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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

He CAN IA FEI IT IF HE WANTS IT
Mr. Cleveland is on record as having
made, IN his letter accepting the presi-
Dental nomination, some very significant
remarks about s second term. At the
time these remarks were construed by
great many people as an intimstion that
Mr.. Cleveland would be satisfied with
one term and it would be useless
for his party to offer him denomination
and reelection. Perhaps it WAS this that
gave rise to he Hill boom We he.r of &C.
casionk,ly in New York. But up IN Mas
sachusetts the Democrats have reached
the conclusion that no natter wist the
President said in 1884 he is in q secrnt
term frame ct mind now. o e Pat,
Frank j, wss collector CT customs for
the Massachusetts, district. By reason OF 3
reorganization Of districts Prst,'s WAS
wiped out, consolidated with others and
Pratt WAS minus d pace. Then csme q
vacancy in the cffice CT Uli ed
States Marshal for Massachusetts
and Pratt applied for that place.
He was backed by the civil ser
vice reform Democrats End the
Massachusetts MugWumps and they be-
sieged the White House. One Henry B.
Lowering also came forward for the
place. He was backed by the working
Democrats Of Massachusetts,, the men who
run with the machine, who attend prima
ries, never fail to vote and work at the
polls, and who believe that TO the
victors belong the spoils. These Demo-
Gratis have no sympathy with the Mug
wump theory of civil service, and they
wanted Lowering nominated. They init
mated that party workers ought to be
rewarded and said Hill and Randall were
mighty popular in Massachusetts. The
President has nominated Mr.. Lowering
and the Mugwumps are disguised. The
elated and say that in the Presidents
action they discern his desire to keep on
good terms with the working Democrats,
the boys who whoop ZEN up early and
late and can always be depended on to
vote the straight psrty ticket. And this
desire, they reason, is en- indication that
Mr.. Cleveland sspires 10 6 denomination
al St. Louis in June. Cleveland is man
who keeps his own counsel and we take
it nobody has right to say that
this Massachusetts appointment JUS
ufles the construction that is placed
on it by the Democrats I'D there. But
il it does IL is all right and Democrats all
over the country will be rather glsd than
otherwise to hear tina President is willing
to take g second term. THE GAzETTE
doesn't remember exactly what he said In
1884, and it doesn't matter. II is the
wise man who is " illing to admit ne made
a mistake once aud revised his utterances
or views Mr.. Cleveland has msde tip
top President; h can win the fight this
fall, aid if he wants denomination his
party will accord it to him without going
beck to recall what he said in 'S4 about
second terms.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
BOTTLES MADE OF PAPER.
They are Said to be Far superior to tn
Glaas Article.


Glass Article.
An attempt now being made on an ex-
tended scale to introduce bottles made of
paper into this country merits some pass
ing notice. The paper bottle industry,
which has achieved considerable success
in Chicago, and is gradually extending
throughout the United States, has not
yet obtained any development en- this
side OF the Atlantic. Foremost among
the advantages accrulng from tn s
new adaptation Of paper is the fact
that the bjttles are uRbreakable,
while the cost at which they can be
placed on the market is considerably
lower than that of an article of the same
size in glass, stoneWare or tin. great
saving in weight is moreover efectt d,
desideration Of no small moment where
cost OF carriage of large numbers has to
taken into consideration, while the cost
Of packing is reduced TO mini
mum, for breaking in transit,
which is a constant source Ct
loss with glass bottles, is obviously
impossible. Special machinery is EN-
| ployed IN the manufacture CT pspsr
bottles. A long strip Of paper Of requi-
site thickness having been formed into a
tube by bending around circular "man
drel," is covered ex.ernally with an outer
glazed sheet, bearing any printed laoel to
be employed; the tube is then cut into
short lengths, to the ends OF which are
added tops, bottoms, and necks Of paper
or of wood II special strength
is required-ro'hing further being
necessary beyond pouring In and
lining the inside with composition,
which, on setting, will effectuslly resist
the action Of acids, spirits, inks, dyes, etc.
The utilization of paper Is constantly re-
ceivIng new adaptations, 8 bare enumer-
atlon Of which would constitute for
midable list, while enough has been said
to demonstrate that the latest develop
ment Of this material IN the bottle making
industry bids fair to hold not sn unim-
portant part in the varied uses now OBJ
tanned from paper. -,z.-.s,S,ses75'
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DxLIyRRRD EF CARRIERS:

