The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-06-09
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oh" cried the colonel. interrupting.
do not think twice about IT, conven
fence Is nothing in a case of urgency.
and Capt Estcourt is "A valued friend
OF ours"
The surgeon looked relieved, and
went away promising to return the
same evening.
Camilla for herself approved the ar
rangement made by her brother -in-law.
but she was at the same time surprised
at 1t. He had not only spoken OF Dick.
with whom he was In no way intimate,
as "a valued friend"-that was, per-
haps only piece Of his habitual po-
liteness-but he had also readily en-
tered into plan which did in fact in
volve considerable Inconvenience, and
this was by no means so usual thing
for him. At least he always had
personal motive for such acts. and she
was at loss to see an adequate one
here for the difficulty which he had
thus brought upon himself was no slight
one. The patient had been taken from
the drawing-room into a spare room
adjoining ii on the same floor and
separated from II only by a partition
wall of slight construction, through
which the sound of conversation was by
nv ANpW, II HdpDtHti
by i'll fortune that on this very evening
matters were to he spoken of in that
drawing-room which must not be over
heard by any living ear. The meeting
was one which could not be postponed.
and no other room in the house was
suitable for 1t. for II was to be in APP
pearance a merely social gathering.
And all this the colonel knew as well
as she did.
AS they sat at dinner she alluded to
the question while the servants were
absent from the room
Yes" replied NJ de Montaut at is
unfortunate, but 1t would be inhuman
to move our poor friend; his safety may
depend on his remaining quiet"
ION his remaining QUIET" said Ca
milla. "Our safety will certainly depend
on that, IL he does overhear u.s.
"Eh bien, then we will remain quiet"
ut will be his duty to inform against
u.s. she replied.
"As an officer, true" said her compan-
ion, cody; but on this occasion the
gallant captain will not fulfll that duty,
for he has another more imperative"
She looked at him In doubt.
THE duty, / mean, of a loyal cheva-
Her"
II know him better!' was the exclam-
alton on her lips. but she checked It,
and hesitated for an answer.
I'm reality" he said, I'VE need fear
no such complication. / have Just recol-
lected that the doctor said he intended
to give his patient a composing draught
at an early hour this evening so he will
hear no treason after all"
You are sure?" she asked sure, I
mean, that he will give 1t, and that It
will be effectual?"
II will see to 1t myself, II you wish"
he replied; but am surprised to find
you so apprehensive for our security.
You used to think no risk too great to
run for the good cause"
I'm that" she said. hotly, II shall
never change; it is not that am luke
warm, as you will see tonightr
He bowed, and rose from the table to
open the door for her Before they had
been in the drawing-room half an hour
the surgeon returned He brought with
him the sleeping draught.
THAT is good idea OF yours" said
Camilla, as he produced ut.
ITO Colonel de Montaut belongs the
credit of suggesting It," was the reply.
Really" she said II should not have
suspected that"
The colonel looked little confused.
Within five minutes Of the doctor $
departure the bell rang twice in rapid
succession. and three gentlemen were
ushered INFO the drawing room, where
Madame de Montaut was waiting to re-
ceive them. A conversation on the most
general subjects at once began but
there was an air of expectation in the
manner of all, and when the colonel
entered every one turned to him as
though wifi an unspolSen inquiry.
He greeted the two newcomers, and
turned to Madame de Montaut. II
think we may begin now" he said.
She looked at him and raised her
eyebrows interrogatively. lie nodded IN
signify that Dick was fast asleep, and
sat down at small table, laying n
bundle of papers upon IT.
MY friends" he said II have sum-
moned you tonight TO propose fresh
attempt"
He looked at the faces around him
s~3 observed that Camilla was similar
~ Occupied. His hearers showed by
their looks that they perfectly under
stc~s his meaning, but were either re-
served or uhenthusiastic in the matter.
m. Carnac," he continued. with
grave politeness, bowling to the elderly
gentleman who sat nearest to him. 1t
is from you that we have learned to ex-
pect a critical judgment Are you not
of opinion that the time has come for
renewed activity?"
1T has come again and again" re-
piled the person addressed, but al
ways without result"
mo doubts saia' the colonel; "bu,
that has been SOLELY due to want of
forethought and, energy, which must
not occur again"
Eyes, indeedpa exclaimed a short gen.
tleman, with a beard who was evil
IDENTIFY an Englishman; there have
been good enough plans laid, but no
one ut to be trusted with their execu.