Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-15
CHAPTER XVII.

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at their hotel in Lyons, there to remain
for some days, before proceeding to
Paris. 1t was here that Rose had some
hopes of meeting her father. She could
not but be sad as she thought of him,
and the difference between his fortune
and hers; of his poverty, his loneliness;
of his homeless wanderings. 1t contrast
ed so bitterly with her lot that she wept
over the reflection.
So Rose waited, and from morning till
night she listened and watched and prom
ised herself that she should presently see
him. But the first day went by, and
the second, and the third; and still,
though every possible attempt was made
to find such a person, it was in vain.
The marquis, or Louis, or both, were
away from dawn till dark, seeking It'd
followed. Rose did not despair, how
ever. She always said to herself, III
he is here they will find him."
1t was on the fourth day that, as Louis
was passing along one of the principal
streets, he suddenly observed approach
ing him in the crowd a figure that SEEM
ed familiar. Almost Immediately he lost
sight of it, and Fastening forward, it
view caused him to utter an exclamation
of satisfaction, and the next moment he
stood face to face with Jacques Leroux.
Monsieur he exclaimed. with broad
glow of pleasure, astonishment and salts
faction lighting up his rough face, as he
returned the frank and well-pleased
greeting of the count-"monsieur, you in
Lyons? Why, thought-but no matter.
was thinking of you just now. We have
not met since 1 saw you at the chateau,
after that lucky escape of yours"
mo. Where have, you been, my
friendY' said Louis, clasping his hand
warmly-"where have you been?
"In Lyons, monsieur"
"In Lyons"
with Master Hugh"
''Is 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 l 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 a comfortable
though lonelx--hame.--at some distance
from here. 1 am his only companion, and
servant as WELL He is not poor, and is
quite content
"Will you give him message from me.
Jacques?'
Fifty, if you have SO many of them,
monsieur
''Tell him, then, to come to me as
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"
every well, monsieur; 1 will tell him."
"And you are sure he will come,
Jacques?'
'sHe will come, monsieur, l think you
may be sure. He will be glad to hear
that Mademoiselle Rose is near him"
''That is well. And now, jacques.
have an offer to make you. You have
done me, on more occasions than one,
such services as l shall never forget.
should like to have you near me. If you
are inclined to enter into my service,
will take you and pay you well; if not,
l shall give you such a sum as may buy
a handsome farm in the country or set
you up in business in the city. Come,
what do you Say?"
"In the first place, monsieur, [ am very
much 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,
[ do not like to leave him. | have got
used to him, and he to me; and he isn't
the sturdy fellow he was once; so you
see he needs me about him. And then.
it was not for pay that | helped you
out of a close corner once or twice, mon
sieur, but because l liked you, and was
not over-fond of Gasparde. [ shall share
the fortunes of Master Hugh till the end
of the journey; sometimes l think it's
not far off for him."
The poor fellows voice grew husky and
slightly trembled. Louis was affected,
spite of himself.
..Well, then, jacques he said, "since
you must stay with him, and will receive
no compensation, perhaps 1 shall think
of some other arrangement. Hereafter,
I wish you would keep me advised of
your whereabouts; may want you occa-
sionally. Will you do 500"
''If you desire it, monsieur-yes."
Goods
Fastening to the hotel, he ran quickly
upstairs and entered the apartment where
Rose and Helen were sitting. He imme-
diately impaired to the former the intel
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father The young girl thanked him a
thousand times.
81 shall see him to-day am so glad!
How good you have been to take all this
trouble for mer' she said, gratefully.
'All this troublev' exclaimed Louis,
gaily, as he kissed her; 81 know no trou-
BILE when 1 am trying to crafty you, my
Rose. l am as happy as you are
At that moment the marquis entered
and heard the news which had preceded
his arrival.
s.It is worth coming to Lyons for-is it
not, Rose, my darling?' said he.
But though all waited with impatience.
Hugh Lamonte did not come that day.
The marquis and Louis wondered at the
delay; and the bright eyes of Rose grew
dim with watching. But the day passed
and the evening went by, but he did not
come.
HE will come to-morrow-do you not
think so?" asked Rose, anxiously, as she
looked up at Louis.
Undoubtedly, my darling" answered
Louis, with a smile of sanguine cheerful
ness. Something must absolutely pre-
vent him, or he would be here to-day.
You know he would hasten to seek you,
Rose But he will come tomorrow; and,