The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-17

can see no other way than for us TO
get to Paris. II Is the only place
where this NJ Pierre will not search
FOR you and the girl he has declared
shall marry him"
But shall be recognized by scores
there" exclaimed Jules. with a shud-
der.
Il hope not. | shall find means to
color that fair hair ietty black; you
must wear II In another fashion. Gar
ments, too make a wonderful change:
but Of course you will keep as retired
az possible"
jules drew long breath
1T seems 10 me ! would rather be
here forever. but trust implicitly In
your sagaclty. l yield nnquostioning
obedience"
Your health would suffer by long
residence In this unsunnod cave. am
already anxious about Chlotilde. The
two weeks have palCd her check sadly.
With extreme caution you might both
10 up to the surface every day. There
are apcrturcs IN the trunk Of the tree
TO take reconnaissance In every dlrcc-
ton. Seeing the ground clear. you
could venture out, though warn you
to be wary. n he be crafty. this NJ.
Pierre will soon remove his watch
from sight and set secret trap. But
| mean To get you both away speedily"
Fcllcic came from her room. and
looked up affectlouaiely In his face.
You have talked with Jules long
enough, my uncle; say something to
Chlotildc now"
He drew his hand carcssingly over
the glossy hair.
II have been telling him what good
care he must take OF my child when
am gone"
"Gono' oh. Emlle!" exclaimed she.
In CONSERVATION.
For a little time. dear one. only TO
prepare for yuui escape"
The tears were slowly trickling
down her checks. she could not speak
a word OF answer.
why. my little one. are you 80
STRICKEN jules IA left to take care Of
you"
Jules iH a very poor substitute for
you. monsieur: no one Is better aware
OF Il than he himself but he will do his
best" observed the youth.
Nay. nay" intorposcd the girl.
eagerly. II did not mean 10 wound
your feelings. dear Jules; you are
everything kind ana good. Az agree
able and pleasing companion as
could ask. but then We have relied 80
thoroughly upon my uncle. II struck
me with sudden dismay to think OF
losing him"
For a little time. my child. II r.
because fear for your health and am
anxious to get you away. that | leave
at all. You viii not be weak and
childish. | know. but will be calm and
heroic TO help me all you can"
II will Try" replied she. firmly; but
the sweet lips quiycrcd sadly.
And you will succeed. jules must
exert all his powers TO divert your
thoughts. You must read together,
and tell fairy stories. and be good chill
dron till return. like a good genil. to
release you from your dungeon"
lie smiled playiully. but there was n
moisture In his eyes.
The three were silent long time. and
then FCllclc broke II timidly:
And when do you so, my uncle2"
Tonight at the darkest hour. |
must nll your water cask from the
spring before I leave"
They talked grnyely over their plans
and hopes until MONDAY; when Emile
took his much-noedod rest. and the
youthful pair sat down rather discon-
solately. II must be admitted, each
with book In hand,
Jules turned to the title page OF the
/ little volume OF poems he held. A
name was traced there In delicate
handwriting Lady FelIcle Langue-
doc.
"Ah," said he. II should 90 much
like to know Just what she was, and
how she looked, that poor Lady Fe.
icicr
His companion glanced over the vol
umo to see what Il was which fixed his
thoughts. and smiled archly.
why are you curious? Did you
know anything about herr" asked she.
why. yes. knew that she was
the sole heIress, the pride and hope OF
the chateau yondcr which lies In
ruins. II was there, that horrible
night. you know, that was so wretch
eddy malircated. But did not see her,
not even her corpse" lie paused
shudderlng. and then added more
calmly. 81 should like to know just
how she looked Just what was her
character. The writing, you see. sug-
gcsted the thought | fancy | have a
good idea, but may be mistaken. II
she resembled her father she was no
beauty"
CHAPTER XVI.
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