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not but be sad as she thought OF hlm'
and the difference between his fortune
and hers; of his poverty his loneilhess'
of his homeless wunderings. IL contrast
ed so bitterly with her lot that she wept
over the reflection
So Rose waited, and from morning TIL
night she listened and watched and prom
ised herself that she should presently see
him. But the first day went by, ana
the second, and the third; and stl !,
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 tld-
ings of him, yet no satisfactory result
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 figure that SEEM
ed familiar Almost Immediately he lost
sight of it, and Fastening forward, IL
again appeared in the distance. A nearer
view caused him to utter an exclamation
Of satisfaction, and the next moment he
stood face to face with Jacques Loroux.
Monsieur he exclaimed, with a broad
glow of pleasure astonshment and satis-
faction lighting up his rough face, as ne
returned the frank and well-please1
greeting of the count--"monsieur, you IN
Lyons? Why, | thought-but no matter
was thinking Of you just now. We have
not met since l saw you at the chateau,
after that lucky escape of yours"
mo. Where have you been, my
friend?' said Louis, clasping his hand
warmly-"where have you beenT
"In Lyons, monsieur"
"In Lyons"
"With Master Hugh"
as it possible? | wish to meet him.
Rose is here in the city and desires great
ly to see her father. And now, Jacques,
perhaps this is an impertinent question;
but | certainly ask it with the best Of
motives. Can you inform me what are
the circumstances of Hugh? Is he in
povertyp
mo, monsieur. He lives In a quiet
neighborhood, and in a comfortable
though lonely home, at some distance
from here. am his only companion, and
servant as well. He is not poor, and is
quite content"
"Will you give him a message from me.
JacduesY
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"
''Very well, monsieur; will tell him.
"And you are sure he will come,
Jacquesp
"He will come, monsieur, 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 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
shall give you such a sum as may buy
a handsome farm in the country or SCI
you up in business in the city. Come
what do You sayT
"In the first place, monsieur, | am very
much obliged to you for your kindness
But must stick by Master Hugh; | hav'
been with him for many a long year, anC
now he is knocked about, here and there
do not like to leave him. ! have go
used to him, and he to me; and he ism
the sturdy fellow he was once; so yot
see he needs me about him. And then
It was not for pay that | helped yol
out Of close corner once or twice, mon
sieur, but because liked you, and wa
not over-fond Of Gasparde shall shar
the fortunes of Master Hugh till the en-
of the journey; sometimes | think iii
not far off for him."
The poor fellows voice grew husky an,
slightly trembled. Louis was affected
spite Of himself.
"Well, then, Jacques he said, "sinc
you must stay with him, and will receiv
no compensation, perhaps | shall thin
of some other arrangement. Hereafter
l wish you would keep me advised o
your whereabouts; may want you occa
sionally. viii you do SOP?
''If you desire it, monsieur-yes."
"Goodr'
Fastening to the hotel he ran quickl
upstairs and entered the apartment wher
Rose and Helen were sitting. He imme
diately impaired to the former the inte
lgence he had received concerning he
father The young girl thanked him
thousand times.
81 shall see him to-day-I am so glad
How good you have been to take all thi
trouble for me| she said, gratefully.
"All this troubled" exclaimed Loui:
KaIly, as he kissed her; Il know no tror
Bile when am trying to crafty you, m
Rose. | am as happy as you are"
At that moment the marquis entere
and heard the news which had precede
bis arrival.
ait is worth coming to Lyons for-is
not, Rose, my darling| said he.
But though all waited with impatienc
Hugh Lamonte did not come that da.
The marquis and Louis wondered at Il
delay; and the bright eyes Of Rose gre
dim with watching. But the day passs
and the evening went by, but he did n
come.
"He will come to-morrow-dO you n
think sop asked Rose, anxiously, as 81
looked up at Louis.
Undoubtedly, my darling" answer,
Louis, with a smile of sanguine cheerfT
ness. Something must absolutely pr
vent him, OF he would be here to-da
You know he would hasten to seek 20
Rose. But he will come tomorrow; an
at all events, l have his address. o,
will come, never fearv'
Ii was noon OF the following day. 4
the morning Rose had been waiting, wi
the utmost impatience, for the appea
ance Of Hugh; but, as yet he had fail
to come. The countess and Helen we
in their respective apartments. The ms
auis and Louis had gone out, after ava
ing since early morning the arrival
the expected visitor, but had promis
TO return shortly. Rose sat alone, eoui
ing the moments and striving to Fl
amusement in watching the scene wit
ont in the busy street. Every figure th
passed she scanned eagerly; every IA
underwent the scrutiny Of her anxio
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