d sessIttGnces 5S dTaj-, post0Rcs MoHsr oTdsr Or
e2Sstered letter, ct Tssk Of oHceI
CoTreIrozdsSs3E Is goIiCassd MpoH all NsISs SUB
sets
;sgs or ae-l:TG! ieTess EoIioItsd ss tsH DC prop
sFIy compensated. ,,,-,,-.-
In communications !stsnttsa for publications
asss be accompanied o. tss t0FstsTs s0ss6 ene az
Syaas-not for pabI:catEosz.-btG. 0S su55e~os Of
SGrties IoTIting 10 TIE GAZETTE on ousiRsss
EsrloHa 80 AeSegss :0si PSs0ss sao!oSs SsdHlp Jof
6Fts, 1......,-,
n AqfheT o.; btIs.sseas or for pu5CGs;on should De
sa6Tessed 20 THE GAZETTE, or DEMOCRAT PUB-
EIsHIna Co, yoTt Worth, TGs., AID MOT TO
EDIvIDUALB
AZ oheoks, uoFSs orders, postal aoses. stc.,
Haoxld be saGdS paSdbIs Sc tSE DEMOCRAT PUB
LIaYIH0 CO.,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

ACCORDING TO THE GAZETTE's Austin
special correspondent, there are already
suggested more than enough ways and
means to rid the State Treasury of its
surplus cash. The need of the people is
rate OF taxation that will not permit 8
surplus. Texas could better get along
on 20 cents than 371 cents on the 500.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

THE Detroit Journal having announced
a prize of $500 to be given to the person
who should send to it before June l
correct guess as to the three hottest days
of the coming summer, in Detroit, Gene
raj Greedy, chief Of the Signal Service
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

THE telephone companies require their
patrons to pay three months in advance. II
the telephone company were to Dust, their
patrons might lose their money. There
are two bad psYmssters, the one that
pays in advance snd the one that never
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

ANOTHER PLETHORIC TREASURY
The people of Alabama are discussing
The condition of their state Treasury. Ii
has not been raided agsin, nor does It
appear that anybody spprehends raid.
The Safe Treasurer is evidently an hon.
est man, for if dishonesty inclined he
could get away with $1,000 900 OF state
fluids and still have 100000 to indem-
niiy his sureties, who are bonded to the
amount Of $500, 900. The situation In
Alabama Is peculiar, so to say. When
Vincent went astrsy several years ago
and left a depleted Treasury the people
got very Jealous in devising precautions
for future security. The Legislature
passed law prohibiting the Stste Treas
urer from depositing or keeping any Of
the state funds In bank or anywhere but
in the burglar and fire proof vault OF his
office. Then they raised the bond CT the
State Treasurer from $3.50, 900 to $500 900,
and gilt-edged bond st that. 1t seems
they did not suppose the state would
ever have more than 100000 Ct So
mucn) on hand at any one time, and the
pond was deemed ample. But Alabama
has prospered Of late years and the money
hss oeen accommodating in the treasury
vault until it has reached the sum OF
500, 900, which is $500, 0CO in excess of
the bond furnished by the Treasurer. he
does not desire to retain the custody OF
this large sum, but he lacks authority to
deposit ii in one or more banks, and no
body has authority to instruct him to do
so. The people feel that something
ought to be done, but just what to do
puzzles them and special session of the
Legislature is talked of, to settle the
matter. The Legislature, in its zeal sew
eral years ago, overdone its work. It
| is q healthy sign when state treas
uries are so full that the people
have to discuss what shall be done with
the money, but it is not healthy sign
when legislation has to be shaped with .
view to gusrd against the private dishon-
esty OF officials holding high position.
Tie idea in Alabama, when the present
law WAS framed, was evidently to put the
Tressurer's bond at figure that would
equal the greatest amount OF cash he
would probably ever have on hand. 1t
WIS "sizing Of the pile" tinctured
wi q memory OF Vincent and framed in
i you c,n't do-it-sgsin spirit. An official
having charge of public moneys should
be bonded in respectable sum, bat the
aim Of the people should be to elect men
whose characters for integrity will equal
the bond they give. There are such men
in every state. Here in Texas there is
TO day 50. 500, 600 in the State Treasury,
but nobody thinks of suspecting Treas
urer Lubbeck's integrity or of calling for
an increase of his official bond,
which, 1t need scarcely be said, cuts
a very small figure in comparison with
the amount of money he. has in his keep
ing. Again, it is foolish prejudice that
will not permit monies to be deposited in
sound and reputable banks for safe keep
ing, if it be necessary to do so. The Ala
bamisns should either have confidence in
their ate Treasurer or not hamper him
with such restrictions as surround him
Possibly, II the Alabama Legislature il
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

