Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08

WOuueT what SIZE luIuho Va AAS
Does she suspect l am so near? II
only she knew how l love her."
Often he felt tempted to attract her
attention. even though 1t were silly,
but again the fear of displeasing her
held him back.
And yet she must think OF me some
times She knows I live here. She
cannot help seeing the light through
my ever-gaping door. She must be
little curious, being woman. She
must notice I am always in. Perhaps
| did attract her attention In spite OF
my blunders; on account OF them. per-
haps. Possibly she knows l love her
and is expecting an avowal, and, see
ing | dare not speak-who knows $50
much may be expected Of women? She
may some day drop her work, cross
that landing, push open my door
which l never shut-enter my room
and say:
Since you will not come l shall"
All! but that might be q long time
coming!
Still straddlng his post OF observa-
devices presenting themselves to his
mind in order to hasten matters. To
| slip a note under her door? He had
| often thought OF that but would she
read 1t? And supposing she did, would
hot the first passionate word offend
| her and cause her to tear up his mis-
sive in anger? To get some one to
speak for him? Whom? They had
no mutual friend Decidedly none Of
these means were practicable and the
only thing to do was to wait. How
long?
| 1t was getting late, very late. Char
lotte, still at work. began to sing to
keep from falling asleep. Jacques kept
time, following the rhythm by rocking
himself to and fro, which went very
well when the movement was slow.
but when 1t quickened with the spir-
tied passages of the song the game
became dangerous one and taxed
the poor old chair beyond it's capacity
for gymnastics.
The whole modern repertory was re-
viewed. Now came Faust"
"Ah, II he were here"
But he is there" Jacques almost
cried. In turn came selections from
"Rigoletto," "TrOvatore." Barber OF
Seville" etc. Hours flew by and Jacques
never tired of listening to this concert
Charlotte herself must have wearied
for presently the programme altered
Romances and reveries succeeded cav
aterias and operate airs. The vibrat-
ing tones of her voice were subdued
20 suit the low, sweet melodies which
followed her former efforts, one Of the
soothing effects of the change being
to lull Jacques into a slumber, though
even in his sleep he kept alive to the
music and followed every note uttered
by the fair singer.
All at once Charlotte. who probably
decided she must keep awake at any
cost, started into a lively song, "Ls
Valse des Roses" by Oliver Metra, ont
OF those wildly delirous waltzes which
would make the dying long for the u.s.
Of their feet.
Jacques must have been dreaming
uuu uL CuAlu6 NC was WdllAlu6, III Cu
; folding his chair, he started. whirle'
; two or three times and then both mad
man and chair fell to the floor with
crash. There was a dreadful commo
ton; the floor shook. A scream ram
through the air but 1t did not issu
from Jacques lips.
1t would have been impossible TO
| r. i,v,t In ,,tt 10 hod fol1 10
on his face split his forehead open an
tainted.
When he came to himself. a fey
hours later. he was lying upon the bee
his head was bandaged. and a woma
sat near watching him.
What! you here, mademoiselle?"
Certainly, monsieur l heard such
noise in this room last night feare
some terrible tragedy was taking place
came quickly and found you lyin
upon the floor unconscious. 1t Is al
right now, there Is no danger. In
few days no trace will remain but
slight scar. But, tell me. how did 20
. happen to fall in such an absurd man
q ner with your chair"
e Jacques made no reply, but blushe
: ! uneasily.
Women are quick in seeing a pas
sicu they inspire; Charlotte soon rea
3 Jacques heart.
They chatted quietly until breakfas
: time. The first step was taken. TIL
!. ice broken. How easy to wait now!
They are now married and happy
! Charlotte does not work by the da
:? any more. Jacques has reached tina
3 happy state Of things which comes t
5 all AVho strive and his paintings ar
) sold quite easily, bringing enough t
=! provide for the demands Of their IN
pretentious mode OF living.
Two things have been and are sti
matter Of wonder and common
among their friends. On their MAJ
riage day the "Valse des Roses wa
. played on the organ and a conspicuou