Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1897-12-15

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can see no other way than for us tb |
get to Paris. 1t is the only place |
where this NJ. Pierre will not search !
for you and the girl he has declareh h
shall marry him."
But shall be recognized by score IS
there" exclaimed Jules, with a shud
der.
hope not. l shall find means tp
color that fair hair jetty black; you
must wear 1t in another fashion. Gar
ments, too, make a wonderful change;
but OF course you will keep as retired
as possible"
jules drew a long breath.
1t seems to me | would rather be
mere forever. but / trust implicitly In
your sagacity; l yield unquestioning
obedience"
Your health would suffer by long
residence in this unsunned cave. am
already anxious about Chlotilde. The
two weeks have paled her cheek sadly.
With extreme caution you might both
go up to the surface every day. There
are apertures in the trunk of the tree
to take reconnaissance in every diree-
ton. Seeing the ground clear, you
could venture out, though l warn you
to be wary. II he be crafty, this M.
Pierre will soon remove his watch
from sight and set secret trap. But
l mean to get you both away speedily" !"
Felicie came from her room, and
looked up affectionately in his face.
You have talked with Jules long
enough, my uncle; say something to
Chlotilde now"
He drew his hand caressingly over
the glossy hair.
Il have been telling him what good
care he must take of my child when |
am gone"
Gone! oh, Emiler' exclaimed she,
in CONSERVATION.
"For little time, dear one, only to
prepare for your escape"
The tears were slowly tricklihe
down her cheeks, she could not speak
a word of answer.
why, my little one, are you sc
stricken? Jules is left to take care o
you"
| Jules is very poor substitute fol
| yOuJ hO bliC 10 DSbttl
of it than he himself, but he will do his
best" observed the youth.
Nay, nay" interposed the girl
| eagerly. Il did not mean to wouht
your feelings, dear Jules; you are
everything kind and good. AS agree.
| able and pleasing a companion as
could ask, but then we have relied sc
thoroughly upon my uncle, it struck
me with sudden dismay to think oi
losing him"
For little time, my child. 1t II
because | fear for your health and IN
anxious to get you away, that l leay
at all. You will not be weak am
childish, know, but will be calm an,
heroic, to help me all you can"
Il will try" replied she, firmly; bu
the sweet lips quivered sadly.
And you will succeed. Jules mns
exert all his powers to divert you
thoughts. You must read togeth er
and tell fairy stories, and be good chill
dren till return, like a good genii, t
release you from your dungeon"
He smiled playfully, but there was
moisture in his eyes.
The three were silent long time, aht
then Felicie broke 1t timidly;
And when do you go, my uncle?'
Tonight at the darkest hour.
must fill your water cask from th
spring before l leave"
They talked gravely over their plan
and hopes until MONDAY; when Emil
took his much-needed rest, and th
youthful pair sat down rather disc0n
solately, it must be admitted. eac
with a book in hand.
Jules turned to the title page of th
little volume of poems he held. !
name was traced there in delicat
handwriting Felicie Langle
doc.
"Ah." said he, Il should so mIc
like to know just what she was, an
how she looked, that poor Lady "
lieier'
His companion glanced over the 'vo
ume to see what it was which fixed b
thoughts, and smiled archly.
why are you curious? Did yo
know anything about her?" asked Sd
why, yes. l knew that she ";
the sole heiress, the pride and hope
the chateau yonder, which lies
, ruins 1t was there. that horrib
? night, you know, that | was so wrete
edly maltreated. But l did not see he
a not even her corpse" He paus
! shuddering, and then added mo
. calmly, II should like to know 1u
I how she looked, just what was h
a character. The writing, you see, au
r gested the thought. | fancy | have
i good idea, but l may be mistaken.
q she resembled her father she was
: beauty"