New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-07

ct almost think we had better try and get into
the palace Mr.. fanshawe said
lie had hardly spoken wncn tie loud report OF
tbc introductory rocket was hcard. Inc shower
~ c,Inrcd stars showed for a second against tic
bi,cl| skv and became instantly invisible in
Mao of lightning which seemed to set the whole
scene on fire and was accompanied almost slmui-
,aneously by a dcafcning crash 0l thuldcr
Then shricks OF terror arose from the surging
crowd and there was general rush for the varlous
entrances to the palace. 80 sudden and so roush
,yus the movement around Mr.: fanShawe ana
Trarc,s. that she was compelled TO cling to his
arm 70 save herself from being thrown down
The fireworks went rrsolul@iX on despite ne
iart showcrs Of rockets lookcd mere feeble SPARKS
in the binding gaIr of the lightning
Frances and Mr.. Fans have made their way as
hos, they could toward the nearest door, bat their
nrocrcss was ver. slow, 50 intcns" was the crush.
Are Won frsn;cnrd?" he said to her, feeling
her land trcmblc on his arm.
-" am II little" sic confessed. "One feels 50
bolnlcss in this crowd. and If one were to fall.
fhey were on the steps, where the police
mems cndcavors TO keep way clear had been
oo you Shall not fall" he answered. and quietly
putting his arm round her. held her closely in a
strong. firm clasp.
She made no resistance She only vaguely
wondered what her sisters would think Of her
thc proud, unapproachablc Franccs-if they could
SEQ her, and understand her perfect content in
this strange position.
Rs and by they succeeded in getting into the
binding. and by taking n back way found them
selves at the lower end where the courts are
situated.
Mr. Tarshawc had released Frances the moment
all danger Of Ler being thrown down and tr0ddcn
on was over. And they now made their way
toward the organ. BIZ il became evident that
there was no chance of getting near it at present,
or Of finding their friends. The space was too
tightly packed with people for the attempt even
When the storm is over they will 90 out
again" said Mr. Fanshawr, and then we may Tina
So hey wandered back again to the deserted,
diuly lat courts and studied specimens Of re-
When are YOU going to Switzerland ~ Frances
wliy'- lie ,.oid. Are you going to advise
"Yc~. Sic answered, steadily II am
All, no" b. BEGAN. IIut-ycs. will 20
tomorrow. shall never have another night Ike
this Ect,cr that nothing should mar the memory
' Frances hardly heard him. She was training
herself for her task.
Il thinl, for Your own sake You had better Eo
Ncllic-Ncliic is full of spirits aud She does POT
think-shc-shc docs not mean 10 iliri, hui
lon mean. be- sad. that NcIllc Will refuse
me II | nsk her
Yes She filtered. ooh. am 50 sorry, 50
sorrv.'
Her eyes were fall Of tears; her nervcs were
.hal ken Us TIC events Of the night, and she was
Yol are sorry for me. 20 Spid rather bitterly.
hrcau,, you Link ! love Nrihr and She docs not
love mc. N"lI'c has certainly not behaved well
from tour point oi Wow.
Il am 81 sorry. $, >drry.~ Frances repeated.
covering her face with Der BANDS and Sohblng. M
VII you do s'rc.'l - prove yonr sorrow 'S,,,
-croud, II j. bat lIitlr thing. Onlg - for
~To forsiyc you" Frances said, wondcriusly.
For piece n presumption am ASHAMED 10
corf,-s don't ,io'v' be- wont ON. how you
came - believe was fl lo-c vlth Your sister
France, started. and h"r N"e flushed.
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