The herald., 1894-10-07

formed OF their batrothal. Tt was to
him like flash Of light He knew now
gshat allied Rosetta He knew, andho
could bring the remedy.
At dawn he harnessed his mare, at
tached her to his old carriage andlde-
parted in the direction of Ligny.
4
If YOU are not in Ligny in three days. Beware
Of my anger. LAURENT
Such was the telegram that Paolo re-
ceived one morning. He knew his stern
father well enough to understand that
he must obey him Evidently the old
gentleman was in q rage, and it'would
be imprudent TO trifie with him.
''On my faith, there is nothing but to
resign myself, he murmured. 81 must
return to my country.
The next day he was in Ligny.
"At last you are herel' exclaimed
Father Laurent upon his arrival. ''But
not of your own will. The gentlemen
of the faculty may be remarkable for
some things, but they seem to have lit
tie respect for paternal authority. But
we will speak no more of that Now
that you are here you will allowme to
present you as future physician at
Ligny, thus guaranteeing your ability" "
"But, dad, have my diploma. :"
"Our friends would laugh at that or
at two diplomas. 1t is for me to assure
them of your ability and for you to
verify it. Well, let us learn what they
think of you. You shall make with me
your first round Of visits.
A moment after father and son were
seated side by side in a carriage which
was being rapidly borne along by the
vigorous horses attached to it.
Laurent smoked cigar with an air
of satisfaction. Paolo, pleased within
his heart at seeing his country again,
turned about to look it over.
Suddenly the carriage turned sharply
into an avenue flanked by poplar trees
the avenue that Paolo had followed
with Rosetta under the starlit sky. 1t
was the road to Revigny. Yonder in the
distance was to be perceived the village,
with the pretty houses rising from the
rivers bank. At sight Of it hundred
tender memories awoke in the heart of
the young man, and Rosetta S charming
face as he had seen it last came be-
tween him and the landscape.
The carriage turned into the drive,
drew up before the fifth house, and Fa-
ther Laurent, checking the horses, de-
scended to the earth.
''Your first patient is here, he said
simply.
Then he pushed the cottage door open
and entered. Paolo followed him into
large room upon the lower floor A cry
burst from the young man. Upon an
iron bedstead, curtained with lace Ro-
setta lay in a half slumber. There was
an indesoribable expression of sadness
upon her sweet face. Beside her sat her
white haired parents.
Father Laurent advanced to the bed,
laying his rough, toll worn hand upon
the girls forehead.
''Rosetta, my child, arouse yourself. -
The girl trembled, passed her hand
over her brow as if to Danish some i'm
Fortunate dream, and then as her dim
eyes opened was stupefed to see the
good face and gray whiskers of Father
Laurent and to hear the worthy man
say:
81 have come, Rosetta, to give your
parents hope. They have consulted sew
eral physicians who comprehend nothing
of what ails you. l therefore have
taken the liberty of sending to Paris for
a doctor, a young man of whom much
good is said and whom 1 guarantee
He was not able to say more just then
the words died in his throat-but,
thrusting forward his son, he CRIED
Come, doctor, take her again-cure
herl''
Rosetta lifted her azure eyes to the
doctor, recognizing him instantly.
"You, Paolo! My Paolo! Is it you?
And you have returned to me? Oh, if
could only livel You will stay near me?
Oh, my Paolo, my delight! You are a
doctor and will save mel In your care 1
shall be savedW
The poor child was feverishly happy.
Bright color showed upon her cheeks.
An enchanting smile came to the trem-
bling lips. In that moment no man who
had loved her could resist her.
yes" said Paolo, covering her hand
with kisses, ''you shall be saved. I am
the cause of your illness, and 1 will be
your cure. Thank God have arrived in
timep'
X
Six months afterward Paolo Laurent
and Rosetta Dounet were united in mar
riage at Revigny. The operatives of
Ligny gave great ovation to the forge
masters son esld his bride, so fair un-
der her long veil. Then Father Laurent
said to the old Dounets, pointing to the
happy young couple:
You recollect, Dounet, the day you
came to the Office to speak of the sick
girl, Of your Rosetta? You remember /
promised you [ would accomplish all?''
Yes" responded the vine dresser.
81 recollect also the old proverb The
word of blacksmith is worth the oath
Of king"
Exactly so, " said Laurent, straight
ening himself.
Extending toward the young couple
the large hand of an honest man, he re-
peated:
Exactly so, 'The word of black
smith is worth the oath of king. -
From the Italian of Augusta Faure.
Who VIII Go to China?
The cashier Of the Second National