The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-02-22

into exile. When dying she left me her
one Observation-Disclosures. l have. kept my
trust. Valentine is now restored 10 her
rights MS Mademoiselle de Moinasse. II
was for that purpose that i went to Paris
You, sir, are an impostor, and depounce
you as suchr'
"You shall prove your words, madame"
cried the false count, dangerous CLEAN
in his eyes. "Duke, i appeal 10 your
"He is cornered; will be ready fol-
him. ORourke exclaimed, leaving the
room.
THE proof is here" said Valentine.
proof" cried the miserable man, turn.
ing upon her with utter CONSERVATION in
his face. where did you get itY What
do you meant"
The duke stepped between them, but
Valentine was perfectly fearless.
"You brought it with you in your jig.
norance. Adrienne, do you remember the
other clue to his innocence that your
father spoke off"
1.-THE necklacew cried AdIienne.
This was among my mothers Jewels.
Ask your father if he recognizes it,"
Valentine put the necklace in Adrienne's
hand, and then turned to embrace the
chanoinesse. The duchess echoed Jean
Renaud's cry of delight as he gazed at the
clasp and opened it. "See! duke! exam
inc it yourself L"
He leaned heavily against the marble
pillar, unconscious even of Adrienne's soft,
clinging arms. Such Joy was overwhelm-
ing. The duke looked from the neck
lace to the CHASTITY face of the wretch be-
fore him. "Raoul. Henri, arrest that manr
he said, quickly.
AS they approached the man, he made
a dash past the duke toward the shut
folding doors. ORourke flung them open,
with hooking laugh.
''There is your body-guard, you muir
derin' villain" he cried.
The man stood motionless before the
line Of soldiers who had escorted the SOL
der to the chateau.
~ ask your pardon, Jean Remand, for
this cruel injustice. Can you forgive me9"
Renaud seized the preferred hand in
his strong clasp.
ut is past-like some awful dream
Let us forget it. Heaven has granted my
prayer. My innocence is proved; Adri-
enne loves me; and now-I can kiss my
child"
month had passed away, the false
count had been placed upon his trial, and
being found guilty, confessed all, and we
may here add, soon suffered the extreme
penalty for his crime.
Shortly after there was brilliant
double wedding at the Chateau de Aubre-
tot, and great gathering of titled per.
sonages, including the Duke de Choiseul,
were present. The chanoinesse, as the
natural guardian of Valentine, placed in
her hands, on the morning Of the wedding
day, the title-deeds to the many valuable
estates belonging to her, and was among
the happiest Of the happy. The day was
general holiday throughout the sur
rounding country day long to be re-
membered, and a theme of conversation
for all the old gossips and all the young
lovers for many a month.
Jean Renaud, after being restored 20
his old regiment, received the promotion
he so highly merited at the battle Of Font
ENJOY, but resigned, anil was never SO
happy as when in the presence of the
Viscountess Raoul lie Langey-his adored
Adrienne. ORourke remained with his
old comra,e, and, over their cups for
many years, loved TO recount the glories
of their campaigns, ending with Fontenoy
and the tragedy which so terribly wrong
ed the brave man who now is so blissfully
content.
THE END.