Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-09

left the castle. Speak to your prospec-
tive wife, monsieur. II you will while
we wait. I can promise you no further
opportunities after you are married.,
/ continued the old man, turning to the
door.
1t was the one touch Of human kind
ness he had exhibited in the whole In
terview.
"Why did you hesitate, Philip?
whispered the girl reproachfully, as
she looked fondly at him. "You re-
fused me. You almost broke my heart.
To lose you now would kill me-"
"Only because / seemed to be putting
stigma upon you by consenting," he
said softly in reply. your grand
father thinks that your houor-forgive
my saying it-demands our marriage
What matter his thoughts? We
know"
"Yes, and I was fool. You Will be
my wife, my own, in one moment.
You can 60 away with me with a
clear conscience then. And when you
are mine let me see the man who will
dare question aught!"
20 Philip, am so happy! IT'S like
life from death. I thought you lost,
and now"
The archbishop at that moment ap-
peared in the doorway attended by
Jean-Renaud.
"You sent for me, my dear mar
quis?" he said blandly, but In great
surprise.
'T did, monseigneur."
"And for what purpose, pray?"
81 want you to solemnize marriage,
| that of my granddaughter and this
this-gentleman."
"What, monsieur"
"And now, tool"
'But, Monsieur le Marquis, did you
not say she was betrothed to the Count
de Kersaint?"
"Monseigneur," answered the mar
quis haughtily, here is strange mis-
chance. can not tell the tale, but
the honor of my house requires a mar
riage, now and instantly, between this
young man and the Countess Anne
de Rohan. I Jest not, monseigneur.
Morbleu! do I look like a man who
trifes? You have known me OF old,
most reverend sir, mean what l say.
The marriage must take place!"
But Monsieur de Kersaint?"
"God help him when he knows the
truth" said the marquis. "Will you
proceed, monseigneur?"
1.-The young man Is Of our faith?"
mo, monseigneur." answered Graf
ton. Il am Protestant"
But you can dispense with that
yourself, monseigneur," interrupted the
marquis promptly. II tell you nothing
shall prevent this"
IF the young man consents To-
Will you bring up the children Of this
union, should any be- born to you, in
the faith of the Holy Roman Catholic
church, monsieur" asked the prelate.
II will. so help me God" answered
Philip promptly.
| uclc Will p0 III Shiiui'H' ihtoi
ruptsd the marquis grimly. "Wiil you
now proceed?"
But we lack an altar, vestments,
lights, attendants, witnesses, marquis? ?"
mo altar is needed here, and as for
witnesses, I am one, Josette Is another,
and If you want a third, here Is jean
Renaud-people upon whom can
rely"
"Mademoiselle," said the perplexed
archbishop, turning to Anne, do you
wish to marry this man?"
"Yes, monseigneur."
"Do you love him."
with all my heart"
"And you, monsieur" he continued,
looking at Grafton.
my love and desire, most reverend
sir, more than match her own, yet ]
must say, protest that this hasty mar
riage implies no doubt upon the honor
of the lady who takes my name"
Hell and furies!" cried the marquis
inconsistently, who dares to imply
such a thing! Monseigneur, will you
proceed, or shall I kill this man before
your eyes?"
TO BE CONTINUED.