Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-01-28

Her voice shook.
mot twice can the ever be filled.
Oh. Julesw
NAY, dear one, can fill 1t up to-
, night. Do you know the exact local
ity Of the spring?"
II remember visiting 1t once or
twice. l must pause a moment before
can tell you its direction from this
spot. But 1t frightens me to think Of
| your attempting such a dangerous
| feat"
''It is vitality necessary. If 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
Emiles appearance"
"If it must be consent; but upon
one condition. shall accompany you,
Jules"
"My precious Chlotilde. not for the
world"
81 insist upon 1t. Whatever happens
to you must share 1t with you; be-
sides. can recognize the spring at
once, and you might search 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
to venture out so far?"
"It does not matter; you shall
allow 1t; you yield to 1t because there
is no help for 1t. should follow at
all events"
"But 1t is not Immediately necessary.
We will be as prudent as possible. and
Emile may yet arrive" replied Juies'
resolved to sally forth secretly.
Lady Felicie put the vessel Of water
carefully aside. saying wistfully:
"It must not be before us to tempt
up. How perverse in me! l was never
so thirsty in my life!
Jules deliberately poured out glass
add held 1t toward her.
You shall not deny yourself while
Esare is so much left to u.s."
She slipped 1t slowly.
! ''If we were to have no more, how
much more precious than our pearls
and diamonds would be the tiniest
hrop," said she and handed 1t back
snly half empty.
"Now / must return to my post, ana
tearn how near the sentinels approach
US. Can 1t be possible for them to hear
, sur voices when above us!"
. .I think not, or Emile would have
| warned u.s."
: "oh, invaluable, allwise Emile! what
dctains him" groaned Jules, as ne
clambered up the stairway.
,, No sign came, of any human presence
!, throughout the day. and much en-
, boldened by the circumstance, Jules
took a pitcher and small pail and
started forth as soon as evening came.
: Lady Felicie followed silently be-
D hind him, Notwithstanding his entreaty
I to the contrary.
They passed along softly, with the
!, utmost caution, pausing every Few
steps to listen for any sound of alarm
All was profound stiffness, save that
now and then dry leaf dropped from
:. bough. or bird with heavy wing
:. Injured through the branches.
< The spring was just little way
t from the trodden pathway. 1t lay In
i It's messy bed like an inky mirror, with
: lust one ripple of silver where stai
T beam from above slid through the can
, opy of leaves and gave 1t tender kiss
The trembling pair gave sigh OF re-
!, lief. Jules hastily knelt down ant
| ulDDcu VllG lllCuel ihto As' ->
h ed and held 1t up to Chlotilde's lips
n Draught of nectar from the very cup o
n Titania was outrivaled by the refresh
= ing GOODNESS of the water.
= Neither ventured to speak, but thei
= hearts beat with joyful relief. Jules
o filled the pail to the brim and Chlotild'
i took the pitcher. She tripped light!
:, before him to open the door
It He spoke suddenly and sharply.
Hurry, Chlotilde! go at once"
She obeyed with quick rush of ter
ror. for she also caught the sound o
e hurrying steps, and gaining the tree
, stood waiting his approach.
:, There came to her from the gloom o
l. the shadowed pathway fierce oath,
n scufie, and shout for help.
,r Setting down the pitcher hastily, tn
y girl bent out Of the tree with white lip
and horror-stricken eyes.
d A quick rush of frantic steps-bu
l. whose? the companion of her hidde
home of refuge or the cruel spy? Sh
S,s S could not STIR but stood paralyZed.
~ 1t was Jules. He dashed up to hel
" thrust her into the little room wit
al impetuous haste. and closed the doc
A. The movement upset the pitcher. III
lie precious water was lost. not dro
u remained; for in his struggle with tn
man who had pounced upon him, julie
had dropped the bucket.
bo Then shivering and repressing II
IN very sound of breathing, the pair III
nd tened to the eager talk going on ou
of side, as a group of the sentinels gait
's. cred together in bewildered astonisl
u ment.
~ IN This is certainly witchcraftf eja'
Il. ulated one.
I'd "He was here a moment ago, an
IN now he has gone. Peste! has he wing
IL like bird, or legs like squirrel?
Il Is always here. in this spot. that tn
,r villain disappears Captain Pierr
t. must hear of this, What wise ma