Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-07
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Emile carefully examined the door
and then went outside. a:d s,rewet
leaves around the trunk OF the tree. Il
hide the traces Of the frequent a9
rroach that night. Leaving all thing
rs natural looking as possible. he can't
Gcwn to the lower room, where Fe!ic.'
had rctreated.
She looked UP anxiousiy in his face
VIII they discover us, Emile?"
Il think not. my child. We mus
manage without u fire. till their watcl
Is removed. But we can do that We!
enough; VIC are provisioned for sis
n:ontko. at least. There are severa
caaks OF water upstairs. and tho sprint
Is not far distant: ! can easily replen-
i5h them at night"
How exhausted you must FEEL
Take some of the wine, beg you.'
Perhaps had better: dare not 60
TO sleep until after the visit to the
woods, for may hear important plans
discussed. After that l must sleep.
for l believe It is n week since | have
really taken nights rest. 1t Is
nearly daybreak now; / brought q
basket of provisions from the chateau.
thinking they might please you best:
pray take what refreshment You can.
for We mus. not have another patient.
Poor fellow! he is In n complete stupor.
Keep his head wet all the time-it
seems to be all we can do now; and be
cure and care for yoursclf!"
THE poor chateaur' murmured Fe-
llcie, sinking wearily into chair, and
for the first time throwing of the
heavy black cloak.
The bridal dress. rent and soiled.
and in several places cr!msoned with
the blood of her father. came to View.
The thought OF the tender maternal
care which had arranged every fold
with such proud and loving hands. OF
the wceful tragedy which had met her.
instead of the bridal service. was too
overpowering. and 1t rushed suddenly
upon her.
She fell back fainting. Emile caught
her in his arms. and while the tears
poured over his cheeks. used every ef-
fort to revive her. For a time 1t
seemed to him he was to he left with
two corpses on his hands. for the youth
scarcely stirred. and Felicie lay cold
and breathlcss In his arms.
But the latter at length gasped. and
in a few moments opened her eyes.
He laid her tendcrly upon the pile OF
blankets brought from the chateau,
and gave her spoonful after spoonful
of wine.
"You deserve better behavior" said
she, fcebly; II did not mean to yield
to my feelings. but the sudden remcm-
brance of my desolation swept aside
oil my fortitude.''
you have been brave and couras-
cous. my child: can admire, but not
blame your noble efforts. All. Fe!icie!
II allow myself to recur to the
thought that she is gone. my strength
gives way-but for the present we
must not dwell upon 1t. Dearest one,
your grief is mine; for her sake you
would be the most precious tidng left
in the world. even II your own merits
did not win my esteem. The chateau
is gone, they are gone. too. for the
brief day OF life; thank Heaven. not for
the eternal ages! VIII you consent TO
put away your identity as the daughter
of the Count LangueGoc? Will you
ADOPT me for father. brother, uncle,
whatever you like, and take new
name? / think the sooner you use
yourself to 1t, the safer it will be when
1t becomes necessary" said Emile,
gently.
Tell me what you wish. and that is
cnorSh for me-
"Ycur name shall be Chlotilde;
had sister once whose name was
Reinard-and you shall be for the time
Mademoiselle Reinard; and as my
young friend yonder. If he recovers,
will be likely to be awkward and en-
barrassed in your presence, knowing
your rank, I particularly request that
he shall believe you my sisters child.
You will become somewhat ueed to the
name, l hope, before you venture into
the world. And now l must listen to
the doings without: lie still and rest
the patient will not stir for many
hours, and doubtless it is the bes.
thing---kindly nature will recuperate
the palsled brain with the sweetest o!
talms, untroubled Sleep"