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/ Dltter reeung against margaret tor au-
vlsing her TO stoop to such a mean. dis
honorable act. She had never before
sounded the depth OF her love for Orsini.
When the sky was cloudless. her self
respect far overtowered her love; and
now she was thinking that II were better
to leave Orsini to find out his own way
OF safety. untrammelled by any considera-
tion OF the previous engagement.
Alfredo. who had penetrated the inner
thoughts OF Gabrielle, reached her side,
took her hands in his. and began In a
spirit OF banter TO chide her. and after
he added;
''Why are you weeping your eyes out
so bitterly Gabrieila? I shall never force
Margaret's advice upon you"
''Then you'll have to stay here In New
Orleans"
II shall. Gabrielle, and I'll never leave
you. II you will permit me to stay
And IL assassins murder your
"I would defy the most atrocious death
a hundred times rather than forsake you.
What is the world worth for me without
you, Gabriella?'
"And II you love and want to save him.
you must fee together far away from
here" interposed Margaret.
eyes flaming with internal distress.
Orsini easily surmised what ideas were
struggling in her mind and thought IL
was time for an opportune interference In
her forthcoming decision. actuated as he
was with feeling OF warmth for Mar
garets advice. His dexterous and con-
vincing ways were inspired with such
fondness, vehemence OF feeling. and he
had such n ring of eagerness and truth
in his voice that Gabrielle at length said:
well, I promise 10 take Margaret's
counsel under consideration; but upon
one condition"
"What?"
THAT I be present at the next reunion
Of the society. when both your fate and
mine will be decided"
THAT Is practically impossible. The
place is situated several miles from the
city boundaries; the walk through fields.
mire and brush Is very difficult and on
the way you may sneet with many un-
expected accidents"
"All these obstacles impediments and
troubles should be faced by an honest.
upright moral girl before lowering her
self to the basest fault, ! think Even
II I had never known a man. I would
trust myself 10 his honor and good faith
TO save his life. but would be sure that
his life were In danger. And now. even
in your case. desire TO and insist upon
seeing things with my own eyes and hear
ing with my own ears Then and not till
then will tell you what 7 will do"
orsini was gazing speechless at Ga
briella. in whom he had never before
seen that air OF superiority, inspiring re-
spect and from whom he had never be-
fore heard words OF such firmness.
why you are debating over such
flimsy matter. 7 cannot see" intervened
Margaret, when II Is so easy for you
to attend the meeting"
How can IL be easy7" Orsini eagerly
rejoined
''Did you not tell US that Monasterio
made an appointment with you to come
here?"
Yes said So"
well. bring him in, and I'll do the
rest"
you may be disappointed, for he is too
shrewd for you. think
"And what do you think am,
a baby like you? You will enjoy
"And what do you think am. baby
like you? You will enjoy a lively game
OF six Of one and half a dozen OF the
other I hate the look OF that man and
would never trust him entirely; but we
may get some advantage from his assist
ance even he Is treacherous or has some
other purpose IN view which I'll find
out give you my word for IT.
please do just as she says. Alfredo"
chimed In Gabrielle. "for she Is the only
one among us who has level head, and
I am confident that she will save us"
Orsini knit his brows, scratched his
head and pondered.
"You represent the majority here" he
said jokingly ''and have to submit"
Not that alone. but you have got 10
be tooth and nail with US. ] think. my
boy" Maragret returned. land now"
she continued addressing Gabrielle, have
It over with and let him GO
Already" observed Gabrielle, blush
ing.
Unless you wish TO have me serve
breakfast here for you both"
Orsini laughed. and returned. II hope
that time will soon come
Yes, but you must hurry from here
quick-1ll precede you. TO see IL the way
is clear; don't be too long in following"
and Margaret went TO the door.
While she was noiselessly turning the
knob. she glanced back and added:
Now be good children. I rely on you.
Gabrielle, not TO detain him"
Gabrielle nodded in token OF acquies-
cence. but on seeing Margaret go, II
seemed that great weight had been
lifted from her shoulders and a spring OF
Joy welled up within her.
Nobody ever knew. as the lovers never
told. what words Of entreaty and encour-
agement were exchanged by the unseen
lovers
The noble modest. sweet girl had never
chance in the former meetings 10 stay
alone with Orslni even FOR few minutes.
having always been under the vigilant
eyes OF the maid.
This time Margaret thought that the
children were taking more time than was
necessary and che returned 10 hasten
the parting Of the lovers.
At the door she stopped 10 listen. for
the habit aof eavcsdropping had now
become very spontaneous with Margaret.
like any habit. which the sager folks say
"is second nature"
Not a sound. not a whisper from with
In All was silent.
Might he have gone through tho door
OF my room?" she wondered.
As an answer. she overheard vibra-
tion. well known 10 her In her early days
when In the wings VI the st-~ci between
the acts. she was flirting wi3h sarc actor.
"Ahl' she fNused. TIE children are
taking a llt',c "a tount. for fear Of
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