Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-03-28
THE BALEFUL EYE.
BY ANTHONY P. MORRIS.
A Story Of the Paris Commune.

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A prominent store in Paris was that
of Jean Guileau, baker, widower with
one child, Hortense, just II years OF
age and very beautiful.
Jean wisely took no part in the COM
munistic orgies running riot on the
streets Immediately subsequent to the
Franco Prussian war; but, with plenty
of provisions in his cellar, he philo-
sophically closed the doors and WIN
dows, withdrew his sign Of business
and smoked his pipe contentedly IN
the seclusive companionship and filial
love of Hortense.
One SO pretty and piquant as she
could not be exempt from a besieging
of lovers. The two most prominent OF
these were her fathers graduating
apprentices, Henri Edouin and Giu-
seppe-"dark Giuseppe" and "the bale
full eye"-the latter was frequently ap-
pellated by his intimates, because OF
the treacherous glance in his hard,
black orbs and lurking smile forever
fixed about his lips.
To Henri Hortense had long since
given her heart.
1t was quite late one night when
Henri departed from the embrace OF
his promised bride. As Hortense re-
treated through the narrow doorway
an unexpected form, like an apparition
from the gloom, confronted her.
"Giuseppe" she cried.
ut is l." he replied calmly.
"Oh, you frightened me! Whence
come you so suddenlyT
"From close beside, girl. All, thou
coquette! A word. have heard alp
"a listener-you? Shamew
"Tell me, is it true, indeed, l need
hope no more to win your
"You say you have heard all?
Eyes. l am not deaf"
"And you have seen too"
eyes. l am not blind"
"Much good may it do you, then, for
YOU are answered.!
And with the sharp speech she slam
med the door in his face, angry at his
having spied upon what was to her
sacred interview.
For many nights after that her
dreams were haunted by the baleful
eyes of dark Giuseppe, and in her ears
continually rang the fearful impreca-
ton she heard him mutter, coupled
with the name Of Henri Edouin.
The favored lover was greatly sur
prised few days later at receipt of q
communication from the Versailles
government. 1t was delivered by an
| entire stranger, who whispered these
six ominOus words:
! "For your eyes only. Be discreet!
The sealed billet contained this:
| Last dispatches by balloon acknowledged. In
| closed herewith IN order for 500 frances payable
when France IL redeemed from her enemies.
l. Paris. NJ. EDoulN
Henri should have destroyed the
mysterious scrawl instantly. Instead
he stood gazing at it in sheer amaze
ment. He had had nothing whatever
to do with the Versaillese, though his
heart was honestly with those who
struggled so nobly to save the country
from the doom Of bloody anarchy.
The few moments stupefaction prov
ed his greatest misfortune.
There was I peremptory tap at the
door.
Giuseppe entered, grinning Internal
ly. Behind him dressed" three ruff
fans of the national guard.
"Ah, M. Edouinw he said.
"Oh, is it you, Giuseppe?' replied
Henri.
Giuseppe advanced with snaky quick
ness and ere Henry could anticipate
snatched away the fatal paper. Flour.
ishing it aloft, he cried:
away with him! See what l hold
paper that will have him shot unless
l greatly mistaken And Giuseppe
Kissed maliciously into his rivals ear
Il am now a trusted spy Of the com
mune. Your death is certain. You will
never wed with Hortense Guileau"
Unfortunate Henri was soon in pris
on. He fully realized his danger, and
1t required but little reflection to con
vince him Of the foul trick played by
crafty Giuseppe.
The days of his confinement went
tediously by, while ever before him
doomed the horrid prospect Of violent
death. Then Giuseppe confronted his
victim and accompanying him-could II
be reality?-was Hortense.
II bring to you CLEAN of sunlight
M. Edouin," said the dark browed vii
lain, with grinning sarcasm.
Henri sprang forward to embrace hi
betrothed, but Giuseppe interposed.
Hold! l did not bring here here FOL
love scene. Give ear to me. Minutes
for Henri Edouin are valuable. Judg
ment is to be given in your case with
in the hour. You know what 1t will
be-death! come to offer you life"
"YouY'
"And, pray. why not? I hold the doc
ument that is to riddle you with bull
lets. Say the word and I will destro!
it. will retract my charge as stu
pid blunder."
"What word shall say"
"Henceforth you will work and f1gh
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