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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
An Antiaue Clock.

John Hammel, of the Illinois Brewing
company, has an unique clock that Ia
the pride of his heart, says the Chief
tain. MIR. Hammel made the clock nim-
self more than half century ago
when a young man OF eighteen years
in Germany. Since II was brought
from the land OF its birth nearly atty
years ego. this ancient timeplece na.
lain dismembered aud securely boxed
until few weeks since, when its owner
put It together and set It up In the
brewery. Here il is now doing lDod
service and will doubtless continue TO
do 10 for Mr.. Hammers descendants
much later than "even unto the third
and fourth generations"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
AN ExCITING RUNAWAY.
Mrs. Bergere and Two Children Had Mar
row Escape from Serious Injury.

row Escape from serious INJURY
Chief Ruppe will make carefully
prepared report to the city council this
evening on the condition Of the fire de-
partment.
While Mrs. A. NJ. Bergere and two
children, aged 10 and years, were
driving on the plaza at 10 o'clock Sat
urday the horse took fright and started
on a mad dash up Lincoln avenue. The
children screamed, but Mrs. Bergere
displayed great presence of mind. and
after she found she could not check the
horse. she kept him In the center OF
the street and guarded against short
turns. The animal ran through the
Fort Marcy grounds and out Grant
street. making two sharp curves with
out mishap, the children still scream
ing loudly with fright, but on approach
ing the Bergere residence the cart
struck a telephone pole and threw the
occupants severely 20 the ground. The
little ones were unhurt, but Mrs. Ber-
gere was picked up unconscious. and
for a time 1t was feared she had suf-
fered serious injury. but this happily
proved to be not the case, although
she is quite IN from the shock and the
| nervous strain New Mexican.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Congo Free state Raid.

London. Aug. e.-Replying In the
house of commons to-day 10 a question
the parliamentary csecrctary of foreign
office. Broderiok sid that the authori-
ties OF the Congo Free state admitted
that the British territory above Albert
Nyanza had been raided by Congo
troops and women and cattle had been
carried of. Broderick added that the
Congo Free State authorities had apol-
oglzed for the rald and sought to pun
ish the invaders.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Chicnrn stock Market.

Chicago, Aug. g.. -Cautle-Recelpts
25,ooO; steers, u i5 cents lower; butch
er's stock steady to 10 cents lower.
Good to prime steers. s5.3OQ5.so; poor
to medium, s465a525; stockers and
feeders, s3.0o@460; cows. $2.soq45o;
heifers, s3.OO@5.00; Gamers, s2.1o@2.7O;
bulls, sS.ooa45O; calves. s5.ooge.7b;
Texas fed steers. s+35a5l25. grassers,
s325q43O. Texas bulls. s2.90@3.40.
Sheep--Receipts, 10000; lambs weak
at 10 to 15 censt lower. Good to choice
wethers. s4.40G4 20; fair TO choice mix
ed. S375q425; western sheep, s425g
4.65; Texas sheep. s3.25Q425; native
lambs, s4.25Q5.eO; western lambs, $500
All. 60.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Neat of ADarchists.

New York. Aug. Ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: Baron
Fava. Italian Ambassador. has comnu =
nicated TO the state department that
information Is at hand that the anar-
chists OF Paterson, N. j., have conspir-
ed to assassinate all the crowned heads
of Europe.
According to the governor OF New
Jersey every effort Is being made by
the state police authorities to aid the
detectives employed by the italian ofii-
clals to Ascertain II such a band ex-
lists and it's membership.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Cbi,npo Annrchisf..

Chicago. Aug. 6.-The cases of five
alleged anarchists, including Mrs. Lucy
Parsons. arrested yesterday morning
during a riot caused by suppression of
the attempted meeting to rejoice over
the assassination OF King Humbert, OF
Italy. were postponed until saturday.
All OF those arrested were released on
bonds. Mrs. Parsons announced her in
tention to fight thecase to the end.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

There was an interesting scrap In one
of the saloons on "The Acre" this after
noon. resulting In Vicente Martinez be-
ing cut slightly several times The 9TH
er parties were Mr. Chavez and Roman
Montana. All will tell their stories to
Judge Crawford In the morning.
]. w. Ball Is making a great success
as a chlropodist. His parlors are hand
somely fitted up, and not only our city
people but obhers from other points in
the territory are seeking his treatment.
He guarantees to make your feet COM
Portable.
Are you afraid that this hot. dry siI
will spoil your complexionf II 20. use
Cry stal Lotion. and all will be well 1sc,
at Matthews drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
RooseyeItin the Campaign.

