Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-17
Mellow and warm were those sum


beams ere they crept through the leafy
canopy of the forest, and bathed CRATE
fully the massive trunk of the great
tree, whose hollow stairway gave safe
shelter to the hapless orphan.
They all slept far into the day; but
when Emile came down he found
Felicie quietly giving the youth a glass
of water, and bathing his head.
His eyes looked rational and intelli-
gent; as Emile came forward, they
frightened perceptibly.
"You are better" said the latter.
Joyfully.
Thank you, believe so; have I
been III? Shall we get along on the
journey to-day? My friends will be go
painfully anxious, would risk great
deal. But you seem destined to be my
preserver."
Emile looked a little embarrassed.
mot so rational as I supposed" said
he, in an undertone. "Mademoiselle
Chlotilde, will you be so good as to get
me little of the bread for my break
fast, and there is some cold meat,
think"
She obeyed at once, and this errand
took her to the farther apartment.
Emile seized the moment to bend
over the youth.
Have you forgotten the terrible
night at the chateau, how you were
knocked senseless, how l brought you
to the forest, to my secret retreat, and
do you remember that your name is
Jules Hentz, and that there is caution
to be maintained before all, even my
little niece here?"
He spoke the words rapidly, but with
emphasis; Jules stared at him a mo-
ment vacantly. then shuddered from
head to foot
Mon Dieu! Mon Dieu! oh, yes,
remember. Heaven help mew cried
he, in voice of anguish.
Emile laid his cool hand upon the
fevered forehead.
you are safe, it shall be well with
you, only promise to be calm. I shall
care for you
He caught the hand in his, and the
tears gushed over it.
Noble benefactor, nobler than the
royalists of an imperial line! what can
ever do to express my gratitude?"
'Be calm, and learn to recover happi-
ness"
Jules smiled feebly, closed his eyes,
and sank off into slumber.
ENr1i1a - tIo e;Jo 0F THaI;ota
who was setting forth the little table
with every delicacy she could find.
You are taking too much trouble,
dear Chlotilde; (you see 1 must accus-
tom you to the name) only some bread
and meat, and little wine. You will
find spirit lamp for your coffee,
somewhere. l am sorry YOU must DO |
without a servant; but il is impera-
lively necessary that you learn to I'M
1erstand a little of the work usual to |
the class you are to represent; 1 will |
Try to make it as easy as possible for
YOU"
Her eyes filed with tears
Pray don't think of trying, dear,
generous friend; 1 am so thankful for
work, anything that keeps my hands
busy, and my mind from dwelling on
,ast horrors. And for you! oh, how
daddy would 1 go upon my knees, wear
he flesh from my fingers, to feel was
eally repaying a little of what 1 owe
o you"
my child" began Emile, and broke
Iown with the sob that caught his
'oice; "the angel above knows how
ully am rewarded for all can do for
ou, without any returns of yours. Yet,
i've me a little affection, such as I
night claim if 1 were really your
ncle, and 1 shall be blest indeed"
Lady Felicie took his hand and
aised it to her lips.
Emile turned away, too much af-
ected by the simple act to be able to
aply.