The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-22


some grievous recollection. do not
like to question her"
DO not, I beseech you. Allow them
to die away, If possible. Ii is worse
IMAM idle to dwell upon the past. since
nothing can remedy it; and it weak
lens your Vigor and energy for coping
with future perils."
i have endeavored to follow your
directions. What more did you hear
from PARISH"
Additional horrors-the > people
have gone mad. They must become
gorged with blood ere the reaction
comes. l foresee that. Nevertheless. I
10 pc wary, If he pc "a atty, this M.
FlerFe will remove his watch
from sight and set a secret trap. But
l mean to get you both away speedily"
Felicie came from her room, and
looked up affectionately in his face.
You have talked with Jules long
enough. my uncle; say something to
Chlotilde now" A
He drew his hand caressingly over
the glossy hair.
have been telling him what good
care he must take OF my child when l
am gone"
'GOnei ON, Emiie!" exclaimed she,
In CONSERVATION.
For a little time, dear one, only to
prepare for your escape"
The tears were slowly trickling
down her cheeks, she could not speak
word Of answer.
Why, my little one, are you SO
stricken? Jules is left to take care Of
you"
Jules is very poor substitute for
you, monsieur; no one Is better aware
of it than he himself, but he will do his
best" observed the youth.
NAY, nay" interposed the girl,
| eagerly. II did not mean to wound
your feelings, dear Jules; you, are
everything kind and good. AS agree
able and pleasing a companion as
could ask, but then we have relied SO
thoroughly upon my uncle, it struck
me with sudden dismay to think of
losing him"
For little time, my child. 1t is
because I fear for your health and am
anxious to get you away, that leave
at all. You will not be weak and
childish, know, but viii be calm and
heroic, to help me all you can"
Il will try" replied she, firmly; but
the sweet lips quivered sadly.
And you will succeed. Jules must
exert ali his powers to divert your
thoughts. You must read together,
and tell fairy stories, and be good chill
dren till return, like good genii, to
release you from your dungeon"
He smiled playfully, but there was a
moisture in his eyes.
The three were silent long time, and
then Felicie broke it timidly:
And when do you go, my uncle?"
Tonight at the darkest hour. !
must I'LL your water cask from the
spring before leave" '<'
They talked gravely over their plans
and hopes until MONDAY; when Emile
took his much needed rest, and the
youthful pair sat down rather disoon-
solately, It must be admitted, each
with book in hand. d +. srsra.,F 3.
Jules turned tosthe title page, of the
little volume, of poems he held. A
name was traced there In delicate
handwFiting-Lady Felicie Lang que
doc. '4's' 2's
"Ah,"a said he, 81 should SO much
like to know just what she was, and
how she looked, that poor Lady Fee
licie!s asa 4 3ss% e avHHs sv#H sa
His companion glanced over the vol
ume to see what it was which fixed his
thoughts and smiled arctlys. a.
why are you curious? Did. you
know anything about her Tb asked she.
why, yes I knew that she was
the sole. heiress,, the pride ana hope Of
the chateau yOnder, which lies : in
ruins. It was there, that horrible
night, you know, that was so wretch
eddy maltreated. But / did not see her.
not even her corpse" He paused
shuddering, and then added more
calmly, 81 should like to know just
how she looked, Just what was her
character. The writing, you see, sug-
gested the thought I fancy I have a
good idea, but may be mistaken. If
she resembled her father she was no
beauty" @[i
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