Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1902-03-01
MADELEINE'S LOVE.


all the same. so here it is:
The events occurred at Nine. Rouse
Inns country house, near La Rochebil-
lere in a wild, densely wooded country
where hunting is the chief amusement
of the inhabitants. The house is one of
the best | know, and Nine. Rousseln
had added to its attractions by taking
her young niece, Madeleine. who had just
lost her parents, to live with her. Made
leine had no fortune, but she was divine
~ pretty. She had those sole mild eyes
that go straight TO your heart. and the
most charming and Undesirable air of
delicacy, refinement and affectionateness.
She was, indeed, by far too tempting a
morsel to put under the very claws so
TO speak, of that scoundrel, Louis, Nine.
Rousselinis sou, who had developed from
an incorrgible spoiled child into a man
of rough manners and violent emotions,
as result of his life i'll the woods and
his constant ASSOCIATION with Doors. Al
though he was far too stupid to appre-
ciate Madeleine as she deserved, he was
yet strongly attracted by her beauty.
The girls frank contempt and dislike
made him furious, and before long he be-
came jealous as well. For though Made
| ieine had no feeling but aversion for her
| blackguard of q cousin, she did not eX-
| tend that sentiment to men III general
| Certainly not 10 one man il particular
| Edmond Remand.
Edmond was 4 handsome youth and
fully capable Of approaching Medicines
character as well as her beauty. So, when
| he came to her home after completing
| his legal studies in Paris, he fell in love
with her at once. At church he never
| took his eyes off her face, and on week
| days he haunted the vicinity of the Rous-
selin house, in the hope of getting a stol-
en- glimpse of her beautiful features. He
| was very happy in this unavowed love-
! the more so that Madeleine's conscious
| look, bushes and air Of embarrassment
| plainly told HIM that his feeling was
returned.
He was emboldened to make a formal
proposition of marriage. This was
| promptly rejected by Nine. Rousselin,
and Edmonds parents also had Objec-
| tons 10 offer on account of Madeleine's
| lack of fortune. Nine. Rousselin gave
her niece's youth as the ground of her
| refusal, but in reality she was obeying
| the suggestion of hers whom Made
leine's obvious attachment to- his rival
/ had made more furious than ever.
And now the story becomes dramatic
| Edmond remained in the country during
| half of the winter, his love only in
creased by obstacles, until he was forced
| TO choose between two plans submitted
to him by his father. He must either re-
| turn TO Paris or accept colonial post
/ which was offered to him. At all events,
he must leave the spot, and forthwith.
Madeleine, on her return from church
one Sunday, found q note in her muif.
| There were only n few passionate lines,
in which Edmond assured her of his love
| and begged for meeting in which she
! could tell him whether it was returned!
or not, IL she loved him, he would wait
! for her: If not. he would eXpatriate him,
self, efface himself forever. But he must
| have an answer, if only word He
| or int haV h,A
ing, conceal himself behind the big snow
man which the gardeners sons had erect.
ed, and there wait patiently for her--foi
hours, if necessary. If she did not come
at all. it would mean mo-" and Ii,
| would 20.
He carried out his programme. hut the
snowman did not conceal him from tho
sharp eyes OF a servant, who reported
the matter 10 Louis RuusSeln.
Hiding. you say%' Louis asked.
Yes, sir. behind the snowman. like
his shadow. opposite the house, which h,
is watching as If expecting someone. A.
first | thought he was thief, but OIL
coming nenrer | recognized him. Wha
shall doY'
Nothing. You may GO"
"Ah. my fine fellow" Louis said t.
himself. so you come and PUT yourself
In my hands. do youT
Rousselin was on very good terms Will
himself that evening. 4 successful
, boar hunt and an excellent luncheon hat
. | c9nspired to make him much more ami
, mated than usual There was n wicked
light in his eyes, the reflection of dia
holical thought that had crossed hi
brain. lie went mp stairs. musng. \
the first landing he stopped and stoo,
watching the door of Madeline's room
He suspected that she knew who wa.
/ hiding behind the snowman.
Assuming n careless air, and wills
q Ting. he approached collection o
: weapons hanging on the wall. and tool
: down a gun. He was trying the loci
! when Madeleine appeared.
"Beastly weather for walk. Made
S leine." he said.
Madeleine stopped in confusion. AfteI
I a long conflict with herself her tender
compassion for Edmond, combined viii
the fear of losing him for ever, had de
cided her 10 go 10 the rendezvous, anC
e now she found herself confronted hy hel
$ deteSted cousin
/ You had better take a wrap. if vor
= must go" sneercd Louis: "overShoeS
: too. would not be amiss for tramp il
= the SNOW"
a What makes you think l am going
t "The bright CLEAN in your pretty avos
o the rich color of your cheeks, aud m,
+ | violent heating OF your heart-I can nj
+ most hear IL But YOU will be very fool
= / ISL ~ run tAit' AlSN III t0klnm cold in fhs
t oH-chancc of finding a lover out therr h
e the snow. 1t is too cold n night 70,
|, lovers they. would he chilled. You Won
t find any. take my word for IT,"
{ kouSSelin, who was getting n good
!, deal of enjoyment out Of his couSin's en-
harra9smcnt and mor1ifcation +bra,,
open window which overlooked tho
# There is nobody" he said. "ahsolpte
n ly nohody--cNCept the snow, mo-, ~
is isn't in love With you. is be2 VII ~ !
II splendid target he would make. with the
r hight from the window falling ON him
t. and everything else blackr' ''''''
) -, ne 1iayed with his gun, slyly watch
y ing and enjoying the look Of terror tbS,
- overSnread Madeleiue's face. '('''' 'i"'
. Imhat fellow has been an eyesore n,
= long, he added. II think | viii i'm NM to :
. nHi ,Ss through t, him. Bet You / hit hin
IN ~ me head at the first shot.' -''''
Louis, DO not shoot, ! beg Of var,