The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-30
The
Second Wife
VOLUME II.
CHATTER ".

taken me entirely" ne added. with en-
phasis. with a nervous tremor on his lips.
but let US leave the subject now: this is
neither the time nor the place for an
explanation"
'Explanation!' she repeated, mechanic
ally. as her arms fell TO her side. That
Is not necessary. Why this delay?" she
cried God knows have lost all the de-
sire. all the earnest Will had TO perform
honoraby and faithfully the duties in
my new life. l have been exasperated
and imbdttered. and now the one longing
OF my soul is TO return 10 Rudisdorf
Here there IL no peace. For a short while
I endured it-but for a lifetime. impossi-
BILE impossible! An explanation she
laughed aloud "A month ago I would
have sought II willingly-would have done
all in my power 20 follow your slightest
wish and do my duty: but now. after
what has happened-no. mol I give up.
and do no morer'
But not i. Julisnel" he cried. firmly
the veins in his forehead swelling with
emotion.
For moment she stood dumb and ir-
resoute for she was frightened.
but would n not be best for both n
the rupture were made at once? / think
| understand why you really wish me 10
remain IN your house: and at trying
hour like this II s a great satisfaction
10 me-" she said. softly. You must
have noticed how my heart has wound
| round your child. Raoul. let me take the
boy with me 30 Rudisdorf. I swear 10
| you that will love and care for him
as the apple OF my eye! ! know that
Maenus and Ulrike will welcome him
| kindly: and think what he would learn
from two such gifted beings And YOU
| can travel for years. II you like, without
a care on your shoulders. Raoul. let me
take Leo with me- And she took his
hand and looked up imploringly in his
| face.
But he snatched II Violently away from
her as he cried
well. really. should like 20 hear
every one laugh at such an idea--all-all.
| and he threw back his head and gazed
into the blue heavens. as n he saw those
whom he meant flying above. 'Do you
know how excessive vanity looks. Ju-
| liane7 I will tell you one day. but not
now, not for a long time: when"
His young wife suddenly drew back. and
| silently bowling. retreated under the
maple trees while her husband. turning
| his head TO see the cause Of her retreat,
| was rather taken aback by discovering
that his royal guest, accompanied by
her lady OF honor. was advancing tow
/ ard him.
II was a specially painful moment for
Lame. The inquisitive. flashing eyes OF
| the duchess had seen the vehement an
| gry manner IN which her husband had
drawn his hand from her grasp. and with
burning cheeks she stepped toward her
guest. feeling more and more confused
| as she noticed the mocking amused smile
which played round the lips Of the lady
| attendant All! the duchess had inter
| rupted a piuuant scene by her sudden
and unexpected appearance.
The husband had no doubt been reprov-
! ing his wife for her want OF tact at the
coffee table and to her entreaty for for
eiveness he had replied by that rough
| act-an act which proved his dislike and
aversion for her: and 50 pondering. the
| royal lady watched the advancing hgure
| OF the "red-head Trachenbery, who
| lust then somewhat resembled Margue-
| rite. though she had no flower in her
| hand and asked herself why she should
not confess that this slandered second
wife was full of grace and beauty? But
the Faust I'm this case did not love MS
1 Narruerite: he treated her too roughly.
| heca se-well-yes-because he could not
| ,rnhnd himself from this golden headed
| maiden as easily as he. in his thirst for
revenge. had bound her to him.
why do you isolate yourself IN this
| way. my dear baroness said the OUCH
1
| She had a basket Of fruit In her hand'
| ana ~ she had held n a little higher In
| the air one would have imagined sne
| was posing to represent the famous PIC
ture Of Tftians daughter. so artistic was
her attitude. as she waited for her most
| ess TO advance.
! flowers plucked IL myself. she SAID
| handing an exquisite peach 20 idane
| The ladv-in-wniting cast a SWIFT, sur
! nr,sed glance at her royal mistress, for
! she was not accustomed to near the
| ny,o,,d duchess thus graciously orer her
! ,ban,x. FOR any favors received; out sne
was vounr. and did not yet KNOW hat
whom a passionate, loving woman W sure
she has gained victory over ano'ner
! che can afford to he generous, ana IN
| to,valv en,oys being gracious TO the van
| duished one.
postdsa the beautiful hand that was
| - ,orth 10 accept the fruit. was IN not
The very same which Ave minutes ago she
! had seen Baron Mainau push from MN w
aversion? end with sweet smile she
| added; 49,,
madame. and ask why YOU have shunneh
! us till today. I shall hope 20 see you AZ
| the earliest opportunity at the palace
TnvoIuntarilv Lame glanced at her hus-
hand who was standing near; his nostris
| were moving Signify, a. Ut NJ WIZ S"f
| nressinR an tronical smile. and his whole
| manner betokened no personal interest IN
The question or its probable answer.
your highness must pardon me " DO
| ~, ,,,,e, vour commands" she replied
| ormiv. my husband starts on his Journey
in a few davs. and permits me TO return
n Rudisdorf,'
she had said u. and as calmly as possi-
bIe under the circumstances, and the so
| ltion 10 her difficulty wac pronounced IN
the most peaceful manner she could have
| desired.
what, Really. Baron Mainau, am To
! ~ believe that?" cried the duchess,
! catching her breath, and forgetting her
| aelf 80 completely that her companion
coughed 10 hide her embarrassment.
"Why not. madame7" he answered.
shrugyine his shoulders good-humcredly
"RudIsdorf ls a very healthy place. and
so quiet for those who Ike 10 be alone
| and 7 am such restless. wandering bird
OF passage myself. that I have no desire
70 forbid another 20 60 back 10 his nest
| n he likes Take care, Julaine, he VIII
! 80. ,.os,r r.rcttv drese" he cried, as I,eo's