The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-02

into the distance, was fine delicate land
scape. The other sides ana the lappets were
enriched with lance-shaped ornaments of au
exquisite style.
"Ihese ladies'" continued Felicien, "wisd
to make the present on the occasion of the
procession of the Miracle, and naturally
thought it my duty to choose Saint Ag-
nes.n
1.-THE idea was most excellent one," in
terposed Hubert
And Hubertine added, in her turn:
"Monseigneur will be deeply gratified."
This so-called procession of the Miracle,
which takes place each year on July 2S,
dates from the time of Jean V.
d'Hautecoeur, who instituted it as a thanks
giving TO God for theniraculous power he
had given to him and to his race, to save
Beaumont from the plague. According to
the legend, the Hautecoeurs are indebted for
this remarkable gift to the Intervention of
Saint Agnes, Of whom they were the great
est admirers; and since the most ancient
time, it has been the custom on the ami
versary of her fete to take down the old
statue of the saint and carry it slowly in u
solemn procession through the streets of
the town, IN the pious belief that she still
continues to disperse and drive away all
evils.
'Ah," at last murmuerd Angelique, her
eyes on the design, 1.-THE procession of the
Miracle But that will come ia a few days,
and we shall not have time enough to finish
it, "
The Huberts shook their heads. In
truth, so delicate piece of work required
the most minute care and attention. Yet,
Hubertine turRed toward her daugher as
she said:
Il could help you, my dear. I might at
tend to the ornaments and then you will
only have the figure to dc.n
Angelique continued to closely examine
the figure Of the saint, and was deeply
troubled. She said to herself mo, nN."
She refused; she would not give herself the
pleasure of accepting. 1t would be mex
cusable Oh her part thus to be an accom-
plice in plan, for it was evident that Fell
Glen was keeping something back. She
was perfectly sure that he was not poor,
aud that he wore a workman's dress simply
as disguise; and this affected sim
plicity, all this history told only
that he might approach her, put her on her
guard. amused and happy though she was
in reality, TRANSPORTING him, seeing in him
the royal prince that he should be; so thor
oughly did she live in the absolute certainty
of the entire realization of her dream,
sooner or later.
INC" she repeated, in a half whisper, 1--WE
should not have the needed time"
And without lifting her eyes she con-
tinued as If speaking to herself:
For the saint, we could use neither the
cloe embroidery, nor the lace open work. 1t
would not be worthy of her. 1t should be
an embroidery in gold, shaded by silk"
Exactly" said Felicien THAT is what
had already thought of, for l knew that
mademoiselle had rebound the secret of
making it. There is still quite a pretty
little fragment of it at the sacristy."
Hubert was quite excited.
Eyes, yes it was made in the fifteenth
century, and the work was done by one of
my far-of ancestresseS. Shaded gold
All, monsieur, there was never anything
equal to that in the whole world But, un-
fortunately, it took too much time, it cost
altogether too dear, and in addition, only a
real artist ever succeeded in it. Think of
it; it is more than 200 years since any one
has ever attempted such embroidery. And
if my daughter refuses, you will be obliged
to give it up entirely, for she is the only per-
son who is qualified to undertake it. l do
not know of anyone else who has the deli
cacy OF fingers and the clearness of eye,
necessary for it."
Hubertine, who, since they had spoken of
the style of the work, realized what great,
undertaking it was, said, in quiet, decided
tone:
1T would be utterly impossible to do it in
fortnight. 1t would need the patience and
skill of a fairy to accomplish it."
But Angelique, who had not ceased study
ing all the features of the beautiful martyr,
had ended by making a discovery which
delighted her beyond expression. Agnes
resembled her. In designing from the old
statue, Felicien certainly thought of her,
and this idea-that she was in his mind, al
ways present with him, that he saw her
everywhere, softened her resolution to
avoid him. At last she looked up; she no.
ticed how eager he was, and his eyes glist-
.ened with so earnest a supplication that she
was conquered. Still, with the intuitive
half malice, the love of tormenting, this
natural science which comes to all young
girls. even when they are entirely ignorant
of life, she did not wish TO have the appear
ance of yielding too readily.
st is impossible" she repeated. II could
not do it for anyone
Felcien was in despair. He was sure he
understood the hidden meaning in her words.
1t was he, whom she had refused, as well as
the work. As he was about to go out of the
room, he said to Hubert:
'As for the pay. you could have asked
any price you wished. These ladies gave
me leave to offer as much rs three thousand
francs"
The household of the Huberts was in no
way q selfish one. Yet so great a sum
startled each member of it. The husband
and wife looked at each other lnquiringly.
Was it not pity to lose so advantageous
an offer2
"Three thousand francs" repeated An
gelique, with her gentle voice; did you say
5000 francs, monsieur"
And she, to whom money was nothing
since she had never known its value, kept
back smile, which scarcely drew the cor
ners of her mouth, rejoicing that she need
not seem to yield to the pleasure of seeing
him, and glad to give him false opinion of
herself
ooh, monsieur, if you can give 3 900 francs
for it, then | accept. | would not do it for
every one, but from the moment tnat one is
willing to pay so well, why, that is differ
ent If it is necessary can work Oh it at
night, as well as during the day"
Hubert and Hubertine then obiectsi,
wishing TO refuse in their turn, for fear the
fatigue might be too great for her.
mo" she replied. 1T is never wise to
send away money that is brought to you.
You can depend upoL me, monsieur. Your
mitre will be ready the evening before the
procession
Felicien left the design and babe the N
good day, for he was greatly disappointed,
and he had no longer the courage to give any
new explanations in regard to the work, as
an excuse for stopping longer What woull
he gain by doing so? 1t was certainly true
that sac did not like him, for she had pre-
tended not to recognize him and had treate
him as le would any ordinary customer,
whose money alone IS good To take. AT
first he was augry, as he accused her of be-