The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-10-31

cHlne UNEXPECTEDLY flct 10 fucc WIN
Captain Fnrnsworth. there was no
great surprise on her part.
lie lifted HIS kat and bowed very
r-pciitrly but IA bcld smile broke over
his somewhat rnddy face. He spoke
in French. but ip a drawing tone ana
with a bad accent.
.'HOw do you do. mndcmoiselle.
am right glad 10 see you again."
Alice drew back pace or two. She
was quick 10 understand his allusion.
and she shrank from him. fearing that
he was going 20 inquire about the flag.
Don't be afraid" he laughed. IL am
not so dangerous. / never did hurt q
girl in all my life. In fact, am fond
OF them when they're nice"
81 am not in the least afraid" she re-
piled, assuming an air OF absolute dis
missal, 'and you don't look bit fero-
cious, monsieur. You may pass on II
you please"
Suppose that l don't pass on?" he
presently ventured. with just suspi-
cion OF insolence In his attitude, hut
laughing until he showed teeth OF re-
markable beauty and Wilderness. Sup
pose that should wish TO have little
chat with you. mademoiselleT'
II have been told that there are men
In the world who think themselves
handsome and clever and brilliant
when I'm fact they are but conceited
simpletons," she remarked rather In
differently. mutiiing herself I'm her fur
wrap. You certainly would be n fairly
good hitching post for our horses II
you never moved" Then she laughed
out OF the depth OF her hood. a perfect
ly merry laugh, but not In the least
fiatterfng 10 Captain Farnsworth's van
lily. He felt the scorn that II conveyed.
She laid shapely hand on the bro
ken gate and pushed II open.
IL beg your pardon. mademoiselle."
His manner softened as he spoke. II
beg your pardon. but came TO speak to
you about the nag-the dag you took
away from the fort"
She had been half expecting this. but
she was quite unprepared, and In spite
Of all she could do showed embarrass-
ment-
II have come to get the dag. IL yop
will kindly bring II 10 me or tell me
where Il is IT,
She quickly found words TO interrupt
him with, and at the same time by
great effort pulled herself together.
You have come TO the wrong place."
she flung In II assure you that
haven't the flag"
You took II down. mademoiscile."
"Oh, did IT.
with bewitching grace you did,
mademoiselle. saw and admired.
Will you fetch II. pleaseT"
Indeed won't"
more depends upon returning that
flag than you are probably aware OF,
he presently said In more serious
tone. "In fact, the life OF one OF your
townsmen and person OF some Inn
portance here, believe, will surely be
saved by It. You'd better consider,
mademoiselle. You wouldn't like to
cause the death of man."
"Who is it," she frankly demanded.
at Is the mayor. the big man OF your
town-M. Roussillon, l think he calls
himself He's got himself into tight
place. He'll be shot tomorrow morning
II TINT flag is not produced. Governor
Hamilton has SO ordered, and what he
orders is done aa .a, n
"You jest, monsieur"
II assure you that | speak the plain
truth"
"You will probably catch NJ Roussil-
lon before you shoot him" She tossed
her head.
"Ife is already a prisoner In the
fort.
Alice turned pale.
monsieur, Is this true7' Her voice
had lost its happy tone. Are you tell
ing me that to- =
.You can verify II, mademoiselle. by
calling upon the commander at the
fort |. am sorry that you doubt my
.veracfty. If you will 90 with me
win show you NJ. Roussillon tightly
'sDound prisoner p
'Jeah had crcpt out Of, the gate and
was standing just behind Alice, with
his feet wide apart, his long chin ele-
.Ygtc1. his. head resting far back be-
tween his upthrust shoulders, his
hfnds in his pockets, his ugeanny eyes
g1zing Steadily at Farpswqrth. lie
looked like Il dcformed frog ready 10
jumptt
ARfc unmstakably saw truth in the
captains countenanee and felt Il In
his voice The rrallty came 20 her
wifi unhindercd effect NJ. Roussil-
Ions life depended upon The return Of
the nng She put her hands together
and for moment covered her eyes
with them.
II Will 60 now, madcmolselle." said
Farnsworth, but hope you will be
in great haste about returning the
flag"
Jean took hold OF Alice's dress as she
turned TO go back into the house.
els he going TO take the fag7 Can
he fine IL? What does he want with
Il? What did you do with the flag.
Alice - no whined I'm his npcuiiar