Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-12-17

Camillia could not repress . start of surprise. The case contained an imita- ton gold chain of the commonest work manship, coiled round in a circle, in the center of which was a noto folded into tho smallest possible compass Upon the nppe-most side of this note was writ ten tho word Fidelity" in a handwriting girl
 "Will you buy the chain, lady2" asked the sailor.
 Camilla opened an ormolu casket on a table near her. and took out handful Of dollars, which she dropped into the ample palm of the sailor.
 Will that requite you for your treu- ble, my good friend2" she asked.
 Right nobly, lady
 '.If you can come again tomorrow. I may purchase something Earo Of yGii.
 The sailor grinned; "Ill come if can, my lady," he answered. and with a rough salute he left the room, followed by Pep:a.
 'Was I right, Camillla'" asked Made moiselle Corsi.
 You were. dear Pauline; see. note in Paul's hand '"
 Shall leave you to devour its con- tents?"
 No. Pauline, 1 have no secrets from you heneeforth," an-wered Camilla, un- folding the precious scrap of paper.
 It contained these words:
 Fear not, dearest. and do not think 1t is guilt which has prompted my flight. Be faithful anc trust me that all will yet he well. and renember that may be yeu wheu least you look for me. Al ct utter indifference to my fet.. and minglc in the gay world ns you have ever done. This is necessary to disarm suspicion. Above all throw Augustus Horton of the scent. and let him believe that have left America forever.
 'Ever and ever yours
 Camillia Moraqui:os oheyed the in- structions contained in this brief epistle; and when Don Juan entered her bouloir half all hour aftcrward, he found his daughter apparently in her usual spirits.
 Delighted at this change. he proposed that Ca;niiiis. and Pauline should 50 to the opera that evening, attend,,1 hy him. self. and the ladies assented with every semblance of qualification.
 The Opera House was thronged that night with all the rank and fashion of New Orleans. It was the occasion of tho reappearanee of q brilliant Parisian actress and singer who had lately re- turned to Louisiana after u twelvc- months absence in Frauce
 Tho box occupied by Don Juan wa- one of tho best ill the house, and amongst all assembled, there was EoNe icve!ier or more admired than Camilla McraGui- tos.
 The Spanish girl wore Gre~s of rich amber silk. founced with tn. COSY ilcst black lace.
 Her classicolly nodded head was enc,r. cled by q simple band of gold. s. s.utided with diamonds.
 She waved a perfumed fan of ebony and gold ill her small gloved hand. They had not been long seated in the box when they were joined hT Augustine Horton. who placed himself at the back of the chair occupied by Camilla.
 She was not & little surprised at this. after the interview of that morning, and the terrible and insulting ,a:' :ts- which the young planter had receive While she was wonderir., vh,.t "rnl''' have induced him to forget ;:is, he ;e his head and whispered in i'..r cnr-
 "Let us forget ali that assed ,!;. morning, Donna Camilla he ~0id ' get and forgive my presum! t'nn a. l 'rr- give your cruelty! Let us tH \ Nn; " '- l were before today, friends BE .;.,, l only.'
 Camilla raised her eyes ;o his fn,p with glance of surprise Was i. .... ihe 1 man whose words that nl.'r'.ing h%d brcathed rage and vengeance? Had Ae wronged him in imagining him virdic,iv" | and treacherous? Don Juan knew nothing o! his daueh- ter S IetecllpH ol Augustus fNCi t'n he | imagined. therefore, from the P!an.a s presence in the box, that his suit had prospered.
 About half an hour after the rising of the curtain, q letter was brought by ono of the boxkeepers addressed ;c Don J uan Moraquitos.
 "Who gave you this?" asked the Span iard.
 "A colored lad, sir, who said he was to l ho Env keeper.
 Hell him that will see to It." 1 The man left the box and Ton Juan | opend tho letter. l It was from Silas Craig. and contained only couple of lines, requesting to s"s his employer without delay. .n business | of importance. l Don Juan rose to leave the box.
 "I am never permitted to enjoy the society of my only daughter for few hours without interruption, he said, bending gently over Camilla. II am summoned away on some annoying busi ness, but l will not be gone long, dar ling"
 "But how long, dearest fnther?"
 "An hour at most. Meanwh I leave you in the care of Mr. Hortoa."
 II accept the truse," answered Angus tus, with enthusiasm.
 In spite of the letter ahe had that morning received, Camilla found it i'm possible to simulate a gayety which she did not feel.
 She was silent and absent-mind.d, ane replied in monosyllnbles to the eallan, speeches of her admirer. she wa. think ing of the events of the day-Paulins Corsis promise and the letter from Pau Lisimon.
 Once in looking downward at tho crowc of faces In the pit of the theatev she recognized one which was turned to the box in which she was seated, instead O to the stage.
 It was the coprer-colored visage of tho sailor who had that morning brought he Peul's letter.
 She knew not why, but she felt a thrii of pleasurable emotion vibrating througl her breast as she beheld the rough face of this man. He knew, and was know1 to Paul. He could not then be other thai friend to her.
 Tho watchful eye of Augustus Horton perceived her start of surprise as she be held this man.
 "Onc would think, he said. with some thing of q sheer, ''that the lovely Dom;