News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1902-04-30

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the small mouth of perfect curves and
the finely nodded chin gave a beauty
to her face which was eloquent of af-
lection, truth and patience-the beauty
which subdues by it's gentleness, COM
J pels by its sweetness, the beauty which
refines prosperity and hallows attlic-
| ton.
SIT is kind of you to call, my friend,
! for our house is sadly in need of cheer
she said greeting Evariste.
mo misfortune has come to you,
hope" he replied, seeking, yet dread
! ing, a suggestion for the declaration he
was resolved to make. You have not
been ill.,?
mo; | must not fall SICK for there
would then be no one to nurse my poor
grandfather"
SIS he not as usual?"
much worse than usual. am sore
| ly distressed over his state. He is rap
, idly failing. Sleep and appetite are
denied him.. He is grieving over some
imaginary or real trouble which he
keeps secret to himself. Oh, why could
not this good old gentleman be rescued
from that wicked man Quillebert"
"Mademoiselle, l labored for that
sincerely
81 believe you; indeed, l believe you.
1t was not to complain of you that !
spoke. 1t was only to bewail the hard
fate. fear it is now too late"
"How too late| asked Evariste in a
tone Of concern.
81 Go not think my grandfather will
live through the summer. l am sure
he will not unless he can be relieved of
the mental anxiety that is so fast con-
Stunning his strength" Estelles eyes
began to well over as she made this
gloomy prediction.
"Mademoiselle, what would you do,
what would you give to cure NJ. La
tiOlais and make him what he was ten
years agoT~~ Evaristes nervousness
became apparent as he thus suddenly
approached the crisis.
"Ah, lie bon Dieuw she exclaimed. 81
am very weak, and l am very poor, but
there is no Nlsk l would not undertake,
nothing of mine l would not give!
But alas, am powerless to cure or re-
store him."
"No, you are not powerless. You
have the cure"
~" she said, astonshed. "Surely
you are testing, monsieur. But it is
strange subject for merriment."
''Mademoiselle, it is a subject upon
which | could not jest if I would" Eva
riste protested, with warmth. 81 re-
peat seriously that you possess your
grandfather's cure. Will you give him
the benefit of it?'
81 love my grandfather so that
would willingly die to save him. But
what is this cure, monsieur? How can
| restore him? Your words mystify
me-"
And yet they are simple and easily
understood" replied Evariste. Lis
ten, mademoiselle. perfectly compre-
bend the troubles which Cypress NJ.
Latiolais and threaten his health. He
has not the talent for business and has
not exercised due care in his affairs.
The consequence is that he now finds
himself indebted beyond his means Of
payment and fears he has involved
your interests also. Having the SEN
sitiveness of a gentleman, this condi-
ton preys upon his mind. His long ad-
diction to drink and drugs has untitled
him to bear the strain. He is shorten
ing his life by silent, corroding grief"
IF you have correctly stated the
case, monsieur, how can l save the
poor dear sufferer?' Estelle asked, ter
rifed.
"Will you, if you CAM" demanded
Evariste.
you need not ask that question"
she replied.
''Then it rests with you, Estelle. Be
my wife and redeem your GRANDPA
ther," said he, fiercely springing the
trap.
"Evariste" she whispered, starting
to her feet as if in fright.
He also rose and advanced toward
her, but was checked by a repelling
gesture.
Eyes, be my wife," he exclaimed hot
ly. "Estelle, it has been the dream of
my life from boyhood. l have loved
you with every breath l drew since
long ago we met at Father Grhe's ia
BILE on the day of the races. My love
and hope of winning you have sustain
ed me through trials, indignities and
injustices. l remained a civilian
throughout the war and endured the
contempt which is the towards lot to
be near you and protect you. l loved
you in silence, for l was poor. But |
now, Estelle, l have ample fortune. |
Peace has come; life begins. Be my |
wife, and my whole existence shall be |
devoted to your happiness. Share my |
fortune; be mistress of my estate as |
we'll as of my heart. Give me the hus- |
bands right to guard your interests,
and my joy will be to put away the
burdens from your inheritance, lift the
load from your grandfather's
shoulders and give to his declining |
years the boon of calm and ease. We
will take him to our home, and l will
vie with you in affectionate, generating
care for his tranquility and comfort.
/ can control the debts that bear him
down, and can command Quillebert.
Consent, Estelle, and l promise that
within month after our wedding day
tba dehtS shall mass info yOur hands |