Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-03-04
She stole 70 the window and looked

She stole 70 the window and looked
into the room; everything seemed to have
the same appearance as in the long ago;
there stood the old-fashioned sofa, and
near by in an armchair sat her aged
father. He opened the heavy Bible
which lay in his lap and drew forth two
locks of hair-a curl Of dark brown, the
other Of light auburn hue.
my mothers and mine" whispered
Emily.
He pressed a kiss upon them both,
while tear fell upon her cheek.
HE still loves me-" she said, full OF
emotion, and hastily retraced her steps,
opened the door and entered with little
Bertha. Slowly she approached and
knelt before her father. He did not
show the least surprise, but softly laid
his hand upon her head, which action
| was more eloquent than words.
Father, dear father. | have come
backw she sobbed, brokenly.
Poor child" he said, tenderly, you
are welcomed and his hand gently
| stroked her hair.
! The child approached and clasped her
small arms around her mother. dark
scowl overshadowed the old gentleman
features for a moment, but not one re-
proachful word came from his lips
| Can you welcome her, tooT' stammer-
ed Emily.
''She is his child" he murmured. He
| deprived me of much happiness"
| He pressed his hand to his head with
out uttering one syllable. Then he look
ed up. His face very pale, and drew
the child to his side.
do you know me, little oneY' he ask
ed, and gazed into the innocent child'a
! blue eyse.
''Yes-you-you are my grandpapa."
"You have heard Of me before, thenY
"Oh, yes, SIR" she answered gladly.
''My mamma has often spoken OF you'
and every evening have prayed for
you"
emily, then you have not forgotten
your old father? They told me OF your
high social life-that you had become
great lady"
"Alas, father, 1t has been a horrible
mockery Take me and my child; here
alone is fortune, peace and happiness.
Emily, you will find everything in Or
der in your room," he said. You know
the way; take little Bertha with you, lay
her in bed; she looks tired l will pre-
pare the supper
Emily Belgrave was home again.
| The bankers will was drawn exclu-
sively in favor of Beatrice and Victor,
and they occupied the palatial residence
at Easton-the bankers former home
AS they were seated at the breakfast
table in the old-fashioned dining room,
the servant entered and handed the morn
ing mail and newspapers.
| This is Edith's handwriting" exclaim-
| ed Beatrice, reaching for letter post
marked Cairo" She hastily opened
the missive and became absorbed in it's
| contents.
''They have found itr' she announced,
| joyfully.
"Found what?' questioned Victor.
| Happiness. How nicely she and Paul
are suited to each other" she averred,
heartily edith will visit her mother
and us also. After their honeymoon
| they will arrive at Stratmore Castle with
the countess. How glad and rejoiced
am that our friends are happy, too
1--WE will mutually enjoy the happi-
ness with them, dear Beatrice. Paul
Debano is worthy of such sacrificing love
| and l know that he will make her hap
py."
Although Edward Toilet was guilty
| of theft, and the detectives did all they
| could to find him, he was never appre-
| hended.
Emily never met the count again. He
stood at the window when she left him,
strange feeling overcoming him.
Its for the bestw he consoled; then
| oa4+;no his hunting outfit he left the
house, accompanied by his three hounds.
In the forest, only one shot vibrated-
then silence Evening came, but Count
Bozell did not return. The moon, break
ing from between the rifted clouds above,
| looked upon cold immovable face.
| Count Bozel lay in the wet grass,
guarded by his three faithful dogs. Once
| in awhile they licked his hands, and sent
| up doefu, pitiful bowling, which were
the only lamentations over his demise.
His life had been cut short by an ac-
cident. Judging from the position Of
the body, it was evident that his feet had
become entanged in the shrubbery and,
in endeavoring 10 extricate himself, the
rifle had been discharged, the contents
entering bis head above the temple.
Nemesis had overtaken him-he had
met a premature death as Marsden had
predicted And So in the great round Of
time and providence, thu virtuous rise
and the vicious fall: and so long as the
Great Throne of Heaven shall stand, vir-
tue at last shall have it's reward and
vice it's retribution.
(The end)
AN ANALYSIS OF THE HOUSE.