Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-10-22
CHAPTER viIT.-tcontInued.J

The next day Robin came again.
Rose" he said, II saw, yesterday, go-
Ing away from here, when was coming
down. q man whom | think ] have seen
before. DO yon know who Il was7
"You mean, think, Gasparde, my
cousin. But hush.- here be comes"
And at that moment the individual des.
ignated entered the cottage door. lie
made 4 civil obeisanee to Rose and the
young man, and accostIng Hugh, request
cd in low tone, to speak with him
alone.
The two retired. as before. to the gar
den. There 4 somewhat lengthy confer
encs was held, during which time Rose
ana Robin were conyersing together In
doors, and Gasparde's name was not In.
frequently mentioned In the course OF
their dialogue. The young man seemed
20 be somewhat interested In him, and
asked several questions concerning him,
BY which be gathered the knowledge that
Gasparde had some time very deeply Of
Tended both Rose and her father: but he
also heard OF his having come the pre-
vious day 70 make apologies for so do
Ing.
And, mean while, Hugh ended the col
loQuy between himself and Gaspasde In
the garden, when they prepared 10 re-
enter the house. The countenance OF the
former was gloomieE aud darker than
ever.
Captain" said the man. 81 don't re-
member having seen that person In the
kitchen before. I suppose you won't
think Il inpertinent Il ] ask you who
he isf"
"Hs is to become the husband Of
Rose" returned Hugh. "His name Is
Robin Marron." And he glanced closely
at the countenance Of his companion to
detect some signal OF his feelings at this
announcement But all was undisturbed
ed there.
80 Rose Is to be married." said Gas
parde. "Well. he will make her an ex.
cellent husband, hope; and wish her
much happiness. with all my heart. l
suppose, monsieur, you have not forgot
ten the time when | wished 30 earnestly
70 marry Rose myself--haye your But"
he continued, II am going to be married
to another young GIRL at some distance
from here. shortly"
And the lie was believed. They went
IN, and Gasparde remained n short time
longer, affecting az air Of the most per-
feet friendlinsss towards Robin. And
when he took his departure, to return TO
the village. Robin accompanied him.
They went along the road talking togeth.
or Of one thing and another In care
less. way, speaking on a great many sub
jects, and dwelling on none long. till they
came to = little grove. past which the
road ran. about half way between the cot.
tags and the village.
"A pleasant place yonder," observed
Robin. nodding his head towards 1t.
"Yes-yes; pleasant enough" respond
cd 0asparde; "but dare say there are
pleasantef places."
Just 30, my FRIEND" rejoined the
young man; you are right. And those
that have more agreeable associations. as
well. For instance, IL a man had been
shot there by an unseen enemy, the place
wouldn't be quite so attractive as many
another"
He glanced casually at the face OF his
companion as he said It; but beneath the
careless tone and manner was a meaning,
and In that glance he read, like lightning,
the expression Of Gssparde's face. 1t
was one Of sudden, startled uneasiness.
The man looked quickly up at him, with
out answer. The effect was satisfactory.
Robin went on:
II had a master formerly, who was, one
day, wounded In the manner which
have described, and In that very wood
which we have passed"
"And be told you about itT" said Gas
parde, watching Robin closely.
"You are right. He told me about it."
"Dld he guess who fred at himY'
II suppose so. Though he kept II to
himself. He said he meant to punish
the rogue when he could catch him."
"Who was your master, IL may ask p
"The Compile d'Artois. You may have
heard OF him possibly, But l must bid
you adieu, my friend; for here am at
the farm"
"Adieu," returned Gasparde: and he
continued his route, muttering, 81 have
you now. my masterl You think am
cowed-do you2 Ali wait--only wait!
You are taking great deal OF trouble to
win my pretty cousin; but l shall have
her yeti Only time-time. l will let
you just grasp the prize, and then tear
It from you. The later my vengeance,
the sweeter 1t will beP'
1t was sunset again, and our pretty
heroine, Rose Lamonte, was returning
from the Chateau Montauban, whittier
she had gone early In the afternoon to
see Mademolselle Montauban, who, she
was told by her father, wished to speak
with her on a matter of Importance. With
a light and happy heart, Rose had gone
to meet the lady, and, three or four hours
afterwards, was returning home, with
tears In her eyes, and q step very differ
ent from that usual with her. Walking
slowly along, wrapped in sorrowful med.
itation, she was suddenly aroused by the
voice OF Robin pronouncing her name. He
was Just going down to the cottage.
why, what ails you, my Rose~ he
asked, tenderly. "YOu are weeping! Why
Is this~
20, Robin, my father Is going awayg"
/ was her sad answer.
"Going awayf All, how sorry am for
; you, dear childl But how soon Is he 60
ing, and where will he go tot"
II do not know. He did not tell me;
MademoIsells Helen told me, and she
knew nothing further than what l have
Just said to you. But | am afraid 1t win
be very soon." And the tears chased
each other over her fair cheeks
! why did he not acQuaint you with this
fact. Rosei'
Indeed, do not know. Perhaps he
had not the courage. Poor papai And
besides, the Marquis and Mademoiselle
/ Montauban are to keep me at the chateau
until he returns; that was why she wish