DURING the first three months of this
year 5000 more immigrants arrived at
New York than in the same time last
year. There were 2s,945 arrivals in
March.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

To THE Fort Worth and Denver: You
have made ten strike for the road and
for Colorado by that freight rate from
N W York. Now make another for the
road and for Texas by cheap coal rate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

WHAT splendid immigration docu-
ment to give gu! to the world
would be the announcement that Texas
was comp slled to reduce the state tax
rate TO twenty cents ona the hundred dol
lara
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
THE GAZETTE: FORT WORTH, TEXAS MONDAY, APRIL IS

called together and allowed full SWING for
few weeks, there will not be so much
money in the treasury to worry over. I'll
will be very easy to bring the pile down
until it balances the Treasurer's $500, 900
bond
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Bids will be received for the erection q !
First Baptist church on Sa.urdss, April : :.
m accorp log to plans and spssidcation'i
on stoneworF, etc.i second on csrps nv, e, Z
woodwork, etc. third on slate-rcot and Coy.
work, etc. Right to reject snv and all n
served j MORGAN WIZ
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

PAY the teachers. II any people OF
this esrth earn their wtges, teachers dc,
and to pay the teachers will not be "get-
ting rid of the surplus" except to dis
charge 81 honest obligation.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

LET Us hear the last Of laws enacted or
repealed by the late l.ni board. They
should no more be referred to as legal
authority than last years almanac.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Important Notice.
OFF CE OF INSURANCE, STATISTICS AT
u IITsTAny

= HISTORY,
AUSTIN. len. March -, les
Toal whom 1t may concern: Tbs .
Ger ify, that the Eates Pe&as Fire Iuslrai
Company o. Tyler, Tess, has in al resp <
fully compl ed wi h,the laws Of Texas as 'ol-
tions prece ent to rs d0fag .buslntss IN %
state, and that said comps NJ hold a Ger neg
Of authority froA6 this Office ep!itllng # % !
busin' ss n th's'state TIVE We month, M
the lst gay of January, lSsS. to me Us: dai
December, lSSS.
Given under my hand and sral, at Office. :
Austin, the day and date L>
TSEAL.l above written.
L L. FOSTER COmmla-i0nC
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Texas has 100000 acres Of the
finest public lands, which will be
sold to actual bona fide settlers at
from So to 81 an acre, on forty years
time at a low rate of interest.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

