The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-03-07

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pers, mended the fre until it hlazed again.
and then. leaving tho wcaried traveller a.
comfortable as circumstances would admit,
went out to prepare, not "a little refresh.
ment. but nice supper.
And in just half an hour table stood at
his side covered with a Enow-whitc cloth,
adorned with silver service, and laden with
fine hot Mocha coffee, rice cakes, boiled part.
ridges. currant jelly, md other lelicacies.
This is rather better than the willerne 50, {"
thought the young epicurean, as he wat ched
Elspeth pouring The rich coffee from the
chased silver coffee pot into the delicate
porcelain.
"Yes, u great deal he ter ii an the forest" he
repeated. whrn half an hour after he entered
his spacious chamber where the floor was
covered with soft, rich CARPET, and the four
post bedstead and the two Lofty windows
were drupea alike with warm, crimson dam.
ask.
"A vast deal superior to anything IN the
woods" he reiterated, us he sank into the
luxurious crimson.covered chair that Elspeth
had drawn up before the glowing fire.
will you have anything more, sir?"
"No, Elareth, nothing. But tomorrow,
when my mother Is up and dressed, and has
til then, tell her Of my arrival"
"fes, sir; and with curtsy Elspeth re.
tired.
Better than anything in the wilderness ex.
eept one-O Lionne! Beautiful, terrible
Lionne! would thnt we had never met. or
having been doomed to meet never parted.
What fiend was it that instigntptl me to
marry. her? And what will he the end?"
thought Orville Deville as lie slowly rose
and prepared for bed.
Once within it's curtains fatigue prevailed
over anxiety, aud the young man sank into
sleep that lasted through the night.
When Orvile Devills opened his ewes in the
chamber, already prepared for his rising.
The first emotion of the youth in waking
from n vivid dream of the wilderness and Of
Lionne, was surprise at finding himself snug.
" in his own bed ut home. The whole of his
past life for the last few weeks seemed only
memory, md with it remorse, grief and
dread.
Orville dressed himself and went down.
stairs. lie opened the door Of the parlor.
which wason the right hand frst-aoor frontA
With the interest of one long punished from
cultivated female society, tile young man
roved about the room. taking up and exam.
lining with curiosity each artic.e-looking at
the drawing upon the ensel. the music upon
thestand. ind the toysupon the mantelpiece.
And, finally. hesat down by the centre table,
and fell to playing with the eiegancies there.
First. lie looked into the little work box; then
he took up a tiny white glove, and smiled at
the form of he taper fingers left within It;
then he lncdtllei with pocket-hnndkerchief,
passing its delicate texture over his fingers
Suddenly he dropped the handkerchief a. II
from its folds n reptile had stung him.
He had seen in its centre the name-Ade-
laide Devile.
lie groanei, and covered his face with his
hands. Here was bride who wore his ring,
md bore his name, and claimed his hand,
ind he. what had lie done?
While these terrible thoughts bowed down
his head, there came Q soft, bright ray of
sunshine, pure sweet breath Of flowers. o
hontiDa Of white raimant and flashing of
golden ringlets, and he looked up to zee the
garden door open. and the Unrest angel that
ever took mortal form standing, bashiul and
blushing, in his presence
And who are you, fair spirit. who comes to
me heralde1 by sunshine and iragrnnce?" was
the question that arose In the young mau's
thought. lnstead of speaking. he got up,
bowed grnvely, and offered q chair to the
young lady.
Without taking the offered seat she hesitat-
ed, bushed, smiled, and then with sweet
frnnkness said
Il am Adelaide, Mr.. Devitle. hope you