Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-10-16

most Gcelepfateo pnys1ClanSo OF Gne region.
None of them could discover the cause
of the trouble.
But some good country friend had
been behind Paolo and Rosetta at the
time when they made their pledge of
love. Father Dounet was at last in-
formed of their betrothal. 1t was to
him like flash of light. he knew now
what allied Rosetta. He knew, and he
could bring the remedy.
At dawn he harnessed his mare, at
taohed her to his old carriage and de-
parted in the direction of Ligny.
Ifyou arc 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 we'll enough to understand that
he must obey him. Evidently the old
gentleman was in rage, and it would
be imprudent to trifle with him.
ION my Faith, there is nothing but to
resign myself, y he murmured. ST 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 moro of that Now
that you are here you viii allow me to
present you as future physician at
Ligny, thus guaranteeing your ability. "
'tBut, 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 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 Aanked by poplar trees
the avenue that Pao1o had followed
with Rosetta under the starl1t sAy. II
was the road to Rev1gny. 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 g charming
face as he had seen it last came be-
tween him and the landscape.
Tho carriage turned into the drive,
drew up before the fifth house, and Fa-
ther Laurent, checking the horses, do
scended to the earth.
''Your first patient is here, !" he said
simply.
Then he punhed the cottage door open
and entered. Pao1o followed him into a
largo room upon the lower floor A cry
burst from the young man. Upon an
iron bedstead, curtained with lace, Ro-
setta lay in half slumber. There was
an indescribable 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 inn
Fortunate dream, and then as her dim
eyes opened was stupefied to see the
good face and gray whiskers Of Father
Laurent and to hear the worthy man
say:
''I have come, Rosetta, to give your
parents hope. They have consulted sev-
eral physicians who comprehend nothing
of what ails you. therefore have
taken the liberty of sending to Paris for
doctor, a young man Of whom much
good is said and whom guaranteed
He was not able to say moro 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, Paolol My Paolol Is it you!
And you have returned to me? Oh, If
could only nveI You will stay near meG
Oh, my Paolo, my delight You are a
doctor and will save mel In your caro-
shall be savedl''
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.
eyes" said Paolo, covering her hand
with kisses, lyon shall be saved. am
the cause of your illness, and will be
your cure. Thank God have arrived in
timel''
Six months afterward Paolo Laurent
and Rosetta Dounet were united in mar
riage at Revigny. The operatives ot
Ligny gave great ovation to the forgC
masters son and his bride, SO fair un
der her long veil Then Father Laurien
said to the old Dounets, pointing to the
happy young couple:
"You recollect, Dounet, the day yor
came to the Office to speak of the sicl
girl, Of your Rosetta? You remember
promised you would accomplish alp
''Yes, responded the vine dresser,
"I recollect also the old proverb. 'ThC
word of blacksmith is worth the oatE
| Of king"
"Exaotlyso, " said Laurent, straight
ening himself
Extending toward the young coupl,
the large hand Of an honest man, he re
Exactly so, .The word of a black
smith is worth the oath of king. -
From the italian of Augusta Faure.
breaking the Record.
Small Brother enthusiastically y1-Oh.
grandma, Harry broke the record at the
/ fre,,dy,1n- Wall I. declare. that boy