bVFFIOllsI 70 OoLIso III - --
40 display ads. of less than thres lines taken
Tar either edition. $3.50
Three lines or moro. display, figured At pro
gsta rate of an inch.
single lines Of reading matter count 10 two
two lines as three. A.. AL
triple column ads, 10 Per cent? four COL
SrS-j1l Pos;tjorl-Ads. ordered on FIRST page
IssSle price: on the eighth page, 90 per cent.
SSditicnb- on any other specified page, 70 per
tSat. additional. ,.,
sica on on s=y specified p&gs, Is per cent add
Sssasl. ,
TEExs-Bills payable monthly unless other
sr9za contracted for, and in advance when par
flsTi financial standing Is not known to Es
SISusIent advertising payable In advance.
Specimen copias seni on application Aoures'
DEMOCRAT PUB. Co.,
fort Worth, Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Mrs Georgia A. Peck is the msnsging
editor of the Boston Commonwealth, and
the only woman in New England holding
such & position.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
the GAZETTE has ths largest
hona-fide Circulation of any Daily
Newspaper published in Texas.

anWE.x,FIsING HATES.
DAILY EDIrIoE--(ssven iseues WesE0
NsApsEeil type, II lines TO an inchr and ahoC
seven % words to the line,
W. a,.h ~, ,lo,, -ns.ssr,.fJ.s 1-.sStfsoaE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

Al persons seeking employment as ldborers or
servants trho can MT aFord to pay may adrer-
tise u. this column 70, situations free OF charge
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
Fsr Inch, dis ol0y, consecutive i-ssertsoss:

Ona month OF Oyer, consecutive tpusftions
10 cents per line aSch insertion.
aS. II matter Is 20 be changed every iEssFtion
IKE price will be ! cent per line additional
carriages DsRfha, Soolef'' kos.oes, sto-s
OF usual length, 900 each insertion Ii ordered
IL rs local or reading matter, sUc per Line Wal
ha Charged
Obituaries, E7ssGsuflOns si0-s
Rn 20 charged for at regular rates,
wants, EoS7, Found, sto.s
eIg1ssssd ddreTtiStng-Win be inserted ~ pro
SotH Tste OF an inch, Mons taken for less than
uaes Epacs (X-inchl-count7 words to 3 line
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

THIS is splendid weather for work on
the Fort Worth and Rio Grande and Fort
Worth Western.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Bids will be received at my dIiSe una y! y
"a, for the TemodsAngof the Christian ="
church.
Right 10 reject any ard all bids Is rrsaf'.rt
ALONZO n. DAWSON, Az
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Bureau, telegrsphed from Washington on
Friday that July II, Is and 1S should De
the three hottest days.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

We have a fine supply OF cedar pilins, ,
telegraph poles. We solicit contracts, on
we Will usake close prices. Wr'te US lUt
thsr Information. Green q Olive, COlun'
Bastrop Tex.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Is prepared from Sarsaparilla, Dandelion,
Mandrake, Dock, Pipsissewa, Juniper Ber-
ries, and other well-known and valuable vege-
table remedies. The combination, proportion
and preparation are peculiar to Hoods SarSa-
parilla giving it curative power not possessed
by other medicines. 1t effects remarkable
cures where others fail.
Il consider Hoods Sarsaparilla the best
medicine ever used. 1t gives pc an appetite
and refreshing sleep, and keeps the. cold out"
j. S. FoGG, los Spruce Street, Portland, Me.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
noss of The Gazette.

BraEoh Ofho5s OF The GhheINo'
D,r1La-72S MsIn Street. C. NJ. Bailey, Cor
,e.Tondent: r. sumner, 612 Elm street, Agent.
BLCO-Percy Burleson, Agent
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
LOST.

T OsT-Pair gold rInmed spectacles on
i Fourta street, bes8een Main and taylcr,
or ON Taylor between Fourth and First. Leave
at Gazette office. Suitable reward.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
WANrEu-nAGM HELP.

