Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-07-02


the one at which the emissaries OF
the Comte de Chambord IavariabIy
lodged while on their visits to the
capital. 1t was the place he might
have expected her TO designate; never.
theless the idea OF having to enter II
gave him a shock
But things had nov gone too far
for him to hesitate. He accepted a
rendezvous for the next day, and the
unknown made her adieus in a man.
ner which completed his enchant-
ment.
The following morning France was
surprised to find itself still a repub-
lie. But the ministers in ONCE had
by this time taken the alarm.
thoroughly convinced that the presi-
dent had made up his mind to betray
the constitution, 1t did not occur to
them to give him an opportunity OF ex.
planning his strange conduct. They
therefore concerted their measures
without consulting him. and he was
left to walk blindly to his doom.
Absorbed in his dreams Of the be-
witching stranger, whom he now be-
gan to see, as 1t were, within his
reach, the infatuated president left the
Elysee after dinner unattended, got
into passing iacre. and boldly drove
up to the very door of the 'Fleur de
Lys'
1t was evident that his arrival was
expected, for before he had time to
explain the object Of his visit. he found
himself greeted by the obsequious pro-
prietor, who eagerly led the way up
stairs.
This way, M. lie President, If you
please. The lady has given me orders
that you were to be shown up directly
you should arrive She Is on the nrst
floor. What a distinction for my
housei'
Thus babbling, he conducted the
president to the door Of an apartment
o. the floor in question, and flung
open the door, with the announcement:
Monsieur lie Marechal MacMahon!'
Noticing with momentary annoy
ance this dropping OF his official rank.
MacMahon walked in, and found him
self in the presence Of the young g:-l
who had SO strangely fascinated him.
1t was the first time they had met
in the light, and he looked eagerly
at her face. But the lady of the lilies
was evidently not yet ready to aban-
don her incognito, for she wore little
velvet mask, through which her eyes
flashed provokingly. Her mouth and
chin were the only other features visi-
BILE. but they were enough to make it
evident that the unknown had nothing
to fear on the score OF admiration
from the complete revelation OF her
charms.
Welcome, M. lie Marechal!' she
cried, as he approached respectfully,
and she again permitted him to salute
her hand.
But, mademoiselle,' demonstrated
the marshal, surely 1t is not carrying
out our compact for you to conceal
your charming features like :hat!'
"She laughed, and shook her head.
You must allow me to keep some
thing as a bride to offer YOU sheere-
sponded archly. Remember that am
charged with mission, and that you
have not yet allowed me to overcome
your enmity to my beloved lilies
This was scarcely the reception he
had anticipated He began to see that
he had been guilty of a serious blum
der. and that the charming stranger
evidently believed that she was in =
fair way to seduce him from his al
legiance to the republic.
Pardon. me- he said gravely, but
/ should do wrong II permitted you
to remain under any delusion. Patrick
MacMahon, duke Of Magenta and
Marshal of France, has Eothing to
restrain him from yielding TO any con-
ditions you may choose to impose;
but the president of the French re
public cannot betray his oath
THE lady of the lilies made a ges-
ture of rage.
Why did you not tell me this in
your garden?' she cried passionately.
You asked me to let you visit me, you
come here, receive you alone, and
after you have compromised me be-
yond recall, you tell me that you have
been mocking met
All, mademoiselle, do not speak
SO harsh1y! 1t is who am compro-
missed. on the contrary, by my pres
ence In this house
Not at all, Monsieur. II our meet
ing Is not political you are not COM
promised at all-and am compro-
missed unless 1t is political
1T was impossible to escape from
this cruel dilemma. The marshal
tore his mustache.
'Listen!' he exclaimed. In a year
my term of office will have expired.
and shall be free to accept your COM
mands'
THE girl waved her hand inpatient
ly.
And when you are no longer
president, what assistance can you
render to us? Do you think 1t is
merely the duke of Magenta whom |
have risked so much to
She had got thus far when they
were interrupted. A hasty knock came
on the door. it was thrown open, and
the host of the 'Fleur de Lys' rushed
in.
Pardon, your-mademoiselle Par
don. N. lie President. but the chief OF
police has lust arrived with n hoF1y