ing his powdered hair and long braided
queue, which was a source OF endless
amusement for her. One delicate little
arm and hand rested on his neck. tho
other alternately fed him and herself.
Madeleine waited on father and child, and
tried to forget the morrow.
At that period the dress of the French
Guards was more picturesque than prac-
teal for fighting purposes. 1.-The army
was at that time" says one Of their own
writers, "enslaved by the fashion of pow
der and queues" The coat worn by the
French Guards was of dark blue. All tho
soldiers wore "a belt and large shoulder
belt. Both pieces were made of silk.
Those for the corps Gel1e Icing adorned
with lace. Tho pointed hat was mounted
on paste board block. without fur The
foot soldiers had a cartridge-box for cart
ridges. worn on their right side in their
belt. and on the left hanger, which held
mt the same time the sword and the bayo-
net case.
Adrienne, having satisfied her hunger,
began TO play with the cartridge box, and
TO exert her small strength IN opening it.
Jean looked meaningly mt Madeleine.
II have not much longer tn sny with
you, Adrienne, kiss papa AMI go to bed;
mamma and have something to say to
each other"
"Ah, no, please let me stay with you,"
said Adrienne, throwing he, arms around
his neck, and pressing kisses on his
cheeks and lips. Jean held her in his
arms for some minutes longer. wondering,
as men will, at the beauty and fragility Of
the little creatur. who waa his very own,
whose very hc!pessrcSs h"l, IIinl bounda as
il i'll chains. 81. Eur ,,,;l. ,.i.rries. father
and child sat thus, Witi.o;j ,psthing. un-
til the sacred stiffness ,....;': Adrienne
drowsy. and Made!ci;le l." K her from
Jeans reluctant arms a,"l '.#ir'c,l her in
to the next room. where -Ic iaM her
gently on the bed. lut ~ at covering
over her, and then Ie;u.tt,.. - Jean.
He was sitting nearer TIE table. on
which lay his cartllg. lrx. empty.
From il he had taken n ,int.r, and he was
counting out Of il gold hui, dor, which
he had placed in "a pile ia front Of him.
Two parcels lay a. his c's'w.