The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-01-15
oHAPTER xIIL-fcoNFNuEp.l

Emile carefully examined the door.
and then went outside, and strewed
leaves around the trunk Of the tree, to
hide the traces Of the frequent APP
preach that tt leaving all things
as natural looking as possible, he came
down to the lower room, where Felicie
had retreated.
She looked up anxiously In his face.
VIII they discover us, Emile?"
i think not, my child. We must
manage without fire, till their watch
Is removed. But we can do that well
enough; we are provisioned for six
months, at least There are several
casks Of water upstairs. and the spring
is not far distant; I can easily replen-
ish them at night"
How exhausted you must feel!
Take some Of the wine, 1 beg YOU"
Perhaps had better: dare not go
to sleep until after the visit to the
woods, for may hear important plans
discussed. After that / must sleep,
Tor l believe 1t is a week since / have
really taken nights rest. It is
nearly daybreak now; / brought a
basket OF provisions from the chateau,
thinking they might please you best;
pray take what refreshment you can,
for we must not have another patient
Poor fellow! he is In a complete stupor
Keep his head wet all the time-it
seems to be all we can do now; and be
sure and care for yourselfg'
The poor chateau murmured Fe-
licie, sinking YEARLY into a chair. and |
Tor the first time throwing of the |
heavy black cloak.
The bridal dress, rent and soiled, |
and in several places crimsoned with
the blood Of her father, came to view.
='tssssae=thoaght Of the tender maternal
care which had arranged every fold
with such proud and loving hands, of
the Woeful tragedy which had met her,
instead Of the bridal service. was too
oVerpowering, and It rushed suddenly
upon her
She fell back fainting. Emile caught
her in his arms, and while the tears
poured over his cheeks, used every ef-
fort to revive her. For a time II
seemed to him he was to be left with
Two corpses on his hands, for the youth
Sc&rcely stirred, and Felicie lay cold
and breathless in his arms.
But the latter at length gasped. and
IN few moments opened her eyes.
He laid her tenderly upon the pile of
blankets brought from the chateau.
and gave her spoonful after spoonful
Of wine.
You deserve better behavior" said
she, feebly; 81 did not mean to yield
20 my feelings. but the sudden remem-.
Orance of my desolation swept aside
III my fortitude."
You have been brave and courag-
'ous, my child; can admire, but not
blame your noble efforts All, Felicie!
l allow myself to recur to the
hought that she is gone, my strength
SVes way-but for the present we
must not dwell upon 1t. Dearest one.
our grief is mine; for her sake ven ,
would be the most precious thing left
n the world, even II your own merits
lid not win my esteem. The chateau !
gone. they are gone. too. for the /
'rief day of life; thank Heaven. not for y
ne eternal agesi VIII you consent to +
tut away your identity as the daughter
I the Count Languedoc? viii YOU !
dept me for father, brother, uncle. !
you like, and take a new
anne? l think the sooner vou usa !
ourself to it. the safer it win be when :
becomes necessary" said Emile. !,
emily, !.
Tell me what you wish, and that is t
nough for me-" :
Your name shall be ChIotllde:
ad sister once whose name was
Leinard-and you shall be for the time 4
iademoiselle Relnard; and as INV '
Dung friend yonder, if he RECEIVERS n
I'll be likely to be awkward and EN- n
arrassed in your presence. knowing \
our rank, l particularly request that :
e shall believe you my sisters child "
on will become somewhat used IN the
anne. l hope. before you venture into l.
he world. And now must listen - !,
ne doings without; lie sim and rest q q
le patient viii not stir for many n
ours, and doubtless it is the best e
lng-k1ndty nature win recuperate :,
le paisied brain with the sweetest Of
aims, untroubled Sleep" !.
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