The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1892-01-30

which shed soft radiance throughout the
room. 10 was simply furnished, but was
adorned with profusion OF flowers
and plants. Three persons were In the
saion-Mme. de B4lny. Gisele, her daugh-
er, betrothed. and Robert de Giliis. who
was soon to be her husbard
Gisele, who was in her eighteenth year,
was very beautiful. She was natural
blonde Her smile had the double advan-
tage of showing pretty teeth and two
charming litile dimples in her rosy cheeks
Her eyes were very handsome, but their
glance was somewhat iDperious. She was
dressed IN robe of soft. white, cinging
material that set Of to advantage her girl
ish beauty.
Gise was an only daughter. She had
been reared by an indulg,nt mother, her
father having died during her infancy.
Although Nine de Balny's income was
barely sufficient To support herself
aud her daughter she managed to graft
| fy Gisele's every whmi. and ner wnims
were many, for sheswas a child OF cap.
rice.
Many admirers paid suit to Gise'e, but
sine smiled on none until Robert de
ellis threw himself and his fortune at her
feet
In Robert, Gisele found be, supreme
triumph, for by his unseltish devotion he
gave her the greatest satisfaction woman
can have - to be loved for her
beauty, which was Gisele's only dover.
Robert had ,very qualification to be de-
sired in lover. He was twenty-five
years old, handsome, manly ana very
wealthy.
While Nine. de Balnv was working at
her embroidery and Robert and Gisele
weae holding tender conversation. the
door of the salon was opened and George
l.angle was announced.
Good evening, my dear .ladame,
said the new comer. rs he entered, bowling
to the mistress of the house.
..Ah, good evening. my dear LangIe.
said Name. de Bainy, welcoming the
guest. This is, indeed, an agreeable sur.
prise.
When the others had welcomed MIN,
turning to Robert. Langle said:
Il knew that | would find you here, and
that Is why called so late, wishing to
| have YOU present to second PROPOSE
tion which desire to make to these la
| dies.
"Ah. tell US. What is it?" exclaimed
Gisele.
MY mothers cottage at Saint Cloud
has inst been put in order for the sum
mer." replied Largle. I'VE are going
| to drive there Tomorrow morning and she
desires that you will accompany us. We
shall leave Paris in good season 10 avoid
the heat Of the day. Breakfast will
, await us on arrival. We will spend the
warm palt OF the day swinging in cur
hammocks and gcssipplng under the
eims.
| I'VE will dine al fresco and then, if
Mile. Giselle approve of the plan. we will
attend the fe,e OF Saint Cloud, at which.
among other attractions. will be the great
iion-'amer. the illustrious Bidei, with his
me nh eerie That is the proposition have
TO Offer
.Bravo! cried Gisele. Your plan is
charming. charming! Is it not, Robert?
she added. turning to her lover.
Robert agreed with GiseIe that their
friends plan was faultless ana it was
adopted with enthusiasm.
Accordingly the following day found
Mime de Bllny, her daughter and Robert
mt Saint Cloud as the guest of NJ. Langle
and his mother The day was spent in
those delightful ways which people escap.
ing from the city in the early summer find
for passing the time in the country.
! Gisele, however, was all anticipation in
regard to the approaching ftte, and
SPECIALLY in regard to the lion tanner,
! B.deI, of whose exploits she had heard a
great deal. immediately after dinner.
therefore, Gisele, Robert and Lange went
10 the fete, the elder ladies preferring to
remain at the cottage.
Tpey first attended Bidel's performance
with his lions, which Gisele watched with
the liveliest interest. Az the performance
pr.w to close Gisele became so enthusi.
ast.c in regard to Bedel bravery that
Langle said jokingiy, that she ought to
marry a lion-tamer.
Such is my intention" replied Cisele,
..for | am sure that Robert will not deny
the first request | have ever made Of him
Will you, Robert?" ste added. turning to
him.
"What!" exclaimed Robert, do YOU
wish me to enter the lions cage
Yes. Does that surprise ycu?"
"A little. ] confess.
You ought to have as much courage as
"A Vulgar tanner of animals, said Gisele,
who st, med TO be put out by her lover 's
backwaIdIess in boarding the lions to
plea,e her whim.
'Bni TO do what you a>x me to dc
would by no .ncans oe prCot of courage,
answered Robert. ''It would he ridIcu-
ious act on my part, for would be expos
ing myself for NO purpose.
You speak lightly OF the prospect OF
being devoured." said Langie, laughing.
Langle wished to laugh Gisele out of
ner caprice. Giseie, on the other hand,
did not really wish her lover to enter the
lions cage, but she wanted him to. seem
ready TO do even that for her.
Then you rsfuse?" she asked Robert,
with an air of disdain.
Langle. without giving Robert an op
poriunity to reply, said:
Certainly he refuses, for the condition.
are not the same for him as TOR Bidel
who has been long accustomed to being
among wild animals and. has made a care.
full study of their character"
"You seem to take great interest in .
matter which does not concern you,
said Gisele, who was vexed by Langle''
opposition.
"But." replied Langle graveiy, "wha
you ask Robert to do is very dangerous
! Besides. you forget that his mother adore