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Show from the room down the staircase, where a fe of the servants stood to look at the bride and wish her happiness. The countess followed them. What a strange, dismal bridal fT teemed! the silent houee, the anxious s faces, the secret uneasiness of all hardly concealed beneath the mask of smiles. As the bride entered the little oraCHAPTER ,X. can reach it )ou will be bale, wjaieier the bishop came forward to meet tory, H S count-ordere- d happen to me." her. With a fluttering color on her a11 us Let go now; we may have no cheek preparations Felicie glanced around in search consistent with the other opportunity, said Felicie. of the bridegroom. She saw a slender resources of the silence. in c They proceeded thither chateau to be made The countess seemed greatly fatigued figure at the window, but M. Pierres for the approach- and sat down on the ground, while square shoulders concealed his face. the wining wedding, and Emile carefully initiated her daughter Edward had been sitting by his head, turned he and had not dow, flattered himself into the mysteiies of the spring cunaffithat he was very ningly nied into a round excrescence of yet. to take his first view ofM.his Pierre anced when wife; suddenly diplomatic In talk- the bark. Lady Felicie practiced upon blew a shrill blast upon a whistle, he ing confidently be- It until able to open it instantaneously. nervously in his fore the servants, Now let us hasten back." said the had been holding of the series of festivities which should countess, shivering with the chilly hand. A dozen wild faces leaped up at evfollow that event. He afTected an air night air. dashed the of thg utmost security, and laid out a Just as she turned, she paused sud- ery window, brawny fists into fragments, while the burly glass Fcore of improvements to be made in denly, and, extending her hand, said, figures leaped in upon them from all the garden, at a period when he meant with grave, solemn sweetness: waa felled to the floor id be safely landed on a foreign- - shore. "Heaven bless you, Emile, and re- sides. Edward the first blow. With a wild cry of by And every few hours he exchanged ward you for all your devotion. to his trusted a knowing nod with M. Pierre, as If He held her hand in his Just a brief terror, the count turned glorying over his wise sagacity. In moment, then dropped it without a overseer. The jdllaln smiled grimly these preparations, of course, the ab- word. The countess drew Felicies arm and drew a pistol. One brief instant was it given to tbe wicked man to realsence of the most valuable service of within hers and hurried away, nor cast silver was discovered, but the wily M a single backward glance. They were ize his own folly and his servants Pierre had forestalled the need of ex- just in season tq escape detection, and treachery, the next he fell a corpse at planation by informing his credulous had hardly removed their wrappers the feet of hie daughter. Felicies wild shriek rang through master that he had taken the precauwhen the count burst in upon them. the room. She strove to reach her tion, In consideration of the disturblove! night, Felicie, my ere a brutal arm with its upances In other places, to secrete It, and exclaimed he. The Marquis Edward mother, should fall saw the belifted It pike that should be ready for him at the improves rapidly, he declares himself form suddenly sink back and herwedding festival, unless he preferred convalescent, and insists that there be layed to have It snugly packed for transpprt-stt- u no further delay. So get out your fln-- self sank fainting to the floor. ebe- - wae conscious of a fierce a o thg" fish In g "sloop, wtrtrtrla3t or r o w . He w irrnot see you irn y idea the count eagerly seconded. He you are dressed in your bridal gar- affray going on at the chateau, and she herself lying amidst the cold rode over to Frejus to find some one ments. Its a pity the wedding must hasto perform the ceremony, and on the be sucha paltry affair; but well cele- corpses of her friends. She-creto allow would weakness aether tily met to a thither way blshopcoming brate ITin worthy style when we return lisand anxiously her mothers side, him for protection. He had left Paris again to France. But be sure you look at her expecting to find a relative at Frejus, a little like a Languedoc. After all, the tened for a throb of breathing And vain. All in yet, lifeless heart one who held the slightest dress can be quite as pretty as if you but every claim to aristocracy had fled from hd a dozen corbeilles from Paris. there