The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1883-12-14
IRE The model men of the regiment. /"

are the model men OF the regiment"
The chanoinesse looked at the people,
now exploring for flowers in the distant
garden, and gradually sank into pleas
ant reverie.
AS the duchess expected and hoped,the
little party returned laden with blossoms.
and full Of delightful plans for their future
amusement.
visit to Toulon was arranged for the
next day, and the details were discussed
until il was time for the young men 10 re-
turn to the city.
Adrienne was as gentle and winning as
the most ardent lover could desire, and
allowed Raoul TO kiss the tips OF her fing-
ers as he was leaving. The marquis
bowed low in response to Valentines deep
courtesy, but their eyes were fixed on the
ground. The chanoinesse observed close
ly, but if Valentine was in danger Of low
ing at first sight, her features did not be-
tray her.
She put her arm around Adricnne, and
drew her along the stone terrace.
my rose, Adrienne, that you gave me
in the garden, cannot find. l put IL in
my lace quite safely, / AIN sure"
''Oh. you have dropped it in the paths;
never mind about it. What do you think
Of my--that is Of"
.Of your Raoul? That is exactly what
you meant, Adrienne. am sure that any
one could see that he is yours, heart and
soul. The poor fellow does not take his
eyes of YOU"
"Now, Valentine"
ut is really true. He talked to me
with his eyes fixed on your face
"Well, and some one else talked to me
with his eyes fixed on your face, Valen-
tine"
Valentine flushed slightly, then her eyes
frightened.
ut was all lovely, was it not2-the
visit"
"Charming! think Raoul is most
agreeable when he has his dearest friend
with him."
Sand perhaps he is of the same opinion.
Oh, Adrienne, how can yoa worry him
with Indifference AMI cold chances, when
he is 80 fond Of youf'
alt is SUCH an old story, Valentine"
"Oh Adrienne, you can afford to triHe
with his affections because you arc so rich
in love. But |, Adricnne, have only you
and the chanoincsse TO love me. ! dare
not play with loving heart or wound it,
as you do 81 ughtlessly.'
because You are sensible and foolish.
Indeed, Valentine, / am not so unkind as
you think me. for after Raoul has left me
/ suffer with regret for my own neglect Of
him. But you see, when he is with me,
he looks so tall and strong that just love
to plague him."
IF you really blame yourself at times,
dear Adrienne, then YOU do not need any
words of warning from me. Tell me, how
have you been since you left the colleges"
Unusually well. My vision has not
troubled me. | have had SO many pleas
ant occupations and distractions that
suppose my mind does not recall it nor
dwell upon it. used to fear that my rea-
son was giving way; it was so terrible to
be fully under the influence of that voice
and those sad eyes, and to hear those
fearful words spoken to me. and then to
waken in the morning and hear the birds
singing, and see the sun shining rs joy
Ously as ever, and to realize that no one
had been disturbed but myself. Surely it
would be pronounced delusion--the be-
ginning Of madness"
"Ob, no, Adrienne, it is some fancy that
has taken strong hold upon you, and,
when not occupied with other subjects.
your imagination pictures it wildly to
your excited senses. Now that you are
so happy. and so busy with pleasant cares
and amusements. it will gradually fade
from your memory"
To be C0ntinued.l