New York, Aug. Gov. Theodore
Roosevelt, republican nominee for the
vice presidency, was at political head
quarters here to-day. outlining the
plans for the next three months. Gov.
Roosevelt said his first public address
would be a non-political one on Chica-
IA Labor day, Sept. 3. From Chicago
the governor viii go further west until
October 10. when he returns to New
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

The following pensions have been
gtanted: Lorenzo Romero. La Cueva.
AcrG county, SO month Jamcs b.
WATSON. Shoemaker. Mora county, sI2
a month; Richard Carter. Fort Bayard,
Grant county, s24 a month.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Kansa. City Market.

Kansas City, Aug. s.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts. 1000; weak to 10 cents lower.
Native steers, sl25@5.75; Texas steers,
s3.1Oa5.65: Texas COWS, s2.s5Q330 30; ma
tive cows and heifers. si.e5@I75; stock
ers and feeders, s2.50q465; bulls, $3.50
400.
Sheep--Receipts. 1000; strong. Lambs
s350d5s0 muttons, s3.00d425.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Election Alabama.

Birmingham. Ala. aug. "a state
election rs beng held to-day for the
purpose OF choosing a governor. a full
set of state officers, members of the
legislature and oounsy officials. There
are four state tickcss In the field-dem-
ocrat, .populir, re.Gblican and pro-
hibitionist.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Rome In Mourning.

Rome. Aug. 6.--The chamber Of depu-
Ties to-day reopened with an immense
throng present. The tribunes were
draped in black. The president OF the
chamber, slgnor Villa, delivered the
memorial address, eulogizlng the late
king. Humbert. He was frequently ap-
plauded
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Mining at Kelly.

The Queen Group Mining and Smelt-
ing company Is doing some excellent
work on its property in the Kelly
camp. The gentlemen OF this com
pany are from New York. have an
abundance OF capital and are prosecut-
ing their mining enterprise In a very
systematic, business like manner. They
are now driving a tunnel Ave by seven
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
National Encampment of the q. A. IL.

Encampment viii take place Chicago.
ILL.,, August "a to September 1. Rate
from Albuquerque for the round trip.
$500. Tickets on sale August 23 to 26.
Limit. September from Chicago. Ex-
tension of limit may be had by deposit
ing ticket with joint agent at Chicago
on any date prior to September 2, and
payment of fee OF 80 cents. A. L. Con-
rad, Agent.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Uenyy Enhancement.

Che Foo, Aug. 6.-ofIicial report, be-
1ieved reliable, says that about 10000
allies heavily engaged the Chinese at
Peitsang, daylight OF the 5th.
REMEY.
Pietsang IL the first railroad station
about six miles northwest OF Tien Tsin.
en- route to Pekin.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Dead.

Westerly. l.. l.. Aug. civilian
Clarke. Newark. N. j. president Of the
VIM. Clarke Thread company. died
suddenly at his home on Watch Hin
this morning of heart failure He was
we'll known on both eides Of the Attain
tic.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
JENKz HOT SPRINGS.

Stage leaves sturges' European hotel
and Hotel Highland and First Street
stables every Monday and Friday
mornings at o'clock for the springs.
J. b. Block. proprietor. See advertise
ment In another column.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
situation serious.

Paris, Aug. 6.-The French consul at
Kin Chung King telegraphs under date
of Aug. 3: The situation Is becoming
more serious on the upper Yang Use
Kiang. The English consul, ne says.
left with the custom mouse stan. The
French consul intends to leave with the
japanese. Mail service has stopped.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

Milan. Aug. e--Bressl. the assassin OF
titude of calm he assumed since the
murder was committed ana has been
giving way to iits of passion. This nee.
essitated placing hiuf inastrsisht jack
ct for ten 'h0i.rs
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Closing In ON Beers.

