Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1893-01-28
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young girl and loved her passionately.
The doctor was a countryman. His
father, an old friend of the house, had
always been the physician of the family,
his son succeeding him. The young doc
tor was slight, alert, and active; his face
grave and tender. AS a phYeician he
was serious, charitable, and possessed
the entire confidence of Nine de
Lepreneuse. He loved Yveline, and prof
tied by the least indispositon of her
mother to renew frequently his visits.
The lovers were together on this day.
Madame Lepreneuse, knowing she was
surrounded 10y friends, allowed Yveline
all hberty-and the natural frankness of
young girl had been developed. She
was bright and playful. The maneuvers
OF the three suitors amused her very
much; she was fond of them all, and it
would have been difficult for her to
choose had it been necessary.
The guests had separated, after awhile,
leaving Yveline alone. Karl returned
| first
This is the way you abandon me, :"
said Yveline.
Karl excused himself and offered his
arm for promenade in the park.
II am very happy to meet you" said
the young man.
II, too, Karl" replied Yveline. II
4 wish to congratulate you on the success
| Of your opera. What tender emotions
you have experienced do not believe
there is in the most noble life more feel
ing than that experienced by artists. l
envy your happiness.
my happiness! Is one ever salts
fed"
"What is wanting!"
II am alone; | want a friend, q COM
panion who will share my joys, who will
sustain me in my declining hours-a
woman whom | will adore, and for whom
/ 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 audacitv on
| account of our old friendship. love
you, Yveline, and have for long time
Karl, cease this conversation"
"Why9 l love you devotedly."
''Please be quiet"
Perhaps there are others. as /. seek
ing to please you, but no one would love
you more. You are my constant thought,
the aim of my existence. ! love YOU
more than all the world, more than nv
art, more than life."
More than life?"
Without you, it would be insupport-
able, Yveline. | would give it to you
willingly"
what spirit" cried Yveline. Until
| ask such a sacrifice, leave me. | do
not wish to see you again until you are
more reasonable"
II will obey" said Karl, retiring.
More than life! That is great deal. y
said Mile. de Leprcneuse to herself.
what does he mean? 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, mademoiselle."
us the palpitation of the heart better"
ut has almost recovered"
Thanks to your good care. am so
grateful to you. She has left everything
for me, and is all have"
care shall not be wanting to her for
your sake. ! have great respect and adj
IMITATION for your mother, but | am de-
voted to you, and since chance has
enabled me to find you alone -"
lis it chance" asked Yveline.
81 acknowledge that l planned it
little
''For what aim?"
THAT is difficult to say Have you
not thought you were old enough to
marry?"
mo, doctor; no, never; have you2" re-
piled Yveline, smiling mischicvously.
II dream of it often, mademoiselle, and
have formed certain project"
That you wish to tell met"
"You have guessed it mademoiselle;
che project depends only on you TO be
realized"
Then know the young lady, doc
tori"
"0h, perfectly. You understand me.
My most cheerful dream is to unite the
two families. Pardon me for speaking
TO you before addressing your mother,
but | wished to assure myself of your
appreciation"
81 warn you I am little romantic |
and wish to be loved very much"
1T is thus you merit being loved, and |
the way love you"
IL wish to be loved even to abneaa-
ton. Proofs are necessary. III wish it |
would you leave your acther, country,
acquaintancesm
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