Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

"Nlunsieur- win pardon the impa
thence of mother; hut when, then,
shall VIC proceed 10 the ssle-the blcs
sed isle that holds my daughtery'
''Just as soon as the boat that
have been SO fortlnate as to secure,
can be prepared, Madame. BY the
time we have had tea it will, no doubt
he ready"
At this moment Il waiter entered ana
laid the cloth. and immediately after
ward tea and coffee, with toast and
mutf;1s and ham and venison were
brought in. The meal was not quite
| over when Message came from Ma
jor Burns to the effect that the boat
was waiting. g,
Major Burns?" inquired the lady,
looking up from her coffee cup.
Yes, Madame: it is not a hired boat,
but a borrowed boat, the property OF
my ncightor, Major Burns. who is
down here on business, and kindly
offers to take IT'S to the isle. Toll Ma
jor Burns that we will join him in a
few minutes" said the captain to the
messenger.
And, accordingly, in something less
than Il quarter Of IN hour, the whole
party walked down to the wharf.
ard four oarSmen.
Madame De Glacie. my friend. Ma
jor Burns" said the captain, introduce
Ing the parties.
MADAME De Glacie," repeated the
major, as he handed the lady to n
cushioned seat in the stern of the boat,
'what, that is-that is-the same name
as"
MY little Daney's! Yes. Madame is
a relation. very near relation. of my
little Daney." interrupted the captain.
in the tone of one who wished to drop
the subject. .
The major bowed. and occupied him
self with making the guest comforta-
BILE
Major Burns. my friend, Mr.. Dun
bar" said the captain presenting the
young lawyer. as the major looked up
from his work.
MIR. who?" he inquired, staring
aghast at the stranger.
Dunbar, of London"
Well! if ever l saw such a likeness
in all the days of my life" he ex-
claimed. without withdrawing his
gaze; then. quickly recovering himself,
he added: 81 beg your pardon. Mr..
Dunbar! but. really. 1 was taken
quite aback by your extraordinary re-
semblance to young friend of mine.
l am glad to make your acquaintance,
sir. How do you co? Pray find a seat
and make yourself comfortable Lord
bless my soul alive. the likeness is per-
fectly wonderful. 1 should not be
able to tell one from the other if I
We're to see them standing side by
side!' concluded the major, sinking
into a short reverie.
Eyes, the likeness is bewildering! 1t
quite confused me. when first met
this gentleman" commented the cap
ain. as he kindly busted himself with
settling Elise near her mistress.
The oarsmen laid themselves to
theic oars, and the boat flew over the
mOOnlit waters. 1t was. indeed, q love-
ly night. The sun had long set. The
full harvest moon was directly over
head. pouring down flood of dia-
mond-bright radiance upon the calm
bosom of the waters. The wooded
shores each side were cool and green
in the dewy freshness of the summer
evening. Before them. up the creek,
lay reposing in the shadows the lovely
little island.
Madame De Glacie sat in the stern
of the boat, gazing abstractly upon the
beauty OF the scene. and thinking,
doubtless, of the daughter whom she
hoped so soon to embrace. Her maid
sat in respectful silence at her feet.
Mr.. Dungar occupied seat near the
center of the boat, and the major and
the captain sat together in the bows.
AS they sped over the waters, the
captain turned to the major, and in
low voice, inquired:
'What has occurred in the neigh
borhood? What is this hear about a
bride and groom?"
''Um-me-me! what bride and groomy'
groaned the major, visil,ly shivering.
''See here, my old friend, you have
got an ague! OIL ought to have medi-
cal advice. and you ought not to be out
in the night air"'
''No. I'm sure 1 oughtn't; but never
mind mev'
(TO he COntinued.l