Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-14

o group OF three persons, whom tho
shade Of q br. nching fig-trce protected
from the rays OF the setting sun. One
Of them was unknown TO me, but ]
saw that he was physician
"My God! No. No! DeCarnelles"
The Chevalier paid no attention TO
this outcry, but continued, apparently
unmoved.
D"As for the other two, knew them
at once. The old man alone appeared
to me changed. the young girl seemed
little altered, and yet the attitude the
arm chair filed with pillows, In which
she was reclining, the singular look
on her facial told me that the ply
stefan was there ON her account Az ]
came within earshot-there d no De.
tail of that scene which will escape
my memory II live thousand years
her father laid oside his bow, and
asked her II she felt better. Obi
yes, she said, smiling; 'betterl much
betterv Then she closed her eyes and
murmured some indistinct worda ]
could only catch your name"
"Have pity, Chevalier"
MY child, said the old man, con-
fide in me. This secret that you are
guarding increases your illness.
Confide in me, beg of you.
He deceived your She opened
her eyes. no! no" she cried. q do
ceived myself, alone. am the only
one to blame
At this, a stified sob burst from
Karl's lips, q sob wrung from the very
depths Of his heart, at the thought Of
this angel OF goodness whom he had
so basely deserted-for what? An
adventures, without principle and
without heart
"De Carnelles!" he cried, half beside
himself with grief and shame; ''if You
have ever cared for me, have mercy on
me now"
The Chevalier's face softened.
"My poor boy" he said, gently. II
may seem cruel to You, but It Is for
Your good, believe me. cry. peccavi!
l have made mistake. ] hoped to
save you and have nearly ruined you
You, who are the brightest spot in my
life. You have been breathing the
noisome air OF the great Dismal Swamp.
The influence of the woman to
whom lured you has been poisonous.
I was wrong, all wong"
"No, Chevalier, | was the only one
at fault" murmured the young man,
in hopeless sort of fashion. 1T was
my own weakness, my own folly, that
has brought me to my present de-
graded, dishonorable condition.
AT all events. mon enfant. il was /
who held the poison to your lips and 1t
Is for me to administer the antidote.
Let me finish. As the young girl
spoke, the hands OF the old man wan
iered over the strings OF the violon.
,ello. dr. wing forth such plaintive
notes that they went to my very heart
Father she continued, i have two
favors to ask of you. First, let me see
a smile upon your fac lie tried TO
smile. thanks. And now play for
me the Hymn Of Calvary Mol No!
said the old man, W tn pitiful at
tempt ut gaiety. The day Of your mar.
rage, little me- She smiled and
looked up into his face. lie lowered
his eyes, without replying. Then,
with q gesture full OF sorrow, he threw
back his white hair from his
brow, paler an marble. and
took his bov. heard then the
Hymn OF calvary. The Hymn of
Calvaryr' repeated De Carnelles,
in half smnthered vo &c. while
he played saw great tears fail one
by one upon his poor trembling hands
The physician turned away h head.
And IL. The maiden alone did not
weep. She had no more tears"
As he finished. the Chevalier rose,
very much moved, walked toward the
window and stood there gazing out
with moist eyes.
Enough" cried Karl, flinying his
head down upon his outstret, he'd arms.
"0n: God of pity! Enough!'
The Chevalier turned.
az have finished" he said, trife
brusqucly. ''Bc calm. drew no Sc
lessly away and waited for the physi.
clan 10 come out asked him II there
was any hope. lie pointed to heaven.
'But.' said /, II he whom she loves
should return TO her. In that case
he answered, but somewhat S oSly,
'perhap ="
Karl sprang to his feet
"Let US co." he cried impctuously.
"Whrre did you say? Sicily? Let US
20 at once"
"Ah." said the Chevalier. This Is
what hoped 1t is your one chance
and hers. will 70 Immediately and
obta our passports. We can art to-
lay. God grant that to oil this iniser-
,ble affair there may be happy end
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