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she Is lovely enough 10 eantisate even an
emperor" 8
Her grace drew up her shoulders with
centeaafuoGs shrug In the meantimet
the ehleet ef all this envy and petty
haired walked by the side of the lord OF
many hosts as if she had been used
during all her life 10 such companionship,
She knew that all eyes were upon her,
aud she would not have been a woman
had that fact not made her bosom thrill
with pleasure. OF her 1t could be truly
said that she had come. been seen, and
had conquered.
She flashed upon the horizon of soei-
ETY. Ike respondent meteor. The ro-
nance of her story. her years of ohscnr-
ity. when she lived ignorant of her own
name and parentase; the millions she had
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Chancery after struggle of many years:
her own beauty-all these would have
made her n remarkable woman, even If
her force of character had not compelled
attention. Adams teaching had not fall
en- upon barren soil. although the Lou
isianian had never expected to gather 30
rich harvest.
That evening. as they drove home from
the palace to Helene's mansion, Helene
sat looking at the sky, bordering over the
vicissitudes of fate.
Adams sat next TO her, also wrapped
in thought.
His own success was his punishment.
He had taught Helene 10 be armed at all
points against men. He had laid his
heart bare TO her. and left her bosom
as cold as chilled steel. Helene was
grateful TO him. and he believed that
in her own naughty way she liked him.
He said to himself. what more could he
eSpectf How could he hope that a wom-
an In the prime of her life and beauty
would link herself to an old man who
was fast advancing toward che gravel
This has been n great night for you.
my dear" he said. Are you happy
nowT'
Happy" she replied. with deep
sigh. Il suppose ought to be happy"
When Helene reached her boudoir she
found on her little table the usual even
ing's batch of letters She was tired and
langnid. and she expected no missive
which particularly interested her Some
how or other curiosity seized her while
her maid was busy attending her. and she
opened one letter. seemingly formal.
commercial one.
Ii was not about an extremely impor-
tant business. but one upon which she
had set her heart. At the back of her
mansion was situated house surround
ed By some noble old chestnut trees. II
had been standing empty for she knew
not how long. when one day Helene no.
ticed people going over il. evidently ex-
aiming IL for the purpose of purchase
or hire
She said to herself that she would not
like 10 have neighbors so close TO her
The windows of that house overlooked
her own, and from the balcony at the
back every spot Of her garden was OBJ
seryable. She had sent Mr.. Robert BERN.
quay--who transacted all her ordinary
business with which she did not wish
10 trouble Adams--to the firm of agents
who had the place for disposal The
firm had promised an Immediate an
swer. and ii was in her hands.
I'VE are sorry. they said. .that we
cannot accept your proposal for the pur-
chase ~ the mansion and grounds Of 30
Rue Lord Byron, as they have just been
bought hy gentleman from Colorado
Mr.. Roberts"
Bother" exclaimed Helene why
did | open that wretched letter? |
wonder who this Mr.. Roberts can bef
You hear about him everywhere. He
subscribed fifteen thousand francs TO the
relief fund Of the miners. fve thousand
francs more than gave. He bought the
Sevres vase which I wanted SO much
| over my bid. All! I wish | had not
opened that letter"
She went TO bed very unhappy indeed.
All the glories Of the past evening were
embittered by the sting of that little dis,
| appointment.
| Ito be continued.t