The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-08-23

tf1ed not 20 offend him. thrust znyseA
down and told him that farmers daugh
ter would not make a proper wife for {
British officer Of rank and wealth"
Thank heaven, calculated Leon
shat You were strong enough to do this
fatherl But how did It all end2"
He grew violent replied Mr.. Morel,
s'and warned me to have care how
made enemies in this wild and desperate
country. When it once became known,
said he, that Captain Roberts has been
accepted as the future husband of Miss
Pauline, you and your family win be as
safe in the province as you would be in
your native village. He then promised
to give you valuable information as to
the location Of mining claims. guarantee
ing that you would return home a mil
lionaire within q years time. To all
these brilliant promises returned a firm
but respectful answer that the proposed
alliance was impossible. Whereupon,
thinking to make bold strikenfor the
coveted prize, Roberts called out: well,
friend Morel, this way of deciding
things may be French fashion, but it is
not our English way. Let Miss Pauline
have a werd to say. She has assured me
that her heart Is entirely Free
"At this. continued Morel, tour lit
tie Pauline turned very red, but agreed
to the proposition, and calling her to my
side told her to decide her own fate.
She fixed her eyes on Captain Roberts
face, which became very pale as he met
Pauline's steady, honest look.
/" I'm grateful for the honor, Captain
Roberts, said she quietly, but it can
not be. love another
Brave little Paulinel" cried Leon.
"Spoken like true Alsatian, but who
the deuce
Morel raised his hand and motioned to
his son to keep silence, and then contin-
ned, when Roberts heard these words
he broke out fiercely:
!" Love another? What, can it be pos
sible that you have allowed this un-
known adventurer, who happened to
save you from the grizzly Roberts
paused, fairly choking with rage, while
our Pauline grew redder and redder.
Some desperate from the states, he
blnrted out, low riffraff that has drifted
into the province since the gold was dis
covered. Morel, you're fool, you're a
madmani But go your ways! Iwish you
luck with your new sonvin-law. He'll
be credit to your and Selling his
horses reins, he swung himself in the
saddle and rode Off"
We've made dangerous enemy
cried Leon, "but we're honest folk, and
have nothing TO fear from anybodylp
Roberts may not be as bad as his
reputation, said Morel. I'm told he
has son and daughter IN the province.
and that it's the sons influence with the
government which keeps the father in
command of the mounted police.
sCome, Gomez exclaimed Madam
Morel, testify. fare you men never com.
ing to dinner. Everything is getting
cold. I've cooked stick full of tor.
tillas for you. Leon, and for you, papa,
I've got a lovely mess Of pigjeree bacon
and rice), so come one and come all and
let little Pauline's lovers take care Of
themselves.
There was hearty laugh at Pauline:
expense, and the family gathered around
the table, which was formed by setting
a stake under the tailboard of the
pack wagon. Leon had much to tell
them about his mine and how he was
land owner in the province. Turning
to his father, he cried out:
.'If we strike it rich, little papa,
shall yet be French senator"
And what shall be, heyY' inquired
Morel, "plain Alsatian farmer, I sup
pose, with no other duty than to be
proud of his son and say to everybody he
meets: Have you read Senator Morel's
last speech? That's my son, you know .
"How nicely bottle of bon ordinaire
would so with this pigjorees" cried out
Leon
"Ah, dear old France" murmuree
Madam Morel 81 wonder when we
shall see her again.
what, homesick already, little moth
err" inquired Pauline "Why, l think
this is a beautiful country"
Fine country for grizzlies, " said Leon
at which Pauline's dark eyes were quick
ly lowered and a deep blush mantled her
sweet girlish face.
"Let her alone, you men. cried Ma
dam Morel, s'why shouldn't she be
grateful to her rescuerfr
Gratitude, mother replied Leon
elves next door to-
But Paulines little hand stopped his
mouth.
The rest Of the day was passed in look
ing over their mining outfit and laying
plans for beginning work on Leon'
claim. The sun had set behind the
towering larches and its golden light
gilded the wonderful red barlSed trees OF
the forest. On the distant ridge the
pines stood like columns of flame be
meath the glory of the sunset. Ths
whole sky glowed with wondrous tint
of yellow End scarlet. The laughter
and gayety of the light hearted Morels
were hushed at sightof this glorious sun.
set. Suddenly the sound of horses
hoofs reached their ears and the next
moment a scarlet coated officer of the
police force rode up to the little camp
Touching his hat respectfully he said:
I'm looking for Louis and Leon Morel
father and SON"
Here we are cried Morel, stepping
forward. Pauline uttered a low cry Of
half fear, half surprise, and chung to hei
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