Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1888-03-22
A DAKOTA ROMANCE.
BY IRENE G. W. ADAMS.
CHAPTER VI.

CHAPTER VI.
After supper he showed them to
room back of the kitchen, in perfect con-
trast with 1t. A we'll filled book case.
large easy chairs, handsome bedstead,
sofa, m rror and pictures, exhibiting
means and taste i'm selection. The sofa,
bed, and floor were covered with soft
skins from the wolf, fox and cayote, up
on table under The hanging lamp were
newspapers and periodicals. There are
my latest be remarked smilingly to
Smith as that gentleman took one from
the table. 1t was the very journal Smith
had been engaged on in BOSTON, month
old. Louis steppsd out and returned
with a large package. This is your mail
from Big Stone, and here are some let
tiers from parties in ST. Paul." he added,
searching his note book.
This will entertain you. Mr.. Smith"
and he took from Louis hand the latest
Boston journal, on the wrapper the adj
dress. Louis Baptiste, ST., Big Stone City,
Dakota" He was sure of it in moment;
this man was the father of these intelli-
gent Young men. His eyes rested on the
paper, but he only thought of the strange
romance unraveling before him. He
had never been more euriously interes-
ted in his life. John addressed his faith
er in Sioux at first, bat finally all spoke
in English. The gentleman's good breed
ing revolted against the rudeness of
speaking language unintelhgible to his
guest. The paper was like a message
from his far away home, but nothing
could interest him like the conversation
Of these men. When an opportunity oc-
Cured he joined them in discussing the
current topics of the day, and found
Louis and his father as well posted as
himself. "Ah," he thought as he laid
down under the fur cover of the sitting
room bed, "It's good for Bostonian con-
ceit to visit Dakota. The Hub does not
contain quite all the brains extant." His
mind wandered through the mysteries of
this family until late hour. Louis rap
ped at the door, rousing him, long after
sunrise. Come down to the lake and
take a swim-it's beautiful and baImy
this morning" A sloping green bank
led them down to the water. Cows were
feeding, bells tinkling. birds singing
ALLOW me to introduce you to Lake
Waubay," the elder gentleman remark
I'd. as they stood admiringly upon the
nank. Mr.. Smith bowed profoundly.
Splendid" he said with emphasis, and
they plunged into its depths.
The four little girls stood by their
chairs at the table as they returned to
the house. BY each OF their plates Louis
laid paper parcel. Their eyes shone,
but not muscle of their faces relaxed,
and not word was spoken. The chill
iren made a hasty meal, but sat with
folded hands awaiting permission to leave
the table.
The host said softly, "Ask the gentle.
man to excuse you" please excuse"
our pair of red lips uttered simultone-
ousIy, in that peculiar accent noticeable
III LOUIS smoothe, polished tones. The
gentleman bowed in reply. They took
3 he paper parcels aud disappeared has
tily. Outside the door was q chat
terIng of childish voices, indicative of
iolight, but perfectly unintelligibIe to
Smith.
81 believe l viii accompany you to
your destination, LOUIS, and return with
John"
eve will be glad OF your company, sir. "
so shall l." Mr.. Smith vcaehsafed.
which received simple eThanks."
Not woman had been visible, and 1t
seemed mystery how the domestic ana
chinery of the establishments vas kept
but as Smith mounted his pony
70 resume his journey he looked back
and saw Mr.. Baptste talking earnestly
With young tidily dressed woman stand
ing in the open door. Her features were
delicate and pretty, her hair bound her
head in heavy braided coronet, glossy
as satin and jet black. Her figure was
light and beautifully rounded, and her
attitude was grace itself, but her c1m-
olexion betrayed her race; she was a
.awny Sioux. A sickening sensation pos
'essed the young man as he comprehen-
led the nature of the relations between
his gifted gentleman and this woman of
ne wilderness.