The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-01-09
CHAPTER XVII.

and the difference between his fortune
and hers; of his poverty, his loneliness;
Of his homeless wanderings. 1t contrast"
ed SO bitterly with her lot that she wept
over the reflection.
So Rose waited, and from morning till
night she listened and watched and prom
Used herself that she should presently see
him. But the first day went by, ana
the second, and the third; and still,
though every possible attempt was made
to find such a person, it was in VAIN
The marquis, or Louis, or both, were
away from dawn till dark, seeking tld-
Ings Of him, yet no satisfactory result
followed. Rose did not despair, how
ever. She always said to herself, IL
he is here they will find him."
It was on the fourth day that, as Louis
was passing along one Of the principal
streets, he suddenly observed approach
ing him in the crowd a figure that seem
ed familiar. Almost Immediately he lost
sight of it, and Fastening forward, 1t
again appeared in the distance. A nearer
view caused him to utter an exclamation
Of satisfaction, and the next moment he
stood face to face with Jacques Leroux.
''Monsieurw he exclaimed, with broad
glow of pleasure, establishment and salts
faction lighting up his rough face, us he
returned the frank and well-pleased
greeting Of the count-"monsieur, you in
Lyons? Why, thought-but no matter.
was thinking Of you just now. We have
not met since l saw you at the chateau,
after that lucky escape of yours.
mo. Where have you been, my
friendT'' said Louis, clasping his hand
warmly-"where have you beenT
'In Lyons, monsieur"
"In Lyons"
'With Master Hugh"
ais it possible? l wish to meet him.
Rose is here in the city and desires great
Iy to see her father, And now, jacques,
perhaps this is an impertinent question;
but certainly ask it with the best Of
motives. Can you inform me what are
the circumstances Of Hugh? Is he in
poverty"
mo, monsieur. He lives in a quiet
neighborhood, and in comfortable
though lonely home, at some distance
from here. am his only companion, and
servant as well. He is not poor, and is
quite content"
"Will you give him message from me,
JacGuesw
monsieur"
"Tell him, then, to come to me as
soon as he can, to-day, If possible. Tell
him that Rose wishes to see him. She is
with the Marquis of Montauban and his
daughter Helen"
every well, monsieur; will tell him. :"
sand you are sure he will come
Jacques"
HE will come, monsieur, l think you
may be sure. lie will be glad to hear
that Mademoiselle Rose is near him."
"rhat is well. And now, Jacques,
have an offer to make you. You have
done me, on more occasions than one
such services as l shall never forget.
should like to have you near me. If you
are inclined to enter into my service,
will take you and pay you we'll; If not
/ shall give you such a sum as may buy
q handsome farm in the country or sci
you up in business in the city. Come
what do you sayT
I'm the first place. monsieur, | am very
much obliged to you for your kindness
But must stick by Master Hugh; have
been with him for many a long year, ant
now he is knocked about, here and there
/ do not like to leave him. ] have go
used to him, and he to me; and he ism
the sturdy fellow he was once; so yol
see he needs me about him. And then
It was not for pay that | helped yo1
out of IA close corner once or twice, mon
Bleur, but because l liked you, and wa
not over-fond Of Gasparde. shall shar
the fortunes of Master Hugh till the en-
Of the journey; sometimes | think it
not far off for him."
The poor fellows voice grew husky an
slightly trembled. Louis was affected
spite of himself.
"Well, then, Jacques" he said, "sinc
you must stay with himS and will receiv
no compensation, perhaps l shall thin
of some other arrangement. Hereafte
wish you would keep me advised {
your whereabouts; / may want you occt
siohally. Win you do SOP
"If you desire it, monsieur-yes."
"Goodr'
Fastening to the hotel, he ran quick
upstairs and entered the apartment whel
Rose and Helen were sitting. He imm
diately impaired to the former the inte
ligence he had received concerning h,
father. The young girl thanked him
thousand times.
II shall see him to-day--I am so gla
How good you nave been TO take all tn
trouble for metz she said, gratefully.
'tAll this troubled" exclaimed Lou
gaily, as he kissed her; II know no tro
BILE when am trying to crafty you, II
Rose. am as happy as you are"
At that moment the marquis enter
and heard the news which had proceed
his arrival.
st is worth coming to Lyons for-is
not, Rose, my darling" said he.
But though all waited with impatien
Hugh Lamonte did not come that de
The marquis and Louis wondered at t
delay: and the bright eyes of Rose grt
dim with watching. But the day pass
and the evening went by, but he did l
come.
tile win come to-morrow-do you /
think soT' asked Rose, anxiously, as s
looked up at Louis.
Undoubtedly, my darling" answer
Louis, with smile Of sanguine cheert
ness. Something must absolutely 2
vent him, or he would be here tod
You know he would hasten to seek y
Rose. But he win come tomorrow; a
at all events, have his address. O.,
win come. never fearl'a