Traverse immediately repaired to the chamber of Mrs. Le Noir, whom he

found sitting at the window, engaged in some little trifle of

needlework, the same pale, patient woman that she had first appeared to

him.

"Ah, you have come! I read good news upon your smiling face, my friend!

Tell it! I have borne the worst of sorrows! Shall I not have strength

to bear joy?"

Traverse told her all, and then ended by saying: "Now, dear madame, it is necessary that we leave this place within two

hours, as Major Greyson's regiment leaves New Orleans for Washington

to-morrow, and it is advisable that you go under our protection. We can

get you a female attendant from the St. Charles."

"Oh, I can be ready in ten minutes! Bless you, I have no fine lady's

wardrobe to pack up!" replied Mrs. Le Noir, with a smile.

Traverse bowed and went out to procure a carriage from the next

village. And in half an hour afterwards the whole party took leave of

Doctor Pierre St. Jean and his "institution incomparable," and set

forth on their journey to New Orleans, whence in two days afterwards

they sailed for the North. And now, dear reader, let you and I take the

fast boat and get home before them, to see our little Cap, and find out

what adventures she is now engaged in, and how she is getting on.




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