The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-10-15

aginatlon. You have certainly seen
the figure. but opIno u viii prove "a
be- decidedly more tangible and natural
than a ghost You must bring Oihers
with you and follow him
"Oh. my Lady Folicie. Il Is a ghost
or the evil one don't talk 80 soothing
] ~ ] am afraid an evil spell viii frll
upon you as punishment WINS
I going TO tell you how ala
follow him and how he turned
/ upon me hls blazing eye and
threw mp his hands. and little flames
came dancing all around him. and fe
I opened hls mouth ana % Numbered. and
the very ground seemed 10 quake. Oh.
! amelt the sulphur. and ! saw .he blue
flames. Don't doubt Il. Lady Fclicie
i wouldn't come again for the kings
acopter came now only to convince
you. | am afraid some terrible thing
il to happen TO ~. and that this Is the
sign. Holy Mary. have mercy | viii
got the good priest 10 say prayers for
uH all. Hut come. We must return. Ny
lady. the countess. will be angry with
me for bringing you here. and Vlctolre
viii be tired OF waiting where you sta
toned her."
And looking around him shudder-
lngly, Joannot stepped forth into the
path.
Lady Folclo followed thoughtfully.
1T Ia very odd" murmured she.
when my father returns from Paris.
Il must be thoroughly Investigated"
"Ah. yes: shall be so glad when the
count gets home. NJ Pierre. the over
seer, called me a foolish. old driyeller.
and babe me hold my tongue. The
noble count might believe him, but
you Lady Fellcle. can assure him that
| do not lie. I'm sure that | do not
want to Brighten all the people. as NJ.
Pierre says do; but this is dreadful
thing to keep TO myself"
Don't talk now. Jeannot." said La
dy Foliclo impatlently. How dark Il
has grownl l don't know what my
mother would say. II she knew I came
with you and without any other at
tondant Pray. let M hurry"
The old servant quickenod hla pace
at these words. and the lady kept step
with him now.
She gave great Sigh Of relief when
they reached the open ground. The
stars were out. and the pale silver cres-
cent had frightened into gold. From
the chateau flashed rudy CLEAN
klndllng from window to window.
A light figure came bounding down
the hill.
"oh, my Lady Fcllcle. have you
Gomez Your mother has sent out twice
for you. Have you seen ~"
Hush, Victolrol keep discreet all
cnee " You Wish my favor. and don't
tease mo with questions | will go to
my mother now"
The pretty waiting maid dropped an
humble courtesy, ana followed demure-
ly after her mistress. as the latter
turned swiftly toward the chateau. but
she was eagerly repeating to herself.
Lady Fellclo has seen the ghost. I
am sure or why does old Ieannot
ding me such triumphant glance!
How brave these noble ladies' can bel
Nothing. am sure could have tempted
me to go with Jeannot into the wood
AZ this hour. She IL 80 grave and still
1t II certain that she has seen some
thing"
The lady however. did not crafty
her curiosity. She passed hastily
lcroas the broad hall whom she reached
The chateau. ana went directly 10 the
boudolr Of the countess.
She was very ine looking woman.
his Countess I.anguedoc tan and
stately. and dressed with suitable rich
icss' but there was sad expression In
Ter soft, deep eyes, which betrayed that
ier noble estate had not brought with
[ unmixed happiness.
She rose from the velvet lounge az
ier daughter entered. aud exclaimed. !
"Fellclo Felicie, where have you
been? This wild rambling will not
answer, You know how deeply II /
would dlsplease the count to know YOU
yero away from the chateau grounds. |
Aud I have sent twice |
or YOU, and no one knew where you
we're. not even Vietoire. Your !
ather-"
The sweet, red lips Of Felicie checked |
urther speech as she flung her arms
round the ladys neck. and kissing her
opeatedly answered gaily.
All yes, my fathorl understand.
ny lady mother; but mon pere IL away
n Paris. and viii never know. for am
nre you viii not tell him. And It Is
o refreshing, so delightful to be free
nd Wild Just a little; I'm sure when
ave half dozen servants at my heels,
= papa always sends me forth. all my
leasure Is destroyed. and | have many
time enyiod one OF our own peasant
iris her unmolested freedom. Say.
ow, my darllngest OF mammas, do you
lame me. II take advantage OF my
lthers absence. and send the trouble
1me attendants to their proper
lacesg'
The dancing, sparkling eyes peered
into her face. and the ooun-
'ss smiled. even while she sighed.
II suppose it IL natural said she,
lelding, while she stroked back the
Iossy waves Of hair from the fair fore
cad
"of course It is" replied Fellcle.
ally; mon pere Is 60 so exceedingly
Il is most tiresome Where's
a "a. Il. : IL I