waa no sign of a blow or wound. Remembering how she had fallen Parle. Theres plenty of rich lace in the ward- ere the pike descended! the poor child count received him warmly, and The robe, and, the diamonds will brighten carried him back to the chateau In tri- all. I want Edward to remember his had a dismal comfort in believing hei shock. umph. Now everything was prepared, bride as a charming picture, though heart had broken at the sudden rememcame now the Suddenly only waiting for the bridegroom to be there be no guests nor festival. her own hapless condition, able to perform his Bhare of the cere"And you intend to proceed at once brance of and the danger of M. Pierres return mony. M. Pierre was ostensibly most to the vessel? asked the countess. with those brutal ruffians. The new active In carrying forward the preparaYes, immediately.- her strength. Hastily countess the shuddered but every tions, "Grant me this favor as a bridal thought gave time she met his eye. The bishops gift, mon pere, exclaimed Felicie, the disengaging a black cloak from the she presence gave the ladles more excuse tears rushing to her eyes; let M. Pi- shoulders of the murdered bishop, white leaped her over robes, it wrapped and for lingering-i- n' their own rooms; erre believe we are not to go until the hastily through a broken window, and It alsoTeemed an opportunity to visit night after. darted like a frightened fawn past a that Little Forest very the Therefore, "Foolish child! are those tears? to and fro, as if guarding evening they stole forth cautiously and "I am so terribly afraid of that man pacing went speeding along toward the hollow man, mon pere; promise, I beseech against the approach of friend and foe. She knew he saw her, and in a tree. Before they reached the edge of you!" moment heard his plunging steps folthe wood the form of Emile started up Why-notI will not mention anfrom the hedge which bordered the other word to him are you content? lowing. But terror and despair gave well meadow. He spoke their names eager- Once safely at sea, we shall forget all her fleeness. She knew the path and though every now and then her ly, and dispersed the momentary terror these horrors. flounces upon brier and which his sudden appearance had Thank you, oh. thank you, papa, lace she torecaught off with frantic them ' bush, caused. It is such a relief. forward. She went and leaping hands, ' Thank Heaven you have come! He did not disclose the fact that he but was trying to conjure up an opportu had Just come from M. Pierre and had stumbled twice and fell headlong like a deer, and at up again sprang How prowith freefor you. whole speaking discussed the nity arrangement length gained the wood. It wa easceed matters at the chateau? ly. And so, believing M. Pierre In elude him here; she darted In and conscious of Emiles vi- ier to Illy enough, I fear, though the she was count fancies everything favorable," cinity, mother and daughter slept and out among the trees, until the had lost dread sure her pursuer answered the countess. peacefully through the night. muttered curses hie heard She track. "And the overseer?" as he blundered around, and lightly He Is there still. The count trusts CHAPTER XI. as a fairy she flew on to the bleeeed him LTHODGH apparhim Implicitly, snd has confided to at hand. relief all his plans of escape. ently very quiet, She gained the tree, pressed the demented? than Mon Dleu! is the day was the,n&t with desperate hand, and rushed He will not listen to our remonreally a busy and spring A cold chill sank upon her heart; in.' her while answered one the at anxious Felicie, strances," oh, where, waa Edward It was empty. Where, chateau. mother kept silence, no feft her? friend thbre Was Emile? waa up and dressed "Have you told him what you the earthy sank upon She shivering furheard? in clothes . buried ber head in ber bands. bished up from the floor, and "No; though we assured him that we all the had proof of hla treachery. He declared well stocked ward- She could not think over, then,her the fallen had upon that accuanguish our he should go to M. Pierre with robes, quits early of the bereavement past hour; terrible in the day; but he sations, and we dared not reveal all horns and friends, without first consulting you. preferred not to see his bride until the parents, bridegroom, the hand that seemed from stricken all "That was prudent, said Emile, marriage vows were exchanged on them so securely. Her brain while between his teeth he muttered the ostensible plea of reserving all his to hold a terrible sickening fear took "Dolt! idiot! brute! the