WANTED Store. m cons to use thc I:.Dss
w stons. finis mig stone specially. s.
san p G II talbot. "a t & Co. \. DR. 81 "
BueEie y'S SINS, Danger, Tex.
NTANTEO Two nrsr cfFss cOatmaAers. l.
w ply to + Asis. Paris. Te~.
sAT ANrED-A- com ctent OTCIgzist II Liza
w tuIlttarge a ooaEtry drug store. h.
quire of Dashwoasf.S Garch.
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WANrEU-A uuuIS. o

w y ED t,soSd' White woman to ma.
" ReteEehce II quired Family smaa. .
West Seventh street. ''
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is the best blood purifier before the public.
1t eradicates every impurity, and cures Scrof-
ula, Salt Rheum. BoilS, PimpleS. al Humcrs.
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indi-
gcStion, General Debility, Catarrh, Rheuma-
tism, Kidney and Liver Complaints. 1t over
comes that extreme tired feeling, and builds
up the system.
floods Sarsaparilla was God-send to me,
for it cured me of dyspepsia ard liver com
plant with which l had suffered 20 years"
J. B. HoRSBECK, South FaIsburg, y. Y.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
fhs Very Bsss

News and family paper in ths s'iri
the WEEKLY GAIzTTE; pr.cs redTe"
81 Q year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
RusINEss ORANGE.

IFGE SALE-T6e vel Known ssdoi,5;,-,
i harness nouse Cf K F.. TAG Aht :
Worth, Tt Nas. Known fropi tffe MISSES !r-'l
he Rio 'Trande 70 : les ;SSes'd renowned -s--r
Can be purchased, Ss1f q better opeuln. 4.
well advert. cd Business in q rauroat ran
was ne -sr ohtred. Good SsOns for ggi.,
bustTess. For particulars address, t,sr
Mnf6ev. s-
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NnR ReNx.@.;gIcl.. N1N

EOR RENIGSfcely furnished soutb-,o-,
I tEst and second Il )ors, at Yrs. Sia--ev
LsrDAr 81; al7n day board. Transiert :. a,S
FURNISHED ROOMS-Fcr rent. 3D. F.r
4 WeaIhsItNrd sire, 7. ). NJ Rsbhlu4
EH0R REX : u ,nistlsd gr.sC ms, with ur .,t,-,
II out board. up. ~, Vim NOIitt, 40 d,
cor Of Fo4rth snd Grove reels
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16
@IsCELLaNEoUs.
EoR SALE,

StPEAM LAUNDRY FOR oALE-The saline
tC Vile Steam Laundry, the only steRW su-
uTy in the city, is for "a e. 1t hiss been III
ming about two years ana hEsSs9ery large Jl,
ness esta ished and ts'c.SnstaLty growing
favor md paLrobxge.s The only reason for O..
fer'ng 10 sell t hat the proprie or has o;.g
bust ess witch claims his att TtiJl, an el1,
not loos aftec the interests OF the iauniry
lhey should be. Here is a rare oppOftnHlly IL
any one wi hing to engage jas paying US.
ness with mOoerat cspltaf 800
OLD PAPERS & L9A ~ IA 3
ZetIe OtioeweTY cheap.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

S4J ANlED-A man VI JeuR ,eFSL5 an. Noe
w hshtss, sos Sing employ mer {, 10 ~,
sentSp I'd s'rsb sized bgt sc IN 5 GV- ST..
SATISFY so 80 SlLesIier ninth. Referee 4 .,
aGted. sUpsrht y eat Mauutactsf1ug II5-s.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-04-16

WEEKLY EDITION.
Fsr ERch-DsspEay Consecutive L"terttoni
TIme -f240I Times 81 so Is Tirn IS. .S37 q
STimes. 400 8 Times. ID 50 39 Times OK o. o.
= Hirnn. 90 Is Times. 10 rs 81 Tlmes.. 70 "
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FOE sALh-LuvE srouR.

JN1E FINEST SADDLE HORSE
i f,r SAT-. Call at .AStilsh,s st.ble. 3
Little
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wANrEp-aGEN

WANTED-GsFer ard cal agents :,
w .HoUshton's New Reversible pg l,,.
AT U.s. Map Combined. sample OutHt ,ras*
Agssts who guarantee to pay express yas-.s,
r. T. NFFIN ChIctgn 'es'
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Rkn6ifla Mattkf.

