The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
BOOK Nv.
Love Will Have Its Way.
CHAPTER discontinued.


Anne de RoF,an says-FareweIl
Time, only give him time. He would
find a way to take her even if he had to
snatch her from the very heart of France.
from the steps Of the throne even. He
breathed again as he listened. -
lat least" murmured de Wire, who
was visibly disconnected by this DELHI
crate statement from the woman he loved,
'.at least say that you love me-"
Philips heart stood still for moment:
but the girl was equal to- the occasion
but the girl was equal to the situation.
Monsieur" she answered, ct did not say
that in the hall, 1 cannot say it now. I
Prospect you, esteem YOU"
rs there any other one?" he cried
jealousy. ...
Monsieur de Wire, there IS no gentle
man of France who stands higher in my
regard than you do; let that suffice YOU,
sir"
Whether he noticed the equivocation or
not she could not tell, for she, gave him
no opportunity to interrogate her further.
You must press me no more. monsieur,
she added. II have said enough"
Good God. de Vitre!" exclaimed Graf :
ton impatiently at this moment. "Aren t
you satisfied with what you have, man?
Half of New France is filled with envy
and would fain stand in your shoes, war
rant you"
"Monsieur Grafton" cried de Wire
haughtily at this unheardof interruption,
''by what right do you presume-but stop
ii forgot myself. You have every right.
Say what you will, captain. l can not
forget that I owe you life, liberty and
love! can never repay you, but upon the
honor Of a .Canadian,i a Frenchman you
can ask nothing of me that I will not
grant
The truth that was behind the CRATE
full words sealed Grafton's lips. For the
moment he almost wished he had not i'll
terfered to save his rivals life--but he
Instantly put the thought away as un-
worthy & gentleman.
'''Tis nothing he murmured, you
would have done as much for me- for any
man. You put too much value
"Mademoiselle Anne" cried Josette, en-
tering the room in great agitation. "a
messenger from Monsieur de Ramesay!''
Anne took the paper and tore 1T open.
"A summons. gentlemen!" she said, ''the
governor requires me and my serv-
ants to attend him at once at the
Chateau st. Louis. He thinks we will
be safer with him. He knows OF
your presence, Monsieur de Wire, for he
says you will escort u.s." 80
Anne was glad to have the scene over
The emotions Of the last few moments hat
been almost too much for her. AS Josette
brought her hat and wrap she turned tt
Grafton, extending her hand.
Farewell, monsieur she said.
otis not goodbye, Mademoiselle dc
Rotan!" cried Grafton. Selling her hand
II shall see you again!"> b. &~-
IT shall always be glad to see you, mon.
sieur." she answered simply. biting hel
lip to control its quivering. "Come, Mon
sieur de Vitre.'' r.
MY friend" said de Wire. ere he fol
lowed her from the roonl "have no anx.
iety. I will see that some one comes tt
you at once"
but Mademoiselle de Rohan?" cried
Grafton.
Il will take care of her, monsieur" re-
turned the Frenchman meaningly. IRE
member, tits my right
In one sense de Wire was as good az
his word, for the room was soon filed will
English officers, who welcomed ORATOR
one risen from the dead. They haC
given him over for lost at last, not havins
heard from him, and he had the pleasure
later on Of reading his own obituary in thu
general orders commencing his conduct OF
the debarkation of the troops, which hat
been published by the vice admiral.
Several days passed without his seems
kpr hearing anything from Anne de Roha1
i'm spite of his inquiries, days filed witt
Fthe most consuming anxiety. Yet he hat
'endeavored to be patient, having set him
self resolutely to get WE'LL and had made
much progress in recovering from hi
wounds. He realized that he could no
lafford to lose any time in the fight fo
Anne. On the fourth day a note was pu
into his hand:
"Philip, my Philip it read, my knight