The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-11-07

anger. II was her father who had
struck him and escaped; IL was she
who had carried off the rebel dag at
the moment OF victory.
"Well, miss. TO what do | owe the
honor Of this visitf" he demanded.
with q supercilious air. bending card
between hls thumb and dngcr on the
RIDE table
II have come. monsieur. TO tell you
that | have hurt Captain Farnsworth.
He was about 70 Kill Father Borct and
shot him. He IS In our house md
well cared for, l don't think his wound
Is bad. And"-here she hesitatcd ut
last and let her gaze fall-''so here
am" Then she lifted her eyes again
and made an inimitable French gesture
with her shoulders and arms. You
will do as you please. monsieur. am
at your mercy"
Hamilton was astounded. Helm sat
staring phlegmatically. Meantime Bey-
crlcy entered the room and stopped. hat
IN hand. behind Alice. He was flushed
and evidently excited. In fact, he had
heard OF the trouble with Farnsworth,
and. seeing Alice enter the door Of
Hamllton's quarters. he followed her
IN. his heart stirred by no slight emo
ton. He met the governors glare and
parted IL with one of equal haughti-
ness The veins on his forehead swelled
and turned dark. He was In mood to
do whatever desperate act should sug-
gest itself,
When Hamilton fairly comprehended
the message so graphically presented by
Alice he rose from his seat by the fire.
Whats this you tell me-" he blurt-
ed. You say you've shot Captain
Farnsworth?"
"Oui, monsieur"
He stared n moment then his fea-
lures beamed with hate.
"And I'll have you shot for ii, miss.
as sure as you stand there in your silly
impudence ogling me so brazenly"'
He leaned toward her as he spoke
and sent with the words a shock of
coarse. passionate energy from which
she recoiled az IL expecting blow 10
follow It,
An irresistible impulse swept Bever-
ley TO Alice's side. and his attitude
was that OF protector. Helm sprang
, up.
A lieutenant came In and respectful
; ~ with evident overhaste, reported
that Captain Farnsworth had been shot
and was at Roussilon place In care of
the surgeon.
"Take this girl into custody. Con-
fine her and put n strong guard over
! her"
In giving the order Hamilton jerked
i his thumb contemptuously toward
Alice and nj the same time gave Bev-
Y erley n look of supreme defiance and
G hatred. When Helm began to speak
he turned fercely upon him and
J stopped him with:
: "None of your advice. sir ! have
l. had all want OF II. Keep your place
y or I'll make YOU"
Then TO Beverley:
,, Retire, sir. When | wish TO see you
n III send for you. At present you are
not needed here" ~
d The English lieutenant sauted his
commander. bowed respectfully to
; Alice and said
4, Come with me. miss, please"
II Helm and Beverley exchanged a look
n OF helpless and inquiring rage. II was
Is do Must we bear itr' Certainly they
r could do nothing. Any interference on
1, their part would be sure to increase
Alice's danger and ut the same time
4 add TO the weight OF their own humilia-
ton.
1. Alice silently followed the officer out
= OF the room. She did not even glance
p toward Beverley, who moved as II TO
II Interfere and was promptly motioned
back by the guard. His better Judg-
\. ment, returning, held him from a rash
q and futile act until Hamilton spoke
again. saying loudly as Alice passed
n through the door:
I. ~rI see who's master OF this town IL
d I have 10 shoot every French holden
O In itr'
( "Women and children may well fear
Il you. Colonel Hamilton" said Beverley.
L THAT young lady is your superior"
You say that to me, sirT' -
{ 1T is the best could possibly say
y pf you"
: II VIII send you along with the
wench II you do not guard your Ian
gnagc prisoner on parole has no
license TO be blackguard."
Il return you my parole. sir. shall
no longer regard II as binding" said
Beverley, by great effort holding
back blow. 81 will not keep faith
with n scoundrel who does not know
how 70 be decent in the presence of
young girl. You had better have me
arrested and confined. will escape
&C the FIRST opportunity ana bring n
force here TO reckon with you FOR your
yillainy And II You dare hurt Alice
houssillon | will have you hanged like
dog"
Hamilton looked mt him scornfullv.
thought ! ordered you 10 leave
TINS ROOM he said, with an air and
| tome OF lofty aInnrinrltr MnnL I -