The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1901-01-03
Khadlia.
F WHITE.

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Copyright, 1900, Daily Story Pub. COD
Seated on his spirited charger in the
scarlet and gold laced uniform of the
guard, the jamadar Muhammad Husain
Khan seldom failed to draw admlrlng
glances from European as well as ma
tive female eyes-attentions which ne
seemed to little appreciate in the deep
attachment which he felt for his young
wife, Khadija. All had gone we'll Win
the Jamadar. and his ambition to De
appointed an aide-de-camp TO tue
viceroy seemed in a fair way TO De
| gratifed, when a new governor gen
eral of India and his wife came up 70
Simla, bringing with them as an at
tendant upon the latter, a fTencn
maid, Elise Dumont.
From the first this young woman OF
coquettishly fascinating exterior
evinced a discreet partiality for the
handsome native officer, casting in his
direction stolen chances of admiration
and giving vent to little signs n e1-
carnations OF rapture whenever there
was a probability of their being no.
ticed or overhead by the object or ner
affection.
ooh, mon dieu!'' she exclaimed, upon
a certain occasion when the amaoar
stood neal by. HE is $3.50 manu-,
some, that brave Indian sabreur.
Then she delivered a cupid's dart from
her eyes that went home true TO lIs
mark in the breast of
Husain Khan. The Jamadar lookeu
grave. twirled his fierce moustacnes'
and then smiled. "By the beard OF the
Prophet" he thought, that llttle lot-
eign girl a a comely form. AN
he thought abode with him during the
rest of the day and Frightened MS
dreams by night.
From that moment. in the bungalo"
home of Muhammad Husaln hhah'
where previously all happiness nau
reigned, disquietude took possession
Thou art ava a great oeal nov
and thy brow looks troubled my
Muhammad," said his wife. rs not all
going well?"
THE new viceroy sahib has mucn
for me to do" he replleu. l
hope to be- appointed one OF ms aldes,
de-camp. as the Bisaldar Abdul HAM
is old and will retire soon. ines
things are upon my mind"
Khadija regarded her nusoane
thoughtfully, and then asked: Am
growing old too in thine eyes, Muham
mad?"
why dost thou ask, Khadija?"
Because" and she hesitated a mo
ment. because of late l had oug
that I did not appear so well favored
before thee. l thought that perhap'
thou were going to bring another VII
to place over me; and / prayed Altar
that it might not be so, for did no
save thee from the cholera, q my nus
hand. All! you love me still dc yo'
not?" she cried, taking n OF oil
hands and placing it upon her lore
head.
The tall soldier looked kindly dow
upon his wife as he replied: 1 nav
not forgotten, Khadija. Didst tho
think l had done SOP"
at do not know she returned, ou'
O, Muhammad, there is a greater dan
ger than the cholera nigh thee"
Khadija paused as if fearful that sh
had said more than was prudent, an
! drawing her chudder about her with
significant glance left the bungalow
The Jamadar thoughtfully regarded hi
wife's retreating figure, then adjustln
, his turban, he also left the house, max
ing his way through the Vicerega
: compound just as darkness was swift
descending. Avoiding the buildings
the Viceregal lodge, the jamadar 1nall
approached a spot screened by a clum
of bamboo, about which he peered in
I manner that indicated the keeping
: a secret appointment.
Evidently disappointed in his expet
tations, he impatiently strobe back an
forth a short distance, when a voice &
! his elbow caused him to start. for tn
owner had approached him unobservet
"Ah! my brave soldier" cried tn
voice softly. Surprised at your pos
That is not good. / am late, l know
for the rendezvous, but miladi took
terrible time over her dressing tt
= night"
IF the enemy always surprised i
: such a form, who would fear the col
: sequences" CALAMITY replied the natiy
officer, as he salaamed low before
dainty white form.
= Thank you, sir" rejoined the CIR
"Ah, moi" exclaimed the girl. play
fully avoiding his embrace. mo, NJ
those things, but yet I would like tn:
g you should prove your love-"
ssTall me tell me how 2, he hnsnnn1