Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-09-14

ASASut " the DdDy tHdt III CndFlJy am
bound to think that the old mans mind
is becoming affected. Indeed, this is the
opinion of an eminent physician whom
have quietly consulted. He advises that
| put Mr.. Morton in an asylum for in
capables, and | am seriously thinking
about it. But l will wait for your advice
before taking further action l had hoped
to hear by this time that Colin Morton
had violated some regulation that would
warrant your placing him out of my way.
Every time ! see my precious baby |
think: All your future would be asSur-
ed if your wicked brother was out of the
way. But do not cry, dear one your sol
der cousin will take care of your inter-
ests'"
The major had just finished the first
reading of this precious epistle, and was
about to read it over again to get better
understanding, when he was disturbed by
a timid knock at the door.
Come in, Jean Marat. Well, what
now?" demanded the major.
bad news, sar-r-r," gasped Marat.
'Confound you, are you never to bring
me good news?"
'She is captured"
"Who?"
"De judges daughter-La Belle Of de
Cascades"
"You are mad"
"Indian Sharley he just come in and he
find me. and he say: Yesterday Mees
Florence she was coming down to de
forthcoming on foot"
ooh, nonsense! She would never come
alone, nor come on foot interrupted the
major.
Il tell YOU wot he tell me. Dat Fish
Hawk he meet Mecs Florence, and he
keep her in his camo--'
''The furies. Keep her in his camp,
did you say?'
Eyes, Major"
"rhe scoundrel holds her as prison
err"
'Not dat
"What then?"
"Fish Hawk he send Indian Sharley
here to see and talk wis YOU"
''Do You know what he wants|'
II do, Major" and thereupon Jean
Marat explained the mission of the In
dian, not even leaving out the blankets
and money which were to be given as an
additional condition of Tlorences re-
lease
Il will see about this after breakfast"
said the major; perhaps there IS some
thing in it."
The major had just completed his meal
when he heard the sound % a bugle out
side the Fort and FASTENED TO learn what
it could mean. BY the tine he reached
the parade ground he saw Capt. Phelps
and his men entering, all weary, dusty
and footsore. The major was martinez
and a great stickler for ru'cs. He could
not permit his curiosity to run away
with him. Capt. Phelps Taust report III
official form.
While waiting for the captains report
the major made up his mind to meet
Fish Hawks emissary, and play the part
of rescucr to the young lady. The In
dian came and told briefly the story
which Jean Marat. as was his custom,
had so ampliiied.
The major was now convinced that
Florence was prisoner. and he saw
chance to make himself a hero in her
eyes. Turning to the In.lian, he said:
'"reIl Fish Hawk that l will meet him
in the afternoon on the trail ten miles
from the Fort. l will take only two
men with me, and if Ni3s Loring is held
by him till he is ASSUMED of pardon, l
will grant it."
and the blankets aud money" said
Charley.
"Of course"
"Sharley," whispered Jean Marat, lis
one OF de men dat had hand in de
Reynolds job"
81 care to hear nothing about that"
growled the major.
The delighted Indian had but just gone
out, when Captain Phelps came in and
saluted.
"Bacl1?" said the mairr, who felt he
must say something.
Eyes, sir" replied the Ct plain. Think"
ing that you might be anxious to learn
of the expedition, l cane to make
verbal report in advance Ct my written
one"
CTo be continuLG)
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