Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

into the ice. Next thing he knew he
was alone-alone on the edge of Il giant
crevasse. whose misty depths yawned
silent as a grave.
The instant they understood him a
rescue party was formed. under the
guidance of Herman. the innkeeper.
All night the devoted man worked
and most of the next day. But it was
useless The glacier does not easily
give up its prey.
A big broad >h III dered goodlooking
| young fellow of about eight and
| twenty was sitting in rather dingy
| little room in Bloomsbury answering
| letter he had just received.
| Harry Ballard had been looking out
| for A chance to accompany reading
party abroad during the long vacation
and by good luck even beuter billet
| had come his way. An old friend of
! his father-a Mr.. Ffolkes-had written
! to him to engage h : services as tutor
and general hear-eader to his son.
! young Edward Ffolkes. during forth
! coming Swiss tour.
| He had always wanted to get abroad
aud now the chances had fallen his
way he was resolved to make the most
| of it. Young Everard. his pupil. was
a thoroughly nice lad and the whole
expedition seemed to partake more of
| the nature of a holiday than serious
work. The two trudged afoot through
| lovely valleys. mp turf-clad slopes,
drinking in the clear air, and enjoying
themselves rather like two school boys
than a tutor and his pupil.
| Everard wanted to climb a noun
| tain. Harry rather discouraged the
idea. He told the boy of the fate of his
uncle. Sir Robert Ballard.
Yes. | remember of hearing Of that
when | was quite small" answered
Everard sympatherically. Were the
bodies ever recovered?'
NO. never" said Harry, land prob
ably never will be-
They walked in silence a little way.
Then Harry said:
DO you know. Everard. I should
like rather to see the place. Suppose
we go up to Montvert? We can do it
in two days from Chamounix. Your
farther put no restriction on our move
| ments"
Then let's CO." replied the boy,
keenly.
Montvert had become quite a fash
ionable resort within the last few
years. The old inn had been much en-
larged. 1t boosted all sorts of modern
Improvements among them a drawing
room. a band and visitors book.
The latter Harry was studying. when
he was startled by the names: mfr.
James Rennie and Miss Renne and
maid. Glasgow
MY cousins, by Jove" he muttered.
He had seen nothing of them for
years-not since Mr.. Rennie had come
in for all of Sir Roberts money. The
daughter Muriel he had never seen.
James Rennie he knew by repute as a
rather hard and canny Scotchman, and
here they We're staying at the same
hotel.
They met that evening in the draw
ing room.
And this IS my daughter. Muricl."
Rennie said.
Harry looked up and saw soft dot
Of girl In black evening gown. who
gave him warm, impulsive hand
shake.
Somehow Harry and his charge stay
ed on at Montvert for a whole fort
night.
Harry was new man. The newt
able was happening. Only the poor
fellow had not realized 1t. Each sue
cessive day was plunging him more
deeply in love with his cousins daugh-
ter
Then the Rennies gave a picnic. 1t
turned out a brilliant sunny day and
1t was decided to go up the valley to
; a wood near the lower end Of the Aig-
uille Vert glacier. 1t was at this picnic
it for the first time struck Mr.. Rennie
that Harry was trifle more attentive
to Muriel than there was any occasion
for. He did not say anything; but he
made up his mind to two things First,
to watch the young couple pretty care
fully that day; secondly, to leave Mont
vert tomorrow.
Harry and Muriel slipped off
amongst the trees and soon found
: themselves quite alone they strolled
down to where from under It's arch
Of muddy Ice the glacier river started
on its foamy career, and seated them
| selves near by on great messy stone
under pine tree. The blazing sun
made the shade most welcome and the
| two sat there quietly drinking in the
warm scent of the woods.
I'm afraid our holiday Will be soon
, over" she said. I'VE have to be home
t by the first of October"
, Harry experienced curious shock
5 With extraordinary suddenness he re-
allied what life would be without
, Muriel.
t "Muriel," he said, quickly and earn.
: estly-"Muriel, will you care:"
| Apparently she did, for when. Ave
t minutes later, an interested spectator