River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

He ceased playing, unexpectedly, and Sc
lected, as If by chance, song from those
piled up on the music stand beside him. It
proved T. be that fateful .'AddiO'-(fo the
Fsrg simp and ercelelt reas0li that Blanche
lad orders Gtcqys 10 place that song sec0Ad
from The TOP IN tn pi.e).
''YOu viii sing for me. VIII you nOtl" he
said quietly; and, without waiting for her
answer. began the prelude. The Princess
was startled, and flushed deeply as she
recognized the strain.
'.HOw strange. How very strangei Al
ways that song murmured she TO her
self
Her first impulse was to refuse 10 sing
fat least that especial song. But Fairfax
kept on play ng the introduction with all
he expression Of which he was capable
Had he asked her point blank he doubted
DOT that she would refuse 70 sing the
Addi07
She could 10 longer resist, and when the
last bar OF the prelude was finished. he was
not surprised to hear her voice commence,
although trembiingly and timidly Each
one inspired the other. She soon was 0b
livious to every thing but her singing and
that wonderfully sympathetic accompani-
ncnt
Fairfaxs 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-hari- 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
filed with pearly drops, while near by on
the floor lay Max, with whom she had been
playing, sCrrowfully regarding his new
mi. Hvz1.4 -
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.
''Y1u poor little dearr' calculated Fair
fax, tossing her up in his arms. did she
make you cry. Well. she did make me cry,
too. But look ont Of the window and see
the steamer passing by. That is the Mt.
Desert She is late today
So, from one topic TO another, the two
went on, regardless Of the moments fast
slipping by, until the deeptoned clock on
thc mantcl-picce struck five. Fairfax
started, looked up and said;
''HOw f1rgetful I AMI Il is the hour APP
pointed with my aunt for drive. By the
way. nay bring her to call upon youi''
Certainly, with pleasure answered the
Princess.
had she been a selfcOnsciOus person she
would have been surprised at her own gra-
oiOusncss and confidence.
wait one moment" added she, as he
turned to 20 Here is your song. Have
you timei VIII just hum It for you. if YOU
ike, said she, with absence Of fi.Ise mod
ssty
i wish You would"
he had learned that this e RI must be
dealt with, as s'e treated Otlers-plainly
and honestly Whom she finished he turned
gayly toward her, with lie remark;
Really, had no idea il would sound so
well Why, it Is not so bad. after all =
NO" she returned, laughingiy Il think
1t very sweet"
Now" said he suddenly turning toward
her, what am 10 call you l am known
here as Arnold Fox. That is not my real
name. have come To this island for quiet
and prefer 10 remain incognitO for certain
reasons best known TO myself"
This gave her loOp-hole Of escape. She
laughingly replied:
well if You give a fictitious name will
follow suit. am known as Madam0iselle
Mana ROChefOrtr
"Bon jour, Mam'seIe Rochefortr' mock
ingly said Fairfax, with polite bow.
'SonjOur, Monsieur Fox" retaliated she,
as mCckiHgly but more gracefully.
Tie departed, leaving Max behind him.
Blanche hurried after hun, saying.
''MadamOiselle wants me 10 say you have
left your dog"
blanche. tell her have hidden him
watch the little girl He viii not leave her