The Monitor., 1884-10-31

| OF tle cell, Dut would not allow her to
enter. He then courteously stepped ont of
hearing distance, but not far enough to de
bar him from seeing all that transpired.
ooh, will you, can you, forgive me ?''
was Pierre's first exclamation.
Eyes, freely she replied. 'My love for
you is stronger than yours could have been
for me, or you would never have deceived
me as you have.
But will not reproach you; the next
thing to think of is how to get you out of
this, and have thought of plan which
believe will prove effectual.''
| '''Get me out of this ." echoed the man
in amazement. 'Do you not see those
heavy bars-would you have me break one
| of these?'
| Il shall not attempt any measure so ri
diculous, answered the girl; ''but if you
will follow my instructions | will try to eff
feet your release. VIII you promise ?''
''My life, whether long or short, shall
hereafter be devoted to honestly doing your
bidding"
The jailer advanced offering to show her
out, and she accepted his offer with thanks.
In walking along the corridor, she purpose
ly tripped and fell, seemingly over sill of
the floor, and feigning sprained ankle
begged the jailer to take her to his home,
which was but short distance from the
Castle.
The old man readily acceeded to her re-
quest, and assisted her to his house; she
then sent for physician, who, as was
known only to herself, was her brother.
He soon arrived, and was much surprised
to find his sister in such plight; but being
alone in the room she was not long in let
ting him into her secret. His sympathies
were enlisted Immediately. and his love for
his sister would have made him do almost
anything.
At her dictation, he ordered that she
should not leave her couch for a fortnight,
and fastened to enquire of the jailer's wife
if his patient might remain in their house
for that length of time.
This favor the kind-hearted lady cheer
fully accorded him, and, thus far, the Sig
norina's plans were working well.
That night, the kind hostess, before re-
tiring, came into her room, 20 ascertain if
she required anything; but finding her
asleep (apparently), retired to her rest.
Signorina had learned that the jailer did
not leave the Castle until midnight.
When but few minutes before that
hour, she quietly stole down stairs, and
secretng herself behind large book-rsck,
she awaited his arrival.
Finally he came. and passing through in
to room adjoining the one in which she
was hidden she saw him take from Il closet
large box. Into this he deposited the
keys of the Castle, which he carried in his
hands, and locking the box he replaced it
in the closet, and placed the key back of
picture hanging on the wall and then pro-
ceeded to prepare for retiring.
She remained in her hiding place until he
had gone and all in the house was quiet,
and then, noislessly, she stole into the
room which she had just seen the jailer
leave, and, lighting candle, was soon in
possession of the keys which were to re-
lease her lover from durance vile.
Immediately, she sailed forth to the
Castle. The numerous keys puzzled her
at first, but she was soon at the door of
the cell, and opening it, stood before the
astonished gaze of Pierre.
l.,
now you shall keep yours" she gleefully
exclaimed. Take this paper follow its
directions, and as soon as possible l shall
be with you; but do not delay moment
for if we are discovered before dawn, We
are lost.
The convict realized her warning and
drawing her to him for an instant in a low
ing embrace he bid her farewell and was
gone.
Signorina Gittone then refastened all
the doors of the Castle, and carried the
keys to the door of the jailer's residence,
and, gently pushing it ajar, laid them in
side on the floor.
She then sought shelter and secretion at
the home of friend, the only person be-
side her brother whom she had let into
her secret.
Pierre, on leaving the Castle, hastened to
his home, where he hastily packed some
clothing and money and then repaired to
cave, of which all the Rock Buoys"
knew, where he hid until night-fall of the
next day, when he made his way to an ad-
joining town, from whence he reached the
city of Monaco, and from this city, he sail
ed for America. which was according to
the instructions received from Signorina
Gittone.
Five months later, he was joined i'll St.
Augustine by his true and faithful de-
liverer.
And true to his promise given while in
prison. he devoted his life to the fulfill
ment of her wishes.
Slight of hand-Refusing an offer
Something that always goes against the
grain-the reaper.
1t take very little expedition and energy
!, Il,