The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-10-17

clOuSl% 10 see ler Smile SWeetiN on
some buckskin clad lout who looked
like an Indian and danced like pari-
sian. He did not greatly enjoy most
OF his partners; they could not appeal
10 any side Of his nature just then.
Not that. he at all times stood too much
on his aristocratlc traditions. or lacked
the virile traits common to vigorous
and worldly minded men, but the con
trast between Alice and the other girls
present was somehow an absolute bar
TO democratic freedom OF the sort de-
handed by the occasion. He met
Father Beret and passed a. few pleas
ant words with him.
They have honored your flag, my
son. l am glad TO see" the priest said.
corner. the banner that bore Alice's
name was effectively draped.
Beverley had not noticed II before.
and when he presently got possession
OF Alice 10 asked her to tell him the
story OF how she planted II OH the fort,
although lie had heard il 10 the last
detail from Father Dcret just mo-
inent ago. They stood together under
It's folds while she naively slSetched the
scene for him. even Gown TO her pic
turesquely disagreeable interview with
Long Hair, mention OF whom led up TO
the story OF the Indians race with the
stolen dame jeanne of brandy under his
arm on that memorable night and the
subsequent services performed for him
by Father Boret and her after she and
Jean had found him in the mud beyond
the river.
The dancing went on at furious pace
while they stood there Now and again
youth came 10 claim her. but she
said she was tired and begged TO rest
awhile, smiling so graciously upon each
one that his rebuff thrilled him as If II
had been the most fattering gift of ten
der Partially, while at the same time
he suspected that 1t was all for Bever-
ley.
Helm In his most jovial mood was
circulating freely.
1t was late when fathers and mothers
In the company began TO suggest ad-
journment. In the open lamps sus-
pended here and there the oil was run
ming low and the rag wicks sputtered
and winked with their yellow flames.
"Well," said NJ. Roussillon, coming
TO where Alice and Beverley stood In
suated and isolated by their great de
light In each others company. Ats
time to go home"
Beverley looked at his watch. IT was
a quarter to three!
Alice also looked at the watch, and
saw engraved and enameled on its mas
sive case the Beverley crest, but she
did not know what II meant There
was something OF the sort In the back
OF her locket, she remembered with sat
isfaction.
Just then there was peculiar stir In
the tagging crowd Some one had ar
rived. coureur de bois from the north.
Where was the commandant? The
coureur had something important for
him.
Beverley heard n remark In a startled
voice about the English getting ready
for n descent upon the Wabash valley.
This broke the charm which thralled
bracing shock that only soldier can
feel when hint OF coming battle
reaches him.
Alice saw the flash in his face.
"Where Is Captain Helm? / must
see him Immediately. Excuse me, he
said. abruptly turning away and look
Ing over the heads of the people. lyon
Jot. lo to-. I unttof ern 10 him
The coureur de bois. Adolphe Dutrem-
bic by name, was just from the head
waters OF the Wabash. He was speak
ing TO Helm when Beverley came up
NJ. Roussi.lon followed close upon the
lieutenant's heels, as eager as he TO
know what the message amounted TO;
but Helm took the coureur aside, mo-
tioning Beverley TO join them. Nj.
Roussillon included himself in the con
ference.
After all Il was but the gossip OF
savagcs that Dutremble communicate
ed. still the purport was startling In
the extreme. Governor Hamilton. SO
the story ran. had been organizing n
large force. lie was probably now on
his way TO the portage of the Wabash
with fotilla OF batteaux. some com
panies OF disciplined soldiers, artillery
and strong body Of Indians.
Helm listened attentvely TO Dutrcm-
blc's lively sketch, then cross ques-
toned him with laconic directness.
send Mr.. Jazon 10 me" he said 70
NJ Roussillon, as II speaking to a serv
ant.
The master Frenchman went prompt
ly, recognizing Captain Helms right to
command. and sympathizlng with his
unpleasant military predicament II the
news should prove true.
Oncle Jazon came In n minute. his
fiddle and bow clamped under his arm.
TO receive a verbal commission. which
sent him with some scouts OF his own
choosing forthwith to the Wabash port
age. or far enough TO ascertain what
the English commander was doing
After the conference Beverley made
haste 70 join Alice. but he found that