London. Aug. GA dispatch from
Pretoria, dated Aug says that Gen.
Lord Kitchener has narrowed the cir
Gle around Gems. De Wet and Steyn by
driving out the enemy from one Of the
flank positions he held.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Forest Fires Under Control.

Los Angeles, Aug. 6.-Reports from
the San Gabriel forest reserve state that
the fires raging the past two weeks
are now under control. A vast amount
OF valuable timber was destroyed.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

Chicago. Aug. 6.-One death and sew
eral prostrations We're reported to-day
as a result OF the intense heat prevail
ing here The government thermome-
ter at 2 p. m. registered 92 degrees and
was climbing rapidly.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Emigration Prohibited.

Washington. Aug. GA dispatch has
been received by the Japanese legation
here, from THE Japanese foreign office
announcing that the government of ia
pan has prohibited for the present the
emigration of all japanese labor to the
United States and Canada.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
MONEY To LOAN.

on diamonds. watches. &C., or any
good security; also on household goods
stored with me; stricly confidential.
Highest cash prices paid for household
goods. T. A. WRITTEN,
ia Gold avenue
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
IfYou Want to Mako Money
Get a job In the mint. II you want to save
money Trade at the Iceberg.
NAVAJO BLANKETS.

We have just received an immense
stock OF Navajo blankets and rugs of
very pretty patterns. Call and see
them. l.. B. PUTNEY.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
ChIcnnn Grain Market.

744c; September. 76S97sAc, Corn
August. 3sc. September. 37Ac. Oats.
August. 22isQ2SHc; September, 2lSd
2IAc
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
Ont Wages.

Syracuse. N. Y, Aug. 6.-rhe Sweet
Steel company made a cut In wages
averaging about twelve per cent. The
depression In the steel market L. given
as the cause.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

Simpson for loans on all kinds OF col
lateral security. Also for great bargains
In unredeemed watches. 209 south Sec
ond street, near the postoffice.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

New York, Aug. 6-Money on call
nOmlnally at III per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper 4Q5 per cent. Silver. 607sc.
Lead, SIO0.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

York. From that time ne speaks only
in New York state. He said he was as
signed to cover every county In New
XnrE
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06
base Ball.
National League

National League
Cincinnati. 3, Pittsburg, 1. Chicago.
1. Brooklyn. 3. st. Louis. 10; New York.
I.
American League
Kansas City, 3; Buffalo. 2. Milwau-
kee, 8; Indianapolis. 1. Detroit 2; Chi
oago. o: Cleveland, IL; Minneapolis, 5.
Western League
Denver. IL; Des Molnes. s. 81. Joseph.
8, Omaha, 2. Pueblo, 4; Sioux city. 6.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1900-08-06

LADIES' BELTS.
All stylss OF Lsiiss' FaneV Lsather Bslts, that
sold for 50c, Toe and tl 90 each 10 . regular
way. unlOa1lng prI Observation-Disclosures. %,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1900-02-03

Apres lie cafe, maitre Lemarignie
fit atteler ct lis partirent. Une
heure plus tard, lis entraient en-
vile ct, le cheval mis- a pecurie,
tous deux gagnaient une rue voisi-
ne de l'anberge on ills etaient des-
cendus ct qui debouchait pres du
marche.
Ce jonr-la, un mercredi, il y await
foule au dehors ainsi que dams les
cafes on les cultivateurs des envi-
rons tiennent leur cour habituelle.
Tout en- jouant aux cartes ct en- bu-
want lie cafe on la canette de biere,
les pieds sous Ia table. lis y discu-
tent sur les cours des wins, des
bles, des eaux-de-vie, transforment
pour eux Establishment en- une
eorte de Bourse de commerce, dana
laquelle cont debattus leurs inte-
rets. Comme Jean ct con pere SEN
gageaient dams lie carrefour, celui-
ci poussa une exclamation, puis Sc
dirigeant au -sitot vers un passant.
il l'aborda le chapeau a la main
-Vousici, aujour,l'hni, maitre Lee
marignie? Ce nest pourtant pas
votre jour.
Maftre Moulinier lui tendit la
main, l'invita a se convrir ct pro-
nonca Nom! mais. samedi, j'ai
une affaire qui m empechera de ve-
mir en- Vile.
Ensuite, il aiouta jetant un re-
gard vers Jean:
Monsieur votre fls. sans doute?
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1900-02-03
NUMERO 5.

