Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-18

ksAlrIs ing wedding. and
vi ~ fiattered himself
To ny that he was very
~ diplomatic in talk
III ing confidently be-
fore the servants,
Of the series OF festivities which should
follow that event. He affected an air
Of the utmost security. and laid out a
feore OF improvements to be made in
The garden. at a period when he meant
10 be safely landed ON foreign shore.
and every few hours he exchanged
a knowing nod with NJ. Pierre, as II
glOrying over his wise sagacity. In
these preparations. OF course. the abb
sence OF the most valuable service OF
silver was discovered. but the willy NJ.
Pierre had forestailed the need OF ex-
planaiicn by informing his creduious
master that he had taken the precau-
ton, In consideration OF the disturb
anees In other places. 10 secrete II, and
thar Il should be ready for him al the
wedding festival. unless he preferred
10 have II snugly packed for transport
alton 10 the fishing sloop, which last
idea the count eagerly seconded. He
rode over to Freius 10 find some one
to perform the ceremony. and on the
way thither met bishop coming 20
HIN for protection. He had left Paris
expecting 10 and relative a, frejus.
but every one who held the slightest
claim 10 aFisiocraey had fed from
paEk
The count received him warmly, and
carried him back 10 the chateau In tri.
umph Now everything was prepared.
only waiting for the bridegroom 10 be
able TO perform his share OF tho eere-
ncny. VI. Pierre was ostsnslbiy most
artiye In carrying forward the prepare
ticns. bai the countess shuddefed every
tine she met his eye. The bishops
presence gave the ladies' more excuse
~ lingering In their own rooms: and
Il also seemed an opportunity 10 visit
Tie Little Forest. Therefore. that very
sFtning they stole forth cautiously and
ssn, speeding along toward the hollow
tse. Before they reached the edge OF
the wood the form Of Emile started up
from the hedge which bordcred the
meadow, lie spoke their names eager
b, and dlspsFsad the momeniary terror
sAieh his sudden appearance bad
caused.
Thank Heaven you have comet L
vas trying 10 couture up an opportu-
niiy for speaking with you. How pro-
esed matters at the chateau"
lily enough. fear. though the
soant fsneies everything favorable. .
asssersd tho countess.
And the oycrscary''
He IL there still. Tho count trusts
BIN implicitly. and has coniidcd TO him
rl hk plans OF escape
Mon Dicul Ia the man dsmentsdy''
He will not listen TO our rcmon-
suAnecs." answered Fsiicle, while her
rc,hsr kept silence.
Have you told him what you
kssrdf''
NO: though we assured him that we
had proof Of his trsachcry. He declared
% should 30 TO NJ. Pierre with our accu-
salons. and we dared not reveal all
Without FIRST consulting you"
That was prudent" said Emile.
shile between his teeth he muttcred.
Doitl IDIOT brutei the man does not
Deserve TO live" And In a moment he
added gravely. 1T would be the ex-
uhguishment Of your best hopes OF ca
ape TO reveal my presence here. or the
.oeaiity Of the retreat have provided.
haif expected to find you gone; and |
"isenily hoped II might be so.'
we waited for the Marquis Ed
ward"
And he arrived two nights ago.
why were you net away before this7
Every hour Ia OF priceless value."
The countess sighed heavily.
lie Is III: we are only waiting for |
nis recovery: then the marriage Ia TO
axe place. and we are to ride directly |
70 the wharf ut st. Josephs."
! wish ! knew their plans better: |
ao' soul has entered the woods since |
! came, and the pixies have been re-
moved. | lost the precious opportunity
" my long absence"
Ah.' cried Fclicie, I'VE looked for
you 20 anxioualy. We grew so troubled
about you"
-, ! could not come. / have learned
vter lesson In my absence. /, who
seia them TO my sway before, have
.Ouha the tide so swollen that II bore
=. along like a feather. I lifted up my
.,,ce Tor freedom, equality, manhood
a'u Know they would interpret II law
.s,ssnees, disqualification, brutality
s sack one cannot play with fire ex-
~. 70 be scorched. My heart has died
, s'.nln me to witness the horrors which
a sh triumphant, conscious. as / am.
M ss ! helped to nurse the spark
s sa'ch has become such a madly de-
surihg element. There Is but one
san left me. must secretly aid all
M. N.Y. come within reach OF my helping
NJ. ,ou counsel us TO refrain from mem
n,a ang the adventure In the woods that
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