Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-11-12

was my NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Heaven knows l have struggled fercelI
and suffered bitterly; that have
meant it should only be myself to b.
inundated. Circumstances have cruelty
hemmed me in. l have only had tbs
power given me to make the best Of
them. Ny conscience sustains me. Too
well know how little account l give tC
wealth or title l count them both
more empty and valueless than the
/ froth of the sea. l am assured it is a
! prouder thing to be the beloved and
loving wife of a peasant than the neg
lected cold-hearted partner OF a
throne. And yet, there are some duties
higher than those of love. So, at
least, it seems to me. But, Felicie,
no longer urge upon you this marriage
with the marquis. You shall judge for
yourself; whatever your decision, you
may rely upon my support and coun-
tenance, even against your fathers
anger"
But his anger will be terrible, 8"
sighed Felicie.
81 fear so; but it will be no worse
than l have endured, even before dis
obedience. 1t really seems 10 me that
you could not help yourself if you tried /;
but this strange state of affairs in
France is in your favor. All, my child,
you have SAT in judgment upon your
mother; see if you can avail yourself
of far more propitious circumstances"
Dear. dear mamma" cried Felicie,
through a food of tears, q spoke
thoughtlessly; 1 never meant to hint
that 1 believed you anything but the
angel you arei'
She flung herself upon her mothers
breast, and they mingled their tears to-
gether. After this they were both com
forted. 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
bent above her, whispering softly:
ooh, 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 mar
row-minded, tyrannical master, who
brushes your most strenuous efforts tc
fulfil your duties loyalty"
In two days longer, as Emile had
prophesied, the count arrived with his
noble friend If the servants marveled
at his quiet entrance, mis- freedom from
the accustomed retinue of attendants,
they stood too much in awe of him to
comment upon it. He greeted the count
ess with his usual stately courtesy, but
he clasped his daughter to his heart ere
he presented her to the marquis. 1t was
true, that she was the dearest thing in
the world to him, except his pride and
his selfshness. 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 great
deal of pleasure, and no little admira-
ion. But I shall allow a younger voice |
to describe the effect of such fresh /
.oveliness upon our dull, Partisan
Eyes"
your son has not accompanied /
vou?" observed the countess, to spare
Ter agitated daughter the necessity of
'eply.
Not yet, my dear madam. He took
more circuitous route. You are doubt
ess aware of the revolutionary state
If the whole country. He was impru-
lent enough to express his indignation
It the brutal insolence of the mob to-
yard her gracious majesty, the queen,
nd very nearly paid the penalty OF his
,oldness. l shall not feel quite easy
i'll he reaches us"
81 have heard very little from Paris.
-ou know our extreme isolation, and
be count prohibited intercourse with
'ejus. I hope you dc not apprehend
erious results?"
zone cannot say what will happen
. had grown a little quieter, but the
,aders are subtitle now; they have but
, touch a spring. and the mine is fired.
-eaven help all who come in the way
the explosion"
The countess looked anxiOusly over
her husband.
Have you any fears of this insub-
.dinate spirit reaching Fejus?" asked
lie.
"Pshawr eaid the count. testify,
What do women know of such things.
must go and talk with NJ. Pierre, and
G how affairs have gone on"
Stay interposed the countess,
lad you not better listen to my ac-
unit first? | assure you it Will be !