The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-11-19
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weather.
The count. hustled away from the
room. The countess then earnestly in
luired concerning all the turbulent
movements In Paris. and the marquis
vas much impressed by the good sense
ind Intelligence OF her remarks.
What" thought he. rs that obtuse
Lanrucdoc Ignorant Of the superiority
" the wife he treats 30 sllEhungly'"
lie might have guessed that this very
superiority was cause enough for slight
from such a little nature MS the counts
The count came back in the highest
spirits
That Is az remarkable as pro-
pitious." observed the marquis. Are
Fou sure this man has means OF obser-
'ation7"
Certainly; a more faithful. trust
worthy fellow cannot be found In all
Europe"
The countess and her daughter ex-
;harve Flanccs In the face Of their
Know ledge Il was certainly painfully
ludlcrous-this complaisanco and solf-
sufficicncy Of the counts. The mar
quls did not lose this little by-play
of dumb talk between the ladies'
I'VE must not be over confident"
iaid he. there IL too much at stake TO
peril II lightly"
oh no." responded the count, rub
bling his hands brlskly. and acting like
person just emerging from a night
mare OF horror into perfect security.
But we can afford TO take Plorro's
word. will give warrant Of that"
The countess opened her lips. and
then closed them again. casting at the
same time bcseechng looks at Felicie.
The latter spoke at once.
But. papa, do not In the least
share your confidence. | can tell you
something that will shake your faith In
that odlous NJ. Pierre"
"Odlous NJ. Pierrei yes. that Is H.
Your ladyshlp has used my absence
ikillmlly; you have instillod into the
Eirl your own absurd and shameful an
tlpathy to my fayorite agent" ex-
claimed the count. turning angrily to
his wife.
She bit her lips ore she answered.
with the utmost GOODNESS:
"Fellcie will assure you her prciu-
dlces are her own. But pray let us
leave so disagreeable subject think !
hear the bell which summons ue to
the dinlEg-room; am sure you must
be ready for the repast."
The marquis gave her his arm, and |
Felicie went out with her father. Tho |
latter recovered his good humor at the |
table. and drank to the health OF the |
future Marchloness DE Berri. His
daughter received II in silence.
edward should be here to respond"
said the marquis. gayly. but trust
a week from this will give him the
The ladies retired early. leaving the
gentlemen to their wine.
Mamma" exclaimed Folicie. what
Ia to be donc7 Papa will never credit
our story. 30 ohstlnatcly does he pin his
faith upon NJ. Pierre. And n We tell II.
he will carry II at once TO NJ. Pierre.
and will not that ruin ALP
Il cherished the hope that he would
ut least give me credit for yoraclty.
His mistaken confidence In that villain
will greatly embarrass us. II will never
40 to risk the destruction OF all by al
lowing NJ. Pierre to hear OF our discoy-
FRY. see only one method"
II know what that IN. mamma. Wait
intil Emile comes. and ask his advice.
shall look for the flowers every morn
Ing and noon. II seems best to me.
llso."
"You have guessed my decision. And
lbout the marquis and the marriage.
Felicle?"
The girl dropped her head against
ier mothers shoulder
81 am coward. mamma. after all
ny brave talk. | dare not oppose my
athers will. Besides. since Emile has
zen him and pronounced him worthy,
do not feel 80 desperately miserable"
The countess kissed her fondly.
Dear child. Heaven grant there may
,e no risk. His father is very prepos-
esslng."
Yes. ] wonder how he came TO be
10 intimate with papa. he Is 80 differ
mt"
Hush. my child, do not forget your
HAL respect"
Felicle accepted the reproof without
but as she contrasted this !
areful respect OF her mothers with
he tantnllzing behavior OF the count. =
he found II impossible not to reiterate !
er indignation mentally.
The next day the two gentlemen rode
yer to Frejus. dressed very plainly. I
nd quite unattended NJ Pierre watched
hem ride away with malignant glee. I
There go two slmpletons on a FOOLS Y
rrand," muttered he. DO they expect
II the people to come forward and in \
orm them OF the intended revolt7 v
iuch wiser may they be on their re- d
urn" v