The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07
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noise in that tomb-iike room. where q
mans heart was being torn 10 pieces. ir
renouncing his future. 10 which he had
always looked forward with brightest
hopes. and IN giving up his love for that
! very loves sake.
Orsini paused again after a while and
buried his head in his hands II was a
difficult task his exertions were telling
on him. and he could think OF nothing
more 10 write.
The day had long since broken, and the
hot rays OF the sun. streaming through
the windows, were bathing Orsinis face.
when he at length raised his head and
looked about him as though stunned by a
blow.
Ibid fall asleep? Oh! What terrible
dreams"
Then he cast his eyes over the writing.
but he had not read far when putting
down the paper. he muttered:
mo, 1 must see her again. just once
more"
Abraham's Offering OF his son on the
nountain was no greater sacrifice then
this OF Orsini's on the altar OF love, and
IL is not strange that his mind and pur-
pose tended at times TO vacillate. Senti-
ments Wed with sentiments. love and
duty were In bitter conflict; all mental
forces were arrayed against each other in
a struggle like that OF which Dante
wrote:
"For always he in whom one thought
buds forth
Out OF another farther puts the goal,
For each has only force 10 mar the
other"
Orsini, not knowing exactly what TO do
or which plan to follow among so many
that contended in his mind for suprem-
acy, rose from his chair and weariy
stretched his cramped limbs Feeling
sluggish and lIght-headed. he thrust his
head under a jet OF cold water 10 revive
himself Then. after dressing he took all
the money he had in the house and went
out
Half way down the stairs he stopped.
unsheathed his double edged dagger and;
placing the point against the wall tested
the quality OF the blade by bending IL
with all his strength. Next he examined
his revolver. He made the cylinder turn
smiled sadly at the six ugly black bullets
peeping out Then he thrust the weapons
Into his pocket. and stepped out.
A good breakfast. supplemented by
strengthening wine. put Orsini. II not In
a good humor. certainly In better frame
of mind; and -he-etaEted for his fruit
stores where he had a long talk with his
employees
Having attende0 10 al ne nhn
thus far. he began to wonder how ne
should spend the remainder or the day
until the time 10 see Gabrfella was AT
hand He inquired OF his employees about
the several performances at the theatres
trying in that way TO divert his thoughts
from the trouble. when suddenly Some
body stepped into the store and asked
for some oranges.
never before been seen by sthe salesman;
are you the proprietor OF this storeY
the stranger asked.
No" answered the other. there Is
the owner" pointing at the same time 10
Orsini who was seated nearby.
Orsini turned his head In the direction
of the purchaser and said. rather absent
mindedly 10 the inquirer:
do you wish anything or me?
But. lo Orsini had scarcely spoken the
last word when he recognized the man
stupefied and bewildered. Orsini stared
ut tho man. who on his part looked
abashed and disconcerted. He put
piece OF money on the counter. 10 pay
FOR the fruit he had purchased and forget
ting the change said:
IT beg pardon. have mistaken the
place" and hurried through the door be.
fore Orsfni. who was still astounded at
formulate question or completely under
stand what had occurred.
The clerk was also puzzled about this
strange individual and looked inauiringly
n
ieving the clerks embarrassment. asked:
what do you think OF that man?"
You mean the one that has just left?'
Yes"
That is the very question I was going
to ask OF you. Do you know him.
mo, but suppose fhat ne Is anything
but good
The clerk shook his head
Isn't that you opiniong' orsini con-
tinued
Frankly, I must say that differ from
you. and great deal too.
And the difference is. perhaps. that 10
you. the man looked exactly like a
Nothing of the kind. He made a good
on me, though he seemed
somewhat strange and ecoentric."
Orsini became silent. The clerks opin- |
lon coincided with his and he had ques- |
toned the clerk In this peculiar way only |
10 find out whether or not he was mis- |
taken in the mans open, sincere face.
Orsini left the store. unable 10 decide |
whether 10 be on the watch for blow |
rom the man who was looking for him. /
,r whether TO set aside all apprehension
During his contemplation, orsini had
rome topne distance along Canal street |
without perceiving II. Turning the cor
ler OF Dauphine street. he realized that
10 was near the Grand Opera House, and j
seeded to enter Il, In order 10 steal 4
way ~ possible, from his mournful /
and not appear before Gabriel
a with too sad a countenance.
Gabrielle had overestimated her
She had tramped through fields
md over roads In going and coming from
he "Owrs Nest" she had assisted at the
Iwe-inspiring meeting. sustained by sheer
but the girl was frail In
,hysique and very susceptible 10 fright:
md. naturally. no sooner had Orsini dis
appeared from her sight, as she stood at
he window bidding him loving adieu,
han the severe mental strain, which had
OR n long time SUSTAINED the wearied
1ody, relaxed all at once, and she dropped
m couch. utterly exhausted Ia mind
IND body.
Margaret. perceiv,ng that her mistress
was too tired TO undress and get into bed.
eft her lying on the couch where she
had fallen into sort OF doze.
After while, Gsbrtela became rest
ees. muttering incoherentiy. Then she
was seized with a sort OF dellrium Ris-
ng up on the sofa. she waved her hands
~ II toward a phantom. crying out.
Away, away from me. Oh! Don't,
lon't kill him. He Is innocent oh, My
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