man does not strength free from excitement, but in whirled, of her that M. Pierre would possession deserve to live. And in a moment he reality from s disinclination he could find out her retreat, or drag her forth, added gravely, "It would be the ex not overcome. The countess, herself, or that Emile was killed also, and she tinguishment of your best hopes of es- dressed her daughter In the fleecy should perish there of starvation. cape to reveal my presence here, or the white robes, nor would allow another These absorbed every faculty, and locality of the retreat I have provided, band to touch a single fold. She linand listening, she survived 1 half expected to find you gone; and 1 gered fondly over the task, reluctant crouching two hours of almost Intolerable agony, even was to and Felicie so. be It finish, obliged fervently hoped might Another hour would have turned her Edto say, with a blush and a smile; , "We waited for the Marquis before its expiration, a rapid There, there, mamma! . I am sure brain;came ward. bounding to the tree, the step now I la could not It all ago, two you arrived complete "And he nighta was door open, and Emllea voice flung this? If be more were a there particular iWhy were you not away before cried frantically: thousand guests to behold me! Every hour Is of priceless value. Lady Felicie, Lady Felicie! are you But the countess smoothed n wave of here? The countess sighed heavily. brushed for out a tumbled hair here, "He is ill; we are only .waiting (to sb comma) fcls recovery; then the marriage is to flounce, readjusted each spray of the of Stake place, and we are to ride directly orange crown, and finally removed the lmiC la Birmingham. Plspasel diamond ornaments entirely and reOne of the worst features under the Ito the wharf at St. Joseph. "I wish I knew their plana better placed them with her own rich set of old management was The disposal of the sewage. By way of remedy two sysmilky pearls. jaot a soul has entered the woods sine My father will not approver whis- tems have found adoption. Under one (I came,' and the pikes have been retbe health committee collects the ofmoved. I lost the precious opportunity pered Felicia. "for this once, no matter; be will not fal of the houses, and either destroys by my long absence. This I "Ah. cried Felicie, we looked for have time to allude to It. The It or turns It Into fertilizers. you so anxiously. We grew so troubled pearl are so much prettier. Now U Is more offensive and less successful my darling n fairy looking bride, inthan It might be made, but la apparabout you. "I could not come. I have learned a deed. Surely Edward will open his ently a necessity until the pan system has been abandoned. A sewage farm hitter lesson In my absence. I, who heart to her at once. "Ah, It ia for him you are so fastid- of nearly 1,800 acres has been develheld them to my sway before, have I had for- oped several miles from the found the tide so swollen that It bore iously particular tonight city, some me along like a feather. I lifted up my gotten, almost what It meant for me, 400 feet Tower ia elevation.. The sewthis wedding I only have rejoiced be- age, first mixef with lime to prevent voice for freedom, equality, manhood' did I know they would interpret it law- cause it was tbe gateway for our es- too rapid decomposition and to assist brutality? cape from this wearing life of sus- in the precipitation of the solid matlessness, demoralisation, Alack! one cannot play with fire ex- pense. ter, is passed through a series of dereiterated the positing tanks, during which process Wearing, Indeed! cept to be scorched. My heart ha died within me to witness the horrors which countess, and putting her hand hastily the mud is removed. The remainder is dug 4nto the land, d reign triumphant, conscious, as I am, to her side, she turned deathly pale. of Felicie sprang forward in alarm. that I helped to nurse the spark which is dealt with each year, the efdeare you fluent being discharged in a harmless which has become such a madly What Is It, my mother? one faint? are you 111? state into the river Tame. Upon the vouring element There is but course left me; I must secretly aid all No, no, it is nothing. It will pass In other two-thirare grown early vegewho come within reach of my helping a moment tables, and grain and hay for cows hands. And as she had said, the spasm kept for milk and market.. The net The annual cost to the passed away In a few moments. i .Yon counsel ua to refrain from men city Is about 24,' jtlonmg the adventure in the woods that daughter waa scarcely reassured, when 