The Red Cloud chief., 1897-07-30

tlnB pleasantlv tOgetneT, WneH COio-
mon Mucklebackit. who had been UP to
the village on some household errund
quietly entered.
Johnnie Sutherland's at the door
VIII you see him?"
Marjorie started, for she had an in
stinctive dread of meeting between
the two young men; but the minister
at once replied:
"Show him in, Solomon" and as TIE
sexton disappeared he said to his guest,
"A young friend Of ours, and a school
fellow of my foster-daughter."
The next moment Sutherland ap-
peared. A look of surprise passed over
his face as he saw the stranger, who
rose politely. but, recovering himself,
he shook the minister warmly by the
hand
Welcome. Johnnie" said Mr.. Lor-
raine. Take a seat. Do Won know
Monsieur Caussidiere? Thea let me
introduce you
Sutherland nodded to The French
man, who bowed courteously. Their
eyes met, and then both looked at Mar
jorie.
Monsieur Caussidiere is my French
teacher" she said smiling.
Sutherland looked somewha. puzzled,
and sat down in silence. After an awk-
ward pause, the minister began ques-
tioning him on his London expert
ences he replied almost in monosyl-
tables, and was altogether so bashful
and constrained that Marjorie could
not avoid drawing an unfavorable COM
parson in her own mind between him
and the fluent Frenchman.
IAN artist, monsieur" said the lat
ter, presently, having gathered the fact
from some of Mr.. Lorraine's questions.
81 used to paint, when | was boy,
but, finding could not excel, aband-
oned the attempt. To succeed in yonr
, profession Is the labor Of life. and,
; alas so many fail.
That's true enough" returned Suth-
erland, "and when l see the great pic
lures, despair"
"He paints beautifully, monsieur,
cried Marjorie, eager to praise her
| friend. docs he not. Mr.. Lorraine?''
} The minister nodded benignly.
An, luueeu, Win
+ a slight yawn. The landscape, mon
3 sieur, or the human figure?"
| II have tried BOTH" replied Suther.
4 land. II think like figure painting
] best"
4 Then you shall not go far to find q
h subject" exclaimed Caussidlere, wav.
9 ing his hand toward Marjorie. "Ah, Il
were an artist, would like to pain
e mademoiselle. have seen such face
!, such eyes. and hair, in some Of the Ma
0 donnas Of the great Raphael"
: Marjorie cast down her eyes. ;her
raised them again. laughing.
: He has painted me, and more thar
once; but I'm thinking he flattered ,h'
sitter. Miss Hetherngton has one o
1 the pictures mp at the Castle"
Caussidere fixed his eyes suspicious
e ly upon Sutherland.
do you work for pleasure. non
e sieur. or for profit? Perhaps you ar
" O man of fortune, and paint for amuse
= ment only?"
The question tickled the minister
q who laughed merrily.
e II am only poor man." answere'
e Sutherland. land paint for my bread.
d 1T is an honorable occupation" sal
Ir Caussidiere, emphatically, though no
IS without the suspicion of covert sneel
"At one time the artist was neglecte
and despsed; now he is honored 70
his occupation, and can make muc
= money"
j. The conversation continued by fit
l. and starts, but Sutherland's appearance
IS seemed to have quite destroyed the ga
r freedom of the little party. At las
le Solomon reappeared and grimly an
nounced that 1t was nine o'clock.
st 1--WE keep early hours" expla.ne
TX Mr.. Lorraine. ''and are all abed at te
~ o'clock"
20 Then I will CO." cried Causs,dier,
ie rising, "but shall call again. 1t Is nc
r. often in Scotland, one finds such pleas
d ant company"
IN Caussidiere shook the minister
hand cordially, and favored Marjori
I'd with warm and lingering pressur
ig which left her more disturbed tina
d. ever. Then the two men walked out {
he the house together.
.u Caussidiere and sutherland Wake
~ up the village side by side in the Iigl
u of the moon. which was then at II
III full.
"You are native Of this place. MOI
AZ sieur?" said the Frenchman, afte.
long silence.
NC YES" was the quiet reply.
'e. "A charming place! and the peop
80 still more charming! You have know
|. our old friend long, long timo?"
|. Ever since can mind"
'r "And his daughter-his ster-daugl
20 ter, ! should say? have heard h
IN story; 1t Is romantic. monsieur;
q touches my heart. Do you think h
pretty?"
,,d Sutherland started at the questio
m which was made with apparent no
cholanca hut I'm raaIitv with aa uar a,,