The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-30
IRON THE HAND
l OF KING HENRY ".
A courtship That Spoots Brought
aConelusion Satisfactory
to All Hands.
From ne ytsnsh o, nan. 7ni.v.

From ne FrsAsh Of HaHs TRisp.
"You have noticed my young brlinettei'
inquired his hostess OF Raoul Chenier.
You are to take her In TO dinner, and
furthermore are bonored by a desire on
her part 10 meet you, Come, let me In
troduoe YOU
II was impossible 70 refuse. 40 he fol-
lowed unhappily, vaguely suspicious that
the unknown was a widow and that she
was about TO trouble his bachelor tran
quillty.
The introduction accomplished, Nine.
Deule did not try TO hide her pleasure.
Monsieur, l am delighted 70 meet you.
] have heard your work 20 often mem
toned
NJ. Chenier was somewhat treasured by
this outbuut. II tho lady had designs
upon him she would certainly seek TO hide
them. Consequently he allowed himself
TO observe that she possessed a pair of
wonderful blue eyes, clear and luminous.
In whose depths flames seemed always
dancing.
You arc q keeper Of records, Monsieur.
are you not3"
'Goodl' thought NJ, Chenier and his
discomfort took another form. 1T is not
in whom she Is Interested II Is the re-
corder. She will ask me favor. Well
like that better
The butler carefully drew aside the
portieres, announcing dinner and they
took their places. whereupon Nine. Deule
Immediately opened the subject
How more than intsre sting to search
the old writings, the very old ones, NJ.
Chenier," she smiled. Have you ever
seen the handwriting Of Henry w., and
would you he able 10 reco gni1e itlr
Her companion countered quickly,
do you happen 10 possess a letter from
this gallant King?"
Nine Deule gave a slight smile and her
eyes sbone more brightly.
"One stter7- she replied, calmly pulling
OF her long gloves. Il have a thousand Of
them"
Time passed and found the studious and
very learned NJ. ChenieT bending one morn
ing over his desk thoroughly absorbed
Presently q card was handed TO him, which
Clicited q quick orter for admittanoe.
Am disturbin you, MONSIEUR
NO, Nine. Deule, shall be most happy
to be Of use
Raoul Chenier smiled. Having guarded
his own position 10 thoroughly, he was
pleased to note that mAdame's eyes were
increasingly charming and her smile en-
trancing.
you have been good 20 allow me TO
upset your work and abuse your kindness,
Monsieur she began.
The word abuse has no reason TO
exist, madame, between you and me-
She thanked him With bow. and Raoul
surprised himself by murmuring;
rk,N ~. Il No. .
He began to regret that Nine. Deule,
who was, as he had foreseen, q widow,
had resolved never 10 remRrry She had
told him this during their first interview
and had again repeated her decision on
the day when he first called.
She was quite sincere In her determine
ton nSvor 10 marry. and she appeared to
be absorbed in a mysterious occupation.
What this was Raoul Cbenier would have
given much 70 know. A few Of the words
madame allowed to escape only made the
secret more obscure.
Monsieur" said the charming widow,
after a slight pause. Il wish to be wholly
frank with you to-day. / wonder IL you
will believe me foolishl am spiritualist.'
obi responded NJ. Chenier, sadly
1T is nothing TO be afraid Of she went
on more boldly, but rather It lie a great
consolation to be able to communicate
with those who are no more
M. Deule, for instancei' suggested
Raoul
sNo,' replied Madame, signing, che has
never responded 10 my call
THAT IL only since his death, ! am per-
suaded- said NJ. Chenier quickly.
L evoke none but the ancient dead
said the widow hastily. i have a young
maid, otherwise entirely illiterate, who is a
marvellous medium. Before coming 10 me
she was in the service Of a spiritualist,
and Il IL she who initiated me into the mys-
teries Of the other world. Monsieur, II
was almost with stupefaotion that dis
covered that could put my maid into a
hypnotic trance
Madame interrupted RRoul, 'one
does not need to be a medium to submit
10 the influence Of your eyes,
Nine. Deule gave q slight shrug.
This is a very grave subject with me,
sir she said If you viii help me-
Pardon, one moment May ! ask how
long you have had your mediumistic maidi'
For two years. NJ. Chenier, and during
this time / have become moro and more
attracted by the immAterial and inoom-
prehensible.
what a shame, sighed Monsieur softly,
but the lady paid no heed.
i have conhded my great secret 10 you,'
continued Nine. Deule, for / am sure
that you will understand why I wish 10