-Lui-meme, declara maitre Lee
marignie. II est de retour au pays
depuis une quinzaine de jours.
LIE notaire serra la main Jean
-Je suis enchante de cette rencon-
tire.
-J'en suis egalement heureux,
fit ce dernier, puisqu'elle me pro-
cure loccasion de faire votre con-
naissance. Mon pere ma eutrete-
nu de votre projet de ceder votre
charge ct jai quite Bordeaux dams
lintention de me METRE snr les
rang-. ST je ne suis pas ale dsja
vous voir, c'est que jai dd faire de
nombreuses visites des parents ct
celia m IA pris toutes mes journees.
Maitre Moulini-r sinclina III
ny pas de temps perd", dit-il.
Lorsque vous me ferez ce plaisir,
vous serez le bien accueiIli Ce-
pendant ne venez pas cette semai-
ne, car tous les jours je dois m alb
senter de mon etude, jeudi pour un
contrat de marriage, vendredi pour
une donation entire wife, samedi
pour une inventaire ct dimanche
pour une vente aux enchere-. Lun-
di, 81 celia vons convieut, je serai
chez moi ct nous causerons de no.
tre affaire.
-Je my rendrai. A quelle heure?
-Venez dejeuner. Nous aurons
ainsi toute une apres-midi nous.
A sutrre.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1900-02-03

BILE, il me le donne. Ne Susie pas
lei maitresse absolue? Aucune vo.
lonte s'eleve-t.elle jamais contre Ia
mienne? J'ai du bonheur q en-
faire des envieux. Et pourtant,
non. je ne suis pas heureuse. Pour
quoi ? Que me- manque-t-il? C'est
une question que je me suis SOU
vent. trop soavent posee depuis
mon marriage: je mai jamais ose
mavouer ce qui me manqnait.
Il sc leva. sentant le danger de
semblables conf lences, ct voulut Sc
retirer. Ellie le retin' dun regard
on il crut voir IN appel . sa pitie.
Ellie ponrsuivit:
-Oui, 81 jj'avais sui Ne croyez
pas que jaie conaenti q ce marriage
sans me defendre. Je vous jnre
qu'au fond du ceur il me repugnait
CONNIE une action odieuse. Je me
suis debattue, CONNIE al pu. pour
J echapper. J'ai fait semblant d'a-
bord de ne pas comprendre le desir
de votre pere il etait ponrtant
bien clair, allez. il al fait longtemps
laveugle devant son chagrin !;
apres quill se fut explique. je lui al
presents tontes les objections, JUS
qua lui dire meme que j'avais Gu
un amant.
N fallait dire. gronda Jean.
que Get amant. c'etait moi. moi ct
non pas Get inconnu, ce pretendu
defunt.
-Vous savez done? Q,i vous a
parle de- ceiaf Quoi, votre pere
vous a..
II l'lnterrompit:
-Nimporte, je le sails. Cest
votre aveu tronque qui fait toat
le NAL.
Ellie courba la tete devorant sa
honte
-Votre nom, dit-elle, est bien
monte a mes levres. Je mai pas eu
la force de le prononcer. J'etais
convaincne d'ailleurs que ce que ia
vouais eufirait ponr detourner vo-
tire pere de son idee. ST vous con-
naissiez le cnur des femmes. vous
sauriez que c'est deja beaucoup d'a-
voir confesse une faute pareille.
De nouveau, il s'etait aesis 1 cote
de la Rouss otte, le front dans Ia
main, dams une attitude d'accabls-
ment. Ellie reprit bientot
Non, je mai pas ose. Et puis,
que vous dirais-je? Je comptsia
nm peu sur votre secours qni n est
pas venu. Lorsaue votre pere ma
annonce quill vous ecrivait pour
vous inviter. ai pense que vous al
liez demander une permission Ell
accourir aussitot. Vous present
j'aurais etc plus forte ensemble
nous anrions fait faven de notre
lisison ct le marriage n'aurait pu
avoir lien. Ce secours que jatten.
daie. notre salut. ma fait defiant, et
moi j'eetais tror fable toute .eule.
Ellie fit uu Fort pour itonff r III
sanglot ct rsprit !:
-Votre silence ct votre absencs
ont tout periu. Jai compris gu.
vous ne m'aimiez plus. qn'il Won,
etait Indifferent que je fusee Ia fem
me meme de votre pere. Je me di
sails Je snis absndonne, il q.
reviendra plus jamais ici C'etai
m bonheur qui s'eevanonissait Ne
TAFT ce pas, dn reste. IL verite T..
Il fut tense de crier aNon, Q,
n'stait pas vrai. Je voas aimais en-
core. Ii d tourna b tste dams |,
/ crainte flA fui laiaaer voir son emo
ton Elle poursuiYit asec dept:
Vous .le voysz biena Z Javai
raison de penser ainsi. vous ms
viez aim . rien qua Ia surface
pour ma jeunesse ct parce que sur
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1900-02-03

