The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-11-19

Leon Stammered out . few words Of
thanks.
"And MEANWHILE" she continued,
don't have the slightest anxiety about
your mother and sister. I'll order food
sent 70 their camp. and I'll ride down to
zee them today. With me for their
friend they need fear no more rufilAn-
ism" and turning to the door she gave Q
few smart raps with the loaded handle
Of her riding whip The guard made his
appearance
Furnish these gentlemen with the
best food the police camp aHords," she
said In low tone, "and charge the ex-
ira expense to me-" then with Q grace
ful and friendly inclination Of her body
she bounded out Of the room, reused her
hunting dogs and was In the saddle and
out Of sight before the Morels had re-
covered the use Of their tongues.
Leon stood BY the heavily barred win
dow straining his eyes to get another
glimpse Of the Belle Of the Cariboo,"
when he felt his fathers hand laid upon
bis shoulder
Come. my boy. don't let Golden
ment," cried Morel with . laugh.
isn't she superb. fatherY" exclaimed
Leon, still at the window.
Permit me. Monsieur Morel," said
his father. touching Leon gently on the
arm. Leon turned quickly about With
. mischievous smile his father held out
Q little bunch Of white violets.
"Were they hers7' cried Leon joyfuIly,
as he took them and pressed them to his
lips;
"Just a. used to be, Just as I used to
be, murmured the elder Morel, and then
he added: "Yes, they were hers. She
struck them with her riding whip and
knocked them from her corsage. Don't
be foolish, now. my son. The Belle Of
the Cariboo' has had many millionaire
mine owner at her feet They say she is
absolutely Indifferent to men in the attl-
tude Of woOers. | can understand the
reason. too, for once married her glory
would be gone. Now everybody may
love her."
"Well. then, count me in that List, too,
father" cried the young Frenchman en-
Enthusiastically.
IL thought you were such 0 hater Of
old England and everything and every
body English" ugel the elder Morel.
II had not seen the Belle Of the Carl
boo yet, father" returned Leon. II had
got my ideas Of English women out Of
the French comic papers"
After leaving the police camp, Lucy
Roberts determined TO take look at her
dark eyed rival, whose beauty was call
ing forth such unstinted praise from all
who had seen her, and in o short half
hour her blooded mare was pulled mp
before the two French women, whom
she found sitting in front Of tent, with
clasped hands and sorrowful faces
"The Belle Of the Cariboor" whis-
pered Pauline to her mother, as the two
women rose and returned Lucy's smile.
Captain Roberts daughterY cried
Lucy. introducing herself, and then
without giving Pauline and her mother
q chance to recover from their astonish-
ment at the unexpected visit. she cried
out In o round, full voice, clear and
musical as bell, II come from the po-
lice camp, madam, to tell you that your
husband and son are quite well, and that
I am fully persuaded Of their innocence
and intend to intercede for their release
as soon as my father returns TO the
camp"
Pauline sprang forward. and grasping
the gloved hand Of the captains daughter,
who had not dismounted, pressed 1t to
her lipsL
"Oh, you are really the angel that peo-
pie call your exclaimed Pauline. still
clinging to Lucy's hand and keeping her
dark eyes. now swimming In tears, rivet-
ed upon the fair face Of the English girl.
~ fear you will not leave me that
title very long, Mademoiselle Pauline!"
returned Lucy, with mischievous look.
However, we shall be the best Of
friends The province Is big enough
and bad enough to need the services Of
any number Of angels"
"Can you ride horseback" inquired
Lucy.
"Oh, yes" returned Pauline. 81
learned to ride while we were In Seattle,
only papa was afraid I'd kill myself and
refused to bring Q saddle for me-"
"You shall have one Of mine," was
Lucy's reply, "and take . ride cross
country with me some day. The miners
must give you q name too. They're
very apt at such business"
Pauline's eyes danced with Joy, and
turning to her mother she called out;
II may 60, mayn't |. little mammal
When I'm on horseback don't feel bit
like an angel, however" added Pauline
laughing. "for | love the world more
than ever"
miss Roberts smiled at the young
girls naivete. and then suggested that
quite possibly Madam Morel desired to
send package TO her husband and son
and offered to carry It 10 them II she
would strap 1t to her saddle. The pack
age was quickly made up and strapped
in place Then with a hearty hand
shake the Belle Of the Cariboo" dashed
away, followed by her three hunting
dogs, which awakened the echoes with
their loud baying.
Captain Roberts anger knew no bounds
when he learned Of the failure Of his
trusted agent to separate the beautiful
Pauline from her mother, and thus put
such curb upon the naughty spirit Of
the Morels that they would be forced TO
accede to his wishes. When, however,
in addition TO this piece Of bad news, he
was informed Of his daughters intsrfer-
ence and her demand that either the
Morels be confronted with their accuser
or set at liberty, his wrath was % great !
that Il threatened to gorge his brain
with blood and put an end 10 his life