Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-11-17
CHAPTER yIu-fCoxTINurp.l

Inc count DuStled away IRON the
.oom. The countess then earnestly in
lulred concerning all the turbulent
movements In Paris, and the marquis
was much impressed by the good sense
and intelligence OF her remarks.
WHAT thought he, is that obtuse
Languedoc ignorant Of the superiority
Of the wife he treats so slightngly?
He might have guessed that this very
superiority was cause enough for slight
rom such a little nature as the counts.
The count came back In the highest
spirits.
Excellent, excellent, De Berri, our
most sanguine hopes are fulfilled. M.
Pierre assures me that the utmost
luiet reigns in this little corner OF the
country. 1t is our salvation that II IS
30 remote from Paris. He did not aeem
aware of anything which had taken
place there, and / thought 1t best not TO
snlighten him. We shall have ample
lime for preparation, and shall set san
from Frejus with our valuabies'
That is as remarkable as pro-
pitious." observed the marquis. Are
you sure this man has means OF obser-
vation?"
Certainly; a more faithful trust
worthy fellow cannot be found In all
Europe"
The countess and her daughter ex-
changed glances. In the face OF their
knowledge it was certainly painfully
ludicrous-this complaisance and self
- oonnt'G The mar
quis did not lose this little by-play
Of dumb talk between the ladies'.
1--WE must not be over confident,
said te, there is too much at stake to
peril it lightly
ooh, no." responded the count, run
bling his hands briskly, and acting ike
A person just emerging from night
mare of horror into perfect security.
But we can afford to take Plerre
word, will give warrant of that.
The countess opened her lips, ana
hen closed them again, casting at the
same time heseeching looks at Fellcle.
The latter spoke at once.
But, papa, / do not in the ieast
share your confidence. | can tell you
something that will shake your faith In
hat odious M. Pierre"
"Odious NJ. Pierre! yes, that is II.
Your ladyship has used my absence
killfully; you have instilled INTO the
sirl your own absurd and shameful an
.ipathy to my favorite agent ex-
claimed the count, turning angrliy 10
his wife.
She bit her lips ere she answered,
Fith the utmost GOODNESS:
"Felicie will assure you her preju-
aices are her own. But pray let us
cave so disagreeable subject. THINK
| hear the bell which summons us 70
.ne dining-room ! am sure you must
be ready for the repast."
The marquis gave her his arm, ana
Felicie went out with her father. The
after recovered his good humor at the
able. and drank to the health OIL the
future Marchioness De Berrl. his
daughter received it in silence.
Edward should be here to respond,
gaid the marquis, gayly, but | trust
a week from this will give him the
privilege"
Ia
gentlemen to their wine.
Mamma" exclaimed Felieie, what
Ia to be done? Papa will never credit
sur story, so obstinately does he pin his
faith upon NJ Pierre. And II We tell II,
he will carry it at once to M. Pierre.
and will not that ruin all2'
The countess sighed bitterly,
81 cherished the hope that he would
at least give me credit for veraclty,
His mistaken confidence in that villain
will greatly embarrass us. 1t VIII never
10 to rick the destruction OF all by al
owing M. Pierre to hear of our discoV-
,ry. | see only one method.
II know what that is, mamma. Wait
until Emile comes, and ask his advice.
[ shall look for the flowers every morn
ing and noon. It seems best to me,
also
you have guessed my decision And
about the marquis and the marriage,
Felicie?"
The girl dropped her head against
her mothers shoulder
am a coward, mamma, after all
my brave talk | dare not oppose my
fathers will Besides, since Emile has
seen him and pronounced him worthy,
| do not feel so desperately miserable,
The countess kissed her fondly.
Dear child Heaven grant there may
be no risk. His father is very prepos-
sessing."
yes. / wonder how he came to be
so intimate with papa. ne is so differ
emit
Hush, my child. do not forget your
filial respect.
Felicie accepted the reproof without
comment, but as she eontrasted this
careful respect of her mothers with
the tantalizing behavior of the count,
she found 1t impossible not to reiterate
ner indignation mentally.
The next day the two gentlemen rode
over to Frejus, dressed very plainly
and quite unattended NJ. Pierre watched
them ride away with malignant glee.
There go two simpletons on foS
errand." muttered he DO they expect
all the people to come forward and in
form them of the intended reyolte
Much wiser may they be on their re-
turn"
CHAPTER TX.
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