Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-04

but this strange state Of affairs IN
france Is In your favor. All, my child,
you have sat in judgment upon your
mother; see II you can avail yourself
OF iar more propitious circumstances"
Dear. dear mamma" cried Felicie,
through food OF tears, Il spoke
thonghtlessly; / never meant 10 hint
that ] believed you anything but the
angel you arew
She flung herself upon her mothers
breast. and they mingled their tears to-
gether. After this they were both com
torted. They shared the same couch
that night, and long after Lady Felicie
had fallen into the sweet slumbers OF
innocence and youth, the pale mother
DENT above her, whispering softly:
On, my beloved one, may Heaven
spare you the bitter trials OF your hope
less mother. AT least, though your
warm, womanly devotion be not
aroused, may you find a husband you
can respect and honor. and not a mar
roW-minded. tyrannical master, who
brushes your most strenuous efforts TO
iulnl your duties loyalty"
In two days longer, as Emile had
prophesied. the count arrived with his
noble fsiend. II the servants maryeled
al his quiet entrance, his freedom from
the accustomed retinue OF attendants,
they stood too much in awe of him to
comment upon ii. He greeted the count
ess with his usual stately courtesy, but
he elasped his daughter TO his heart ere
he presented her TO the marquis II was
true, that she was the dearest thing in
the world 70 him. except his pride and
his selhshness. He loved her as deeply
as his narrow nature would allow.
This. De Berri, is Lady Felicie. You
see she has quite outgrown the little
girl you remember said the father.
proudly.
The old marquis bowed calamity over
the trembling little hand extended to
him.
Il greet the Lady Felicie with a great
deal of pleasure. and no little admira-
ton. But shall allow a younger voice
10 describe the effect OF such fresh
loneliness upon our dull. Partisan
eyes
Your son has not accompanied
your" observed the countess. to spare
her agitated daughter the necessity Of
reply.
Not yet, my dear madam. He took
a more circuitous route. You are doubt
less aware Of the revolutionary state
OF the whole country. He was impru-
dent enough 20 express his indignation
at the brutal insolence OF the mob to-
ward her gracious majesty. the queen.
and very nearly paid the penalty OF his
boidness. shall not feel quite easy
till he reaches us"
Il have heard very little from Paris.
You know our extreme isolation, and
the count prohibited intercourse with
Fejus. ! hope you do not apprehend
serious results?"
One cannot cay what will happen
II had grown a little quieter. but the
leaders are subtitle now; they have but
10 touch a spring. and the mine is fired.
Heaven help all who come in the way
OF the explosion"
The countess looked anxiously over
to her husband.
Have you any fears OF this insub-
ordinate spirit reaching Feius?" asked
she
"Pshaw" said the count, testify,
what do women know OF such things.
must 20 and talk with NJ Pierre. and
see how affairs have gone on"
Stay" interposed the countess.
had you not better listen to my ac-
count hrst7 assure you 1t will be
wiser
With his accustomed perrersity. from
the paltry desire to show that he was
lord and master over this woman Of
twice his intellect and force OF char
acter. the count replied, contemptuous-
~:
Your account. indeed! ! would as
scon question one of the servant girls.
| should have to allow one-half for
your antipathy to my worthy Pierre.
and the other half to your ignorance
OF all business matters. and then where
would my result be-"
The countess colored deeply, while
Felicie's eyes flashed Indignantly.
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