The Washington times., 1894-07-22

slight at first. but gradually increasing, and
when doctor was summoned he declared one
OF her lungs was slightly diseased and sug-
gested she should seek warmer climate than
England for the Autumn and Winter months.
Her husband. whose anxiety was aroused, in
sisted this advice should be taken, and on the
medical man stating that Nice offered many
advantages to his patient. they made speedy
preparations for departure.
1t was early in October when they arrived
but Summer seemed to linger in this place,
where the sun glittered on the calm waters of
the blue Mediterranean. and soft evening
breszes came laden with the odors OF Parma
violets and lemon-scented geraniu-Js, with
roses and ionquils vet flourishinG Is the gar
dens. The bright sun, warm atmosphere. and
sea breezes seemed to benefit the invalid and
George Gerard watching with the eyes of love
rejoiced TO see the color come back into his
wife's cheeks. and to hear the hacking cough
grow daily less and less troublesome.
But cure was not yet effected. and one
day after they had spent over couple OF
months al Nice the doctor ordered Mrs. Gerard
to try the air ut Monaco, which Is in u more
sheltered position.
I'VE will go Tomorrow said George, when
the door closed upon the medical man.
TO Monaco?' she exclaimed, raising her
eyes questioningly to his face.
Yes. dearest. Are you afraid TO have me
so near the gambling rooms of Monte Carlo?''
he asked with a laugh.
No, dear" she replied after a slight
pause. Il trust you. You will be true to
your oath"
True to my oath and true to my love for
YOU" he answered. "You who have rescued
me from the curse of my life. saved me from
myself. and led me to haven of rest and
happiness such as / had never dared to dream
would be mine"
Her glance told him of the perfect faith she
placed in him: of the boundless affection she
held for him in her heart. She had no need
for words.
Next day they arrived at Monaco. built by
Louis XIV, on the level of a rocky headland
200 feet above the shore, surrounded by
Notifications, and overlooking the beautiful
bay. Palms, eucalyptus. lemon trees. and
aloes springing in luxurious growth wherever
the eye could turn. gave shade and color and
perfume to the quaint and picturesque town.
The splashing of waves on the beach made
music all the day long. On visiting the castle
ono of the sights OF the place-on the after
noon of their arrival they eI oountered Col.
and Mrs. Danton, friends whom Laura had
known before her marriage, but had lost sight
of since that event.
With blush of pride she introduced her
husband. and then these four fell to congrat-
ulating themselves on their escape from Lon
don fogs and the English climate, taking
were enjoying brilliant sunshine and balmy
air, their friends mt home were probably sit
ting in outward darkness and shivering with
cold.
The Dantons were staying at the Hotel des
Anglais at Monte Carlo. which was just u
mile from Monaco, and insisted their friends
should dine with them one evening in the
week. The invitation was accepted and on
the appointed night they four sat at Il little
table in the corner of the vast dining-room.
the light of softly shaded candles in silver
candelabra falling on colored glass and
sparkling silver, on clusters of heavy, scented
vioiets, heart-red roses and white geraniums
The curtains of the wide windows near them
were not drawn. and rs they looked out they
caught sight OF young moon in the purple
skies, her silver light falling on the garden
terraces. where lemon and orange trees cast
dense shadows on the soft, green sward.
George Gerard felt hot and feverish, for the
room was Close but he would not have the
windows opened, lest the night air might
prove injurious to his wife; but to cool himself
he drank glass after glass of iced champagne;
while Col. DaDton talked of India, and his
wife dwelt on the merits and shortcomings OF
friends known to Laura The dinner was
dainty and delightful little banquet, the cook
ing excellent, the wines well chosen, the en-
semble delightful, and the ladies prolonged
their stay at the table as long as possible.
When they arose the host said, "we will
smoke our cigars In the garden; don't wait
coffee for us-we won't join you for an hour
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