Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21
THE END OF A LOVE STORY
Translated 10y Susan II. Taber.

Amidst profound silence, Narcotic
Vuillcmot sang the last notes of the won
dcriu duet in Sicxfried, and while she was
still lowing Def re the enthusiastic ap-
par.c of her AZ Hence, she saw approach
ing her, the III Anager of great German
| theatre
All. Nader .osollc,' he said, "wuat ge-
Mus what dramatic temperament Why
are we not npplauding you at the Opera =
The reason is very simple, replied
Marccllc, Il am engaged to be married.
monsieur and my happiness is complete.
And with movement OF her fan she
pointed t. young man at the other end
OF the hall.
bic barrier to the stage" said the manager,
pleadlngy. I'm any event, should you
even change your mind,-and anything may
hapI en- in this world,I should be only
too happy to recommend you to the dlrcc-
toI Of the opera. There are few real
SIM els nowadays"
With a smile, Marcelle thanked him and,
ds il to chase away a thought that if
dwslt upon, might prove too attractive,
she made her way to where her lover was
standing
Are you the only one not to congratu-
late mo Z" she cried. why do you look
60 displeased! What have | done"
to careless crowd like this replied the
young man. II hate to have other men en-
joy YOU
All don't scold, please don't. Pierre"
coaxed Marcelle. II thought you would be
so proud OF me and that is why | said
would sing when Madam Berry begged me
to. was mistaken but you vii! forgive
me. won't YOU"
On condition that You don't do it
again" replied Pierre, in a gentle voice.
Pierre Nerteul was a fine looking fellow.
with vast amount Of ambition and, poor
| himself, he had sworn to make n rich mar
ringe.
When he was presented to Marcelle
Nuillcmot he was fnncied by the grace
and beauty OF the young girl and ne she
lived In the greatest luxury. he was not
slow in demanding her hand Marcelle
| fresh from the convent, did not doubt
thai he loved her and returned his love
with all the tenderness of her warm
heart
In a few moments, the lovers slipped
away into a charming corner of the con
servatory screened by palms and flowers
! from all indiscreet glances.
They had been there but a little while
when Nine Vullemot's voice was heard
and Pierre went in search OF her, leaving
Marcellc alone.
The youn: girl leaned back in her chair
smiling at the words of love that Pierre
had whispered, when she caught the sound
of her own name Listening mechanically.
she heard a mans voice say:
Poor old Nullcinot hasn't much chance
Of marrying his dau -hter, Ia. hc:"
WHY not. Nth her dot and nor besutv
and hcr talent. Nile Vu,llcmot has only
to choose it scans TO nc" replied another
Her dot WHY. Won .imnl.ton al.
hasn't n cent. IIor fothcr horroOcd -
| louis from me yesterday, and am not the
only one"
"Rut NJ Vcrtciul:'
Isl Vertciul knows nothing about IT, he
and does not su.noct what lies behind"
ms hard ON Inc cirl, thourb who, be
dnos find out Come ON ln,'s en- ont In
the b.ll-r room" Tho voices died away into
the distance. leaving Marcelle crushed bv
what sh, had iust honrd AZ soon rs picrro
returned. she asked 10 he taken home
Once in her room. she sank wccninr unon
her dainty sofa.
80 il Ios ali boor n lin oil tbis ,,x,r,
ab, how frivolous thcv mus hnvn thnI,',ht
me Hut il f., ovcr now 7 shall Lon 20
/ this decoitful life ms soon as ,norrr
Pierre"
oh, Pierre thinks I am rich. must
tell him the truth" and rising she scoiod
herself at her desk. 4 horrible ,honrbt
| rushed through bcr mind rs ebo nic,nd ro
the pen. but she drove il owav sovin~
NO. | am sure he is too noble. how many
| times hn bos told mo Inn. bo r,ould ro-rr
! sh. wrote the following note f'''''"s'
! Il have iu.t learned M nattor how
dear Pierre. that / have M dor Pardon
nv spcakjnr of This to vou II so.m, n.
! though doubted your love and do not
not for A single moment. | swear know
Tint Won are DISTINGUISHED and thouch
seem 70 douht II vo, am smrn +, e. 49,
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