Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12

(g8GM8O light revealed al,.d t.
earnest face in al
Its girlish loneliness, and gave to he
his pale, noble countenance, with those
deep, luminous eyes, that broad, intel
lectual sweep of the forehead, and thos'
sadly wistful eyes
Sweet image of the past! what car
you know of Emile" exclaimed he.
''My mother has told me; and, ah,
admire, I respect you so much; and
wish
What do you wish, innocent one?'
THAT I could comfort you'll" was
Felicie's fervent answer.
He seized her hand and kissed it pas
sionately. She was almost sure that a
shower of hot tears accompanied the
caress.
"Be satisfied; you have comforted
me, Countess, this is the sweetest mo-
ment have known for years"
Heaven will reward you, sometime,
Emile. I can never for a moment
doubt it. AS for me, I am powerless
to express my gratitude for your dis
interested devotion"
He turned the light slowly upon her
face, and was evidently shocked at the
traces of care and time.
$50 changedT murmured he; "ah,
my lady, heart-griefs wear deepest.
You had scarcely have been more worn
had you become a peasants wife,
The countess made a deprecating ges-
tUre.
Hush, Emile, do not allude to the
past. l am a faded, careworn woman,
and I am the Countess Languedoc.
Both should prevent you from recalling
any other knowledge of me. am
thankful to see you still in the very
pride of manly strength; and 1 am
deeply grateful for your kindness"
His eye had again turned upon Fe-
licie.
"The past years seem but day when
I look upon her. 1t seems that l once
more behold the Lady Violante of my
youthful Dreams" murmured he, in
dreamy tone.
The countess watched him uneaslly.
my daughter is betrothed to the
young Marquis De Berri. The marriage
is to take place at once"
q know" answered Emile, with
grave smile; che is a noble youth. and
is worthy of her. Though these be
scarcely the times for marrying or CIV
ing in marriage, may prosperity and
peace attend them! 1t should be so, II
my poor will were law. And now to
return to the danger which surrounds
you. It is imperative that l return to
Paris Immediately, but l shall make no
tarrying there 1 only go to perfect
for your future safety. L |
do not believe there will be any dis |
turbance during my absence. AT all |
events. you have this retreat in case OF |
imperative need. I shall work on the |
mbierranean chamber the rest of the
aignt. and leave it habitable, though /
lot as comfortable as | intend to leave
4. think you will see the count in
iwo days at the longest. OF course,
3ou will not need my caution to keep
all that you have witnessed tonight
Entirely to yourselves. By all means
nv to appear before this wretched
sverseer as if you had still faith in his
honesty"
1--WE shall fortunately be spared the
heed of assembling. He is aware how
ittle respect we bear him."
THAT is well. Now we must arrange
lone signal, whereby 1 may acquaint
-ou with my presence here. What shall
t be-"
"a bunch of wild flowers thrown on
he rocky bridge of the meadow. 1 will
COX for them myself, every morning, "
ried Felicie, eagerly.
Some one might pick them up" OBJ
erved the countess.
ooh. no; for l shall be before them
H." answered Felicie.
so be it then. And now l will &C
ompany you through the woods into
light of the chateau"
pray extinguish your lantern cried
eIicie. archly 81 shall have no fancy t
II the uncanny company of a ghost . t
where are your fears, Felicie? In r
lew of all we have heard and seen, 1 o
xpected you would need all my per- F
lasion to keep calm" h
"Ah! but l did not know in the be- t
inning that Emile was to be our pro- C
ctorp' S
Sweet. ingenious child"' cried
mile: Heaven give me the power fl
deserve your charming confidence. Fl
cannot resist the influence. Countess
iolante. 1 must thank you for teach 9,
g yoar daughter to have such kindly e.
for me- y
Il told her the story, Emile, to ex- 81
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