Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1894-06-02

constable.
"Eh! well9" grunted the Judge.
"Ehl we'll, Judge. 1 cannot find
the girl. She has disappeared. The
charcoal burners pretend utter igno-
rance
Pure actingw irritably cried
Judge Sourdat. "These people IRE
hooking you. You are but o stupid
fellow ut best. Co."
The Judge consulted his watch. The
business was ut a standstill; the case
could not be called, and he wished to
give a glance Of oversight to the mat
ter Of the dining room before the ar-
rival OF his guests. He disrobed him.
self and hurried home.
The pleasant dining room, bright.
ened by the June sunshine, presented
most attractive aspect with its
white woodwork its gray curtains;
its high stove Of blue faience with
It's marble top; and its round table
covered with a dazzling white linen
cloth, upon which were placed three
covers, artistically trimmed. The
little rolls Of white bread rested ten.
derby upon the bright red napkins.
Thanked on the right with lettuce
salad, ornamented with nasturtiums
on the left by a cluster Of shell.fish
from the Mouse, the trout was ex.
tended in a platter engirdled with
parsley. Its blue back cut trans
versely, revealed It's rich salmon
color, and It held a full.blown rose in
its mouth. BY Its side, bowl Of
ourt-bouillon was just taking chill,
and exaling abroad fine odor Of
thyme which rejoiced the nostrils.
This spectacle somewhat softened
the ill.humor Of the Judge, and he
was calming, little by little, when
the hall door opened violently, and
he heard in the vestibule q girls
voice which cried, II tell you wish
to speak to the Judge. He expects
me-"
At the same time half.naked arm
made the recorder TouchbGuf spin
through the open door. He had just
arrived, being one Of the invited
guests. A strange visitor was ush-
cred by him into the dining hall. 1t
was young girl, almost q child, thin
and brown, with uncovered head and
with her hair streaming on the wind.
Her stockingless feet were thrust
into mems boots; a gray blouse and
q skirt Of blue cotton formed her sole
attire. Her rapid walking had
flushed her cheeks; her gentle brown
eyes were sparkling under the un-
combed tangles Of her chestnut hair ;
her nostrils were dilating and her
parted lips trembled.
"What does oil this racket mean?'
growled the Judge, scowling.
1T Is that little charcoal burner, "
responded the recorder TouchbGuf.
"She arrived ut the P,lais just after
you left, and she has followed me as
far as here, In state Of wild excite.
ment, in order that you may take hel
deposition"
"Eh!" groaned the Judge. "You
are In a great hurry, my girl, after
keeping me waiting three days. Why
did you not come sooner?"
II had my reasons" she said, cast
ing hungry eyes upon the table.
I'VE can better appreciate you
reasons later" replied the Judge
furious at the interruption. "Mean
while we can listen to your report.
He drew out his watch. It was
quarter to eleven. Eyes, We hav
time, Touchb0uf. You will fine
at your side all that Is necessary 70
writing. We will question her."
The notary seated himself ut tn
writing table with his paper and ink
stand, and his pen behind his ear
waiting. The judge, sitting squared,
In a square.seated armchair, fixed hi
clear, hard eyes upon the girl, VIII
remained standing near the stove.
"Your name ?" he demanded.
"Meline Sacael."
"Your age, and your residence ?"
sixteen years. live with m
father, who burns charcoal ut tn
clearing Of On.e-Fontaines."
"You swear to tell all the truth :
~ came only for that"
"Raise your right hand. You weE
near your home on the night whe
; the guard SeuIrot was murdered. RI
late all that you know"
This Is what know. Our folk
. had set out to 20 with the charcoG
, to Stonay. I watched near the ful
mace. Toward 8 o'clock, at momen
when the moon was hidden, Manchir
I who Is q woodcutter Of Ire, passed bt
! fore our lodge. "See me! Am I nc
& watching at an early hour?" ! criet
How goes all at your home? A
Q we'll ?"
0 No. he answered. The mothe
has q fever and the children are q
s most dying with hunger. There
3 not mouthful OF bread in the hous
: and am trying to kill rabbit
a sell In Marville.' That Is on the othe
3 side OF Onze-Fontaine. lost sight {
Q him then, but ut daybreak hear
: the report OF q gun and was Jul
t clearing the ashes to shield the cha
coal. Then, Immediately after, tw
J. men came running toward our lodg
d They were disputing. 'Scoundrel
: cried the guard. 4 arrest YOU
g 'Ssurrot, cried the other, i prs
you let me have the rabbit, for the
9 are dying Of hunger at my home"
d " Go to the deuce!' cried Il
t guard. Then they fell upon eat
d other. / could hear their hard blow
n plainly. Suddenly the guard erie
a Abr and then he fell heavily,
@ II hnd hidden behind our lodg
@ terribly frightened, and Manchin ri
@ away into the great forest, and fro