Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-07-03
CHAPTER XVII


mot but be sad as she thought Of him.
land the difference between his fortune
snd hers; of his poverty, his loneliness;
49f his homeless wanderings. 1t contrast
ed so bitterly with her lot that she wept
over the reflection.
4 So Rose waited and from morning till
Might she listened and watched and prom
ssed herself that she should presently see
him But the first day went by, and
khe second. and the third; and still,
Ahough every possible attempt was made
to find such person, it was in vain.
The marquis, or Louis, or both, We're
away from dawn till dark. seeking It'd
angs of him, yet no satisfactory result
Followed Rose did not despair, how
ever. She always said to hers If, IF
he is here they will find him."
VI was on fhe fourth day that, as Louis
MAS passing along one of the principal
streets, he suddenly observed approach
ing him in the crowd a figure that SEEM
led familiar Almost Immediately he lost
sight of it, and fastening forward, 1t
again appeared in the distance. nearer
view caused him to utter an exclamation
sof satisfaction. and the next moment he
stood face TO face with Jacques Leroux.
Monsieur he exclaimed. with broad
glow of pleasure, establishment and salts
tfaction lighting up his rough face, as he
returned the frank and well-pleased
greeting of the monsieur, you IN
Lyons? Why, | thought-but no matter.
m was thinkin = you just now. We have
a mot met since saw you at the chateau,
after that lucky escape Of yours"
49, NO Where have you been, my
friend?" said Louis, clasping his hand
warmly where have you been?"
In Lyons. monsieur"
I'm LyonsY
With Master Hugh"
lis it possible? | wish to meet him.
/, Rose is here in the city and desires great
~ to see her father. And now, Jacques,
perhaps this is an impertinent question;
but 1 certainly ask it with the best of
motives, Can you inform me what are
the circumstances of Hugh? Is he in
poverty -
mo. monsieur. He lives in a quiet
neighborhood, and in comfortable
Though lonely home, az some distance
from here. | am his only companion, and
servant as well. He is not poor, ana is
quite content"
80 "Will you give him a message from me.
, jacques
Fifty if you have so many of them.
anonsieur'
20 Tell him. then, to come to me as
2 soon as he can. to-day, If possible. Tell
him that Rose wishes to see him. She is
with the Marquis of Montauban and his
daughter Helen
te Very well, monsieur; | will tell him."
And you are sure he will come,
fJacaues?'
~He will come. monsieur, | think you
may be sure. He viii be glad to hear
that Mademoiselle Rose is near him."
THAT is we'll And now, Jacques. l
have an offer to make you. You have
done me, on more occasions than one,
such services as | shall never forget.
s5ehould like to haye you near me. If you
are inclined to enter into my service L
will take you and pay you well; IL not
I shall give you such sum as may buy
"a handsome farm in the country or set
you up in business in the city. Come
what do you sayf'
In the first place. monsieur, am very
fmueh obliged to you for your kindness.
But must stick by Master Hugh; have
been with him for many long year and
now he is knocked about, here and there,
SI do not like to leave him. | have got
Fused to him, and he TO me; and he isn't
the sturdy fellow he was once; so you
tisee he needs me about him. And then
il was not for pay that l helped Won
out of close corner once or twice mon
,.sieur. but because | liked you, and was
not over-fond OF Gasparde shall share
the fe TUNES of Master HuP. till the end
of the journey: ,ometime4 | think it's
not far off for him"
The poor fellows voice grew husky and
slightly trembled. Louis was affected,
spite of himself.
4" "Nell. then. Jacques" he said, since
.you must stay with him, and will receive
no compensation, perhaps | shall think
of some other arrangement. Hereafter,
| wish you would keep me advised of
your whereabouts; | may want you occa-
|sionally. viii you do SOP
''If you desire it. monsieur--yes."
Good
Fastening to the hotel. he ran quickly
tUpstairs and entered the apartment where
Rose and Helen were sitting. He imme-
diately impaired TO the former the intel
ligence he had received concerning her
father. The young girl thanked him a
Thousand times.
II shall see him to-day am so glad
How good you have been to take all this
trouble for me-" she said gratefully.
IAN this troubled" exclaimed Louis.
galy, as he kissed her; Il know no trou-
bile when | am trying to crafty you. my
Rose. am as happy rs you are"
At that moment the marquis entered
and heard the news which had preceded
his arrival
1T is worth coming TO Lyons for--is il
not, Rose, NY darlingT said he
But though all waited with impatiencc
Hugh Lamonte did not come that day
The marquis and Louis wondered at tht
delay; and the bright eyes of Rose grew
dim with watching. But the day passed
and the evening went by, but he dia no
come.
He will come to-morrow--do you no
think SO = asked Rose, anXiously, as sh,
looked up nj Louis
"Undoubtedly, my darling" answere,
Louis, with smile of sangune cheerful
ness. Something must absolutely pre-
vent him, or lac would be here to-day
You know lac would hasten TO seek you
Rose But lie viii come tomorrow: and
at all events. have his address. .. h,
will come, never fears
1t was noon Of the following day. Al
1he morning Rose had been waiting, witt
the utmost impatience, for the appear
ance Of Hugh but as yet he had faileI
70 come. The countess aud Helen wer'
10 fhsir respective apartments. The mar
gus and Louis had gone out, after await