II balbutia dams I'M fremissement
de colere ct de honte :-Oui, oui,
je vous pardonne. ie vons pardonne
tout. Mais il faut oublier, Cub ier,
Nous ne sommes plus rien Fun pour
Iautre, entendez-vous, plus rien
Nous ne devons plus rien etre...
Et il s'eloigna de la maison pa
ternelle.
| Jean ne reparut que le soir, a
l'heure du diner. II retrouva la
Roussotte les yeux cernes. le visage
un peu pail, mais en- apparence cal
NEE. Maitre Lemarignie, lui, etait
tout joyeux. Un negociant await
passe dams lie bourg ct de ga bouche
il await appris que, Cognac recla-
mant d+s e4ux- -de-vie, le marche al
lait reprendre a la saison prochai-
ne, dams les meilleures conditions.
II dit son fills :-Demain, je me
propose d'aller en- vile pour enten-
Dire la confirmation de cette bonne
nouvelle. Veu4-tu my accompa-
gner?
Jean repondit Ma fol, je le
veux bien. Celia tuera le temps.
-Tu t'ennuies douc deja de ton
retour?
-Oui ct non. Je mai pas Phabi-
tude de rester oisif. Je suis con-
tent que toutes mes visites soient
terminees. car maintenant je vais
pouvoir m'occuper de mon affaire.
-Quand tn voudras.
LIE repas achieve. sous lie pretexte
d'avoir d ecrire une lettre, jean
await quite Ia table ct etait monte
dams sa chambre. Sabsenter le
plus possible de la maison. roster le
moins longtemps quill pourrait dams
fambiance de Ia Roussotte, cette
double obligation, apres ce qui Sc
TAFT .passe ce jour-la entire ellie ct
lui, lni etait commando par son
repos. Leur passion, helas! etait
loin d'etre morte, comme il lavait
cru. eepere, voulu un regret sub
sistait en- eux, etincelle qui, par
surprise menaeait de la rallumer ct
dams qnelles conditions criminelles!
II await passa une partie de la mutt
a rtflechir, la conscience bonrrelee
d'inquietude. autant sur le present
que sur l'avenir. L'anbe l'avait
surpris au milieu de cette tourmen-
te. Apres quelques heures de som-
NEIL, il s'etait leve, etait descendn,
mais, dams la crainte de So trouver
seul seule avec la femme de eon
pere, il etait sorti. Chemin faisant.
il sc souvint quill devait une visite
i Mile Pastourean, a qui il await pro-
mis- de Taller voir, le lendemain de
son retour au cours dune rencon-
tire. II sc .iirig-a done vers tetu-
de du notaire on il s'attarda eau
ser de son projet d'installation.
Qnand il en- revlut, pheure du de-
jeuner etait sonnee. On mangea a
la hate, tout en- echangeant des OBJ
servations que suggerait le voyage
proclaim. A des souvenirs histori-
ques qui lui representaient ltpo-
que on La Rochelle, sombre boule-
| yard protestant. etait ensanglantee
par les queries, Jean m slait des inn
pressions personneiles, rappelait les
annees on, etant al college, il par
courait cea ruts d'aspect moyenna-
geux, don't les baases arcades, gar
.iant Ia physionomie dn pass ira
gique, ont lair d'etre prstes encore
a servir d'enbuscadr, CONNIE au
temps on Ton y flisait le coup de
feu ct de poignard ct qni s'animent
a peine dun movement emprunte
au port ds commerce ct de psche
de la vieille ct heroilue cite hugue-
note.
Affections
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1900-02-03
FE ILLET o. n.
L'IRRE MISSIBLE.
PAR ED. MARTIN-vIDEAU.

