The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1910-04-22

81, ~" Lash, When he was
startled by lew cry of surprise and
turning saw M. Jean looking over his
shoulder. l'A'
30 you know that you have ra
markable talent?" the old man asked
i try to do my best" Prosper re.
phed, but when fellow has to paint
Tor MS living" He paused.
AT this moment Bastien, the farm
servant appeared, out of breath and
very much excited.
More trouble!" he exclaimed
mere comes Mile. Irene | Just saw
the convent carriage coming up the
hill"
"Irene!"
For a moment M. Jean seemed EN-.
Darrassed. Then turning to Prosper.
he said:
Let me explain, and at the same
tlme ask favor. This Mile. Irene is
.he tate proprietors cousin, and was
left an orphan in her fifth year. NJ
Rousselot kept here here for a few
years, then sent her to the Ursuline
Sisters in CherbOurg She ALWAYS
came over to see him once a fortnight
they were very fond of each other
she Is now-let me see she must be
about nineteen"
How did it happen that your EN-
ployer left her nothing?" Prosper in
terrupted impulsively. Again NJ. Jean
showed symptoms of embarrassment
After a little hesitation he replied
Il must tell you everything, | see. The
will which makes your friend sole he'll
was never intended to operate except
under certain conditions. NJ Rouse
lot expected to invite your friend here
and arrange marriage between him
and Mile. Irene. But NJ Rousselo
died suddenly and that spoiled all
| have not yet had courage to tel
Irene that he is dead. Will you do so?'
The painter reluctantly accepted tn,
commission
M. Jean was scarcely gone whel
the young lady appeared. She wa
tall and slender very graceful and re
PlCllJ DIG olOppCu III 5Oll'
confusion on seeing Prosper, VIII
bowed and said:
Il have been commissioned to re
ceive you, Mademoiselle."
You! But who arr you, Monsieur?
By an instinct of genius Prospe
pointed to his picture
Excuse me, Monsieur but am i'm
patient to see my cousin Matthew, s.
| must"
You will never see him again o.
EARTH" said Prosper His body rest
in the village graveyard, and his sou
is withthe saints"
This rather brutal revelation rel
dered Irene incapable of speech 70
some minutes. Prosper, as he locke
at the weeping girl, at first reproache
| himself for his want of tact, and theI
saying to himself that 1t was best t
have it all over at once, informed he
that she was left penniless.
What do l care?" sobbed Irene, IL
dignantly. ut was not his none
that l loved. He has been father t
me- Oh, Cousin Mathieu!" and sh
gave way to another fit of weeping
Prosper felt his own eyes gro
moist, and was greatly relieved whe
Anatole appeared.
Anatole walked straight to MIL
Irene with the firm tread of a ma
whose determination is fixed, and sal
in a patronizing tone:
81 sympathize with your grief. Ma
emoiselle, AMI | understand your pos
ton. Although the will is very co
rectly drawn"-he laid stress on thes
words-"you may be assured that
will do everything in my power. l wi
continue to pay for your board an
tuition at the convent"
81 thank you, monsieur" Irene r
Piled with dignity. But there is I
charge at the convent except for p
pills. left this morning as pup
but | shall return as a novice, so
shall need nothing"
But you can do something. WI
you be good enough to give me Cous
| Mathleu poFlTall-lhe ohe WIN
hangs In the turret chamber"
Anatole summoned Bastien al
babe him fetch the portrait.
Here is the portrait" said Bastie
suddenly reappearing.
The two young men looked at Il
picture, then at each other. You ha'
got the wrong picture. my man." IA
Anatole. This cannot be Cous
Matthew"
,"of course not" said Prosper 1T
NJ. Jean"
, There was n sound of laughter fro
the concealed Bastlen,
| Yes" said Nj. JEAN" entering q
room. II am the late Cousin Mathl'
, who begs his darling's pardon {
having put her affection to SO cruel
test"
my dear friend; Irene and | n
To be married next week, Now, do n
/ cry 'Treason!' for It Is an EXPIRE
, | ,,ndIttnn nf the marriage that you a