The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-09

ance to the sad reality. tho usual style of cere.
monious dinner was unchanged. The servants
were in full livery, the rooms were brilliantly
lighted, the dinner service kept for great occa-
sions was used, the ladies were in full dress. and
each gentleman had in his buttonhole the flower
sent him by the brave and affable hostess. The
kilograms were read aloud. Remarks were
made upon them. Then there was pause. The
Duo d'Aumale and General Charette, who had
been present at the dinner, spoke of their recol-
lections of Canada with which both were we'll
acquainted and lively conversation followed
among the guests. The door was opened. A
telegram was brought in, Article l had been
passed by majority OF fifteen votes. The tele-
gram added, however, that secret ballot was
to be demanded on the whole bill, and that there
was firm hope of the majority being reversed.
This faliacious hope was caught at, and all sat
and waited. The Comte de Paris, who had left
the room, presently re-entered with the final tel
egram in his hand. He was somewhat pale,
and had just left the apartments to which the
Comtesse had retired. Without uttering word,
he sat down beside the Due dAumale. Four of
the princes were seated; the guests had instinct
lively risen. The young Due &Orleans, who on
seeing his father had also turned pale, remained
standing little in front The Comte de Paris,
who had meanwhile partially overcome his emo
tion, then turned to the company and said
'The secret ballot has had its usual effect 1t is
all over. The whole bill has been adopted by a
majority of thirty-four. We start the day after
tomorrow"
profound silence prevailed for long quar-
ter of an hour. All remained standing. The
stifed sobs of the ladies could be heard, and the
slow respiration of the men showed the effort
with which they suppressed an outburst of gries.
The silence was first broken by the Due dAu-
male, who, in his clear voice, touched. however,
with melancholy, said: Gentlemen, our histo-
ry has known many crimes; it has recorded
many lachetes, but never any to be compared
with the one just committed" The Comte de
Paris turning to him, said; Uncle, thank
you extremely for having come to me in this
time of hard and unjust trial" You know
very we'll, rejoined the Duo dAumale, placing
his hand affectionatey on his nephew's shoulder.
that, whatever people may say, shall always
be near you and with YOU fresh
silence followed these serious and i'm
pressive words NJ. Lambert de Sainte
Croix, breaking the silence, exclaimed: "Only
thick that those who have passed this law will
be able to sleep this night I'm any case" re-
marked General Charette, in whom the feeling
of the soldier and the Vendeean was aroused. Il
have faith in Providence and I await with per-
feet confidence the hour of the awakening" At
this moment the Comtesse de Paris entered. 1t
could be seen that she. too. had wept. but she
had speedily regained courage and her voice
had become firm and clear ''Well," she said,
ssit is all over; let us resume wandering life.
When will it please God at last to put an end to
it?' Then, turning to her son. who was still
standing she said, STOPPING toward him,
Come, retire to rest Try and keep up your
strength, and learn to face misfortune" Con.
Charette presently fe-entered to fetch book
which he had forgotten on the table. The Duo
dAumale rose and, advancing toward him, said:
General l have not always shared all your
ideas, nor do still share them all; but let me
have the pleasure of shaking hands with brave
soldier and an honest man." The General,
deeply moved, offered his hand and retired.