The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-08
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Ing had brought the granting or her re-
quest A sort OF sweet smile now quiv-
cred on her rosy lips and her whole face
frightened. go noticesbfy. in fact. that
Margaret said 10 her:
well. child. hope shall not see you
again with that tense look on your face
and tears rolling down your cheeks
You win not Our Blessed Mother. the
Virgin. has inspired me In a way TO act
honoably. both on my own account and
IN Alfredo g."
rs that so' Well. tell me about that
Inspiration
Il viii not tell you unless you will be
epod 20 me; you look no cross that am
almost afraid Of you"
Here. naughty child take this" and
Margaret imprinted haif dozen kisses
on the girls veivety checks.
"That Is good of you. and am ready
TO tell you that Alfredo In in no way
obliged TO run the risk OF being killed. nor
shall ] elope with him. having"
The noise OF the knob turning In the
door made Gabrielle hesitate. and instead
OF continuing the story Of her inspirat ation.
she put II aside. saying:
Hurry. hurry. Margaret. See II Al
fredo IN at the door"
And Orsini indeed II was who was re-
oeived by the girls with a more san
guine greeting than he could give TO them.
''You look gloomy and despondent."
Gabrielle said anxiously.
"I am not" Orsini answered. trying his
best 10 maintain his self possession.
What is the news7"
1.-The man-hunt has already begun"
What do you mean7' both the girls
broke In.
Then the lover told what happened In
his fruit store. including also his impress
sion OF the man and the opinion OF his
clerk, In order that Gabrielle might not
he frightened.
And your decision7'' Gabrielle re-
sumed
IT'S TO stay IN New Orleans in spite Of
everything and everybody"
But II you are mistaken about the
man7"
"1ll take the consequences Of my mis-
conception OF human nature"
Gabrielle shfvered and then Margaret
took part m the discussion:
You are q pair-es weii-ma tened. FRA
tIonal children You ought not TO lose
an instant in getting out OF this city and
the sooner the better"
'I won't move a step, no matter what
harpens" Orsini sulkily declared
But n I am ready To desert this house
for your sake, Alfredoy' Gabriella said.
with shining Dyes and blushing cheeks.
Orsini felt a thrill OF exuitatton pass
throug his veins. but he controlled him
self and returned
Not even In that case shan leave the
city"
Both the girls felt nonplussed at the
mans stubbornpess.
N.k rfntl In i,,,o Al
think that could continue 10 i've II you
were killed."
orsini ciasped the girls hand. kissed II
passionately. and then said:
My darling. I am a man and must act
like man. Look into my face. Gabrielle.
examine me CLOSELY with your eyes and
tell me II I am a coward. 1 love and
respect you too much to- take advantage
Of the rcumstances and impose upon
YOU n sacrifice that would not save me.
II YOU love me. let me advise you, Gs-
briella An elopement might besmirch
your character for pepole are prone to
gossip sianderously about II, and there
is no telling where the tslk would end.
An elopement would suliy any fair name.
and on yours no blot. however impercept-
ible shall ever fall through any act OF
mine. my fair angel"
Alfredo. highly appreciate your prfn-
ciples and my trust In you is complete.
I know that you feel for me. helpless
lonely orphan tho tenderness and rever-
ence OF a brother. but q dreadful danger
awaits you and the mere thought of II
makes my blood run cold. Do You want
TO see your poor Gabrielle die In horrible
throes just by thinking OF the chances
you are running in being kilied9"
mo. my dear. count my life Of the
q
est. and II with all my blood could save
YOU but sinsie tear. I would gladly
give g. II die. my spirit will always
hover about you, and n you win some
times remember the man who gave his
life for your honor, that Is all ask
Gabriella. overwhelmed with emotion.
threw her arms around his neck, weep
ing:
"Ohl NY love. my Alfredo" she cried.
You shan not die, no, you do not know
with what unspeaksbte tortures you rend
the heart OF your Gabriella- have a plan
to save you and my honor also"
my dear child. see that you have
been worrying n great deal about my
safety, but do not let your imagination
run away with you. because you have not
vet a CORRECT idea OF the Manas Char
acter"
Gabrie,ls ga zed steadfastiy at or-sini. to
whom She calmly replied:
"And that dreadful Association shah
not scare n girl who is lighting for her
love. I. fran woman, shall dere all
their ambushes and stilettoes I'll crush
them down and save you IN spite OF your
self. n you refuse 10 join IN my projects"
by the rush-light OF reality. how dis
tinct appear 10 the exalted imagination
IFS ideals, prohierns mysteries. ts
destinies. The girls hlusion |
we. In this casa the counterpart Of the
young mans dream. rod is only n |
man when IN love. and a man was all n |
god 10 Gabrieila's mind In which every
thing tended 90 make orrini assume the |
proportions of self sacrificing hero
Margaret. who with AL her earnestness
had baen listening 20 the reciprocal plead |
Ing OF the lovers, AZ the last words of |
GabrisTls. rushed vehementiy IN front OF |
Orsirn and With n reddened face. In n ft |
OF anger. burst out,
You. my dear boy, are free n you 40 |
desire. 20 throw yourself into the Maha's |
arms and let yourself be butchered AZ
your will and choice; but shall no longer
allow you 10 vex my mistress. What kind
OF love Is this OF yours7 L. ~ not son1s-