The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-07-27

would only think for themselves there
would be no more war. Bad rulers and
bad teachers poison the air We breathe.
And after all what is war? A game In
which no one gains, but all suffer alike =
the poor above all. 1t is horrible busi-
ness at best
How strange it seemed to Blanche! In
much the same way, in almost the very
words. her father had spoken to her again
and again.
At this moment Houzel strobe up un-
tremendously and addressed the German
officer.
Come back. You are wanted at the
chateau.
Hartmann turned, looking back. In
front of Grandpre stood file of soldiers
and an officer. While he hesitated Ho uzel
cried, sayagely:
Come back! Are you listening? At
opce"
Hartmanns pale face flushed angrily
You are not polite, my friend, he said.
However, since they want me, | Will re-
turn"
Saluting Blanche respectfully, Hart
mann moved as rapidly as his strength
would permit him back to the chateau.
Blanche followed, trembling violently
When they drew near, the soldiers stepped
forward and surrounded the German,
while a griZzled French officer full of ex-
element and importance, stood and gave
the word of command;
Forward with your prisoner
Beh nd the officer stood Lieutenant
and close by, Huet, the doctor, Hart
mann seluted in military fashion and
stood waiting to be questioned.
Your name?"
Heinrich son Hartmann, Captain of
the Nineteenth Uhlans.
You were wounded and taken prisoner
several days ago while feconnoitring near
this placer"
Hartmann bowed.
How are we to know that you are not
one of the enemys spies? On your
honor, have you held any communication
since your capture?"
None. l have only just risen from my
bed, and, as you see, am still ali invalid. ="
Very we'll" said the officer, with d
scowl; you will have to accompany us to
Fecamp."
"Ou foot, monsieur?"
"On footi The devill You loo k strong
enough. Yes, on foot. Do you want "a
carriage and pair"
Here Blanche interfered, and pleaded
so well with the officer, who knew and
treated her with & eat respect that he con-
scented to let the German remain at
Grandpre for another twenty folr hours,
n ter which, il he was still too weak TO
march 10 Fecamp, he sheuld be taken
thither in some kind Of conveyance:
Perhaps the officer would not have con-
scented quite so readily had Dr. Huet not
been present; but few words from the
Doctor Convinced him that to remove
Hartmann summarily would be an act Of
great brutality.
The soldiers departed, accompanied by
DIR. Huet, and once more Hartmann and
Blanche were left together.
Il have ente more to thank you, said
the German. Really, you seem to be my
good angel"
please do not speok of it, replied
Blanche, dropping her eyes before the ar
dent look of gratitude which he bent upon
her face. You are welcome here until
you are strong enough TO go away"
Before she knew what he was doing, he
stopped and kissed her hand-so respect
fully, and yet So ardently, that she blIishod
red as crimson Then, as she turned her
face away she became conscious of the
presence of Houzei, the keeper.
His eyes were averted, but his face was
flushed and burning, and the great bl .cR
veins stood ont Upon his temples, while
his hands Systematically grippel his gun.
FRO BE CONTINUED