Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-09-01


acquired in discerning the ravine to
succor Brisquet had melted in the
warm atmosphere Of the salon and
formed a long trail on the magnificent
carpet which covered the floor. He
sought TO escape t. the door, but the
mischief was done.
What business brings you here?"
Pardon me, sir" said Antoine, lis,
concerted; Il have COME had wished
i desire to speak to you about The
farm
What farm"
The Little Orchard, which is now
vacant"
Who told you to-"
Why, everybody, Admiral"
Everybody is a fool
Nevertheless, Monsieur Revere had
assured me-
so Monsieur Revere occupies HIM
self in seeking tenants for the Little
Orchard?" interrupted the other.
Probably because gave him no
charge TO do so And he it was who
sent you here?'
Yes, Admiral"
Well you may say to him that ann
in no need OF having a tenant found
for the farm. I intend TO choose for
myself"
Then. Admiral
And 1 do not accept the drst conner
without being assured OF hts capacity
and good reputation.
But that is what Monsieur Revere
wrote in his letter.
"Ah. yes" returned the Admiral "a
letter of recommendation such as he
might give to any conner as a pass,
port.
That of NJ Revere merits more at
tention, objected Antoine.
Because it recommends you re-
piled the old sailor, ironically.
The young man Redeemed.
The Admiral hao lot read the let
ter" he said.
Mon Dieu! l know in advance what
I should find in it, replied NJ. de RAJ
bon. "One can see that unQuestionably
you are young"
That is true
"And-well, prefer anolder farmer,
who has experience. He adds that you
are honest. industrious.
Undoubtedly
Il prefer an idle rogue but rich, who
can give me positive guarantee. The
rent is always more surely levied upon
furniture than upon a conscience.
And you have found the rich farmer
who desires it," asked Antoine, much
disturbed
Yes" replied the Admiral. Big
Paturot has made me a propositiR l
shall accept it.
Mely made no rep'y; however cruel
the disappointment he was not the man
to insist after such a declaration. He
expressed briefly his regret, reopened
the door of the salon, which the Adj
miral prevented his closing and cross"
ed the antechamber.
He was on the point of departing,
when a plaintiye whining made itself
heard. He turned his head and per-
ceived Brisquet, whom in his preoccu-
patton he had forgotten, dragging him
self with difficulty toward him.
Antoine stopped to take the animal
in his arms. The Admiral, who had
paused at the door of the salon, asked
what he was doing with the wounded
dog. The young man narrated how he
had found him on his way to the chat
eau.
WAS it that which covered you with
frost and snow?" asked Monsieur de
RADON. in a softened tone. And why
the deuce should you risk your neck
for dog?'
He was in distress, Admiral" an
swered Antoine.
What was that to you?"
Much. And 1 know his mistress. "
ooh. I understand! You expect to be
recompensed
Excuse me, Admiral; this is a poor
woman; but l shall not the less be re-
compensed for my trouble"
ON what way?"
q shall relieve her anxiety"
The Admiral looked the peasant in
the face.
you do it for that?' he said kindly.
what is your Nance"
Antoine Merry.
In fact. the name saw in Master
Rovere's letter. And so you desired
the Little Orchard farm?"
1T is my highest ambition, Admir-
al" responded Antoine, with a sigh,
There l should have been able to
bring up my three children"
You have three children? That is
unfortunate"
"Unfortunate?" repeated the peasant
astonished They are all in good
health"
Yes; but it is necessary to feed
them.
Certainly. that is an inducement to
labor. If | could obtain a farm they
should want for nothing. But, as you
said little while ago, 1t is not enough
to have strong arms"
1T seems to me that that is at least
the principal thing" replied NJ. de RAJ
bon, with a smile.
When one is unable to give other
guaranty than honesty
do you know of any better?
And when one has not the good for
tune Of being known?'
The Old mariner looked at him face
to face.
Yes. hut l know you" he said.
BY the recommendation OF NJ. Ro'
we're" suggested the farmer.
No" replied the Admiral but by
what you brought here in your arms.
What, the dog
"The dog that YOU picked up be-
cause he was in distress, that you would
return to a poor woman to make her
content. There was nothing in the
letter of the notary which said any
thing of this. you see. l mock at the
letter of Master Revere, and may five
hundred devils burn him! As for the
other. that is good, and in proof l take