Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-10-15

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the other swung idly by his side, though
no lantern or torch was anywhere Wis
ible. a little circle Of bright light went
wayering along with him, seeming to
radiate from mis- very feet
Despite her best efforts, a cold chill
crept over the girl, and she stood shiy-
ering until the mysterious figure van
ished from sight.
Jeannot was muttering prayers with
vehement eagerness.
Lady Felicie made a desperate exer-
ton, seeing the old mans terror, and
exclaimed resOlutely:
'Nonsensei 1t was a man, who is
prowling around here for some evil
purpose. | acknowledge you have CON
WINGED me, Jeannot-my good old
JeannOt-that / was hasty in accusing
you Of trusting too much to your inn
agnation. You have certainly seen
the figure but | opine it Will prove to
be decidedly more tangible and natural
than a ghost. You must bring others
with you and follow him
"Oh, my Lady Feicie. it is a ghost,
or the evil one don't talk so soothing
ly. l am afraid an evil spell viii fell
upon you as punishment. was
going to tell you how did
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 Re
opened his mouth, and il Numbered and
the very ground seemed to quake Oh
| smelt the sulphur, and saw The blue
flames. DON'T doubt it, Lady Felicie
Il wouldn't come again for the kings
scepter. | came now only to convince
you. I am afraid some terrible thing
Is to happen to us, and that this is the
sign. Holy Mary have mercy I will
get the good priest to say prayers for
us all. But come. we must return. My
lady, the countess, will be angry with
me for bringing you here, and Victoire
viii be tired of waiting where you sta
toned her"
And looking around him shudder-
ingly. Jeannot stepped forth into the
path.
Lady Felicie followed thoughtfully.
1T Is very odd" murmured she;
when my father returns from Paris,
II must be thoroughly investigated.
"Ah. yes; shall be so glad when the
count gets home. NJ. Pierre. the over
seer, called me foolish. old driyeller, |
and bade me hold my tongue. The |
noble count might believe him. but
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do not lie. I'm sure that | do not
want to brighten 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 Felicie impatiently. How dark it
has grownl / don't know what my
mother would say, If she knew | came
with you and without any other at
tendant Pray, let us hurry"
The old servant quickened his pace
At these words. and the lady kept step
with him now.
She gave a great eigh of relief when
hey reached the open ground. The
stars were out, and the pale silver cres-
,cnt had frightened into gold. From
he chateau flashed a ruddy CLEAN
dndling from window to window
A light figure came bounding down
he hill
"Oh. my Lady Felioie. have you
ONE? Your mother has sent out twice
or you Have you seen it?'
FLUSH, Victoirel keep discreet sill
nee If you wish my favor. and don't
ease me with questions. l will go to
ny mother now"
The pretty waiting maid dropped an
umble courtesy. and followed demure-
y after her mistress. as the latter
irned swiftly toward the chateau, but
he was eagerly repeating to herself:
Lady Felicie has seen the ghost. I
m sure-or why does old Jeannot
ing me such a triumphant glancel
low brave these noble ladies can be!
othing. am sure could have tempted t
ne to go with Jeannot into the wood
{ this hour. She is so grave and still |
n is certain that she has seen some I
hing
The lady. however. did not crafty
or curiosity. She passed hastily @
cross the broad ball when she reached
ne chateau. and went directly to the t
oudoir OF the countess. I
She was very fine looking woman. n
lis Countess Languedoc-tal and {
ately, and dressed with suitable rich @
ass but there was a sad expression in h
ar soft. deep eyes, which betrayed that l
er noble estate had not brought with
unmiXed happiness a
She rose from the velvet lounge as |.
er daughter entered, and exclaimed.
u
"Felicie Felicie. where have you
cen? This wild rambling will not n