The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-10


Emile carefully examined the door.
and then went outside, and strewed
leaves around the trunk OF the tree TO
hide the traces OF the frequent APP
preach that night Leaving all things
a. natural looking as possible he came
down to the lower room, where Folicie
had retreated.
She looked up enxlously in his face.
"Will they discover US, Emilo?"
81 think not. my child We must
manage without fire. TN their watch
Is removed. but we can do that we'll
enough. we are proyisioned for six
montha. az least There are several
casks Of water upstairs. and the spring
Is not far distant: | can easily replen-
lsh them AZ night"
How exhausted you must fcell
Take some OF the wine. beg you"
Perhaps had better; dare not go
TO sleep until after the visit to the
woods, for | may hear important plans
discussed. After that must sleep
Tor I believe II Is week since have
really taken nights rest. II is
nearly daybreak now. brought a
basket OF provisions from the chateau.
thinking they might please you bcst;
pray take what refroshmcnt you can,
for We must not have another patient.
Poor fellowl he Is In complete stupor.
Keep his head wet all the timc-lt
seems to be all we can do now; and be
Sure and care for YOURSELF"
THE poor chateau" murmured Fee
llcio. sinking YEARLY into n chair. and
Tor the first timo throwing of the
heavy black cloak.
The bridal Dress rent and soiled.
and in several places crimsoned with
the blood OF her father. came TO view.
Tue thought Of the tender maternal
care which had arranged every fold
with such proud and loving hands. OF
the woeful tragedy which had met her,
Instead OF the bridal service. was too
Dycrpowerlng. and II rushed suddenly
upon her.
She fell back fainting Emile caught
her In his arms, and while the tears
poured over his cheeks, used every of-
fort to revive her. For time II
seemed 10 him he was to be left with
two corpses on his hands. for the youth
scarcely stirred. and Felicle lay cold
aud broathlcss In his arms.
But the latter at length Easped. and
In few moments opened her eyes
He laid her tcndorly upon the pile OF
blnnkets brought from the chateau
a Lau NtsT IA
Of wine.
you deserve better behavior" said
she, fccbly: II did not mean to yield
10 my feelings. but the sudden remom
brance OF my desolation swept asid,
all my fortitude."
"You have been brave and courng
eous. my child; can admire. but no
blame your noble efforts. All, Fellcie
n | allow myself to recur 10 tn,
thought that she is gone, my strength
gives way--but for tho present W,
must not dwell upon II. Dearest one
your grief Is mine; for her sake yol
would be the most precious thing lef
IN the world even II your own merit'
did not win my esteem. The chateau
IL gone, they are gone. too. for th'
brief day OF life; thank Heaven. not To-
the eternal ages! VIII you consent {,
put away your Identity as the daughte
Of the Count Languedoc7 VIII yol
adopt me for father brother, uncle
whatever you like, and take n new
name? think the sooner you us
yourself to II. the safer 1t will be whol
It becomes necessary" said Emilio
gently.
"Toll me what you wish. and that |
enough for me-"
"Your name shall be Chlotllde:
had sister once whose name wa
Relnard-and you shnll be for the tim
Mademoiselle Relnard: and as m
young friend yonder. II he receivers
will be likely to be awkward and ON
barrassed In your presence. KNOWN
your rank. | particularly request tina
he shall believe you my sisters chile
You will become somewhat used to IN
name. / hope. before you venture int
tho world. And now | must listen I
the 1olngs without lie still and rest
the patient win not stir for man
hours, and doubtless It is the be,
thlng-kindly nature will recuperat
the palsied brain with the sweetest
balms, untroubed sleep"