Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1900-06-14
care of yourself. J. mus: take care q
you. Where do these Durands live?"
NO. - Rue Sollet."

valley said, as he le.; his son. He re-
turned IN few moments. a paper IL |
his hand, from which he read in q |
Ioud voice:
Mime. Durand. - Rue Nollet:-I
formally refuse nv consent 10, the |
marriage ct my soE Andre and yonr |
daughter. and inform YOU that If the
event takes place | shall absolutely
disinherit my son. DELyArtzy."
He rang the bell and servant an
peared.
send this telegram a. once. ho
said.
Andre made a move to follow the
servant from the room. but after IA
glance at his father restrained hita-
self. The Old man waited until the
servant had had time 10 leave the
house and then retired 10 his study,
| leaving Andre alone.
The unhappy young man sat think
ing os his misery for some time. The
words OF Noemle spoked the nigh. be
fore came back to him; she had been
so fall of confidence, while he was
doubtful enough Of his fathers ap-
| proval.
"When he knows how much We
love each other he will consent, She
| had said.
''But if he refuses?" Andre hal
asked
''Then it must be good-bv for us,
because | can never let You ruin your.
self for me. And IN spite o. plead
ings and arguments she had remained
! firm.
Poor Noemie," +" he thought. "Ho ow
will she feel when she reads the tele-
gram? And her Aunt Rose. who con-
sidered the marriage already made
She used to tell us when We feared -
tell father that we had no cause to
worry; that everything would come
out as We wanted it; that she had a
magic charm which she could apply.
if recessary, at the last minute. and
that charm a secret. What will she
say now? Why not go and find ont
and give her chance to try it," An
Dire sprang mp, seized his lat and ran
from the house.
"Well, s" said Noemie. "what news?'
She had not yet received the telc-
gram.
'tThe very worst, said Andre Gle
refuses and threatens to disinherit
me. But, dearest, you will marry me
anyway. [ can find something to do,
and Wa w'il Of least have each other. =
4>Oe!nle was very 4A-.~,-
Der good resolutions began to wAver
before the strength of he, lovers de-
| -, ! L
ly when the door opened AMI pretty
elderly woman entered the room.
Dear me, how unhappy yoa look !"
she said "What is the matter?"
IN. Dclvalley has refused his con
sent" said Noemie.
Indeed. Well, it would be funny
if it were not so sad
'Aunt Rose, how can you:" MIR
INJURED Noemie
1T IS rather serious, madame. y
said Andre. ''IIe has sent a telegram,
but 1t has not come vet"
Bat still Aunt Rose smiled.
".otay here until / come back, An
dre ] am going to try lay htt.c fairy
charm as a last resort.
All afternoon the two young people
sat d!sconso!ately together, waiting
for the telegram and for Aunt Rose
What had become Of his father dis
patch? Andre could not imagine 4.
last. long after the time it should have
come. the maid entered with the for
midable envelope. Eoemie took il
and was about to omen it when inlfo
said:
Tear it up without reading it, We
know what i says.
u want IL see how il looks, re-
Piled Noemie
As she real wave II color swep.
across her lace
Andre, she cried, 'ttI,ore is aome
mistake. Listen = ;oi-.
4 have the honor j. as. the hand
Of Nile Noemie Dnrard FOR my son
Andre. / w. call 1t ya.r convent
ence. Respectfully,
DrLvAL1er
rs i. posqibla that Aunt Rose was
snccessfgi:' crlel Aulre, beside a,n-
!, self with joy
at mast tc that. E:t what means
did size employ? VIVA, il her -ecrc. #
Il was long time before hey fouu
ont, and then Andre overheard q coz
, versatlon not meant for Der ears
: Il was right. Vas / not. . keep n =
. faith II volr good heart. AMI ~ i.ser-
cept tina, frs, dispatch before I seat
. . 70 see you:" asked ANA: E3s., il a
; voice .haE Andre Aai never heard he:
make 50 tender and sott 10 tone