The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-10-31
CHAPTER V.

mic stood, one morning, oA GuS IeEA1Co
bDa.' his fair cousin, Helen Montauban,
wiz wiz evidently prepared for a stroll in
anu .ob of amusement, judging from the
w. ~"n and sketch book he carried.
sI""A way so early, LOUISE" asked Made
moiselIs Montauban. -.
"Fyep 40, Helen. I am going to spend
hour in converse with Dame Nature,
IN "hnn, T have so sadly neglected since l
"n WIZ here that scarcely dare look her
T.; ss tho face. An hour, and perhaps two;
IN proportion to the variety OF the enter
tainment which l fnd.
"Tbep il that is the case" returned
uolen, in her calm, silver tones-"if that
:. +bo case we shall hardly see you again
.;,t-n;oht fall. You will find no lack of
on,uepmeut, as you may declare yourself,
- von have not forgotten your former
rists hither; though they have been few
enough, confess"
20, | know there is no neighborhOod
mira beautiful than this in the country"
roanopded Louis. But as for extending
NV wanderings to the borders of the
NIGHT. that would not be quite to my
foncy, | shall be back here before noon
tide"
"That is well. And pray, Louis" she
added, with impressible earnestness-
"nray do not 20 too deep into the forest.
Remember your adventure there not sew
en- days since
Lightly he touched his lips to her fair
hand and, turning, descended the slopinE
Dath that wound irregularly down the
height.
A slight blush rose to her beautiful
cheek, as her glance followed, for an in
stant's space, the handsome figure of the
Young count; and it deepened when he
looked back, and seeing her still stand
ing there, waved his hand to her. Hast
iIy she left the spot, and re-enterinR the
chateau, seated herself In the saloon by
window, at her embroidery. Here, put
ting the drapery aside, she could observe
the ,receding figure Of her cousin while
pursuing, with slow and thoughtful I'm
gers her favorte employment, until
Louis had disappeared from sight, and
there was no outward attraction to break
the rose-hued thread of meditation that
wove itself in and out among the cluster
ing buds and leaves expanding into life
under her magic touch. The marquis was
in the library among his books, lost to
the exterior world, and wrapt in learned
lore. Helen had no companion save her
OWE meditations; but they were sufficient
entertainment for one like her.
Louis continued to follow the main road
leading from the chateau past the vii.
lage, and onward to where it reached the
forest, branching of into two distinct
paths, one Of which wound on through
the forest, and the other skirted 1t to the
left. His mornings work was before
him. Turning his attention to the beau
ties Of the quiet scenery about him, Louis
paused now and then along the path, tC
add some charming sketch to the collec
ton of fine drawings in his book, remem
berlng his cousins peculiar taste, and Sc
Letting such points as he knew would best
please her. And wandering slowly still
he came at last within sight Of the little
dwelling of his pretty friend Rose.
Then Louis thought Of the wish which
he had expressed to her. The cottage
was at distance yet; he wished to gaiE
more distinct view of it. Perhaps hC
should discover Rose herself seated At thu
door, and his scene already laid out fol
him.
He fastened forward. The turn in tho
path was soon reached, and the half hid
Gen cottage was in full sight now; anG
yes, there sat Rose at the door, working
with her needle. He paused moment
10 contemplate the scene. This little
cottage, or farm house, SO rude and plair
IN exterior, yet discovered to him through
mat open doorway, where the morning
sun Shone in so softly, one Of the prettiest
pictures in the world. Rose was looking
10 Lowell y that Louis fastened to com
mehce his sketch. Yet a nearer view
was needed and, silently as possible, h
moSed Forward, so as to trace her fea
lures distinctly, and at the same time t.
AVOID disturbing her. Rapidly, and with
grace and viVidness Of touch that die
!GSuce TO Its present subject, Louis work
Gu IL was the loveliest picture he hat
attempted that day, and he enjoyed 1t
Not many minutes was he in completini
IT. and then he advanced with n ouie
S'ep up the pathway to the door.
Out Rose Lamonte was as busy will
n 1.I thoughts as with her needle, and sh,
uiu not near the approaching footstep. L
was not until the shadow Of the younI
m"n form fell across the sill that sh'
was aroused from her reverie She looked
Sp men, and started with some slight sur
PRISE On beholding the count. Immedi
a'eiS recovering herself, however, oh,
" %eieomed him with a smile and hastenec
10 offer him a seat,
M ne accepted 1t, and sat down near her
e nau met Rose but twice before: vet 1
~ w"S m such circumstances that the awk
"aruness and constraint Of first acouaint
"n nSe was IN a measure unknown to them
W t e. II was the easiest thing in the worIC
to, .an INTO conversation now. He almos
r rOasOt that their acquaintance was Of @,
event date. indeed,
,no MnSre is your father, Rose, this morn
him." a. n'Sl' hopeG TO BE-
,etn, am sorry he is not here, monsieur,
to tho the young girl. "But he wen
boru ne forest, something more than Al
dO dur ago. to gather roots for mo, and
suO Os know how soon he will come back
Nsdpppp oSe that monsieur lie marquis an
%N ",lel Helen are we'll to-dayT
IN 1u'ee we'll, Rose. You have not bee,
tb;,t ~ ., tne chateau since last week,
svs NO. l do not think have stage
sway from thana o.