Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-12-16
Mademoiselle was we'll pleased to have

Mademolselle was we'll pleased to have
her.
The protege had made herself necessary
to her comfort. She was such cheerful.
unselfsh, entertaining companion; and
though of course Chris was in no Aay
dependent upon her, mademoiselle made
her of use on the long. tiresome journey
that was to end SO sadly
They reached San Francisco and each
began their engagements. About three
weeks after their arrival there, mademoi-
selle one morning languidly sat at the
breakfast table reading her p aper, when
suddenly she gave shrek aud started up.
-Oh. Christ" she cried, read this.
Then she herself read:
"A parry OF pleasure hunters quite re-
Gently stated from this city to cross the
mountains on horseback. and return from
Los Angeles by yacht. Among the number
was one, Earl of Elgin. the descendant Of
the renowned Earl of E gin who had the
famous .Elgin marbles removed from the
Temple of Minerva to England. The
nobleman was unfortunate enough to be
wounded in skirmish the party had with
some roughs who have collected together
in the mountains. and his friends were
obliged to leave him in the first miners
for assistance in quelling the disturbance
1t is feared. deprived of feminine care, or
nursing. he will die"
"Well?" questioned Chris. as the wo-
man paused and sat staring at her.
We'll. is that all you are going to say
when the man love is dying? Oh, Chris,
don't you understand il he dies want to
die too? But he shall not die. l will not
give him up. He shall see the difference
between the dainty lady he loved and the
woman he Tilted. I will brave all dan
coEo I mil L.
his love; l will die if it must be for him,
and as recompeuse will only ask one
little look at his face. Chris, ring for a
carriage. start to seek him at once"
Chris cheeks had grown white.
Have you thought Of the Danger and
pain of the journey?" she asked.
Yes; but would suffer any agony,
brave any peril, for him." tn, woman
said, and entered her room.
When she came out equipped for her
Journey, Chris stood enveloped in hat and
sack, ready to go with her.
Chris" she gasped. you must not risk
your life by accompanying me-"
am not afraid, said Chris. Il will
not let you 60 alone, dear. Come"
For moment the actress was amazed,
then the tears sprang up in her eyes, and
she bent and kissed the loving girl, and
in silence followed her to the carriage.
Part of their journey they made by rail,
part by boat down the beautiful St.
joaquin River.
The latter end of their travelling was
done on horseback
1t was just above Tulare Lake, in the
mountains, that the Earl of Elgin was
lying in the miners rude hut, and the
blood-red sun blazed low in the west, and
the shadows of night had fallen, as the
travellers prepared to ascend the SONY
path leading to his abiding place.
Despite her fatigue, Mademoiselle
Glraud was anxious to see her friend, and
pressed on Needless of the expostulations
of her guide.
II fear no danger" she said, when he
informed her the miners were rough and
rlotous and lawless, and tn at as night
approached she should be careful and
avoid being seen.
She was so intent on her mission, Chris
knew she dc not realize their peril; but
half an hour later when they had en-.
tered in one of those dark ravines be-
tween the mountains, and the guide had
Just pointed out little hut, clinging to
the rocks high above them, as their des-
tlnatlon), they heard the tramp of horses
hoofs, and a rough party Of men were
seen in the distance, and mademoiselle
uttered scream and caught Chris arm.
A"'0 oiouSut yOu AoTe 10 Ole, 6Q0
cried, for Dhe saw the miners had spied
them, md were hurrying in pursuit of
their prey, as she had been warned they
would
Don't think of me-" said Chris.
Think of the man you came to save, and
hasten to him. Go ahead"
She refined in her pony to let her friend
precede her, and mademoiselle had not
an idea 1t was with the thought that, if
the lawless men should shoot, they would
shoot her first, as she would screen the
actress, that Chris had hidden her go be-
fore her.
The guide waited some time; then. see
ing the rioters below squirting their horses
forward, he, apprehending a fight, disap-
peared.
The two women were left alone in the
dismal gorge, vainly urging their jaded
beasts to hasten,
Suddenly Chris tired horse bled
and fell.
She leaped from it's back just in time
to save herself from falling, with it, into
the bottom of the rocky ravine.
oh. Chris, how could you let him do
lt?" cried mademoiselle in an agony of
fear.
Don't think of me; 90 on; I'll hide
here" hastily said Chris. Quick,
mademoiselle, make haste, go on, don't
wait for me-"
Can you hide?" asked mademoiselle.
"Oh, yes" answered Chris, but a sob
burst from her lips, as she saw the actress
strike her horse and ride on, leaving her
to look about her with terrified mien and
eyes.
Hide; why there was perpendicular
mass of rocks behind her, PR cipice be-
fore her!
There WAS nothing for her to do but to
throw herself over the 81 ge of the chasm,
and meet death, and she had compre-
hended her fate when she babe mademoi-
selle ride on"
Something had told her all the way it
was not right for her to take this journey;
something had warned her there was
danger ahead.
She had not needed the presentiment,
and this was the result.
She told herself she must, as soon az
the first man approached near her, throw
herself on the rocks below.
She moved to the edge Of the precipice
very white, but quite calm; for she far
preferred death to falling into the hands
of those rOuphs