Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-06

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moment with superb dignity, then
slowly elevating his head and spread
ing his free hand over his heart he said:
The faithful timepiece still tells off
the seconds, and the loyal heart of its
owner still throbs with patriotism"
Oncle Jazon, who stood in front of
the speaker, swung his shapeless cap as
high as he could and yelled like a saw
age. Then the crowd went wild for
time.
"vive la France! A bas rAngle-
terrev' Everybody shouted at the top
of his voice.
what France does we all do" con-
tinued NJ. Roussillon, when the noise
| subsidized. France has clasped hands
with George Washington and his brave
compatriots. So do we"
"Vive Zhorzh Vasinton," shrieked
Oncle Jazon in piercing treble, tip
toeing and shaking his cap recklessly
under NJ. Roussllon's nose.
The orator WINGED and jerked his
head back but nobody saw it, save per-
haps Father Gibault, who laughed
heartily. In conclusion NJ. Roussillon
said:
"Frenchmen, America Is the garden
spot of the world and will one day rule
1t. as did Rome of old. Where freedom
makes her home, there is the center of
power.
When NJ. Roussillon ceased speaking
the audience again exhausted its vocal
resources. and then Father Gbault
called upon each man to come forward
and solemnly pledge his loyalty to the
American cause. Not one of them hest
tated.
Meantime woman was doing her
part in the transformation of Post Vim
cennes from French English picket to
full fiedged American fort and town.
Nine. Godere, finding out what was
about to happen, fell to work making
flag in imitation of that under which
George Washington was fighting. Alice
CHANGED to be in the Godere home at
the time and joined enthusiastically in
the sewing. 1t was an exciting task.
Their fingers trembled while they work
ed, and the thread, heavily coated with
beeswaX, squeaked as they drew it
through the cloth
I'VE shall not be in time" said Nine.
Godere; Il know we shall not. Every
thing binders me- My thread breaks
or gets tangled and my needles so
rusty | can hardly stick it through the
cloth. oh. dear
Alice encouraged her with both words
and work. and they had almost finished
when Rene came with a staff which he
had brought from the fort.
Mon Dieu. but we have had great
meeting" he cried. He was perspiring
with excitement and fast walking.
Leaning on the staff. he mopped his
face with Il blue handkerchief.
1--WE heard much shouting and noise. -
said Nine Godere M. Roussillon' s
voice rose loud above the rest He
roared like Il lion"
".Ah, he was speaking to us; he was
very eloquent" Rene replied. But
now they are waiting at the fort for
the new flag. have come for it,"
ut is ready" said Nine. Godere.
= With flying fingers Alice sewed it to
the staff.
"Voici" She cried. "Vive la re-
publ.quc Amcricaincw She lifted tho
|! staff and let the flag droop over her
from head to foot.
"Give it to me-" said Rene, holding
forth IL hand for it, land I'll run to the
fort with it,"
NO." said Alice. her face suddenly
lighting up with resolve. mo, | an
going to take it myself" And without
"A moments delay off she went.
Rene was SO caught by surprise that
he stood gazing after her until she
passed behind a house, where the way
turned, the shining flag ripping arount
her and her moccasins twinkling as she
ran.
, TO be Contlnued.)