000. "An Object Lesson In Municipal questioned the countess, xnx the counts voice was heard at the Government, by George F. Parker, In fight door. ions to "return as speedily as possible. tbe November Century. I certainly do, if it is to be retailed "Come, loiterers, w are waiting, for , at once to the arch villain, Pierre, Be- you. Bankrupt British Peers. The countess seized Felicles hand, sides, it la too late now. Pierre is aware A peer who becomes bankrupt la dis& solemn certo forward and bent were wish I press t't Tour movements. I qualified from sitting in tbe house of tain of his. I must go to Frejue snd kiss upon her lips. lords. The Holy OneTpreVer bless my good hunt up a few trusty comrades; by Folks dat is alius lookin fob heir means I may learn more. But It snd worthy daughter!" i The deep pathos of the -t- ones trouble, said Uncle Eben, hab Jos on sjwlll he prudent for you to accompany , me to the tree snd learn how to man brought the tears to her eye;, but there tlng ter brag erbout. Dey doan hardi ge the spring which opens, the Jagged was no time to give answer, for the ly eber git dlsappinted. Washington I low of the tree-Then If you count unclosed the door, snd led ber Star. pai-tie- ITEMS OF INTEREST TO MAIDS AND MATRONS. - BBd Iw TMf , tor Iat( Winter Bear Sunnttim, (or Braided Contrasts on Old Snvu rl, Some BnAlssSi Time. Hop, ' "To-morro- w sg t er o-i- m pt satisfactory, she tosses bin aside? It is to be noticed that no morbid novel has been written by any woman Neither ia of the United State. serious criticism to be found in her work, tor these women are rarely morbid and bitter; never, It might he asserted, unless they are unhealthy or very young. 'They act rather than talk when it comes to crises. The pasirwhendlsposed bf ha no further The present ts concern for them. theirs, the' future a condition to be molded by their imperial will. It may be asserted broadly that there la no prejudice against divorce among the upper classes dwelling In the large cities of the United State. provided no scandal has preceded the suit." FOR WOMAN AM) HOME Mrmnry. HEARD n sen tin maUlen. In tbs spring, Set hrr sweet sighs to music, and 'bus sing: the "Fly through vs r rid, and t will follow thee, Onh for looks that may turn back to me; Onli for roses that our chance may threw Though witherd I will wear them on my brow, To be a thoughtful fragrance to my brain; Warmd with such love, that they will bloom again. Thy love before thee, I must bind. Kissing though kind: But trust not all h- -r fondness, seem. Lest thy true love should rest dream. tread be- - to ms un. though it on n talso Her face is smiling, and her voice is sweet; But smiles betray, and mualo alnga de- ceit; And words apeak false jet. If they welcome prove. and repeat their love. 1UJi. Only if waken'd to sad truth, at last. The bitterness to come, and sweetness past; When thou art vext, then, turn again, and sea Thou hast loved Hope, but Memory loved thee. Thomas Hood. What Womtl Art Doing. Chargee of ballot bo. Bluffing are at being made against ten co-eChicago university and there are rumors of expulsions in consequence. At tbe beginning of each quarters work it appears that the graduates meet to elect "counselors who act aa mediators between the faculty and the student body. At the meeting in division No. 4 of the junior college It is claimed that eleven false votes were given for the woman candidate and circumstantial evidence points to the dozen young women who were among the voters. It is officially stated that there are In Germany three won-employed aa slatas chimney sweeps, thirty-fiv- e ers, seven aa gunsmith, nineteen as brass and bell founders, fifty as parlors, 147 as coppersmiths, 379 as farriers and nailers. 309 (including girls) as masons, eight- - stonecutters and 2,000 In marble stone and alate quarand playing ries. Even in sewer houses women are employed. The London Daily News mentions that Dutch women are getting restless, snd that the men are beginning to re- - Vram Whn Kept Ceerel, women can keep a secret has been proven in a case in court at Lath-ro- p, Kan Some years ago a body of women destroyed a saloon, and n charge of malicious destruction of property was lodged against them. An exchange notes that as many as thirty, were arrested; everybody present at tbe time of the damage was summoned to court Tbe prosecuting attorney of the county strove for two years to procure a conviction of somebody; reporters in numbers besieged everybody concerned, but not one of the women weakened or betrayed tbe secret Twelve knew who was guilty of breaking