The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-03


 loved vaiere and looked forward witf delight to the day when he could cal him "soh." but now. looking at hin through TartufSe's spectacies, he beheit in him . young man who was fast so. ing on the road to ruin. N
 One day orgon called Marianne ints his study. T have always found yot of sweet disposition" said he. land Marianne. you have always been yer, dear to me-"
 Marianne. who had . deep and abid- ing affection for her father, despite thu differences that had arisen constantly since Tartuffe's entrance into the house. hold. thanked him with eyes that fiiIec with tears as she looked at his sin, pie, kind and generous face. T have no dearer wish than to please you
 Rightly spoken. my dear daughter. said Orgon. "TeI me. what do you say of our guest, Tartuffer.
 Who. IT. asked Marianne. peSplexed.
 You" said orson. "Be careful how you answer.n
 .:Alas.' replied Marianne. unwilling to pain her father. T will say anything
 ''You speak wisely,s said orgon. Then say that # would be happiness to you to see him. with my approbs- tion, become your husband."
 Marianne drew back with surprise. q feel nothing of the kind, father,' said she at last, recovering. her wits. You would not have me tell such . falsehoodl"
 T wish 1t 10 be the truth" said Or Eof. sand 1t is sufflcient for you that have decided 1t should be so." Arous- cd by the repugnance in Marianne's & as are~ to unite TaftuKe to my family. I am resolved that he should be your hus- ban6i's
 Tn vain Marianne wept and be- seeched her father tc keer faith with Valere. He left her AngriIg at last, vowing that the engagement with TArtufse should be made without de- lay.
 vaiers hastened to the house when he heard the news and Marianne pledged him her unaltersbls love and promise thar she would not consent to become Tartuffe's wife. Dorine. her maid. who had been In the household So long that she assumed the privilege of speaking as she pleased to all. advised them to do nothing to increase orgon's obsti- macy.
 .'Acquiescsi in this marriage" said she to Marianne, Then we will find ways to put 1t off. Sometimes you will complain of illness. The next time you will put forth an excuse that you have seen an evil omen. They cannot possibly make you his wife unless you say syes.' Meantime I will see your stepmother and ask her to speak to Tartuffe. Do you know. think that he feels a tenderness for her. That would be q fine thing!"
 Elmire consented to remonstrate with the unwelcome guest, and sent Dorine to ask him to wait on her. As soon as Dorfne delivered her message, Tars tuffe called his servant and ordered: If anybody comes to see me, say that am gone to the prisons to distribute aims"
 Having made this remark for Do- rine's beneflt, who, however. heard tt with a shameful sheer, he hestened with remarkable celerity to keep the appointment to which Elmire had bed den him.
 T wish to speak to you in private. said Eimire. and am glad to be able to. see you alone"
 T also am delighted" replied Tar tuffe, jumping at a conclusion. "It is very sweet for me, madam, to lind myself alone with you"
 He seized her hands and pressed them. All my zeal comes from an anxiety for your good.' he declared. "Allow me the cherished favor Of---''
 stop! You hurt my hand" cried Elmire, stepping back.
 Tartuife followed her. Entirely de- ceived by her manner and ignorant that her evident agitation was due to her effort to suppress her rising anger. he burst into vehement declaration of love, never doubting that the beau ( N.,a k kaAe ktw&a AAA haA Ar4 by his charms of face and figure.
 With me your reputation runs no risk" he concluded. These court gallants on whom most women dote are boastful. Men like me take care of their reputations that 1t Is a war rant to the woman who accepts ours hearts,"
 Elmire had been too much bewil- dered and surprised to speak; but when the ,hypocrite had ended. she asked him what he would say If she we're to tell her husband. Seeing her oppor" tunity, she said: T will keep this se- cret from my husband only on one con- dition--that you forward honestly and sincerely the marriage between Valere and Marianne"
 'No, madam. nor' cried Damis, rush ing into the room. T approached the door in time to hear the villain I will undeceive my father! This impostor has lorded 1t here long enough!
 "Damis." said Elmire, .I have no wish for scandal. Let him accede to your father
 'eNo!" said Damis. T will be re- venged on this fellow for his insolence. And here Is my father now"
 What do I hear" exclaimed orgon. when he heard his sons accusation. 'oh. Heaven! Is 1t possible?"
 Let him speak," said Tartuffe. turn ing up his eyes. Do you know what I am capable of doing? Do you, brother, trust to the outward man and think me good because of what you see? Alas! I am a guilty, wicked. miserable sinner! However great may he the crimes laid to my charge, have neither the wish nor the pride to deny them. Everybody takes me for a good mau. no doubt; but the truth Is. am worthless. Call me perfidious. infam- ous, reprobate. thief. Load me with still more ignomintous names. l do not EaInsay them. have deserved them all. On my knees I will suffer che punishment due to my sinful lifei"
 "Ah. how dare you sully this man with your wicked falsehood" said Or gon. EImire had fled, and Damis, sec ing himself left alone to assert the truth, said furiously: What! The fSigned meekness Of this hypocFite will make you give the lie to me?'
 Hold your tongue!" shouted Orgon. 'If you say one word more----'
 Brother! Do not forget yourselfr cried Tartuffe. falling to his knees. 'T ask forgiveness for himg'
 "Oh. what goodness!" cried Orgon. falling to his knees opposite Tartuftr and embracing him. Quick. Dam s To me, and ask this admirable man g na rdonl"