Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-07-12

But the sounds of her piano had
| often reached his ear and soothed his
| poor sick brain. He was satisfied with
that ideal language which she and he
alone might understand. He never
doubted that her condolences were sent
to him through her music and that she
alone understood him.
| Her piano told him all her life. She
was unhappy. She was married when
very young to young man whose des
pottc nature blighted her life. She
thsnked him for his love: it was her one
consolation and hope. He, on the other
hand. swore an unending devotion
wished to live for her alone. to be he1
| savior, to free her from her loveless
| life.
| Every night Tavernier indited his
| book. The last leaf was found in his
apartment after he had left it for good.
| 1t read as follows:
/ HE-I could not close nv eyes all night A,
| the thought of your unhappiness. my souls de-
sire, 1 wept 1 must save you. Say the word
and am at your side.
SHE-My life has become unbearable; come
| my beloved await you.
| HE-Thank you-thank you, 1 will come &c
you ct ten o'clock. The carriage will wait a,
| the corner.
That same night, about ten o'clock,
Tavernier, in travelling garb. rang the
| bell at Mime. de Vernson's door.
Announce Capt. Tavernier," said he
| to the servant.
NJ. and Nine. de Vernon were seated
near the fire. She was embroidering,
| while her husband read aloud.
| TO what may l attribute the honor
of your visit, captain?" asked NJ. de
| Vernon.
| Il have come for madame"
You have come for my wife? How
dare you. Captain. if this is joke,
| l swear to you
1T is no joke / am aware OF
madame's sufferings in this house
besides it is all arranged between us. -
What. My wife asked you?'
Madame herself has said nothing to
me, but her piano has spoken
1t was then. for the first time. that
NJ. de Vernon saw the restless look il
his visitors eyes, and lie took in the
situation in a glance. Reassuring
Mime. de Vernon. who chung to him,
| frightened, he instantly added:
Very well. / consent. My wife
shall go and make her final prepare
| tions for departure. But before she
| leaves, captain, will you allow me tC
give her little advice?''
Certainly, with pleasure.
NJ. de Vernon led his trembling wife
to the door of her room and said. in q
low voice:
Tell Pierre to call an officer inn
mediately.''
Then he returned and sat down near
Tavernier.
80. captain, you are persuaded that
my wife is unhappy here and you
hope to better her lot by taking her
| with you. You are positively noble in
your devotion to her
Not at all-not at all l love her
with all my soul"
where do you propose going?''
First to Italy, then to Spain, ano
finally to Jerusalem
splendid! But for such an extended
trip suppose you have ample funds?''
"Of course and Tavernier poured
seven or eight fve-franc pieces, the
entire contents of his purse. into his
hand, exclaiming: Judge for your
self.'
You are indeed well provided in
that respect" said De Vernon. ''One
more question are your papers in
order?''
II have no papers," said TaEernier;
"besides, if any difficulty arises. shall
simply say that / am captain in the
Eighth artillery-that will suffice"
Still, have ray doubts"
At this juncture there was knock
at the door, and the officer entered.
II am glad to see you, sir said De
Vernon; there is Capt. Tavernier. who
proposes to abduct my wife, only his
papers are not in order
"Then the captain will not be able
to go very far without annoyance. If
he will accompany me. 1 will procure
the necessary passport.
Very WE'LL" said Tavernier; but
be quick, for the carriage is waiting"
Just then his eye fell upon the piano.
Il should like to notify madame, SO
that she will wait few minutes -
He struck several chords. then followed
the officer.
After they had gone, Mime. de Yer
mon entered and threw herself trem-
| bling into her husbands arms.
He was mad,'' said she.
Mad for love OF you," said NJ de
Vernon, tenderly kissing her. Poor
Gabrielle, 1 had no idea you were SO
unhappy
The next day, accompanied by one
of his friends. Tavernier left for Paris
They had persuaded him that the sane
ton of the war department was abso-
lutely necessary for his trip. He was
first taken to Val-de-Grace for treat
ment. He became worse every day.
If you visit the hospital at Charen-
ton you may see in the main ward a
poor maniac necessarily walking. his
hands clasped behind him. Whenever
he reaches a window he runs his fin
gers over the sill. as on the keyboard
of piano. leans back and listens, then
again resumes his walk.
This is Rene Tavernier. transferred
to the Thirteenth. Prom The Preach
of Victor Jolly by Alice Zisk., in San
Frsneisco Argonaut-
A Professional Pol0eer.
W hut're We Goin'?" exclaimed Plod-
ding Pete, aghast. SHOWN that there
new Prince Albert coat an them check
or bnz, ri pantS RIGHT iuter n ynuj holaf