The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-15

fright, wife," said Cascabel. thoughtfuy
ATS strange but it's true that the very first
question which faces this Indian girl upon her
stepping within the realm OF sOeailed civil "a
tiOn is the most difficult one young woman Is
called upon 10 solve. namely a rich husband
with esteem or poor one with love"
"NObleman or acrobat" sighed Nine. Cascabel.
The moment Wassiliowiteh was able to stir out
OF the little house on wheels he found willing
upon The story of the Cascades n-luck in the
United States touched him profoundly, and he
promised Them That the moment h came within
the reach OF the regular mail service lie
would draw upon his bankers and defray their
expenses back TO Europe. These honest aud
Woodworking peoule, however. would not listen
to such proposition. The most that he could
bring them 10 accept was his quota OF the eX
penses of the journey TO The coast across Behr-
ing strait and through Siberia for Count Sergus
realized that it would be difficult matter for him
In his weakened condition and deprived of the aid
OF his faithful Ivan 10 make bis way back INTO
Russia again without the care and attendance Of
the Cascades and the help OF The little house on
wheels when he was too Ill to walk.
In Il word Count rgius determined 10 stick
by his beneiactors as long as possible, and not 10
part with them In Europe without forcing them
TO accept substantial token of bis gratitude
by giving exhibitions at several OF The principal
cities of Siberia, Tchita. lrkutsk, Tomsk,
Ekaiernburg, etc. especially when lie found the
annual fairs IN operation, and by these means he
hoped 10 re-enter Europe without beng obliged
to accent even d loan from Count Sergius.
| The Russian saw that there was no use trying
| TO reason with people as stubbolnly honest as
| the Cascades, who, unlike the usual Iun OF
! humanity absolutely refused to draw profit from
the msfOrunps Of a being aud. therefore.
lie MADE no further reference 10 the subject, but
simply accepted what they offered him aud
Kayeite-a place in their family and shelter
beneath the roof of the little house on wheels.
Shortly after the arrival Of the travelling per-
formers and their distinguished guest at Fort
Yukon, Count Sergius' friendship almost affec-
tion, for the Cascades was In an instant turned
into malignant ill-will by discovery which
threatened to destroy at once aud forever
hTAaT nj haT I'M ~ igh Ea1R
tured to his mind the Indian maiden. trans
formed aud r. fined by art and education. and
Respondent In the garb OF civilization. Installed
As mistress OF his manor at Perm. Coming sud
denly upon Kayette he found Jean by her side.
and only glance Was needed to tell him that
she was listening to his words OF love. For an
| Instant, and an instant only, Count Sergus for
got that he owed his life to tbs Cascab Is. ana
| lad he stood by Jeans side as that young mans
face sank slowly downward until his cheek rested
against the Indian maiden's hair, the Russian
might In tie storm OF rage and jealousy which
was beating on his brain have stuck his rival
dead at his feet. He felt that II was not safe for
him 10 stand aud look upon the lovers even at
| that distance, and turning quickly away lie
plunged INTO the forest and sank trembling aud
exhausted upon tile trunk of fallen tree. The
scene that Massiliowitch had just witnessed bad
a the fold bitterness in 1t for him. He had
| imagined that hayettes love for him was OF that
| depth and ruriiy impossible OF growth in civil
lied life, love that would not lessen beneath
neglect or even stripes; love that took no note
of age or eOmeliness; further lie looked upon her
giving ear 10 Jeans sui as proof of her lacN OF
moral sense fragrant violation OF her self-im
| posed vow 10 love aud serve him while life en-
| duTed. and last OF all his vanity felt the hurt
! that kayette should not have hesitated 10 turn
| from nobleman TO acrobat; that her instinct
| should not have told her better even as the dogs
| of gentleman's home recognize their masters
| peers and treat them accordingly.
| Count Sergius, I've been looking Tor you
! everywhere
| 1t was Jean Cascabel.
You look pale dear FRIEND" continued the
| young Frenchnan; "is your wound troubling
yOu"
| Wassiliowitch shook his head.
| cunt SergiuS," said Jean sOlemnly, "Pm
1 glad find YOU alone. have something TO say TO
! you, something very important to me. Your
| answer may make me the most miserable OF men,
| or IL may NIL my heart with Joy ana inspire ME
| with a courage to abandon my fathers calling
| and enter upon some more honorable career for
| more honorable position In lie. Count SeTglus.
| love kayette."
land does Kayette love you?" asked the Rus
| sian with an emphasis so measured ard rising
1 infection marked that Jean drew back like a
man suddenly realizing that he has committed a
| crime.
ALAS, Count Sergius" murmnred the young
| Freuchman, " | fear that she does not"
| jean, Jean, your pardon, your pardon u ex.
| claimed Wassiliowtch. with nlconceaied JOY,
springing up and throwing his arms around the
young mans neck.
Why Count Sergius, don't underestimate
"Thars so. that's so, my friend; let me
plain" added the Russian, making an effort TO
| calm himself. You see, Jean, you could hardly
EXPECT that this mere child, not yet seventeen,
| that she should know whom to choose Let me
| tell you what intend 10 do with her. Upon re.
! turning 10 Russia l sIall place kayette in some
seminary where her intelligence, which seems to
| me unusually alert and capable, may be properly
! developed If she displays the aptitude that 1
hope for, and her disposition, too, proves 10 be
sweet aud amiable shall spare no expense in
| Transforming this child OF nature into an accom-
| plished ana enlightened woman. comforting my
| name upon her aud acknowledging her as mem
| beI Of my family"
Jean CaseabeI listened 10 these words with
paired lips and baed breath, rs condemned
wretch drinks In the words of a sentence eagerly,
although he knows they mean death. Every syl-
| liable had stabbed him In the heart. every SEN
| teDce had laid crushing load upon his breast.
| lie was upon The point OF falling on his knees
aud stanmerng out prayer for mercy when
/ kayette burst upon them like frightened deer.
| "Karnifl karniii' was all that she could say
for moment.
Count Sergius passed his arm gently around
| her aud strove 10 allay her excitement.
| "0b, master, master!" she exclaimed save
me. save mel l Know all. Karnf The Terrible
| has threatened my father with death unless he
helps 10 recap,u re me. My people Will come TO.
morrow to challenge the Cascades 10 trial Of
| skill with them. karnif will be among them,
| disguised as an Indian, and masked. They will
watch for chance aud bear me away with
| them. save me, master, I'd rather die than go
| back; than leave youi Come let's flyi let's es-
cape down The river. know tie banks; there
| Is no time to be lost"
| The tears choked the maden's voice. and she
trembled like AN aspen leaf in the russians
arms
"Courage, courage. Kayette." murmured
| Count Setgus. With our friends the Cas-
| cabels and The agents at the fort we need not
fear Kalnof. We are all wen armed, and now
| that we know their plot think there will be
| trouble III defeating 1t. Ii would be worse than
| folly to attempt to escape In canoes, for they
| have ten to our one, and would soon over
| take and destroy us. Come. kayette; come
| jean, let us go and make preparations 10 meet
the outlaw, harnof, the murderer Of my faithful
Ivan"
i" Master" whispered Kayette. Pm not
| afraid any MORE"
CHAPTER III.
troupe OF Indians, gorgeous In red paint and
| bristling with feathers, made It's appearance the