The new enterprise. (Madison, Fla.) 1901-1908, 1902-11-13

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out reason. wouldn't have missed this
arrest for anything" thought he, peer
ing into the night
The stars were out, and there was
no moon. He could not recognize the
coach or the persons who got out OF
It, and he turned from the window.
His wife had sunk into a chair. Her
brother was locking up In a cabiDe' 'h-
book which he bad promised e. fs'a
care Of for her The dead silence u.',
the noise Of slowly ascending foot,;sgr
on the stairs Ominous. At lnst TIE
door opened.
Citizen Danville, health and fI9;,r-
nityw said Lomaque, appearing VI o..
doorway, followed by his agents, "Ci'
izen Louis Trudsinef" he continU.j.
beginning with the usual form,
"My name Is Louis Trudalne."
Charles" cried Rose, appealing to
her husband, who are these men2
What are they here fOrT'
He gave her no answer.
Louis Trudaine," said Lomaque,
slowly drawing the order from bis
pocket, "ln the name Of the republic, L
arrest you"
"Rose, come back" cried Trudaine.
1t was too late. She had broken from
him and in the recklessness Of terror
had seized her husband by the arm.
Save himw she cried. Save him,
by all you hold dearest in the world!
You are that mans superior, Charles
Order him from the ROOM"
Danvllle roughly shook her hand or
bis arm.
"Lomaque is doing his duty. Yes" he
added, with a glance Of triumph at
Trudaine-"yes, doing his duty. Look
at me as you please. Your looks won't
move me. l denounced you! admit
It, ! have rid myself Of an enemy and
the state of a bad citizen. Remember
your secret visits to the house in the
Rue de Clcryw
His wife uttered a cry Of horror She
seized his arm again with both hands
hands that seemed suddenly neryed
with the Stangtb Of a mans,
Come here! Come here! | must and
will speak to you"
She dragged him by main force to-
ward an unoccupied corner of the room.
With dcathly cheeks and wild eyes she
raised herself on tiptoc and put her
lips to her husbands car
Trudainc called to her, Rose, II you
speak am lost"
She stopped at the sound Of his voice.
dropped her hold on her husbands
arm and faced her brother, shudder.
Ing.
Rose" no continued, you have
promised, and your promise is sacred,
If you priZr your honor, IL you love
me, be silent
He held out his hand. She ran 20
him and, laying her head on his breast,
burst inlo passion Of tears.
Danvillc turned uuoasily toward the
police agents. Remove your prison.
err" he said. "Iou have done your
duty"
"unly half Of IT," retortcd LomaQue.
Rose Dauvillc''-
MY wife. What about my wife?"
Rose panylllr," continued Lomaqup.
you are included in the arrest OF Louis
Trudainc,'
Rose raised her head quickly from
her brothers breast His lirmupss had
deserted him. She heard him whisper.
ing TO himself: Rose too. Oh, nay
God! ] was not prepared for that"
81 am clad Of it, Louis. We riSked
all together We shall suffer now to-.
gclhcr am glad Of it,"
Danyille looked incrodulously at 10.
maquc. impossible" he exclaimed
II never denounced my wife. There
is some mistake. You have exceeded
your orders"
silence" rctortcl Lomaque import.
opsly. silence, citizen, and respect
the decree Of the republic"
You blackgnard show me the ar.
rest order" said Danylle. WHO has
dared To dcnounce my wife"
You have" said Iomaque. turning
on him. with a grln'of contempt you!
And blackguard back in your teeth!
You n dcIi5unelng Nor Brother Aha,