Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-02-10

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Ing, in prefcrring your interest 10 my
pleasure, for L should have had much
IT, chastising NJ d'Epernon and his
companions under their disguise Be.
lieye me your devoted and faithful
CanollcS."
He then called his servant, and said,
"Castorin, 1 fancy you are on pretty
good terms with Madle. Francinette."
We'll sir, / confess. | think she ap-
preciates my good qualities"
Very good; take this note, 20 around
the fields"
u know the way sir"
We'll knock at the back door
doubtless you know that tOo-and give
this note . Francinette; j give YOU
ten minutes to 20 and return. do not
doubt you have some way OF knocking,
by which she knows who is there"
Yes, sir; ] strike two blows to-
gether ana then third"
II do not care how, 50 that YOU sue
coed If you are surprised. est the
paper or [ will slit your ears when
you return
Castorin stopped at the foot Of the
stairs to slip the letter into his boot.
and then set off like lightning, Jump
ing hedges and bitches, and soon
found himself before the door, which.
thanks to his mode Of knocking, did
nor remain long unopened. In ten
minutes CastOrin returned, and in.
formed his master that his note was in
the possession of Madlle. Nanon. Can
ollcs was occupied in umpacdhg his
yalisc and preparing for the night
lie received CdStorin's report with
much satisfaction
Not long afterward, sauutering down
to the door, he heard che sound OF
horses feet retreating. The ambush
was gone. Then the baron went IN,
and, his mind at ease about Nanon,
determined to make the best OF It this
evening; so ordering cards and dice,
he sent Castorin up to ask if the
yicomte would receive him. The door
was opened to him by an old squire
with white hair, who replied, THAT
Just at present NJ. h Vicomte was
busy"
VERY we'll" replied CanelleS. Z win
wait" and he sauntered down into
the kitchen; but after chatting for
some time, thinking further ceremony
needless, he went up and entered the
young mans room. IT was lighted,
and the table was laid for two; but
the vicOmte rose ON seeing him, with
so surprised and disconnected an air,
that it was evident it was not for him
that the second plate was destined,
which was confirmed by the first words
Of the young man, who, advancing,
said somewhat stiniy, MAY | know to
what am indebted for the honor OF
this second visit from NJ. de can
OlleST
why replied CanoIIes, rather sur
prlSed at his reception, Ito a yer nat
ural circumstance; / was hungry, and
thought you must be SO also; ana az
we are both alone, I was going to pro
pose to sup with YOU"
The viComte looked embarrassed and
uneasy
"On my honor, said Candles, Laugh.
ing, 81 think you are afraid Of me. Are
you Chevalier of Malta? Are you
destined for the church? or have. your
family brought you mp In
righteous horror of the Candles? Come,
you viii not be hurt by passing an hour
with me at the supper table"
But sir, I am eXpt citing some one"
"Oh, YOU expect some one"
Yes"
Wei, replied Candles, Il would
almost rs soon you had let me cOntir-
ne my route, and taken my chance OF
what happened to me, as that you
should spoil ali your Kindness by this
lInciyil repulsion."
The young man Redeemed, and ap-
preaching Candles, Said Sir 1 feel
how rude I must seem, and were II
not that have serious family matters
TO discuss with the friend I expect, IT
would have been a pleasure 10 me that
you should join us, although"
Pray finish" said Candles; what
ever you may say, | shall not be
angry"
Although then, sir, cur acquaintance
is such a mere chance"
"But from these chances, the firm
est friendships often spring returned
CGnOllcS.
unfortunately, sir, in two hears
must continue my journey, and prob
ably i'm a different direction to yours;
SO that I regret to say cannot inn
prove the friendship you so frankly
offer me"
well, You are singular lad, and
your first generous action gave me a
different impression Of you, but l have
no right to he eXacting: you have al
ready done more for me than I was
entitled to expect from stranger, l
will therefore 90 and sup alone; IN
willingly, l confess, for solitude does
not please me-" But although he said
he was going. he did not move, and
the yicomte taking a candle advanced
toward him, and holding out his hand.
said, Believe me, sir I am happy TO
have been Of service to you"
Candles seized the hand held out to
him, hut. instead OF replying to HIS
frank PRESSURE. &c was Immediately