Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18

to him a familiar voice, struck upon
his ear. 1t was speaking volubly in the
French tongue.
Hurriedly he drew aside to allow the
person to pass him by; then, looking
up, he recognized the French teacher
Caussidiere.
Yes, it certainly was he, beyond all
manner of. doubt! He was carrying on
such an excited conversation with his
companion that he not even noticed
Sutherland, whose sleeve he had al
most brushed.
Sutherland's first impulse was to
rush forward and confront the French
man, his next to drop back, to remain
unobserved behind and follow him.
The latter course he followed
Where he went he could not tell, be-
ing unversed in the ways and the by
ways Of the great city, but he was TAX
en- in and out of by-streets and slums-
mostly inhabited by French refugees;
presently the two men entered house,
from which, after a lapse Of an hour.
which to Sutherland seemed an eterni-
ty, the Frenchman emerged alone. He
called up a hanson; Sutherland called
up one also, and they ratified away aft
er each other.
presently at house in Cover street.
Sutherland, after noting the number OF
the house in passing, pulled up his
hanson at the corner of the next
street and walked quietly back again.
BY this time both Caussidiere and his
hanson had disappeared, but Suther-
land recognized the place. He walked
up and down on the opposite side of
the way, examining the house, staring
at it as * he would fain penetrate
those dark walls and see the fair face
which he suspected to be within.
Then he calmly walked over knocked
at the door and inquired for Madame
Caussidiere."
The servant admitted him, and he
was at once shown upstairs. In one
thing Sutherland was fortunate-Caus
sidere was not at home.
He had entered the house only for a
moment to give his hurried instruc-
tions to Marjorie.
Pack UP your things at once" he
had said; prepare yourself by the hour
of my return We leave for Paris to-
night"
Then he had fastened down again,
entered the hanson, and driven away,
Just an hour later the hanson con-
tanning Caussidiere stopped again be-
fore the house. This time the man re-
ceived his fare, and the cab drove
away empty, while Caussidiere entered
the house and went up to his rooms.
He found Marjorie in tears, and John
by her eide.
At sight of the latter he started, look
ing the reverse Of pleased; the presence
of the young painter, by no means de-
sirable at any time. was at that mo-
ment particularly embarrassing. But
Caussidiere was not easily abashed;
his presence of mind only deserted him
for a moment; then he came forward
with a sinister smile.
80 it is you, monsieur" he said. 81
am amazed, but l cannot say that | am
pleased, since through find
ing Marjorie in your presence, l see
her with sorrowful face, and with
tears in her eyes"
He came forward as he spoke, and
held forth his hand, but Sutherland did
not take it. He rose from his seat, and
stood awkwardly looking at the two.
Marjorie rushed forward and took
her husbands arm.
"Ah, Leon" she said, "do not be an
cry because cried little at seeing an
old friend. Though l love the past, my
love for you is not less; and he has
told me such strange news"
Caussidiere smiled down upon her
and patted her cheek. 1t was wonder
full how self-possessed he felt now he
knew that no one could step between
him and his prize.
We'll, my child" he said, land what
is this great news which he has told
you?"
He has told me of my mother, Leon
of my dear mother"
Positively"
do you understand, Leon, that Miss
Hetherington is my"
"Assuredly l understand, little one.
If l remember rightly, it fell to my
share to tax the lady with the fact
some time ago, and she could not deny
it."
"Then you did not know of it, and
you never uttered word; you never
told me- Leon!"