The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1897-12-31

night. DO you know the exact local
ity Of the spring."
Il remember visiting II once or
twice. ! must pauoc a moment before
can tell you IT'S direction from this
spot But It frlghtens me TO think OF
your attempting such a dangerous
feat"
1T Ia vitality necessary. II We re-
main here. which seems the best thing
left us, until our provisions fail US, or
we are convinced there is no hope OF
Emilo's appearance"
IF II must be consent; but upon
one condition. shall accompany you.
Jules"
My precious chlotllde. not for the
world"
Il Insist upon H. Whatever happens
20 you | must share II with you: be-
sides. | can recognize the spring at
once. and you might search a long time
for IT,"
MY beloved one. let me brave this
little danger alone. What would Emile
say to me II he knew ! allowed you
70 venture out 30 far7"
ut does not matter; you shall
allow Il; you yield to II because there
is no help for IT, should follow at
all events"
But II Is not Immediately necessary.
We will be Ms prudent as possible, and
Emile may yet arrive" replied Jules,
resolved TO sally forth secretly.
Lady Felleio put the vessel Of water
carefully aside. saying wistfully:
1T must not be before us 20 tempt
US. How perverse In mel l was never
30 thirsty In my llfel'
Jules deliberately poured out glass
and held II toward her.
you shall not deny yourself while
there ia 30 much left TO u.s."
She slipped II slowly.
"If we were TO have no more. how
much more precious than our pearls
and diamonds would be the tlniest
drop" said she. and handed II back
only half empty.
Now / must return 10 my post. and
learn how near the sentlpels approach
lus. Can It be possible for them to hear
our voices when above usr'
II think not. or Emile would have
warned u.s."
"oh. invaluable. aliwise Emllei wnat
OBTAINS him. groaned Julea. A. he
elambered up the stairway.
No sign came OF any human presence
throughout the day. and much en-
lboldened by the circumstance. Jules
took pitcher and small pail and
started forth as soon as evening came.
Lady Fellcie followed silently be-
hind him, Notwithstanding his entreaty
20 tho contrary.
! They passed along softly. with the
utmost caution. pauslng every few
steps to listen for any sound Of alarm. /
All was profound stiffness. save that
now and thon a dry leaf dropped from |
a bough. or u bird with heavy wing
Injured through the branches.
Tho spring WIS Just little way |
from the troddea pathway. II lay In |
its messy bed like an inky mirror. with |
Just one ripple OF silver whore q star
beam from above slid through the can
opy OF leaves and gave II a tender kiss.
The trembling pair gave sigh OF re-
lief. Jules hastily knelt down and
dipped the pitcher into II. He turn
ed and held II up TO Chlotildes lips.
Draught OF nectar from the very cup OF
ITltanla was outriyaled by tho refreah-
ing GOODNESS OF the water.
Neither yentured 10 speak, but their
hearts beat with joyful relief. Jules
nlleG the pail to the brim and Chlotlldo
took tho pitcher. She tripped lightly
before him TO open the door.
He spoke suddenly and sharply.
Hurry. Chlotildel go at oncer'
She obeyed with a quick rush OF ter
ror. for she also caught the sound OF
hurrying steps. and gaining the tree,
otood waiting his approach.
There came 10 her from the gloom OF
the Swallowed pathway a fierce oath, a
hcufiio. and shout for help.
Setting down the pitcher hastily. the
Girl bent out Of the tree with white lips
and horror-atricken eyes.
A quick rush OF frantic steps-but
whoseY the companion OF her hidden
home of refuge, or the cruel spyH She
could not stir. but stood paralyzed.
II was Jules. He dashed up 10 her,
thrust her into the little room with
impetuous haste. and closed the door.
The movement upset the pitcher. the
precious water was lost. not drop /
remained; for In his struggle with the
man who had pouneed upon him, Jules
had dropped the bucket.
Then shiyerlng and depressing the
very sound Of breathing. the pair lis
.ened to the eager talk going on out
lido, as group OF the sentlnels gath
sred torether in bewlldered astonlsh-
nent
This is certainly witchc STAG
Hated one,
HE was here NOM a... a.
low he he. gone Psstr W. ain
Ike 4 BIZ : ~ les ''.. ADJ. .e'o II ,
s .,-H 4urc. not that the
'illain disappears. 1Aptaln Pierre I
must hear OF this. What a wise man I
le Isl in spite Of all our doubts he de-
Jared they were In this forest, and 80 /
venture to declare No shall nnd It,"