The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-05


animated. l do not know how, but
from the subject of rabbits and part
ridges we drfted to the tiger hunt in
India. From his few remarks inferred
that the marquis had lived in that
part of the world, and l asked him:
IT have Travelled great deal" was
his brief reply.
"A great deal too much," his mother
added
Those extreme climates are trying to
our European temperaments." l re-
piled, not knowing what else to say.
He shook his head.
II was never better than when trav-
cling, but l spent all my fortune some
thing to which my mother will never
become reconciled."
your fortune-and some OF mine"
said the marchioness, with a bitter
smile.
We talked of other things and the
dinner was finished without further ac-
cident. I dreaded the evening. It is a
terrible ordeal in the country, partlcu-
larry when the people are strangers and
feel obliged to entertain each other
But Nine. Pen Volloet proposed game
of cards with me; Rene had a beauti-
full tenor voice, so he seated himself
at the piano and sung German melodies
and songs of Brittany without number
After having gracefully lost a few
francs | thought it time to retire, and
made a sign to Eiane, who was quietly
cOnversing with the elder Pen-V Volloet
while the other was still warblng like
a nightingale.
"Well?" said ] when we were alone.
She suppressed a little yawn.
Let us retire. am dead for sleep"
mot before you have told me your
impression Of the candidates"
1.-THE young one is pretty has a fine
voice and nice country costume; this
is all l can say at present"
"hnd-the other?"
She replied with burst of laughter.
THE other; But he hasn't a cent?
Really, he is no match, my good guar
diam"
"1hat is true. see that you have
both wit and good sense. | always
did think So"
] slept well, and it was broad day
light when l awoke. I had scarcely
finished my toilet when some one
rapred. 1t was Eliane, as fresh and
bright as the dawn.
What Already up?"
ALREADY? But my good friend, I
have walked miles acrogs the woods in
the dew. 1t is lovely!"
You have walked alone at the risk
-"
"Not alone, indeed. Last night |
made sur" of d companion for the ram
BILE"
We'll, well, things are going all right
after ALL"
AT fun speed. my dear guardian
Open your cars-I have decided to mar
ry--"
Pretty Rene" l said. rubbing my
hands.
Il am 20 marry--the coaChman' Yes
the Coachman of the omnibus-he who
brought us here at such lively gait.
The moment my hand was clasped in
his felt that there was a man to whom
any woman might be proud to belong.
Further. he is there and will convince
YOU that this is no dream"
She ran to the door and / saw nor-
ace de Pen-Volloet enter
Myself" said he, answering my
blank stare with a smile My story is
short, but original. l wished to become
soldier but to this my mother would
not consent, as she did not wish to see
me die at SO on the field Of battle as
my father had. l obeyed, but the spirit
of adventure took possession of me.
AS soon as | became of age l started
to make a tour OF the world. AS my
mother told you, | spent all my fortune
and a little Of hers. | might tell you
Of expensive researches and scientific
enterprises which rune[ me. | also
wish to acknowledge that / have made
many mistakes. Wher my resources
We're exhausted | returned to the fold.
| ruined but wiser. | cannot say thai I
was received like the prodigal son or
| that a fatted calf was killed. on the
| contrary, l had to submit to bitter re-
| proaches, complaints and smartins
\ stings. / was, like a great many of
| our gentlemen, not capable of earning
my living. AT last, tired of hearing the
reproaches Of my dependence, eXasper-
| ated, l offered to take the place of my
| mothers coachman, who had just died
! | like horses and know how TO drive
| as you must have perceived yesterday
| My ribs still remember it,"
II made the offer thinking to revenge
| myself by cutting my mothers pride
| but she took ii seriously and accepted
| So ] am her COachman. / go to the
| stable, feed the horses, and when nee.
| essary bravely don the livery. At night
l resume my black suit, my title and
| rights. This might have continued fol
a long time but for the apparitiOn OF
| this charming girl. this fairy of deliv,
| era"ce, who found me and understood
| mo, and who will try to love me-"
provided you do the same said she
| extending her hand.
| "Oh! II adore you"
And this is how under my nose and
| before my face the marchiOness' coach
| man carried off my pretty ward