The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1890-06-13
LlONNE'S REVENGE.
ArRAoIc ROMANCE oFrHELAsr
CENTURY.
CHAPTER XXX.

CHAPTER XXX.
"MoTnER, sweet mother. mine, boon, {
boon, )" snid Perdita, playfully and cooking
", hanging around Lady Adelnide's neck, q,
they snt together the next morning In thei
private parlor.
"Well my dcar, what Is t?" inquired tn,
latter. nnxiously.
Mrs. Norl plays nguin tonight, and
want you to let me go and see her"
"Agnin to the theatre tonight my denr
that IL too often. No, ! rnnnot consent"
"Rut oh, mamma! you do not know how
long-how greatly long to see her ngnin,
pleaded Pertlita, clasping her hands and fix
ing her eyes prayeriully upon the lady's fnce
"Perdita, my dear just consider that tli
is unreasonable. =
ais it. mamma? cannot help it. for II
I'm not permitted to go and sec her, do
think my heart will 20 right out of my DO
som after her, for feel her wing it all tn,
while; md what should do without M,
henrto"
"Perdita. you talk like a silly lover
well. mammn, I do believe TINT am il
love with that beautiful goddess"
"Perdita, cannot permit you to go agar
/
The brow of That young girl, usually &C
bright and frank, now grew dirk and sullen
She took up her embroidery frame. sat down
turned ier back towards Lady Adelaide, and
worked on in silence, until sllssnw Mr. Devillt
come up the stairs and enter the little room
ut the end of the hall, occupied by him us
study. Then she arose, followed lin into
the room. shut the door, aud with the privi
legged familiarity ola dear child sat down up
on his knees. threw her arms around his neck
drew down his whiskered face to her and kiss
cd him.
What does my little daughter want now?'
nsked Orvillc pevillc, gazing down into heI
bcauti vi dark. bright face. and wondering
with concealed but pain III interest, whether
this beloved and most hewi,ching crentur,
chid-the child of I.ionne.
What does my little daughter want now
that she cOaxes me so swectly-a new neck
lnce?'
No father
"A new gown? n hat: n spencer? Come
name your wish"
1T il none OF those things father"
"What is it then? Come speak; you will
not find me hard
at liz to go this evening, again, and see
Mira Nor'
My dear, no. Your mother does not ap
| prove OF your uOlhS SO.
Neither did she yesterday. hut you took
me nevertheless snd rer,iita, changing
countenancp.
MY dear, yes; | took you. somewhat
against her appreciation. n rircu instance
which sec cause now to regret
Father, :ather do not say ST. Yesterday
10y speaking TO mnminn you gained her con
sent and you cnn do the same today"
No; ! only silcncrd her opposition. and
could not do the same today. Pcr'iita, your
persistence is, under the crcumst nnces, i'm
proper, in,ielicntc even ungratcful.'
"Why. dear father"
"lcrnuse of Lady Adclaidc's known dsup
probation"
but, father, doso long, with all my heart
and soul, to see that wondrous woman
ngnin. exclaimed the young girl, claspine
her hands and strnning hereyes in tile ear
nestness ol her appeal
"The greater reason for yomr not being
permitted to do no. This woman has turned
your head. Enough Prr,lita; say no more
regret that ! ever took you thther.
shall take you no more, said Mr.. Devilc. in
that tone OF firm determination from which
his daughter knew there was no appeal.
With m angry flush upon her dark and
sullen brow, she arose, and silently Withdrew
All the remainder of that day, Per.lita re
mnined in her own room, appearing only at
meal times.
Tint girl is certrinly bewitchcd,' said
Donald i.ornc, to hinlsel: "she usually so
bright and frank, now grown so dark and
reserved. cannot understand it ALL }"
But Lady Adelaide and MIR. Dcville under.
stood it we'll and deeply regretted having
thrown their very impr.ssihle charge IN the
wnv OF that intc,ul woman. ---.-- -
TIL" next day Mr. ..heriie found still more
cause to regret that unfortunate step
Az he snt in his little study engaged in pen
ing u letter to his steward ut Richmond, II
servant entered, hnntcd him note md re.
tired. He opened it in haste and rend
MRS NoRL WISHES To SEE Mn. DEvILLE
AT HER APARTMENT ~ THE THEATRE BUILD
ING THIS AFTERNOON"
"Sllall go or not?" was the thought rs he
held, the note suspended in his hand. 81 will
&C" was his conclusion, ns he arose, threw
ON his cloak, took down his hat and snllie.
forth into the street. A rapid walk al tel
minutes brought him to the theatre. He en-
tered by the private orstagc door, mud nsket
OF the young man in attendance to be shown
official walked before him, aud opening TIN
door OF nn apartment beneath the stuge, uil
nounced-
"Mr Devle!" and retired.
Orville Deville entered the room.
l.onne was seated in the easy chair besid,
the center table. Her dark. bright face wal
flushed with excitement, as. without rising
she motioned to her visitor to take sent
"iou have honored me with n summon
to your presence, madam, and nm here,
said Mr. Devillc.
I.ionne bowed and vcuchsafed no further
answer.
evil you condescend to inform me tt
what circumstances | nm indebted or thi,
distinction, and also in what manner cnn
serve you?' inquired Mr.. Deville coolly.
You shall know anon" deliberately re
piled the lady.
Twill you permit me to inquire since tliii
interview was imperative, why ] was moi
join my own at the City Hotel?' demanded
Deville.
81 never receive gentlemen in my private
apartments replied l.onne.
LET me at least know the business upor
which you have summoned me-"
"Assuredly. The young girl who wns will
she not brought on Inst night?"
"I,ecause Ibid not think proper to indulg
her."
And not because she did not desire t.
come, answered."
Yes; though do not rccognize your right
to nsk.
No matter. have the mems o. compel
ling you to recognize any right which may
claim, md to-day mean to put that mean
into force"
Explain yourself. madam"
81 will. Tonight plny Queen Catherine
in Henry Will. wish to have that young
girl present ut the performance.
Arrogant woman! your wish shall not b.
gratifed. She shall not be again exposed tt
your syren acts" exclaimed Deville, firmly
Remember that have tho means Of en-
forcing my will, sneered I.ionne.
.ltemorseless fiend. you have not! ! tel
yOn now. do your very worst, you have CONF
to the end OF your power over me. No NOR,
black mail. In any shape or form, can liz rails
ed rom me upon the sins OF my yOuth!' ex
claimed Davil., Indignantly.
"liu! is it 80? Do you then. no longer rec
ognize or no longer regard this document
sneered Lionne, laying before him copy o
that fatal marriage certificate.
Yes. madam: recognize, md regard it
But no longer fear-I defy it and you"
"Madman! Tomorrow this document. OK
posed, must consign you to n prison." ex
claimed Lionne.
LET it dose. That fate cannot lie more dis
honoring than the slavery to which it's exits
tencc hns condemned me for the last ter
years. Lionne, tell you, once for nl. l I'M
resolved to break the spell that binds me
and to dare the worst Go; proclaim to the
world my sin md your wrongs"
"Oryille Devlle, II disposition to relent ani
to forgive--a disposition n stranger to m.
heart for years-comes over mel" snit
lionne, in n changed and melting tone
"Orville Deyie. my heart ysarns for tia
child whom saw seated Mt your side In III
her to me. My soulcrics for her. She il onl,
your adopted daughter--not dear to you
not necessary to You. Give her to me, nm
we are quits for le."
"Lionne, your demand is mntIness, AM
cannot be- gratiiied" Snid DevilIe firmly.