The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-10-22
CHAPTER vIII.-(COntinued.) }
Me next day Robin came aEaln.


Ing away from here, when was coming
down. a man whom think | have seen
before. Do you know who 1t wasf'
you mean, think, Gasparde, my
cousin. But hush! here he comes"
And at that moment the individual des-
ignated entered the cottage door. He
made q civil obeisancs to Rose and the
young man, and accostlng Hugh, request
Cd, In low tone, to speak with him
alone.
The two retired, as before. to the gar
den. There q somewhat lengthy confer
ence was held, during which time Rose
and Robin were conversing together In
doors, and Gaspardes name was not In
frequently mentioned In the course OF
their dialogue. The young man seemed
to be somewhat interested In him, and
asked several questions concerning him,
By which he 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 to make apologies for 90 do
ing.
And, meanwhile, Hugh ended the col.
loQuy between himself and Qasparde In
the garden, when they prepared to re-
enter the house. The countenance Of the
former was gloomier and darker than
ever.
Captain" said the man, II don't re-
member having seen that person in the
kitchen before. l suppose you won't
think II impertinent II | ask you who
he Isl"
He Is to become the husband Of
Rose" returned Hugh. His name 10
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 9arriedr' 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 so earnestly
to marry Rose myself-have you? But"
he continued, II am going to be married
to another young girl, at some distance
from here, shortly"
anu LAW llu Wdh UclleF6u. AuoJ Wenb
In, and Gasparde remained a short time
longer. affecting an air of the most per-
feet friendliness towards Robin. And
when he took his departure, to return to
the village, Robin accompanied him.
They went along the road talking togeth-
er Of one thing and another In a care
less way, speaking on a great many sub
1ects, and dwelling on none long, till they
came to little grove, past which the
road ran, about half way between the cot
tage and the village.
"A pleasant place yonder," observed
Robin, nodding his head towards 1t.
"Yes--yes; pleasant enough" respond
ed Gasparde; "but dare say there are
pleasanter places"
Just so, my friend" rejoined the
young man; you are right. And those
that have more agreeable associations, as
well. For instance, II 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 be said IT. but beneath the
careless tone and manner was q meaning,
and In that glance he read, like lightning.
the expression OF Gasparde's face. It
was one Of sudden, startled uneasiness.
The man looked quickly up at him, with
out answer. The effect was satisfactory.
Robin went on
Il had master formerly, who was, one
day, wounded In the manner which
have described, and In that very wood
which we have passed."
"And he told you about itr' said Gas
parde, watching Robin closely.
"You are right. He told me about Il. !"
"Did he guess who fred at himT'
II suppose So Though he kept It to
himself. He said he meant to punish
the rogue when he could catch him."
who was your master, IL | may ask r.
''The Compte d'Artois. You may have
heard Of him possibly. But | must bid
you adieu, my friend; for here am at
the farm"
"Adieu," returned Gasparde; and he
continued his route, muttering, II have
you now, my masteri You think l am
cowed-do your All! wait--only waitl
You are taking a great deal Of trouble to
win my pretty cousin; but shall have
her yet! Only time-time. | 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 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 a 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 Rose7" he
asked, tenderly. you are weepingi Why
Is thisr
20, Robin. my father is going awayw
was her sad answer.
''GOlng awayl All, how sorry am for
you, dear child! But how soon Is he 20
ing, and where will he 90 tot"
Il do not know. He did not tell me:
Mademoiselle Helen told me, and she
knew nothing further than what have
Just said to you. But am afraid It will
be very soon" And the tears chased
each other over her fair cheeks.
why did he not acQusint you with this
fact. Rose"
Indeed, do not know. Perhaps he
had not the courage. Poor papal And
besides, the Marquis and Mademoiselle
Montaubsn are to keep me at the chateau
until be returns; that was why she wish
ed me to come up this afternoon. to tell
me OF this, and so he left il all for her
to tell"
Il knew you were going to stay at the
chateau, Rose, but not that your father
was going away. learned Il from him
last week." said Robin.
You did, aud you did not let me
knowl"
He preferred that l should not then.
But do not weep" dear Rosew said the
young man, soothingly; he viii return.
and, perhaps, viii remain away but =