The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1904-03-12

We have with those we love. Pray TAX,
| them"
yI She made as though she would re-
move them, but in the end his will pre.
vailed and she kept them on.
That night she was in a curious mix
ed state of exultation and fear. She
was 10 be countess and have all sorts
OF rich things, but on the other hand
tnere were moments of passionate re-
morse when she thought of what Rob
ert would say. Somehow she felt that
she loved him dearly, and vet she had
promised to marry the count. 1t was
nearly morning when she finally
cropped of to sleep, and the boat was
already under way up the harbor when
she emerged from the stateroom.
Inc count was waiting for her out
side OF the door. 1T is better" he said
Softly, that we should not be seen to-
gether. You will have your friends and
IL would be well to announce our en-
gagement quietly at your home. will
cal this evening"" He made certain
mat ne had the address right and hur
ried of. Helen shuddered. Robert
would be certain to be at the dock.
she was rather glad. 1t would be
easier that way.
| linen came the hustle and confusion
OF having the baggage passed and she |
was whisked off in cab by Arthur
AS soon as they were alone he caught
her In MS arms and covered her face
win kisses. Even as she struggled
against him she realized that the kisses
were very sweet to her; not at all like
the counts. She could not bear TO have
him kiss her lips. 1t was not a yery
determined resistance she made. but
hnaily she pushed him from her. lyon
mustn't do that, Bob" she said. with
burning cheeks. you see I'm en-.
gageI"
That's just why" he explained
You don't suppose would kiss you
Ike that If we wern't."
hsr face grew red. I'm engaged tc
some one else." she said simply. IL
I'm, Bob, I'm SO sorry" Then she
burst into tears and sobbing on his
shoulder told the whole story in dis
jointed sentences.
His face grew very white. and tbere ,
were lines of pain about the mouth and /,
ayes, but he did not scold as she had 4.
lopeo ne would. Instead he sought to ;
'omIort her, putting aside his own "
'reat sorrow to put her at her ease.
IL was good to have some one to con,
lde in and long before the drive was =
nded she was heartily ashamed of her, :,
ell. Somehow the count seemed hut
memory. She did not love him in tbe =
sast and his title did not seem so de- :.
lraoie with Bobs broad shoulder to
IAN against. Even at the risk of seem. :,
'g Tightly she would break the engage. ~ :.
tent. NOW she knew that 1t was Bob
he mad loved all along. She told him !,
and he promised to see the count II
I'd explain. co
His face grew black when no saw Nc
g rings. That was something he could Nc
u understand, but he put them awav =.
his Office safe and they let the mat .n'
r drop. pr
Nothing was said to Mr.. Baker. but -
through dinner she listened in
ony OF apprehension for the ring of
doorbell that would announce this 'he
proach OF the count Finally at dos. rei
t. the bell did ring. but it was only IN
On carter. from the custom house. eis
'pping In for an evening chat with &c.
father. He fairly glowed. VII
we had great good luck to-day" be
bounced when he had been provided
n cigar and Gun of coffeo e'
lught one of your fellow passengers
IS Helen 'Dago Dan they call. but 49,
was on the passenger list as the NC.
INT OF Montevecchio. Meet him." 80,
ellen nodded. She dared not trust "a
voice to speak. Only Bob's firm 80.
under the table gave her the conr. 80
to stay. iess
To-. .,,., the
Makes a practice of getting en- Ices
"a to girl and loading her hands cor,
diamond rings. She gets them !. .,
ugh the customs, he has a lovers ,o- !,
rel with her, she gives him back wori
presents and he saves the import conn
"B
HI. -. "'.'e,'cahy. why ] matt
,v ..Sr ms UP. she cried, ner- who's
s,r.;u nm 'he rings Bob polio
strain was too much for her and ana ,
broke down. 1t was Robert who will :
the story, while her mother COM hut =
:, 81, now. ne concluded, tucke
.snn " ao WIN tne stones?" "Bl
ca, saiu carter, refectively, 81 wear
think ! would do anything. Miss round
Aas ho' smuggied them as they white
2 gift and therefore her personal Tr
fly. The Count won't be in a IN a
oorut Ian" mem Tor some years Ing b
'as a. niue matter OF some warm
: -, ,a'se Tray OF his trunk. l shoes
a. oa'u sesses' that she accept cold o
as ne said for engagement rings and Il
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