The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-03-21
LIONNE'S REVENGE.
ATRAoic ROMANCE oFrHELAsr
CENTURY.
CHAPTER yin.

CHAPTER vim.
Holy st. Francis, what change 10 hersl
10 Rosaiine, whom thou didst love 40 denr,
So soon forgot? Young mems love then lies
Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.
SHAKESPEARE.
MEANWHILE, unprophetic Of approaching
fate, Orville Deville remained quietly at home
A tete n tete break sast with the fnir Adelaide
n forenoon spent in the pleasant dilctt nntism
of n lcisurely country life, cheerful family
dinner, I'M hour In the drawing-room, enliven
cd by music, a ride over the hills, the social
tea table and the long evening spent In mu
sic, reading, and onversation-such was the
history of ench calm day.
But that which gave vivacity to this quiet
country lie was the presence of Adelaide. 1t
was not only her enchanting bcauty-a day.
spring Of delight to all who looked upon her,
nor her genius, nor her rare accomplishments,
the chief sources Of home recreation in their
quiet lives, nor even her angelic goodness,
the comfort of all hearts connected with her
it was not only these charms, powerful ns
they were, that invested her with peculiar in.
terest and insufierable temptation for Or.
ville-it was this, mark you
She was his wiJe ind the mistress ofhis
house. She was recognized as such BY his
mother, his scrvants, and his neighbors.
As the news Of Lady Adelaides return from
the city, Mr.. Devllcs arrival ut home, and
Lady Elizabeth's convalescence sprcad
abroad, the county families began to call and
pny their respects and offer their congratula.
tons. And to every one Of these in succession
WIS the young mistress of tho mansion pre-.
sented by Lady Elizabeth US
My daugllterin-iaw, Lady Adelaide De
ellie"
And from each one in turn did Mr. Deville
and Lady Adelaide receive the customary
congratulations offered to a bridal puir.
Among the visitors came the Reverend Mr..
Sinclair, the pastor of the parish of Bush
Greek, md his young wife, who was IN init
mate friend Of Lady Adelaide.
In welcoming and Sinking hands with Or.
rille, the minister said
~ wish you long and happy welded life
with the lady of your choice, Mr.. Devile and
in congratulating you on the suspicious
mere formnlity, hut with the most earnest
conviction of your blessedncss in the posses.
sion ola young creature whose lovely soul up.
proaches as near the angelic MS fallen human
nature may. Cherish her, my dear young
friend, MS the choicest gift OF llcaven!'
What could Orville do but bow deeply, and
thus endorse oil that the minister took for
granted?
Thus every dry 81 strengthened the position OF
the young, unclaimed wife Of Orville Deville.
And every day. also, marked her progress in
the esteem OF him who was called-and who
should have been worthy to be called-her
husband.
Orvlle Devile felt as though he had lost all
power over his own fate, and was drifting he
knew not whittier.
Ills manner towards his fair young bride
evinced the deepest respect, the most delicate
tenderness. md the most affectionate court
rsy: yet he carefully avoided everything that
could be construed into courtship.
And Adelaide, SO long as he was kind re.
manned perfectly hnppy in her simplicity.
never dreaming TINT she was that object Of
thought her to be-a neglected bride. She
wns happy in fulfilling all the duties required
of her. rs wife. daughter, friend, mistress, and
Christian. Happy, ifyou please, in ruling
her house. managing her domestic affairs,
caring for her young husbands comforts,
noticing his tnstes Mt the tnble, ordering his
favorite dishes; happier still in riding alone
woods. over tho hleak hills. or along the
sanded beach by the river: or, when seated
ut her workable by the evening fire,
listening to his voice in reading: happpiest
of all while sitting ut his side each Sabbath
day ut church, hearing the word of God!
Meanwhile Orville Deville was in some sense
to be pitietl. To see his fair young bride sc
perfect in her loveliness; to know her his very
own, and to reirain from taking her to his
henrt, was growing every day more difficult
He, n young man without sisters, had new
or before known what good and benutifu
young girlhood was And now that he rec
ognizcd it, he reverencetl this womnnly excel
lence, that approached as nearly us possible
TO angelic perfection. lie regarded his past
vehement, but transient passion for wild
Lionne in its true light-as short madncss
Hereeognizcd in Adelaide--had he been worth,
Of har-the nigel of his better lie.
''She is beautiful. amiuble, ind accomplish
ed. She is altogether lovely l love her
and feel that she loves me! l know that
she is my own-that no one disputes my
claim; and yet, because of the fetter of sin tlai
binds me. dare not approach her! Oh! an
| not punished for my sin? L. not my fat,
worse than that Of Tantalus?c Thus in tn,
bitterness Of his heart ho mused one winter
afternoon. as he rode beside Adelaide.
He had been 30 long silent that she sudden
" turned her head and looked at him Will
close attention.
And then for the first time in their acauaint
nnce she saw that he was unhappy.
Tho discovery pierced her gentle bosom lik,
a sword.
Adelaide had borne neglect without, in her
sweet humility, even thinking that she wat
neglected. She would have gone on drawing
her happiness from her duties-from herpres
ent occuaption In administering to his comfort
and never, in the uncxacting, unsuspcious
meekness other lienrt, nsked herself the uuca
tion whether she were appreciated or repaid
But now she snw the idol of her worship
ping young Roul unhappy, and her own peace
of mind was troubled. She lind been so lonu
tutored to believe that his comfort was hei
own proper care-that she was the custodian
of his domestic happiness-that now, when
she saw the cloud upon his brow, she began
ticnlar she had been remiss. She could come
to no absolute certainty upon any point
but resolved to devote herself with more as
siduity than ever to her duties.
And from this day it would have been pita
Gus sight to any sympathetic observer to
witness her frequent mute, appealing gaxe
that asked SO plainly
pleasure? Ifyou would only speak and tel
me, how glad should be to sntisfy you'll"
Lady Elizabeth thought her son the most
insensible Of nll men, and was exaspsrated tc
use many little expedients to bring tht
young couple to better undo rstnniling
Being on much more intimate termt
with her daughter-in-law than with her son
Ou0 uuSS cuteEeu Nu6 uIshTLm6HU OI TUT
yonng lady, and inquired Of Adelaide
"What in the world is the matter between
you and Orville? You are not at oil like q
bride and groom in their honeymoon! Now
what ID anliss?"
81 do not know, indeed. dear mamma, bu,
see that he 10 very unhappy. nm afraii
that do not net rightly, and ON, besides
30 ignorant or blind that cannot see whert
am remiss. II you know, dear mamma
please tell mel
81 do know one little thing"
"M Init is It, dear mother"
"Why, i;,is door is locked, and the key Il
on your side, Adelaidel'
"Why, dear mamma, always fasten boil
the doors Of my room, and rs never hav,
occasion to use this one. it remains fastened,
said Adelaide, simply.
rIn fact do not wonder that Orvillc Ii
unhappy" said the Indy, petulantly.
"Why. dear mamma. what do yoY mean?'
ITO be locked out of his wife's apartment
in this mannerl"
81 had no intention Of locking him out !,
\particular. He never wished to puss through
ia door that know of"
0rville is q gentleman hope you know
Near"
Irmamma. lido not comprehend you q
tell mein what have erred Indeed
earnest desire tsdo right. pleaded
turrAi Tho kav nm orv;IIo oh,