Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-06-30

foolishly ~ to believe my love capa bl
OF change or diminution? loved 70,
the FIRST hour I saw you; l love 70,
now, and I shall love you and only 70,
forever. swear to you this is true.
With wide, staring eyes she gazed a
him. She recognized the accents o
truth In his voice; she would give he,
life to believe him. and yet-and yet
Suddenly the thought Of the fan cam,
to her, the fan which Scarpia hal
given her and which she still re
tanned. He was decciving her
then. in saying he had seen the Mar
chesa for the first time that night. NJ
one but she could have dropped tina
fan in the chapel. She drew II from
her pocket and cast It upon the table
"How did It happen, then" she
asked, in cold, hard voice, 'that THU
fan OF the Marchesa was found be
fore your picture in the chapel Of st
He picked the fan mp and examined
II csrelessly.
..Before heaven, do not know" HI
said.
Before heaven, ] do not believe
you," she retorted. passionately.
"Madame! Madame. Hush" came q
strange voice from behind her. "You
know not what you are saying"
She turned in q startled way. and
saw a face she bad never seen before
q Young man with clean shaver face
and long, curling hair.
Before she could speak the new
come advanced, and, laying his hand
upon Cavaradossi's sho ilder. he con.
tinued in n voice filed with emotion;
"Mv dear Signor Cavaradossi can
never EXPIRE to yon my deep regret
that through your kindness to me you
should have been SO misunderstood.
No" ~ Mario started TO speak. at
Is my place to explain,
Then, turning to La Tosca, who had
not recovered from her surprise ut this
strange intrusion:
"Madame." he said, ~ have been an
unwilling listener to your interview
with this gentleman, but am glad, as
II rs in my power to right him. My
name Is Cesare Angelotti was q
political prisoner. escaped from the
Castle OF St Angelo and took refuge
in the chapel of St Andrew. Circum-
stances forced me to throw myself on
the mercy of Signor Cavaradossi. IN
entire stranger to me. He generously
came to my aid and brought me dis
guised 10 this house. The ian is my
sisters. the Marcbesa Attavanti. II
was part of my disguise. and I must
have inadvertently dropped 1t. My
sister was informed OF INV situation
and came here tonight to hid me fare
well, as endeavor to reach the Sea-
coast tomorrow. This, madame. 10
the whole truth, and this noble fellow
was hound by his promise to me not to
reveal it
La Tosca had listened breath lessly
to this recital. As by enchaniment the
scales fell from her eyes. and she "
how her fooli h jealousy had wronged
the man she adored.
With low cry she fell at his feet,
with ouistretched arms. not daring to
touch him, too overwhelmed to utter
q word.
Mario stopped. and very tenderly,
very gently raised her and clasped her
close to her breast
"how can ever atone?" she MUIR
INJURED.
Mia carissima,' he replied softly:
''there is no need OF atonemcnt
know your heart, and l repeat what
] said moment OIL love you and
only you forev'"."
She nestled closer to him, and for
getful of all else but him, raised her
lips to his.
Angelotti had walked toward the
and stood looking out upon
the moonlit garden. Suddenly he
drew back little into the
shadow of the draperies and gazed in
tently upon = spot near the end OF The
avenue.
"Signor Cavaradossi,' he said, In q
hoarse whisper; make no moi, but
come here. Re careful not to get In
front of the window
In alarm. y . did - re was bid.
Look nj t....t Gu tree. be ond
the fountain III d teal me, do you not
see figures mov.rg!'
"No," said Mario, after moments
81 eau see nothing: you afe
my dear fellow, and your
fears alarm y unnecessarily"
Look. Look again" cried Ange-
lotti, excitedly. "0ne-two-three-
four and one Is just in the moonlight"
"Corpo di Baccho: you are right
Mario. 'Quick. here Ia
no time to lose. Go into the back
room, leap out Of the window and you
can reach the cistern in safety.
As he spoke. he drew the curtains
close In front OF the window 1t which
they were standing. Without q
moments hesitation he obeyed his
and Cavaradossi and La
Tosca were alone.
"Floria,", said Mario, hurriedly,
''there IL danger II he reaches the
,istern unobserved he Is safe. Sum-
mon all your courage and self-com.
man.. We shall need IL TO put these
blood hounds of the track
Scarcely were the words out OF his
mouth when the door was burst
open and old Francois rushed
In.
Monsieur. - he began, Monsieur"
But a hand seized his shou Ider,
aung him aside, and Scarpia, the re.
yent of police, stood In his place.
CHAPTER XII.
with admirable self = possession
Mario advanced toward the intruder.
and said In Q calm, clear voics;
'May ask, Signor, 70 what cause 1
I'm indebted for your unexpected
risit?"
Before replying, Scarpia cast quick
,lance about the room. taking In, -
vas his wont. the smallest detail.
81 Big IN apologize" he began;
hon, as his eye f-llr,on the trembling
Francois. ''First, however," he said
would you kindly dismiss
rour servant? What I have 10 say
,refer not TO say before him"
Mario motioned TO francois 10 leave
he room. AZ the door closed behind
lin, It seemed 70 Cavaradossi that q
hort sou lie took zee outside. But