The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-11-09


prison nome 1 am going to write yuu Of
ny troubles. You know what We were
talking about the last time / saw ySu--
myself and that handsome fellow. Mon
Dieul I shall not name him. II IL not
necessary. Wen. you were right, my
dear. 4 was a fool; / laughed at your
warning; I did not know the meaning OF
that delicious pain. But oh. my friend,
Il has become a terrible thing since
know / may never see him again. Ny
heart Is breaking with Il. Mere de Disul
| can no longer laugh or Jest or pretend
to be happy. What shall l say7 That
had rather die than live without him7
No: that is not enough. l had rather be
an old maid and live only with tho
thought OF him than marry another, ~
he were king. i remember those words
OF yours, I know he loves you Oh. my
dear Thefose. what a comfort they are
TO me now, l repeat them often. II I
could only say, 4 know' Alasl 1 can but
say. 4 do not know nay, even. I do
not believe. II had not been a fool I
should have made him tell me. for I had
him over his ears IN love with me one
day, or 1 am no judge OF q man. But.
you inow, they are so ncklei And then
the Yankee girls are pretty and so clever.
Well. they shall not have him II can
help IT, When l return there shall be
war. II necessary between France ana
America. And Therese. you know I have
the weapons, and you have done me the
honor TO say l know how to usa them.
have told Louise and-what do you
think7-the poor thing cried an hour
for pity OF mel A ever. she makes my
trouble her own. have been selfish al
ways. but l know the cure. IL IL love
toujOurs famour. Now I think only OF
him. and he recalls you and your sweet
words God make you a true propheti
With love to you and the marquis. kiss
atslw ha fnr
and for him. Believe me as ever. Your
affectiouate. LOUISON."
Fps. I feel better now have told YOU
I wonder what his lordship win say.
Poor thlngi ne viii read this: he will
think me a fool Eth bien. have no bet
ter thought OF him. He can put me under
lock and key, but he shall not imprison
my secrets. and, II they bore him. he
should not read my letters. L."
read It thrice, and held 1t for a mo-
ment to my lips. Every word s;usg me
with the sweet pain that afflicted lts
author could feel my cheeks burn
ing.
"Ma'mselle. pardon me: II IL not I
she refers to- She does not say whom"
Surely" said Therese. flirting her
whip and lifting her shoulders.
"Msieur lie Capitaine is never a stupid
man. You-you should say something
very nice now"
"If II IL THANK Cod Her misery
is my delight. her liberation my one
purpose"
"And my congratulations" said she,
giving me her hand. "She has wit and
beauty. a true heart. a great fortune.
and-good luck in having your love-
| raised my hat. blushIng to the roots
OF my hair
1T is a pretty compliment" I said.
"And-and have no gift Of speech 20
thank you. am not a match for you
except in my love OF kindness and
and OF Loulson. You have made me
happier than have been before"
III have made you alert. ingenious.
determined, I am content" was her
answer. Il know you have courage"
"And will to use II.
Good luck and adieu," said she.
with a fine flourish Of her whip: those
people had always a pretty politeness
OF manner.
"Adieu." said. Ms,!rs my hat az
rode on. with a prick Of the spur. for
the road was long and had lost Quits
half an hour
My citation gave way 10 sober thought
presently | began 70 think Of Louise
that quiet, frank, noble, beautiful.
great-hearted girl. who might be
suffering what trouble knew not. and
all silently, there in her prison home.
A sadness grew IN me. and then sud
denly saw the shadow OF great trouble.
loved them both; knew not which
loved the better Yet this interview
had almost committed me to Louison.
ITO Be Continued