The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1921-01-14

I'm THE year 1925 young man of
Normandy brought to the Isle de
= France his young wife. whose fam
lily was of noble blood. Shortly after
ward he was taken with the fever and
died, leaving her alone on the isle.
Estranged from her family and with
out means, the young widow mad, her
way to an unlnhabited island where
she could cultivate the soil without
the payment Of rent, and there she
built rude home for herself and her
little child, daughter whom she
aamed Virginia.
At the same time another woman
with son named Paul settled on the
same island, and the two women, mu-
tually grateful for aid and comfort, be-
came fast friends, although they had
been Of different stations in life.
Marguerlte's servant, named Domin-
go, powerful black man, was the
husband of Marie, who was Madame
de La Tours hane maid. Bound tC
each other by similar needs the two
lonely women spent much time togeth
er, and the two children were almost
masquerade. Their attachment was
very marked even from the cradle. i
Virginia was in trouble, the cries OF
Paul made 1t known. When they
learned to speak, the first names the!
learned to give each other were broth
err and sister. For the rest, they wen
almost naked, and could neither rea
nor write.
From the beauty Of their bare limbs
one might fancy them two OF Niobe'.
children escaped from the marble.
AS Madame de Ia Tour saw the un
folding charms of her daughter she be
came alarmed for her future aud hum
bled herself to write TO an old aunt II
France asking for aid for Virginia
sake.
The aunt replied coldly, commendin
her to the governor of the island, ado
ing: "Your disgraceful marriage ha
brought it's righteous punishment"
Deserted by her kinsfolk, the poo
widow took Paul and Virginia to he
arms.
Paul became planter, busy an
skilful. while Virginia spun or tende
the goats and helped in the hous
Thus passed their innocent youth.
To them Madame de La Tour rea
the stories which time had hallowe
teaching them to find their happine.
In serving others.
Thotr lfvnc coo,,,ad hound nv, II, IN,
of the trees. They knew no historic
epochs. no chronology save that
their orchards. No care wrinkled the
brows, no intemperance poisoned the
blood. They had all the freshness
the morning of life. They loved ea,
other naturally and purely.
1t was wise Marguerite who sal
"Let us marry our children. So
Paul will be man, and then we W
have much to fear"
Madame de La Tour hesltated. IL
us wait. Let us send Paul to Inc
for time. There he will be able
earn money with which to provide
home for himself and Virginia"
TO this plan Paul would not conse
II am needed here. Domingo is ,
and our mothers are alone l sh
stay"
At this moment came another let
from the aunt In Normandy ask
that Virginia be sent to her for e
cation. IF she follows my wishe
the aunt wrote. "she may look forw
to being my heiress."
Virginia was alarmed at this 0
and Paul was angry. The madame
cided against 1t.
The governor of the island
urged that Virginia be sent.
A missionary Of the island Joined
governor In Urging that Virginia e
her kinswoman. and at last witt
heart filled with anguish, mother
daughter. thinking 1t Gods VIII,
scented. =.
Paul was puzzled by all this Sc
council.
Meanwhile virginia's consent
hr0uRhf from her aunt gold to pay