Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-20

T may have been that Mile. N0non
 the faithful confdante of Mime
 de Maintenon. had learned some
 thing of this interview, or 1t may be that Pere la Chaise, with the shrewd ness for which his order is famous, had come to the conclusion that publicity was the best means of holding the king to his present intention. but, whatever the source, 1t was known all over the court next day that the old favorite was again in disgrace and that there was talk of marriage between the king and the governess of his chll- dren. By midday there was none in the court who had not heard the tid- ings save only Mme. de Montespan, who. alarmed at her lovers absence. had remained in naughty seclusion in her room and knew nothing of what had passed.
 Louis in his innate selfshness had been 50 accustomed to regard every event entirely from the side of how it would affect himself that 1t had never struck him that his long suffering fam fly, who had always yielded to him the absolute obedience which he claim ed as bis right. would venture to offer any opposition to his new resolution. He was surprised, therefore, when his brother demanded Q private interview that afternoon and entered his pres ence without the complaisant smile and humble air with which he was wont to appear before him.
 Why. monsieur, you seem less gay than usual today" said the king. with . smile. Your dress Indeed Is bright, but your brow is clouded. trust that all is well with madame and with the Due de Chartres."
 "Yes, sire. they are well, but they are sad, like myself. and from the same cause"
 "Indeed! And whyy'
 "Have I ever failed in my duty as your younger brother, slre?"
 '.Never. Philippe. ncverw said the king. laying his hand affectionately up- on. the others shoulder. You have set an excellent example to my sub jects."
 Then why set slight upon mel"
 "Philippe.'
 ''Yes. sire, I say 1t is slight. We are of royal blood. and our wives are of royal blood also. You married the Princess of Spain; married the Prin- cess of Bavaria. It was condescen- sion, but still ! did It. My first wife was the Princess of England. How can we admit into a house which has formed such alliances as these woman who is the widow of hunch- back singer. n mere lampotAer. man whose name is byword through Flu roper"
 The king had stared in amazement at his brother. but his anger now over came his astonishment.
 Upon my wordw he cried: upon my word! have said just now that you have been an excellent brother. but I fear that I spoke little prematurely. And co you take upon yourself to ob- ject to the lady whom I select as my wife!'
 T do. sire"
 And by what rightw
 By the right of the family honor. sire. which Is as much mine as yours. l look upon it as a slight upon me and | slight upon my wife" Your wife! have every respect |for Charlotte Elizabeth of Bavaria, but how is she superior to one whose grandfather was the dear friend and |comrade in arms of Henry the Great! Enough! I will not condescend to |hrgue such q matter with you! Be- gone, and do not return to my presence nntil you haves learned not to interfere n my affairs.' "For all that. my wife shall not know berr snarled monsieur. The king was to have no quiet that aay. If Mime. de Maintenon's friends had rallied to her yesterday her ene- mles were active today. Monsieur had hardly disappeared before there rushed Into the room youth who bore upon bis rich attire every sign of having lust arrived from dusty journey. He was pale faced and auburn haired. Sxith features which would have been btrikingly like the kings if 1t were not )hat his nose had been dlsfglrred in bis youth. The kings face had lighted |bp at the sight of him. but 1t darkened | 4gaIn as he hurried forward and threw bimself down at his feet. "Oh, sire" he cried, spare us this krief-spare us this humiliation, I Im- blore you to pause before you do what will bring dishonor upon yourself and hpon usr The king started back from him. This is Intolerabier' he cried "It vas bad from my brother. but worse from my son. You are in a conspiracy kith him. Louis. Monsieur has told tou to act this part The dauphin rose to his feet and ooked sfeadfastiy at his angry father. T have not seen my uncle.- he said n was at Meudon when I heard this >evs = this dreadful news-and Il pnng uro1 my horse. sire. and gal bped over to implore you to think ssin before you drag our royal house D low
 You talk Ike a fool.- cried his fa- Aer. T propose to marry q virtuous nd alarming lady of one of the oldest Dbie families of France. and you talk
 if were doing something desrzd- N