The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-05-24
"Of business" Madame's tone was


plantations, which,
(which were stolen from us last
autumn. Then Monsieur lie General
must understand that the agent of our
family attends to such affairs"
Everett smiled slightly under shelter
of his yellow beard. "Uncompromising
old aristocrat!" was what he thought;
but he said:
There We're some little points con-
nected with this case which | thought
your agent might not explain so clearly
as myself. therefore took that liberty,
madame, and not to weary you with
details an order has been issued by the
general commanding to reinstate your
managing overseer, together with the
cotton already baled and now in the gin !
houses"
Monsieur has truly placed the family
of Latour under deepest obligations"
the old lady responded with stately sim
plicity. ut is not so independent as
once, and the restoration of so much
that was wrongfully taken is indeed i'm
portant. Adrien will rejoice at such
fresh proof of your affection, monsieur,
and shall at once speak with him con-
corning it."
''Speak with him" Dale exclaimed,
surprised into abrupt query. rs he
here? Do you expect himt"
) The grandmother had met check and
! fallen back in conf asion. but the grande
= dame once more came to the front and
promptly formed to cover her retreat.
: 1--WE always expect our loved absent,
: she answered gravely, $50 long as they
: live. At this moment he is not here, be-
cause he scorns to give his parole, as if
d confession of some guilt"
n He need have no fear'-
Q Pardon mel" madame broke in coldly.
|, No Latour has ever known fear"
}! 81 meant in my awkwardness, the
= federal soldier replied, with difficulty re-
straining a smile, "to convey that there
" would be no difficulty about his return.
N Pray write to Adrien, madame, that
q have sufficient influence at headquarters
Q to guarantee this"
e Again you make us your debtors,
monsieur Soon the family of Latoul
I will be beggared in expression, though
not in appreciation"
II But you will write to him?" Dale per
II sisted. II love him, madame, as you do
10 he is the only brother have ever known
l. [ would urge nothing unworthy of hi
u honor or his name"
u Monsieur, | believe you" The fou
s. words were quietly spoken, but vol
rlne could have expressed no more thai
t. their tone.
lie 81 thank you, madame" Everett an
lie swered frankly. ''Then | will intrud
no longer. Believe me, realize hoy
TO strange it must seem to you to receive
or stranger, unintroduced, beneath you
p roof, especially one in uniform But no'
y, you understand the intrusion"
On 81 do, monsieur" she answered, franl
ly, "and thank you from my hear
ed Were things different | should b
he adieu, monsieur!' And with genuir
VI feeling madame extended the slim, p
ell trician hand, firm and unwrinkle
though blue veined with age.
'st Dale Everett bent his fair head al
ro- lightly pressed his lips upon it, as 10y
vassal might have touched his suzeraine
eu In the door way he paused.
IL. do me the grace to remember, ma
ng ame," he said, ''that if can ever ser
ice you, or yours, you have but to commal
we mo These are uncertain times: and L
1ld quarters are not far away-the old p
gott residence"
ech 81 think have heard the name, " ma
ma anne answered, doubtfully.
ted But you know the house? IT'S OF
ect only one block beyond Canal street"
hat Il have never crossed Canal stree
10y she said simply. But, should ne
OF come, Felicite might find it. So, agi
all thank you. Adieu, Monsieur le G.
nat eral"
inst Dale Everett FASTENED down the sta
SO and through the door the mulatress {
this enormously held open. Once more
ian? the street he drew long breath of
the lief.
lore "The delicious old bigot!" he mutt
ant! ed. Lived here nearlya century
like doesn't know a word of English! Wo
e he start for Europe as I'd go down to {
ner, and has never crossed Canal str
line; BY Jove! it is sublime!'
bout Taking the rein from the orderly
ltish Young general lifted himself into
the saddle with the light swing of per
'e as horseman, as he added, with laugh
hap But | never paid quite so long
before without being offered seat!
'oke, The chestnut Kentucky thorough
to a reared and plunged without check
the light bride hand, that could be
peak as steel, and as cruel, at need.
my "Steady, Bonnie! So-girl! 500
give And the mare, obedient to word
well, knee, came down to springy walk,
and the tossing head and foam fieckec
could telling her impatience.
, trod cameron" called the general,
ing in saddle to address his ord
past. "have you taken a turn beyond
my since we got in Yesterday"
var is "a rather good bit, sir" replied
brawny young Scot, touching his
'eole's and moving nearer the left flank o
calm other horse.
g past SIS there any lev ell ground for
loved gallop in easy reach?"
rested Eyes, sir. One long, level stretch
armed rather rough in places. Seems Il
es and had been an old field in parts; and Il
Iouisi- some old rifle pits and ugly bitches
: own did Jonathan have his exercise
neral, morning stables?'
t COM Eyes, sir. Finerty led him goo
n the over that same field"
of the "Was he very fresh?'
own "Well, sir, kind o fresh. He to
e that Stable Sergeant Rooney's scales
only kicked in the side of the headqu