Una time, SIS cents per line; two or more In
soytIonE. rs cents per lire each insertion,
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FINANCIAL.
MONEY TO.EDAN

sired on imp OWED, ard IN North TCgn. ~ .
rates r. &. efasdpN & Co. cCrrer OF 20
an Rack st-ePN F0rt Wn-'h. -'s
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t svvnis s9nu W.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1888-08-11
LIE ROMAN DUN JEUNE
HOMME PAUVRE.
PAR
Octave Felli1let.
de PAcademie Francaise.

Monsieur Odiot, Gtes-vous Ia?
Je me presentai a ma fen6tre, ct
j'apercus dams une barque qui sta
tionnait pres du pont Mile Margue-
rite, retroussant dune main le bOrd
de son grand chapeau de paille
bruno ct levant les yeux vers ma
t0nr obscure.
Me voici, mademoiselle, dis,je
avec empressement.
-Venez.vOus vous prOmener
Apres les justes alarmes don't
j'avais etc tourment6 pendant deux
jours, tant de condescendance me
fit craindre, su,vant Ia formule,
d.6tre le jouet dun l6ve incense.
Pardon, mademoiselle; com
ment dites-vous 81
-Venez.vous faire une petite
promenade avec Alain, Mervyn ct
moi7
-Certainement, mademoiselle.
-Ek bieu! prenez votre album.
Je me hatai do descendre, ct
j,accourus sur le bord de la riviere.
-Ah! ah me dit la jeune file en-
RANT, vous etes de bonne humeur
ee matin, 4 CO quill psrait.
, Je murmurai gauchement quel-
ques paroles confuses, don't le but
etait de faire entendre que J6tais
toujours de bonne humeur, ce don't
! Mile Marguerite parut NAL convain-
cue; puis je sautai dams le canot,
ct je m'assis & cote d'elle.
-Nagez, Alain, dit.elle aussit6t,
ct le We'll Alain qui Sc pique d'6tre
un maitre canotier, SO NIT a battre
method:quement des rames, ce qni
lui donnait la mine dun oiseau pc.
SAINT qui fait de vains efforts pour
s'envoler.-Il faut bien, reprit alors
Mile Marguerite, que je vienne
vOus arracher de votre donjon,
puisque vous boudez obstinement
depuis deux jours.
| -Mademoiselle, je vous assure
lque la discretion seule, lie res
pect, la crainte...
oh! mon Dieu! le respect. &.
Ia crainte. .Vous boudiez, VOLTA.
! Nous valons mieux que vous, posi-
tivement. Ma mere qui pretend,
ie ne sails pas trop pourquoi, que
nous devons vous traiter avec une
consideration r6s.disiinguee, ma
price de- m'imnoler snr l'autel de
votre orgueil, ct en- file obeissantc
je mimmole.
Je lui exprimai vivement ct bon
nement ma franche reconnaissance.
Pour ne pas faire les chooses a
demi, reprit.elle, j'ai resolu de vous
donner une t6,e 4 votre godt: ainsi
VOLTA une belle matinee d'ete, des
boie ct des clairieres avec tons les
effets de lumiere desirables, des OF.
seaux qui chantons sous Ia fenillee,
une barque myst6rieuse qui glisse
sur londe. .Vcus qui aimez ces
sortes d'histoires, voue devez etre
content I
-Je suis ravi, mademoiselle.
All! ce nest pas malheureux
Je me tronvais en- effet pour Il
moment assez satisfait de mon sort
Les deux rives entire lesqnelle'
nous glissions etaient ;onchees de
foin nouvellement coupe qul parfu
matt Fair. Je voyais FUR autou
de nous les sombres avenues Il,
pare que lie soleil du matin parse
u matt de tiainees eclatantes; de-
: millions dinsectes s'6nivraient d
ros9e dams le calice des fenrs, e
hourdonnant .ioyeusemcnt. Vis-i
Wis de moi, le bon Alain me souria
& chaQue coup de rame dun air d