The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-29

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haustYely, and racked his brain In ar
endoavor to solve the problem His
resolute determination was undated
That, his love for her, and her feeling
Tor him, were the three things he
counted uron To enable him TO have
his way and win her for his own. lie
was no longer a boy he did not APP
proach the problem lightly and care
lessly, but with a deliberate calmness
which outwardly belied his passion.
He was az man thoughtful by nature
and strengthened in character by the
! responsibilities Of his position as the
captain Of ship. and he deliberately
determined to win the person, as he
already possessed the heart Of the
French girl
1t was a sort of game he played,
with her for the stake. The grim old
marquis, with his pride Of race, fam
lily and nation, and his ardent patriot
ism; the handsome, dashing young Ca
madam, the unknown suitor, who was
sure TO be a man Of parts and condi-
ticn, and the stubborn, determined lit
Tic Englishman would all prove IA
nous players Which would win?
Wen, come what might, Grafton al
ready had Anne's heart, de Wire her
promise, the marquis her duty, and
the unknown as yet. nothing. The
heart was the strongest card, he de-
cided
0f her love he felt no doubt; but
love and marriage were two things
;hat rarely went together in the mind
Ct he high nobility of France in those
days. But stayi Anne was different
As a child, when he had known her
best, she had known none OF these
diaaarceable convenances OF the So
eieiy Of her day Had her sojourn in
Canada, her entrance into the gay lit
lie world of New France, effected
revolution of her character? lie did
not believe so,
These were torturing questions all,
Evening found him still thinking Of
them and thinking alone. His wants
had been attended to by Josette or
Joan-Renaud, now allowed free access
to him His anxious inquiries for the
countess had been met hy the state
mont that she was III and could not
come to see him-a declaration which
added alarm to his longing and disap-
continent His progress toward re- |
covery had been rapid, but on the sec |
1- 4 do,r ,,f l,o,. Continued ohccugo from /
his room he nearly freited himself in /
10 a fever He found that he could be |
more calm and cool in theory than in /
DR.. Arnoux looked very |
grave when he paid his afternoon visit
that day. and. ignorant of the real sit
uation, spoke some blunt words to
This Enelishman. he said. lis pin
ng, worrying, fret(ing. Unless some
hing can be douc TO restore his peace
If mind fear the consequences may
be serious; inflammation may set in
n his feverish condition, and then
n
Ills ominous gesture frightened her
ircatly.
Cant you. mademoisellc. cheer him
ip. distract his mind in some way"
le asked
Ammo knew only too well what allied
,cr patient She had distracted him
90 much already. possibly; yet, when
ne heard Of the threatened danger,
With her usual impetuosity she threw
prudence 10 the winds. broke her
lromise TO herself and fed to the
hamber. lie heard her fleet step on
he stair. ard when she entered he
aced her from the pillow with such
mile of hope and joy as completely
him.
Anne, Anne," he murmured, re-
for two whole days
ave lain here alone thinking, think
ng. thinking. dreaming. loving, until
wonder I did not 80 mad! And you
ever camei"
Il sent Josohe. monsieur"
"Joseuc, Io1 might have sent
very woman. overy messenger in the
uriu ana I would have thought only
yOul How could you be so cruel?
ou love me. yet you left met
How can love tue enemy Of
rance. monsieur" she answered. gaz- /
e down upon him with eyes that !
We the lie 20 TIE cold words on her II
ls. II
Il know not how you can. but you
mot deny that you do. Anne. sweet r
lne. You are half American. This h
nd IS the nome OF your mother. let r
ho the home Of ycur heart as we'll" n
And my grandfather the marquis? n
: would never consent" O.
Path. your own consent is all That 4,
necessary. sweetheart II you love
p enough
But / am betrothed to Monsieur de
ire" q
Why did you do st at the last mo a
snt. after yon had recognized me.
len fate-happy faie-ihrcw me at },
mr. feet" n
sT-f--"
You do not love him. Anne. dearest2 =
mc. the truth, The De Rohans were =
er true. you told me =
All. monsieur. ] respect and admire :.
,nsieur 10 Viire &c g. a brave and 4.
81.