Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-22

leaving a good store of fuel by the hearth
and rode away toward the Menominee
| and Winnebago lands.
The day was a hard one, and when I
came back towards nightfall was glad
| to stop with the officers of the stockade
and share their mess -
You looked tagged" said one of them
1.-The horse paths are heavy" / an
wered, land 1 have been as far as the
indian lands.">
had been as far as that remote time
when Eagle was not Cloud Mother. To
ross the river and see her smiling In
| meaningless happiness seemed more than
could do.
Yet she might notice my absences We
lad been housed together ever since she
rad discovered me. Our walks and rides.
,ur freside talks and evening diversions
] we're never separate. At Pierre Grignon' s
the family fiocked in companies. When
| the padlocked book sent me out OF the
house I forgot that she was used to my
presence and might be disturbed by an
absence no one could explain.
1.-THE first sailing vessel is in from the
straits,'' said the lieutenant.
Yes, 1 saw her come to anchor as
rode out this morning"
''She brought a passenger"
Anybody of importance?"2
"At first blush, no. At second blush.
yes?"a
'sWhy mo- at first blush?''
Because he is only a priest"
"Only a priest, naughty oficer? Are
civilians and churchmen dirt under army
| feet?''
The lieutenant grinned.
when you see missionary priest land
ing to confess a lot of Canadians, he
doesn't seem quite so important as a
prelate from Client, for instance"
rs this passenger a prelate from
THAT is where the second blush comes
in. He is
How do you know"
81 saw him, and talked with him."
what is he doing In Green Bay?"
Looking at the country. He was in
quiring for you"
For mel?
Eyes" i
what could a prelate from Client want
with me?''
Says he wants to make inquiries about
the native tribes"
"oh! Did you recommend me as an ex-
pert In native tribes7''
NATURALLY. But not until he asked If
you were here.' N'N
HE mentioned my name?" a.sl
YES. He wanted to see you You'll not
have to step out Of your way to gratify
him." ttf
From that I infer there is new face
at Pierre Grignon's. $3.50
your inference is correct The Orig
mons always lodge the priests, and a great
man like this one win be certainly quar-
tered with them"
What is he like?'
"a smooth and es@v gentleman
'Tn cassock?'
rTer poor post lieutenant what q
cassook is" ya
FaFhe long -shirted black coat reaching to
the heels" #i1 ~
"Our missionary priests don't wear 1t
here. He has the bands and broad hat
and general appearance OF a priest, but
his coat isn't very long s.
Then he has laid aside the cassock
while travelling through this country"
/ The prelate from Client no doubt a
common priest, that the lieutenant UNDER
took TO dignity, slipped directly out Of my
mira
MManune Ursule was waiting for me. on
the gallery with fiuted pillars at the front
of the house.
"M's'r Williams, where is MadeIeine?'
Her anxiety vibrated through the dark
ness. ssis
ye1sn't She here, madame %
"She has not been seen today.
We stood In silence. then began to speak
together. 1sAk.s 't5t
but, madame
f:Afsr williams
'T went away early" - .
Z '.When 1 heard from the Pawnees that
you had gone of on horseback so early
] thought, it possible you might have TAX
en- her with you"
4 Madame, how could LIDO that?''
'sOf course you wouldn't have done that.
But we cant find herr We've inquired all
| 7 = De- he loff he ~ han
no one saw her. She was never out after
nightfaIl before 5 afl
But, madame she must be here!
"Oh, m's'r my hope was that you knew
where she is-she has followed you about
sol The poor child may be at the bottom
of the river!P
she can't be at the bottom of the riv-
er!" l retorted. .. t.s.t ,a-
The girls ran out They were dressed
for a dance, and drew gauzy scarfs around
their anxious faces. The house had been
searched from ground to attic more than
once. They were sure SHE must be hiding
from them s-s.. ~
1 remembered the figure that appealed
to me on the trail. My heart stopped.
could not humiliate my Cloud-Mother By
placing her before them in the act of
tracking me like dog could not tell
any one about it, but asked for. Shene-
donk.
The Indian had been out on the river
in a canoe. He came silently, and stood
near me- The book was between us. I
had it in the breast of my coat, and he
had 1t on his conscience.
Bring out your horse and get me
fresh one" said.
Where shah / find one?
Pierre will give you one of ours said
Madame Ursuie. but you must eat"
81 had my supper with the officers of
the fort, madame. i would have made
briefer stay if had known what had hap
penedson this side Of the river" q.
N"I forgot to tell you. Ms'r Williams.
there is an able here from Europe. He
asked for you
'I cannot see him tonight"
Skenedonk drew near me to speak, but
1 was impatient of any delay. We went
into the house, and Madame Ursule said
she would bring blanket and some food
to strap behind my saddle. The girls
helped her. There was a hush through
the jolly house. The master hustled ont
of the family room. I saw behind him.
standing as he had stood at Mittau,
priest of fine and sweet presence, waiting
for Pierre Grignon to speak the words of
Introduction.
at is lil0e seeing France again" ex-
claimed the master of the house. Able
Edgewood, this is Ms'r Williams"
monsieur" said the able to me with
perfect courtesy, believe me, am glad
to see you.'H
Monsieur 1 answered. giving him as