Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-07


joy, had recognized her mistress, and
sprang from the arms Of Malcolm
to the bosom of Eudora, where she
nestled. trembling with delight.
The poor young prisoner smiled
family as she put one hand caressing-
ly around her favorite. and held out
the other to her visitor, saying:
II thank you very much, dear NAL
colin, for fetching her so soon. Poor
little thing, I'm glad she does not
know" she added, tenderly caressing
her pet.
All, but Fidelle did know-if not the
nature and particulars Of the heavy
had gone wocfully wrong with her mis-
Iow-eyed countenance she gaZed with
love and sympathy.
Malcolm seated himself beside Eu-
dora, and watched her uneasily as she
tie dumb friend, and apparently forget
position. And as he noticed her, his
that her mind as well as her body
becility under the pressure of her
heavy calamity.
He wished to test the truth of his
suspicion by conversing with her upon
some subject more serious than that
of her little dog, who seemed for the
present to engage all her attention;
yet he hesitated to disturb the. tran
silent peace that seemed to have de-
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blessing.
keep her! She could do no harm. YOU
know. poor little beast. and it would
be almost Il comfort to have some
slrcpIcSs nights said Eudora. raising
her eyes with plcadin" inquiry to Nal.
collins face.
desire it. I think they will give YOU
every indulgence the rules do not abSo-
lutely forbid" answered Malcolm.
1T il only for Il few days. so they
might not mind, you know. Why. even
the cruel men of the French revolution
let Marie Antoinette keep her little
dog, though they took crown and king
dom, husband and children. and even
Il will see to it, love; there can be
no possible objection to granting you
so harmless an indulgence" interrupt
ed Malcolm.
Malcolm's order for admission COM
was supposed that longer or more fire.
prisoners mind from the solemn duty
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short time had been granted her.
Punctually, therefore. at the end of
the stipulated hour, the turnkey I'M
formed Mr.. Montrose that his time
was up.
Eudora held her little dog toward
him. saying:
''You had better take her down and
get permission before you venture to
leave her with me. Malcolm.'
Montrose silently received the little
animal, but when Fidelle perceived
that she was to be carried Off, she set
UP such a pitcouS bowling and Strug-
Cling. that even the stern heart of the
female wardcr, callous to human sui
fering, was touched with compassion,
and she said:
Il think as how you m2y venture to
leave her, sir You can ask the govern
or about it when YOU go down stairs,
and then. if so be. objections are made.
it will be time enough to come and
force her away.
"Thank YOU; | think you are quite
right" said Malcolm, restoring the lit
tie creature to her mistress. Then,
STOPPING down. he pressed his lips to
the forehead of Eudora. promising to
repeat his visit the next day at the
usual hour. took his leave and left the
cell
In the hall below he met the govern
or and preferred his request. And
Mr.. Anderson. really pleased With the
opportunity of granting any indulg-
encc to the unlsppy young prisoner
not inconsistent with the duties Of his
office. readily &C lscNtcd. and he him.
self went to the cell to assure Eudora
that she might keep her little four
footed friend Il: long as she liked.
Malcolm Monirosc left the prison.
wondering that lie had not cncOunt-
cred Amelia Wilder there or on the
read. He felt extremely anxious again
to see and speak with that mad girl.
who he much feared. was rushing
npcuiOlS mo SOllit lliutlC
which. without helping Eudora, might
ruin herself. He v;inly looked out for
her on his way back to town. and vain
ly expected her during the remainder
of the morning.
The whole day passed without his
seeing or hearing anything OF the adj
miraIs granddaughter.
The next morning, however. as he
was sitting over an untasted break
fast, impaticntly waiting the hour that
he might visit Eudora. the door was
suddenly pushed open. and. unan-
nounccd. Amelia stood before him.
He positively started with diSmay at
her appearance.
She was dressed in black, as on the
previous days. and her face had al
ways been pale and wasted from the
effects of the lOng-cOntinned SLOW
starvation OF hey childhood'S years.
But now two crimson spots burned in
the hOllowS of her cheeks. and her eyes
glowcd like lire III their Sullkcn sock
cts. She seemed consumed with some
hidden fever or restrained frenzy.
Malcolm took her hand and made
her sit down in the easy chair. while
he said:
II did not sec YOU at the prison yes
tertlay. | hope that illness did not