The Eddy current., 1897-01-09

aglnatlon. You have certainly seen
the figure, but ! oplne II will prove TO
be decidedly more tangible and natural
than a ghost. You must bring others
with YOU and follow him"
"Oh. my Lady Fcllcle. n II ghost,
or the evil one don't talk 20 sconng-
~. am afraid an evil spell will fnll
upon you as punishment. was
going to tell YOU how dld
follow him. and how he turned
upon me his blazing eye and
threw up his hands, and little flames
came dancing all around him, and ie
opened his mouth and II Numbered and
the very ground seemed TO quake Oh
| smolt the sulphur. and saw The blue
ilames. Don't doubt Il. Lady Fcllclo
i wouldn't come again for the kings
acoptor. came now only TO convince
you. ! am afraid some terrible thing
IA to happen TO rs. and that this Is the
sign. Holy Mary. have mercy! | viii
get the good prizes, TO say prayers for
us all. But come. We must return. My
lady. the countess. viii De angry with
me for bringing YOU here. and Vlctoire
Will be tired Of waiting where you sta
toned her"
And looking around him ahuddcr-
ingly. Joannot stepped forth into the
path.
Lady Fellcle followed thoughtfully.
1T Is very odd" murmured she:
when my father returns from Paris.
Il must be thoroughly investigated"
"Ah, yes; ! shall be 10 glad when the
count gets home NJ. Pierre. the over
seer, called me a foolish, old driycller.
and bado me hold my tongue. The
noble count might believe him, but
you. Lady Follcie. can assure him that
| do not lie. I'm sure that | do not
want to frlghten all the people. as NJ.
Pierre says do; but this Is a dreadful
thing to keep TO myself"
Don't talk now. Jeannot," said La
dy Fellclo impatlently. How dark Il
has grownl I don't know what my
mother would say. II she knew came
with you aud without any other at
tondant. Pray. let us hurry"
The old servant quickcned his pace
at these words and the lady kept step
with him now.
She gave a great sigh Of relief when
they reached the open ground. The
stars were out, and the pale silver cres-
cent had frightened into geld. From
tho chateau flashed ruddy CLEAN
klndling from window to window.
A light figure came bounding down
the hill.
"Oh. my Lady Fcllcio. have you
come? Your mother han sent out trlce
for you. Have you seen ~"
Hush. Victoirol keep discreet sill
once II YOU wish my favor. and don't
tease me with questions. will go TO
my mother now"
The pretty waiting maid dropped an
humble courtesy ana followed demure-
~ after her mistress. as the latter
turned swiftly toward the chateau. but
she was eagerly repeating to herself
Lady Fellcle has seen the ghost /
am suro-or why does old Jcannot
fling me sdch a triumphant glancei
How brave these noble ladies can be!
Nothing am sure could have tempted
me 10 so with Jeannot Into the wood
az this hour. She IL 30 grave and still
1t Is certain that she has seen some
thing
The lady. however. dld not crafty
her curiosity. She passed hastily
across the broad hall when she reached
the chateau. and went directly TO the
bou ulor OF the countess.
She was a tVry flne looking woman,
this Countess languedoc- tall and
stately and dressed with suitable rich
ness; but there was a sad expression In
her soft deep eyes, which betrayed that
her noble estate had not brought with
II unmlxed happiness.
She rose from the velvet lounge as
her daughter entered, and exclaimed
childishiy!
"Folicie. Fellcie. where have you
been? This wild rambling will not
answer You know how deeply Il
would disploase the count TO know you
were away from the chateau grounds,
unattended And | have sent twice
for you. and no one knew whore you
were, not even Nicloire. Your
father"
The sweet. red lips Of Fellcle checked
further speech as she flung her arms
around the lady's neck. and kissing her
repeatedly answered Eally:
"Ah yes. my father understand,
my lady mother; but mon pero n away
In Paris. and Will never know. for am
sure you will not tell him. And Il is
so refreshing 30 delightful TO be free
and Wild Just little; I'm sure when
have half dozen servants AZ my heels.
as papa always sends me forth, all my
pleasure Is destroyed, and have many
a time envied one Of our own peasant
girls her unmolested freedom. Say
now my darllngest OF mammas. do you
blame me. II take advantage Of my
fufhor'a Qhapueo and send the frouhia-