St. Landry democrat., 1893-03-25

| sustain me in my declining hours-a
woman whom I will adore, and for whom
l will work with love in order that she
may become proud of me.
"You are right, Karl; but you will
find her"
II have found her, Yveline," said the
young man, stopping to look the young
girl in the face.
She blushed and lowered her head to
avoid his gaze.
''The young woman is YOURSELF" re-
piled Karl "Pardon my audacity on
account of our old friendship. I love
you, Yveline, and have for long time
Karl, cease this conversation.
"Whya I love you devotedly."
''Plcase be quiet"
"Perhaps there are others, as l, seek
ing to please you, but no one would love
you more. You are my constant thought,
the aim of my existence. l love you
more than all the world, more than my
art, more than life"
"More than life2"
"Without you, it would be insupport-
able, Yveline. I would give it to you
willingly"
"What spirit" cried Yveline. "Until
I ask such sacrifice, leave me. do
not wish to see you again until you are
more reasonablc.n
II will obey" said Karl, retiring.
"More than life! That is great deal, "
said Mile. de Leprcneuse to herself
"What does he mean2 When one says it
one thinks it true; but actions speak
louder than words.'"
She remained very pensive. Karl was
not the only guest Of the chateau who
sought her hand; the doctor and her
cousin, though they had not spoken,
were dancing attendance. The cousin,
who formerly paid her no attention, to-
day was her shadow. Karl had assured
her that he loved her more than life,
which seemed very much exaggerated,
and she wondered if the other suitors
would love her as much. She resolved
to find out at the first opportunity She
was thus rejecting when the doctor ap-
peared.
"Have you seen my mother, doctor?'
Eyes, madcmoselle
us the palpitation of the heart better:'
ut has almost recovered.'
"Thanks to your good care. an so
grateful to you. She has left everything
for me, and is all l have"
''Care shall not be wanting to her for
your sake. have great respect and ad-
mllation for your mother, but am de-
voted to you, and since chance has
enabled me to find you alone --n
'Is it chance?' asked Yvelinc.
II acknowledge that l planned it a
little"
"For what aim?"
"That is difficult to say. Have you
not thought you were old enough to
marry?'
NO, doctor; no, never have youl" re-
piled Iveline, smiling mischievously.
81 dream of it often, lnadcmoscllc, and
have formed a certain project"
"That you wish to tell mc?'
"You have guessed it madcmoisclle;
he project depends only on you to be
.ealized."
Then l know the young lady, doc !.
orr"
"Oh, perfectly. You understand ne. /
Ny most cheerful dream is to unite the
.wo families. Pardon me for speaking !
to you before addressing your mother, !
but 1 wished to assure myself of your |
APPRECIATION.
Il warn you l am little romantic !
and wish to be loved very much"
1T is thus you merit being loved, and !
the way love you"
II wish to be loved even to abncga-
ton. Proofs arc necessary. If wish it !
would you leave your mother, country,
II would leave ALL
"You would find me foolish, but
would you sacrifice your life for me?'
Il would give it with PLEASURE" said |
the doctor, gravely.
"Oh. if it were necessary not to salts
fly a caprice"
Il love you more than life.'
"Another onc," thought Yveline.
owe will scc,' said She "Adicu! Take
good care of my mother"
Gas a son, madcmo;selle, replied the
doctor, Who returned to Nine. de Lepre
leuse.
CASTOR de Maurebois appeared from
one of the walks IN the park.
Il am happy chance has permitted me
20 see you," said he to his cousin.
II also, cousin"
II want to converse with you for an
Instant"
"Give me your arm and we will prone
1ade."
with pleasure"
"Do you know, cousin, it is very nice
If you to leave Paris and its pleasures to
visit a little girl relative!'
"Who has become very charming"
II did not know you were a fiatterer!'
II am tired of Paris.
"You have not always said that"
II changed my opinion when l saw
Tou. At your side ! am never tired.
'How gallant"
"You mock me! am serious. I find
ny life has been useless, in comparing
he existence I have led with what l lead
1ere, and prefer the latter"
'For how longf'
"For always! Do you know intend
o marry?"
"lou are right; but your conVersa-
ion is too grave for me- l must CO."
She tried to withdraw her arm.
"Do not 60, beg you. Listen to me.
wish to marry, to spend my life with
whom adore, having but one
i'm, to render her happy. I only know
,ne woman whom wish to marry; it is
7ou."
II must escape,' said the young girl,
lisengaging her arm.
"Yveline, 1 love you," continued Gas
on. II will do anything you wish;
will leave Paris, if you desire it."