Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-05-04

of my adversaries and to wound me
otnef nfteen! Once more warn you
to retire.
see.' replied Anatole, sthat YOU
are an adversary worthy Of my steel,
and my desire increases to measure
swords with man so redoubtable. Let
us see. Suppose we fight with those
two swords by the chimney, or these
cavalry sabers, or these-or what do
you say to these curved ataghans. You
don't decide? Why do you hesitate?"
Il was thinking of your mother and
the grief your death would cause her."
Il am an orphan. Do you prefer the
carDlne, the pistol, or the revolver?'
Young man, do not fool with these
firearms"
"Are you afraid? You tremble."
Il tremble? Nonsense, it is the cold.''
"Then either fight or renounce the
hand of Nicette''
Il like your pluck. The brave should
always be in harmony with each other.
Do you wish me to confess something
to you?'
"Out with it,
For some time past have wished to
free myself from this betrothal. But
did not know how to go to work about
it. / would consent very willingly to
what you desire of me, but you must
understand that /, Capendac, cannot
have the air of yielding to threats. Now
you have menaced me-"
II withdraw the menace"
"Then it is agreed"
''Will you write and sign your re-
linquishment of Nicette?'
Il have so much sympathy for you
that | can refuse you nothing"
Furnished with the precious paper,
Anatole hurried back to the residence
of NJ. Bousard. He reached his door
at 8 o'clock.
'"Ting-a-ling-a-ling."
"Who is thereY'
"Anatole.''
.Be off to bed" cried the professor,
wrathfully.
Il have the consent of M. Capendac.
Open, or will have to break the door,"
M. Bousard opened it. Anatole show
ed him the paper, and going to the door
of Nicette's room, called out:
cousin, rise, dress yourself quickly,
and come down."
Some minutes after, Nicette, fresh as
the dawn, came into the little parlor.
what is the matter?' she inquired.
.'The matter ISL answered M. Bous-
ard, 'that your cousin is crazy"
ksyc H. sc, o.
method in my Madness exclaimed
Anatole. "This very night, my dear
cousin, l have achieved two things.
M. Capendac has renowned his claim
to your hand, and your excellent guard
ian consents that you shall marry
whom you please"
Really and truly, my guardian, am
free to marry Anatole?'
'Har' exclaimed Anatole.
"Then, love you, my cousin"
At that moment Anatole felt his heart
beat rapidly. Was it by reason Of the
pleasure which the unexpected avowal
Of Nicette had caused him? Was it the
pang predicted by DR.. Bardais? Was
it death?
wretch that l amp exclaimed the
poor fellow. 1.-THE cup of happiness is
at my lips, and am going to die with
out tasting it,
Then feverishly taking Nicette's
hand, he told her all: how he had re-
ceived the letter which contained the
flower whose fragrance he had inhaled;
and of the prognostic Of DR.. Bardais;
how he had made his will in her favor,
the steps he had subsequently taken,
and the success with which his efforts
had been crowned.
"And now," sighed me- II must die"
"But it is impossible" said Nicette;
''the doctor is deceived. Who is hep
ga man who is never wrong in his
diagnosis, Nicette-Dr. Bardais."
"Bardais, Bardaisv' cried NJ. Bous-
ard suddenly, bursting out laughing.
''Hear what the morning paper says:
s''The learned DR.. Bardais has just
been suddenly stricken with mental
alienation. The mania from which he
suffers is of a scientific character. 1t
is we'll known that the doctor made
special study of poisonous substances.
He believes now that all whom he
meets are poisoned, and endeavors to
persuade them that such is the case.
He was removed at midnight to- the
big white house."
"Nicette!'
"Anatolev'
The young couple had rushed into
each others arms, and were locked in
fond embrace.-Argonaut.
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