The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1903-12-31
CHAPTER XVII.


not but he sad as she thought of him,
and the difference between his fortune
and hers: of his poverty, his loneliness;
of his homeless wanderings. 1t contrast
ed so bitterly with her lot that she wept
over the reflection.
So Rose waited. and from morning till
night she listened aud watched and prom
Used herself that she should presently see
him. But the first day went by, ana
the second, and the third; and SIT !,
though every possible attempt was made
to find such a person, it was III VAN.
The marquis, or Louis, or both. were
away from dawn till dark, seeking tid-
ings of him, yet no satisfactory result
followed Rose did not despair, how
ever. She always said to herself III
he is here they will find him."
Ii was on the fourth day that, as Louis
was passing along one of the principal
streets he suddenly observed approach
ing him in the crowd figure that seem
ed familiar Almost Immediately he lost
sight of it. and Fastening forward, 1t
again appeared in the distance. nearer
view caused him to utter an exclamation
of satisfaction, and the next moment he
stood face to face with jacques Ler0uX.
"Monsieurr' he exclaimed. with broad
glow of pleasure, establishment and salts
faction lighting up his rough face. as he
returned the frank and well-pleased
greeting Of the count-"monseur, you in
I.yons? Why, | thought-but no matter.
| was thinking OF you just now. We have
not met since | saw you at the chateau,
after that lucky escape of yours
Ia
friendY" said Louis. clasping his hand
warmly-"where have you been?'
"In Lyons. monsieur"
'In LyonsT'
with Master Hugh"
as il possible? | wish to meet him.
Rose is here in the city and desires great
ly to see her father. And now, Jacques,
perhaps this is an impertinent question;
hut | certainly ask it with the best of
motives. Can you inform me what are
the circumstances of Hugh? Is he in
pOverty|
NO monsieur. He lives in a quiet
neighborho0d, and in IA comfortable
though lonely home, at some distance
from here l am his only companion, and
servant as well. He is not poor, and is
quite content
will you give him message from me.
JacQuesT
Fifty, if you have 50 many of them,
monsieur"
Tell him, then, to come to me as
soon az he can, to-day, if possible. Tell
him that Rose wishes to see him. She is
with the Marquis of Montauban and his
daughter Helen"
Every WELL monsieur; | will tell him."
"And you are sure he will come,
Jacques?"
He will come. monsieur, think you
may be sure He will be glad to hear
that Mademoisele Rose is near him.
''Chat is well. And now, Jacques.
have an offer to make you. You have
done me, on more occasions than one.
such services as | shall never forget. l
should like to have you near me. If you
are inclined to enter into my service,
will take you and pay you well; if not.
| shall give you such a sum as may buy
handsome farm in the country or set
you up in business in the city. Come,
what do you say!
In the first place, monsieur. | am very
much obliged to you for your kindness.
But must stick by Master Hugh; have
been with him for many a long year, and
now he is knocked about, here and there,
do not like to leave him. | have got
used to him. aud he to me; and he isn't
the sturdy fellow he was once: so you
see he needs me about him. And then,
il was not for pay that | helped you
out OF close corner once or twice. mon
seur, but because liked you, and was
not over-fOnd OF Gasparde. | shall share
the fortunes of Master Hugh till the end
of the journey; sometimes | think it's
not far off for him."
The poor fellows voice grew husky and
slightly trembled. Louis was affected,
spite of himself.
We'll, then. Jacques" he said 'since
you must stay with him, and will receive
no compensation, perhaps | shall think
of some other arrangement. Hereafter,
wish you would keep me advised of
your whereabouts; | may want You occa-
sionally. Will you do sou
IF you desire it, monsieur-yes."
"Goodr'
Fastening to the hotel he ran quickly
upstairs and entered the apartment where
Rose and Helen were sitting. He imme-
diately impaired to the former the intel
HEence he had received concerning her
father. The young girl thanked him a
thousand times.
Il shall see him to-day am so glad.
How good you have been TO take all this
trouble for met she said. gratefully.
"All this troubler' exclaimed Louis
gaiiy. as he kissed her; II know no trou.
bile when | am trying TOT crafty you, my
Rose | am as happy as you are
Al that moment the marquis entered
and heard the news which had preceded
his arrival.
1T is worth coming to Lyons for-is i,