The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-02-05

Not twice can the ever be hlled.
Oh, Jules%
Nay, dear one, can fill it up to-
night. Do you know the exact local
ity of the spring."
II remember visiting 1t once or
twice. must pause a moment before
can tell you its direction from this
spot But it frightens me to think Of
your attempting such a dangerous
feat"
ut 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
Emile's appearance"
If it must be l consent; but upon
one condition. shall accompany you,
Jules"
My precious CAlotilde, not for the
world"
II insist upon 1t. Whatever happens
u you must share It with you; be-
sides, can recognize the spring at
once, and you might search long time
Cor it,"
my beloved one, let me brave this
little danger alone. What would Emile
say to me if he knew allowed you
to venture out so fap?'
''It does not matter; you shall
allow it; you yield to it because there
is no help for it. should follow at
ell events"
| "But 1t Is not Immediately necessary.
We viii be as prudent as possible, and
II VnIpE
resolved to sally forth secretly.
Lady Felicie put the vessel Of water
carefully aside, saying wistfully:
1T must not be before us to tempt
US. How perverse in me! was never
30 thirsty in my hfe!"
Jules deliberately poured out a glass
and held it toward her.
you shall not deny yourself while
there is so much left to U.s."
She slipped it slowly.
"If we were to have no more, how
much more precious than our pearls
and diamonds would be the tiniest
DROP" said she, and handed it back
only half empty.
"FNow I must return to my post, and
learn how near the seutinels approach
us. Can it be possible for them to hear
our voices when above us!''
IT think not, or Emile would have
warned u.s."
"Oh, invaluable, allwise Emile! what
detains himp groaned Jules, rs he
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-
hind him, Notwithstanding his entreaty
t. sAe contrary.
They passed along softly, with the
utmost, caution, pausing every few
steps to listen bOr any sound Of alarm.
All was profound stiffness, save that
row and then dry leaf. dropped from
a bOugh, or a bird with heavy wing
Injured through 9he branches.
The spring was Just a little way
from the trodden pathway. 1t lay in
its messy bed like an inky mirror, with
Just one ripple of silver where star
beam from above slid through the can
opy Of leaves and gave it tender kiss.
The trembling pair gave a sigh of re-
lief. Jules hastily knelt down and
dipped the pitcher into it, He turn
ed and held it up to Chlotilde's lips.
Draught of nectar from the very cup of
Titania was outrivaled by the refresh
ing GOODNESS Of the water.
Neither ventured to speak, but their
hearts beat with joyful relief. Jules
filed the pail to the brin Snd Chlotilde
took the pitcher. She tr4pped lightly
before him to open the door. q.
He spoke suddenly and sharply.
Hurry, Chlotilde! so at onceg'
She obsyed with q quick rush of ter
ror, for she also caught the sound Of
hurrying steps, and gaining the tree,
stood waiting his approach.
There came to her from the gloom Of
the Swallowed pathway fierce oath, a
Ucufie, and shout for help.
Setting down the pitcher hastily, the
girl bent out Of the tree with white lips
and horror-stricken eyes.
A quick rush Of frantic steps-but
whOse2 the companion of her hidden
home Of refuge, or the cruel spy? She
could not stir, but stood paTalyzed.
1t was Jules. He dashed up to her,
thrust her into the little room with
impetuous haste. ana closed the door.
The movement upset tine pitcher, tie
precious water was lost, not a drop
remained; for in his struggle with the
man who had pounced upon him, Jules
had dropped the bucket
Then shivering and REFRESHING tie