The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-12
VOLUME II.
CHAPTER III.

The woman started UP as II she hat
been struck. frightened 20 death at her
own audacity: for the truth was. she had
listened so eagerly TO the words passing
between her masters that she had com
pletely forgotten where she was or what
she was doing.
"Havs my breakfast put on tray and
brought 20 me: wish to be alone and
7 will eat Il IN the study n you bring It TO
10 me there" he commanded, as he left
the room.
AS he crossed the corridor the knock
ing OF his stick on the ground was dis
tinctly heard. soon followed by the jing-
ling OF the keys hanging at Frau Lohn's
side, as. hastily seizing the chocolate cup
and placing II on a silver tray. she duti-
fully did as he had ordered her. and car
ried IL after him 10 his private apart
ments, feeling all the while In her heart
a strong inclination 20 throw the cup AT
his feet for saving such hard humilat-
Ing things' before that dear good an
gel" the young mStress
When the door closed on the retreating
figure Of the woman who had dared TO
sit on a Dana sk-covered chair" in the
forward from the window recess. whore
she had retired while the gentlemen were
disputing and going quickly up 10 her
husbands side. she took hts hand, and
gently raising IL TO her lips, kissed 1t.
What are YOU doing. Iiane7' he cried.
In astonishment. drawing IL quickly
away "Youi'
Then. as n he suddenly seemed 10 COM
prehend the meaning OF the caressing ac-
ton he stretched out his arms toward
her; and for the first time she nestled
her head on his shoulder and clung low
ingly TO him Of her own free will and ac-
cord. murnuring in his ear words OF
thanks and praise for the firm way he
bad met his uncle's opposition.
Presently raising her head. Iiane no.
ticed Leo standing a little way or with
his hands folded behind him, and his face
expressing wonder and astonishment at
the unwonted scene before him. Laugh
ingly she beckoned To the child TO come
near. and putting her arm round him.
she kissed away the half-jealous look
with which he caressipgly laid his little
head against her side And the three. "a
thexLstood. formed beautiful group H.
Illustrative OF the harmony which hence
forth was to reign I'm their house.
''I shall be obliged 10 send you both
away tomorrow said Raoul, IN a gloomy
voice After what uncle has been pleased
10 saw tnfs morning, / can ana Wpn Z
have you subject 10 his presence again.
Lame; so you must leave here at once,
though unfortunately l must remain ill
this question about Gabriel is settled,
and the contest with my uncle at an end.
'T shall remain too, Raoul. answered
hts wife. decidedly: for she knew that he
would have much weary opposition 10
contend with and that during that COM
ing hour OF trial and vexation her place
was by HIS sida do YOU think | will
leave you alone while you go through this
contest YOU speak OF? can live "a quiet
" and out OF the way here az at Vols /
and where can always have
you; and the Hofmnrschall 1 need not
meet again.
"Only once more, my darling. II YOU /
will DO Il for my sake" he interrupted.
softly, csressing the thick, golden waves
OF her hair You heard him say that he .
intended going TO the palace tonight To .
hear the concert7 must 20 too. though
Il shall be for the last time. 1iane. do
you think you could make up your mind
10 accompany me n esk II as a great
favor?'
where thou goest there will 40 also
DO with me ne yo1 will. Raoul. was the
brave answer while the color flushed TO