The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-01

queline," Ernest repneu III
his monotonously even voice.
4 You were quite right Be-
tween Andre and myself
should not have hesitated. Id nave
chosen him"
Thank you, Ernie, dear" Jacque-
line said, taking his hand. Yet l
chose YOU for my friend. You are
loyal and honest and good
ION. don't say such painful things
to me-" he protested.
Ernest had been praised all ms IRE
for being honest and good. lie hao
the instincts OF mild wickedness' out
had always lacked the executive aoll-
ity necessary To their accomplishment.
He had made a botch OF every attempt.
All he could do was TO be good, Do
honest be humdrum, write dry as dust
history, delve into musty old tones;
and he hated to be reminded or his
sinless past
But you won't be unkind enough 10
go away?" Jacqueline urged
"Oh | must. | must ne inslste1.
i"You don't want me TO be unhappy
he added in a pathetic tone III you
insist. will be, but | prefer not 10
be"
Jacaueline could not forbear smile
at his tone, but she tried 10 make IL
a reassuring and encouraging smile
1T isn't possible that we are not 10
see YOU again" she said. You'll come
back soon, very soon.
Yes. very soon-when you've a large
family and they've all grown up"
Ernest said, mournfully. "Good-by,
Jacqueline."
She babe him good-by with tears in
her eyes. He overturned chair as he
went out. Jacqueline glanced over the
letter he had given her.
Poor boy, poor boy" she sighed.
She observed suddenly that Andres
scarf lay on the table. and in an In
slant she had forgotten Ernest In her
anxiety lest her husband had gone out
and would catch cold. She rang for
Francis. who told her that Andre had
left in somewhat OF hurry.
ATempest Of Jealousy.
Il forgot TO say madame, that Nine.
de Morfontaine was here" Francis
added.
Jacqueline could scarcely speak for
surprise. 80.
Mime. de Morfontaine was here?'
she repeated.
yves. madame. Monsieur received
her"
jealousy came surging back into the
heart and soul OF little Jacqueline.
ooh. II was monsieur-did Nine. de
Morfontaine remain long?"
Not very long. madame Francis
renlied you see, the poor lady was
taken very bad
What do you mean"
at was almost a dead faint. ma
dame" Francis hurried on, wondering
why his lovely young mistress APP
peared so agitated But. fortunately
monsieur caught her In his arms. And
os they we're going out monsieur said
he would see madame home"
see her home" Jacqueline ex.
claimed That will do. Francis. You
may go"
Francis gladly hurried out and
Jacouellne. left to herself, permitted
her fury OF the afternoon to return,
with a tremendous increase.
"Ue received her." she cried. her
little fists clenched. her blue eyes
ablaze. He talked TO her! He swore
,ever To see her or talk to her again.
and then he lets her faint in his arms!
She played all her old tricks and sue
ceeded. He took her home. He's at
her house now. At her house, oh.
the wretch. The wretch"
She snatched up a telephone book
and began TO turn over the leaves
violently. tearing them out In her ex-
element
"I'Tl find out II he's still with her
orfontaine. cheesemon-
ger: Morfontaine. locksmith-ah. here
she Is
She sat down at the desk and Wig
orously rang the telephone bell.
Hello, hello, central. No. 1884
2sth. The wretch"
Her last expression caught the ear
OF central, who instantly became In