Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-08-13

Doctors power, and the pursuit of Sar-
cany would be resumed as soon as
opportunity offered. The agents
entrusted with the discovery of Madame
Bathory's retreat, were still unresting in
their endeavors-but with no result.
Since his mother had disappeared with
only old Borik to help her Pierres
anxiety had been constant. What con-
ISOLATION could the Doctor give to that
twice-broken heart? When Pierre spoke
of his mother how could he help think
ing of Sava Toronthal whose name was
never mentioned between them?
Maria Ferrato occupied one of the
prettiest houses in Artenak. 1t was
close to the Stadthaus. There the Doc
tors gratitude had endeavored 10 ensure
her all the comforts OF life Her brother
lived near her, when he was not at sea,
occupied on some service of transport
or surveillance. Not day closed with
out her visiting the Doctor, or his going
TO see her His affection for the children
of the fisherman of Rovigno increased
as he knew them better
How happy we are!" said Maria,
very often; IF Pierre could only be SOL
He cannot be so, Luigi would
answer, until he finds his mother;
but | have not lost all hope of that
Maria, with the Doctors means, we
ought to discover where Borik took
Madame Bathory after they left Ragusa !"
And l also have that hope, Luigi!
But if he got back his mother, would
he be happy ?"
NO Maria, that would be impossible,
until Sava Toronthal is his wife !"
Luigi" answered Maria, lis that
which seems impossible to man, impos-
sible to God y
When Pierre had told Luigi that they
were brothers, lie did not then know
Maria Ferrato, he did not know what q
sister, tender and devoted, he would
find in her And when he had become
able to appreciate her, he had contided
TO her all his troubles 1t soothed him
n little to talk them over to her. What
lie could not say TO the Doctor, what he
had been forbidden to say to him. he
could say 10 Maria. He found, then,
loving heart, open to all compassion, n
heart that understood him, that consoled
him, soul that trusted in God, and did
not know despair.
In the classmates Of Antekirtta there
was now q prisoner who knew what had
become of Sava, and if she were still in
Sarcanys power. 1t was the man who
had passed her off az his daughter
Silas Toronthal. But out of respect to
his fathers memory, Pierre would never
speak to him on the subject.
Ever since his capture, Toronthal had
been in such state of mind, in such
physical and mental prostration that he
could have told nothing, even if il had
been. to his interest To do so. But he
would gain no advantage in revealing
what he knew of Sava, for he did not
know on the one hand that he was Doc
tor Antekirtta's prisoner, and on the
other, thai Pierre Bathory was alive on
this island of Antekirtta, OF which the
name even was unknown to him.
So that. as MIRA Ferra,o said, God
alone could unravel tho mystery
No sketch of the state of the colony
would be complete without mention Of
Point PescaJe and CAP. Nation.
Although Sarcany had managed to
escape, although his track was lost the
capture of Toronthal had been of such
importance that Point Pescade was over
whemed with thanks And when the
Doctor was satisfied, the two friends
were quite satisfied with themselves.
They had again taken up their quarters
in their pretty cottage, and waited ready
for any services that might be required,
hoping that they would still be of use to
the good cause.
Since their return to Antekirtta. they
had visited Maria and Luigi Ferrato,
and then they had called on several Of
the notables of Artenak. Everywhere
they were warmly welcomed, for every
where they were esteemed. It was
worth journey TO see Cape Matifou
under such solemn circumstances,
always very much embarrassed at his
enormous figure taking up nearly all
| the room.
But am so small that that make,
! up for it !" said Point Pescade.
His constant good umor made him
the delight of the colony. His intelli-
gence and skill were at every ones dis
posal And whom everything hsd been
settled TO the general satisfaction. what
entertainments would he not organize,
what programme OF gaiety and attrac-
tions would he not keep going in the
town and it, neighborhood Yes! II