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and could give the most informa-
ton concerning him, her assist
ance was very valuable.

1T was agreed to keep the mat
ter quiet for the present in order
not TO frighten the other guests
and scare off the poacher. Miss
Graham had seen him only an
hour ago. sneaking around the
house in a very suspicious manner
and she even knew which direction
he had taken, while the judge was
of the opinion that the criminal,
who no doubt had some scheme
on foot, was hiding in the ravine
just beyond the woods.
In Difference to the dangerous
characterand daring of the poacher
every precautionary measure was
taken. The military force, the
two gendarmes, was reinforced by
two brawny servants of the hotel
armed with scythes and sticks.
The judge, with whom it was an
affair of honor to capture the
criminal who for eight days had
defed the authorities, undertook
to conduct the attack, and Mr.
Borden and the artist closed the
squad as a reserve.
Some time elapsed, however, be-
fore all these arrangements were
completed, and Miss Graham
thirsted for deeds. The first
thing to be done was to warn Ros-
man who had not yet returned,
He was doubtless sitting in the
woods telling his daughter all
about it; he did not suspect that
the ravine and the poacher wore
in such immediate proximity
Miss Graham Therefore went alone
to seek him and Adele.
The vicinity of the bit of wood
land was lonely, for the sunset had
attracted the guests to the other side
Of the mountain, and Miss Graham
looked for some time III vain fol
her friends. Finally she discov-
cred the banker seated on moss
covered stump, with folded hands
and an unmistakable expression o1
despair on his face.
cat last I have found you
Where is Adele?" she cried, com.
sigg earershut osrnansse eened
unable to answer, he!only groaned'
aOh Miss Grahaml''
aFors Gods sake, speak! What
has happened2 An accident?"
Rosman pointed to the edge Of
the ravine which could be seer
through the trees.
"There-below-"
Giles Adele?" cried Miss Gra
ham Mortified.
"No-she is sitting down-but
he-the poacher, is with her!
have seen it with my own eyes, he
has" he stopped; the words
could not pass his lips.
'sKilled her!" screamed Miss
Graham beside herself.
"No-kissed her!"
For this turn of affairs Miss
Graham was entirely unprepared
she lost the power of speech for 6
moment while Mr.. Rosman con
tinued: 81
"I could not find Adele ant
walked to the edge of the ravine
on looking down 1 saw them sit
ting near together, and suddenly
he knelt at her feet and she raises
him up, and then--then they
kissed each otherl"
"And you did not interfere
you did not call stop in a voice
of thunder?"
aBut I could not DO that from
here" said the banker in voic'
that had no thunder in it.
aWhy not? l could have done j
and will do it, but I must have tn
paternal authority at my side
Come!"
aWhither, in Heavens name! !!
aTo the poacher in the ravinel 7
"But he will kill us both!" per
sisted Rosman
GAIL the same we must delive
the dove from the eagles taloni
Come!''
Selling the unfortunate banke
by the arm she marched ava
with him, He stumbled after he
over the mossy earth, but they di
not proceed far, for suddenly tn
people they sought appeared befor
them, Adele, who was coming u
from the ,ravine, and behind he
the poacher, who was supportin
her with great care over the steer
rocky path.