Ellie await pris un coin de son ia
bier qn'elle roulait ct deroulait
sous ses doigts dun geste machi-
nal Ellie songeait: !" II y encore
une ombre entire mons. Ne vau-
drait-ii pas mieux la dissiper des .
present par une explication nette
ct decisive p Cette entrevue que
lenr menageait lie hazard. ne leur
offrait-elle pas une occasion qui ne
reviendrait sans donte jamais plus
Ellie reprit, apres Get instant de
silence:
OH, je suis satisfaite de yous
avUir plu assez pour merit VOC
Aenpliments. En- somme. cest un
90 dams cstte intention que al
4ravaille: il faut bien rachetsr mes
torts envers vous.
Jean await cesse tout . coup de
steae-r les figures geom striques
qu1l dessinait dams le sable de l'al-
1 y. du bout de son baton, ain de
se donner une contenance. Qland
ellie cut achieve, il Sc redressa ct
deviaagea Ia Ronssot.e devenus tres
pale:
-Quels torts? interrogea till
De quot parlez-vous? Je ne COM
prends pss.
Ellie baissa la paupiere ct dit:
Si fait, vous me. comprsnex.
mails vous aver raison. peut-stre. de
vouloir ne pas comprendre ct de
me garder rigueur de ce qui s'est
passe.
II prononca. dissimulant son tron-
BILE sous une apparente indifference:
-Je ne voua garde rigueur de
rien. Vous avez agi CONNIE il vous
plaisait d'agir: je n'avais pas. moi.
any opposer.
Si pourtant vous etiez venu,
qui salt ii tout celia aurait. Gu lieu
II ID regarda le temps dune Sc
conde
-Je mai pas pu. ft-il, j'ai failli
monrir.
La Roussotte await. son tour.
leve con regard sur les yeux de
Jean. Que venait-eli d'entendre
II await failli mourir? Non, &C
n'ttait pas vrai Men aurait-il
pas parle dams ses lettresf
Ellie secoua 10 tete negativement
ct objecta
Je ne puis vous croirs. Nous
l'aurions su lei on mons Paurait
ecrit... Tandis qne...
II ne 10 laissa pas finir
Celia est juste. dit-il. ne me
croytE pas. Puisque rien ne san
rait desormais remsdier al fait &C.
compli, il est preferable. en- effst
de ne pas mo crosre.
Celte rstrsctation tardivs sonnai'
trop faux pour qu'eile s'y msprit..
Bouleversse soudain par cetts rs,
velation. ellie s'ecris
Ah 81 jj'avais sui Vous ste.
aussi fautif que moi, nous merton.
tous les deux d'strs malheureuxi
Il demands d'uns voix qai von
lsit joiner l'ironie
Eth quoil vous sies done NAL
heureusef
Ells - cacha le visage entire Gel
den1 mains
Plus que vous no pensez. con
fesea-s-elle.
Des larmes avaient mouille se,
paapieres. Ellie les essuya. Pui
ellie reprit::
- quot bon. tout celai Je n
devrais pas vous fsire cite ooufss
sion qui. en- rssama. ne peut meme
! rien. Js devrais vous dire, u
oontraire. que ie suis l. plus hen
rsass de- femmei. vo.re psrs e.
bon autant quill q ets genereux en
vers moi. Tout CO qui m'est agrss