Willmar tribune., 1905-06-28

q have a letter. said she, smiling.
II do not know thought I should
show it to you, but-but not to-day"
= "Is it from. them?''<
1T is from Louison-from Tiptoes."
"And-and It speaks OF. me?""
''Ah, m'sieur,' said she, arching her
brows. 1T has indeed much to say Of
you.'' ~ -. -.
""And-and may 1 not sees it," I
asked eagerly. "Ma'm'selle, tell you
IL must see it"
t'Why?' She stirred the name of
her horse with red riding whip.
"Why not?"*. I inquired, my heart
beating fast. .=@;@:r.,.
If knew-if I We're justified you
know am her friend know all her
secrets" - ...
"Will you not be my friend also?"
interrupted. 49,.
"A friend of Louison, he is mine,"
said She. r
"Ah, ma'm'selle, then confess to
ycu-it is because love her." Z
II knew it; am no FOOL" was her
answer. But I had to hear it from
you. 1t is remarkable thing to do
but they are in such peril. I think you
ought to know" H.. =.
She took the letter from her bosom,
passing it to my hand. "A faint odor
of violets came with it.. It read:
my Dear Therese: I wish I could see
you, If only for an hour. have so much
to say. I have written your father Of our
prison hone. I am going to write YOU Of
my troubles. You know what we were
talking about the last time I saw you
myself and that handsome fellow. Mon
Dieu! I shall not name him. 1t is not
necessary. Well, you were right, my
dear. I was a fool; 7 laughed at your
warning; did not know the meaning OF
that delicious pain. But oh, my friend.
1t has become a terrible thing since i
know may never see him again. My
heart is breaking with it. Mere de Dieu!
can no longer laugh or jest or pretend
| to be happy What shall say? That ]
| had rather die than live without him ?
No: that is not enough. had rather be
an old maid and live only with the
thought Of him than marry another, ii
he were king. remember those words
Of yours, I know he loves YOU Oh, my
u0oA 4ACACSOs WA0t d. CO10lDJt IUGY, 8TG
| to me now! I repeat them often. II ]
could only gay, I know! Alas! 7 can hut
say, I do not know nay, even, I do
not believe If had not been fool ]
should have made him tell me, for he'd
| him over his ears in love with-me ons
day; or I am no Judge Of Z man. BEt
you know, they are so fickle!@SAnd then
the Yankee girls are. pretty and so clever
Well, they shall not have him IL eau
! help it. When Z return there shall be
war, If necessary, between France and
America. And, Therese, you know I have
the weapons. and you hava done me the
honor to say {: know how % use them
thtnk?-the poor thing cried an hour
for pity of mel! AS ever, she makes my
trouble her own. have besn selfish al.
ways, but know the cure. It is love
toujours Iamour. Now think only 'o1
him, and he recalls you and your swee,
words. God make you a true prophet
With love to you and the marqN:e. kisi
and for him. Believe me, as ev4f. Your
| affectionate, LOIllSx:N."
! "P.s..- I feel better now have tole you
wonder what his lordship witt say
Poor thing!sl he will read this; ID will
think me fool. Eth bien, have ut bet.
ter thought of him.. He can put me u.der
/ lock and key, but he shall not impyssor
!
| should not read my letters. L."
I read it thrice, and held it for a r.A
ment to my lips. Every word stung me
with the sweet pain that afflicted its
author. I could feel my cheeks burn
ing. .=
"Ma'mselle, pardon me; it is not !
she refers to. She does not say whom =
| "Surely," said Therese, flirting hel
whip and lifting her shoulders
':M'sieur le Capitaine is never stupid
man. You-you should say something
very nice now. - ~ ~ - ~. =
''If it is thank Cod Her misery
is my delight, her liberation my one
purpose = e n. =:t s':z.' e. :'z.:} = z
"And my congratulations" said she
giving me her hand. "She has wit and
beauty, true heart, a great fortune
and -good luck in having your love-
raised my hat, blushing to the roots
Of my hair: +. /.
1T is g pretty compliment" said
And-and / have no. gift Of speech tc
thank you. I am not match for you
except in my love of kindness and.
and, Of Louison. You have made me
happier than I have been before, :$ .
If ! have made you alert, ingenious
determined, ] am content, was hel
answer. II know, you have courage
And will to use 1t. .''''z..t.t.5 = vt II
rs Good luck and adieu!'' said # she
with. a fine flourish Of. her whip; those
people had always q pretty politenesa
OF manner. & 5s. .s :I.s i: +: 'z il.
"'Adieu,' said, lifting my hat as !
rode of, with q prick Of the spur, fol
the road was long and I had lost quite
half an hour, |... 81, III: :5
NY elation gave way to sober thought
presently. IT began to think Of Louise
that quiet, frank; noble, beautiful
5great-hearted girl. who might bl
suffering what trouble I knew. not, and
all silently, there IN her prison home
sA sadness grew ia me-. and then 1ssud.
+ denly saw the shadow Of great trouble
Low: d them bot Il knew not which /
Ss::oved the better. Yet this Interview
had almost commit ted mo to Louisoa B
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