The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1888-04-26

not surprised to hear her voice commence,
although tremblingly and timidly Each
one inspired the other She soon was OBJ
hvious 10 every thing but her singing and
that wonderfully sympathetic accompani-
ment.
Fairfax's triumph was perfect.
When the song was ended neither spoke
word, but each understood the other.
Tears stood in her eyes, and even his eyes
were moist-hard hearted man who used to
declare that nothing had made him weep
since he was boy of twelve. AS for
Dolores, the orbs Of that little creature were
filled with pearly drops, while near by on
the floor lay Max. with whom she had been
playing, sorrowfully regarding his new
mistress emotion.
Little mamma, you did make me cry"
said the child.
Whereat, they both went to her, her
naive innocence having changed their tears
TO smiles.
You poor little dear!' calculated Fair
fax, tossing her up in his arms. ibid she
make you cry. Well, she did make me cry,
too. But look out Of the window and see
the steamer passing by That is the Mt.
Desert She is late to-day
So, from one topic to another, the two
went on. regardless of the moments fast
slipping by, until the deep-toned clock on
the mantel-piece struck five. Fairfax
started, looked up and said:
'How forgctful am! 1t is the hour ap.
pointed with my aunt for drive. By the
way. may bring her to call upon you.'
Certainly, with pleasure" answered the
Princess.
Had she been self-consciors person she
would have been surprised at her own gra-
ciousness and confidence.
"Wait one moment added she. as he
turned to go. Here is your song. Have
you time. will just hum it for you, if you
like said she, with absence Of false mod
csty.
Il wish you would"
He had learned that this girl must be
dealt with, as she treated others-plainly
and honestly. When she finished he turned
gayly toward her. with the remark:
Really, had no idea it would sound sc
well. Why, it is not SO bad, after ALL
No. she returned, laughingly. Il think
it very sweet
snow" said he, suddenly turning toward
her, what am to call you: / am known
here as Arnold Fox. That is not my rea
name. have come TO this island for quiet
and prefer to remain incognito for certain
reasons best known to myself
This gave her loop-hole Of escape. She
laughingly replied:
well, if you give fictitious name ! vii
follow suit. ! am known as Madamoisellt
Mana Rochefort''
bon jour, Nam selle Rochefort.'' mock
ingly said Fairfax, with polite bow.
'Bonjour. Monsieur Fox. retaliated she
as mockingly but more gracefully.
He departed, leaving Max behind him
Blanche hurried after him, saying:
.Madamoiselle wants me to say you have
left your dog"
blanche, tell her have hidden him
watch the little girl He will not leave her
until tell him to do so. AS purpose never
to tell him this, madamoiselle can draw heI
own inference; in other words, Max is
Dolores"
So saying, he FASTENED to Glen Gore. his
brain in whirl Of excitement. He was al
most wild with joy. But that iron will KEEP,
his feelings under control His victory was
phenomenal. Even in his widest dreams
he had scarcely hoped for any thing ap
proachingit.
Not one move of his had been wrong No,
plan han failed. He. the abductor Of the
Princess, total stranger to her, was YET
treated as an old and dear friend. There
appeared no one or no thing to interfere in
the least with his wishes. IL she did not
now fall in love with him, she never would.
He knew it; and knew too that this was
his last as well as only chance; and this
knowledge helped to nerve him to his best