tbe first window of the saloon, but they covenanted with on another to keep the knowledge a secret and they have kept to their word. Meted i mail-carrie- , , fm Brtl4 TrtMMlaft Much more Important than the gown Itself is the trimming thereof. On girl who has a gown of last season Improved its appearance fn the fol- lowing manner: The bodice was black and had a short yoke of pale yellow silk. To conceal its shabblnes she covered (he entire bodice with a diagonal latticework of Inch-wid- e velvet ribbon. The diamonds formed are four inches across and the effect is remarkably tunning. White braid on black Is very fetching, s A novel gown from Redfern is trimmed with black braid, which. In turn, bas a narrow piping oi whit satin under each edge. Another a dark blue gown baa a gold and black braid garniture, whtle a third gown again a black is worn with a short, loose jacket of bright red, lined with white and trimmed with gold braid. THE FASHIONABLE FIVE i Cf Bkea "Meetal Anarehirt." According to an English writer the typical woman of the United States The today la a mental anarchist" reasons for this are several. She la a composite of ail the race of earth. If not in blood In point of view. She is product of experimental democracy, and, like ber country, blindly but fiercely striving for sn Ideal. She has been thrown largely on her own resources; unlike the women of the old world, she has done her own thinkShe lives in an electrical ating. mosphere; she is a spoiled child; she finds herself a component part of a Ufa that is ever changing, and changes with it; she has come to regard herself as by far tbe most Important element in that life; she is a child of tbe hour, of the minute; she does not strike root. Her id lependence ha begot an abnormal amount of Individuality. Is It a matter for wonder, that, finding the man ribe ha married un CLOCK TEA GIRL OF 1897-- 8. seat their intrusion into masculine preserves. Tbe fourteenth conference of the International board of Womens and Young Womens Christian associations Is now in session at Montreal and will continue until tbe 22d Inst. This board represents over seventy associations, formed for the speciflo work of helping women, especially women dependent on their own exertions for support The first one was organized In 1858; since that time association have been formed In many of tbe states, south, east and west as well as In Canada and the British provinces. These associations have many fine build lag and do a large and Important work. CHs-lia- Bodleea. O The newest Importations L'om Parle would indicate that the horizontal bar will fast disappear from the winters bodice. Horizontal tucks are no I "I Woman. Mrs. Richard Milliken, of New Orleans, has presented the Charity Hospital of that city with 175,000 to found a children's building, which will Include a kindergarten and other Improvements. The Baroness Burdett-Cout- ta has the absolute disposal of her property, with the exception of her share in Coutts banking house. This large slice of her fortune will ultimately pass to her nephew, Mr. Money. Miss Clara Nell Flynn, seventeen r. years old. Is a successful She makes the round trip from Parkersburg to Elizabeth, W. Va., dally, Sundays excepted, delivering and mall from nine offices each way, and handling about fifteen aacks on each trip. She drive a pretty pair of Mexican ponies attached to a light , spring wagon.g ! r ming, however, is scant around the front and back and falls in a full jabot bn tbe left aide, with a number of small bows crossing tbe shoulder. Skirts grow scanter aa the season progresses, and everything presages women. a season of tall, The Latest That ? ds bod fee closed on the left side. Fine, lengthwise tucks, however, still hold their own and are really too delicate and pretty to be discarded easily. Those of lawn worn during' the summer are now replaced by others of silk even . more dainty. The crossed slightly bloused bodice promises to be a general favorite and --' is suitable tor both maid and matron. A charming example for a youthful matron-l- a of a light vloleC, slightly speckled cloth. Tbe bodice bas a braided vest, crossed with a low blouse and finished around the waist , with a belt of deep violet satin. Banda of the same adorn bodice and skirt. .The neck is finished with a Gladstone collar and a jabot of black lace in front The very newest neck trim elim-looki- , one-thir- longer wprn; neither la the I More quiet, yet equally effective, is a gray cloth costume, with the entlra Skirt eneheled by folds of black vel' vet, put on at intervals. three-inc- h |