Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1891-01-29

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know, dear friend, how rejoiced we were
when Lemourier departed with his COM
mand, and yet never lost the feeling
that his hatred would, find some means
to reach US, especially through De Bar
FAC, who is too proud to take precaug
tions. But have enlisted his friend
our friend should say-Mr. Marden, to
whom I have related every thing. He
is not only brave, but prudent and saga
cious, and 1 have his promise that he
will guard his friend; and as they occu-
py the same apartment, feel more as
sured."
Sand Nine. Destain?"
''Oh, she is an enigma. She is so
reserved, can not fathom her. l some
times think she has no heart, or that
she left it in France. She is more APP
proachable to Mr.. Marden; she enjoys
his conversation, she smiles at his wit
ticisms, she is charmed with his songs
of love and war. If he were a vain man,
he might aspire, but he is not"
THAT is the reason she likes him.
She is tired of lovers"
sit may be SO; but it seldom happens
to young girls. Nlnon therefore must
be an exception. And she is SO proud!
I am sure that De Barzac loves her, yet
he does not press his suit. She freezes
him."
IN. De Barzac is wise. Some day the
ice will melt"
81 hope it may be SO, provided nothing
dreadful occurs in the interval; but
have premonition."
"My dear friend, you are simply
nervous. See, now, Lemourier is far
distant; M. DE Barzac is here sur
rounded by friends; Nine. Destain, in
the bosom of your own family, is we'll
protected-what.then?
"Ah, yes, it is true. know that 1
am weak, and yet the apprehension re-
Mains"
"Dear Nine. Chevreul, you are a
Christian. Remember that there is but
one protector and that by His strength
we stand"
The French lady kissed the jeweled
cross suspended from her neck.
would that l had your faith" she
said.
''It has been my staff OF life-the firm
foundation on which my weary feet
have rested through years of solitude
and bereavement. Seek and We shall
fnd.'"
Nine. Chevreul arose and took her
departure.
After a moments hesitation Ariel
entered the apartment and bowed
deeply to Mrs Vernon
"How handsome he ISL was her first
thought, and then unconsciously aloud,
"How shall l make him understand
me?" @,
A desk with writing materials stood
on the table.
Ariel took sheet of paper and rapid
ly traced some lines on it, the lady
looking on with surprised smile. The
difficulty was solved. An explanation
followed, Ariel giving brief sketch of
his life as far as he could remember it,
but strangely enough made no allusion
to his twin sister. The lady questioned
him eagerly about his infantine recol-
lections, but in vain. Beyond certain
limit he could recall nothing, and with
sigh of disappointment she relin-
quished the hope which had flashed out
for moment on the shadow of her life.
Ariel, having learned that his mas
ter's friend was in danger, quickly in
ferred that Marden was involved in it,
since he had promised to watch over,
him, and he resolved to seek him with
out delay. Mrs. Vernon yielded to his
request, only STIMULATING that he was to
make his home with her, and having di-
rected him to Dc Barracks quarters, per-
mitted him to depart.
The night was dark and cloudy, but
Ariel was familiar with the ground, over
which he glided as silently as a ghost,
guided By the lights in the officers
quarters in front of which sentinel
was pacing back and forth. Ariel de-
cided not to disturb him, thus avoiding
the annoyance of being challenged
for the countersign and subsequently
escorted to the guard house; he there
fore waited till the mans back was
turned and glided past him.
The building was only one-story high,
and the rooms were arranged on cor
ridors. They appeared to be deserted.
Ariel reflected that the officers were
probably visiting at the houses of their
friends in the town. He tried some of
the doors but they were locked. There
was no alternative but to sit down and
wait. Then he heard some one spuak in
. low key. Guided by the sound, he
reached door. 1t yielded to gentle
pressure; there was glimmer of light
inside, and the voice was more distinct.
When had he heard it before? Holding
the door ajar he listened. The tones
were those of negro, and he was speak
ing in French. ''You three are enough;
but you must make quick work and no
mistakes. You know him, jacques;
If he is alone, so much the better; but
if the other is with him, sacre bleu! You
know your business. Strike sure. The
American is not armed He is prison
or of war. Come, will let you out by
window"
Their steps approached the door,
which Ariel closed gently; then he
glided swiftly out into the darkness and
past the sentinel. How should he find
his master and warn him Of the plot?
For such he had no doubt it was. The
moon was rising and shed a faint light