The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-10-11

Frenchman, tenderly. "He loved you
dearly, mignonne, and I knew his only
wish would be to see you happy. Look
what l hold in my hand. A charm-a
talisman-parbleu, it is like the Won
derful lamp of Aladdin, which will car
ry us, as soon as you will, hundreds Of
miles away
AS he spoke he drew forth folded
paper and smilingly held it before her
What is it, monsieur" she asked,
perplexed.
mo; you must call me Leon-then
will tell you
What is it-Leon?''
'The special License, Marjorie, which
permits us to marry when and where
we will
Marjorie started and trembled, then
she looked wildly at the grave.
mot yet," she murmured. do not
ask me yet"
He glanced round-no one was near
so with quick movement he drew her
to him. and kissed her fondly on the
lips
you have no home now" he cried;
strangers come to displace you, to
tl.rn you out into the cold world. But
have one who loves you thou
81 Id times better for your sorrow and
yc IT poverty-ah, yes, know you are
pc rand who will be your loving
protector till the end
she looked at him in wonder All,
hos good and kind he was! knowing
her miserable birth, seeing her friend
less and almost cast away, he would
still le beside her, to comfort and cher
ish | er with his deep affection. If she
had aver doubted his sincerity, could
she doubt it now?
Halr an hour later Caussidiere was
walking rapidly in the direction OF
Annandale Castle He looked supreme
ly self-sntisfied and happy, and humm-
ed a light French air as he went.
Arriving at the door, he knocked,
and the serving-woman appeared in an
swer to the summons.
Miss Hetherington, if you please"
'You Gamma see her." was the sharp
reply. whats your business?"
"Give her this card. if you please,
and tell her must see her without
delay"
After some hesitation the woman car
ried the card away, first shutting the
door unceremoniously in the visitors
face. Presently the door opened again,
and the woman beckoned him in.
He followed her along the gloomy
lobbies and UP stairs, till they reached
the desolate boudoir which he had en-
tered on former occasion.
The woman knocked.
Come in" said the voice of her mis-
tress.
Caussidiere entered the chamber,
and found Miss Hetherington, wrapped
in an old-fashioned morning gown,
seated in an armchair at her escri-
toire. Parchments, loose papers and
packets of old letters lay scattered be-
fore her. She wheeled her chair sharp
ly round as he entered, and fixed her
eyes upon the Frenchman's face. She
looked inexpressibly wild and CHASTITY,
but her features wore an expression of
indomitable resolution.
Caussidiere bowed politely, then,
turning softly, he closed the door.
What brings you here?" demanded
the lady of the Castle.
81 wish to see you, my lady" he re-
turned First, let me trust that you
are better, and apologize for having
disturbed you on such day."
Miss Hetherington knitted her brows
and pointed with trembling forefnger
to chair.
''Sit down" she said.
Caussidiere obeyed her, and sat
down, hat in hand. There was pause,
broken at last by the lady's querulous
voice.
"Wee1, speak! Have you lost your
tongue, man? What's your will with
me?'
Caussidiere replied with extreme
suavity:
Il am anxious, my lady, that all mis-
understanding should cease between
us. To prove my sincerity, will give
you piece of news. have asked Miss
Amman to marry me, and with your
consent she is quite willing"
WHAT" cried Miss Hetherington,
half rising from her chair, and then
sinking back with a gasp and moan
Have We dared?"
Caussidiere gently inclined his head