Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1903-11-28

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hands were bbstered and his muscles
sore. The bitterest part Of It ell wal
that be had to trudge past both Roua
Billon place and the Bourcisr cabin
with the eyes OF Alioo and Adrianns
upon him.
Hamilton ala not forget M. Roussil
lon In this connection. The giant or
ator Don found himself face 10 faca
with a greater trial gwen than Rene's
He was calmly told by the English
commander that he could choose be.
tween death and telling who II was
that stole the Gag.
"Iu have you shot. sir, tomorrow
morning II you prevaricate about this
thing any longer" said Hamilton, with
q right deadly strain in his voice. "You
told me that you knew every man,
woman and child in Vincennes at sight.
know that you saw that girl take the
dag Lying does not serve your turn.
I give you until this evening to tell me
who she IL. II you fail you die at sun
rise tomorrow"
In fact, II may be that Hamilton did
not really purpose to carry. out this
bioodthirsty threat-most probably he
relied upon NJ. Roussillon's imagination
TO torture him successfully-but the Of
feet, as time proved, could not be ac-
c~urately foresaen.
Captain FarnBworth had energy
enough for a dozen ordinary mel. Be
fore he had been I'm Vincennes twelve
hours he had seen every nook and cor
ner OF its surface. Nor was his activity
due altogether to military ardor, al
though he never let pass an Opportuni-
~ to serve the best interests of his
commander. All the while hts mind
was on the strikingiy beautiful girl
whose saucy countenance had 80 daz-
sled him from the roof top Of the fort
what time she wrenched away the reb-
81 flag.
"I1l find her, high OF low" be thought,
"for I never could fail 20 recognize that
face. She's a trump
IL was not I'm Alice'a nature TO hide
from the English. They had held the
town and fort before Helm came, and
she had not found them troublesome
under Abbott. She did not know that
~. Roussillon was a prisoner. the fam
ily taking Il for granted that he had
gore away TO avoid the English. Nor
was she aware that Hamilton felt 30
keenly the disappearance Of the hag. |
What she did know-and Il ~gladdened
her greatly-was that Beverley had
been well treated by his captor. With
this In her heart she went about Rous-
aillon place singing merry snatches OF
creole songs, and when at the gate.
still hung lopsided on account
Of Beverloy's force In shutting II, she
cnmo unexpectedly face to face with
Farnsworth, there was no
great aurprlse on her part.
He lifted his hat and bowed very
but. a bold smile broke over
bis somewhat ruddy face. He spoke
French, but In a drawling tone and
With a bad accent.
How do you do, mademoiselle. i
lm right glad to SEQ you again"
Alice drew back a pace or two. She
was quick TO understand his allusion,
md she shrank from him, fearing that
10 was going TO inquire about the iag.
Don't DO afraid" be laughed. IL am
lot 80 dangerous l never did hurt a
drl In all my life. In fact. l am fond
{ them when they're nice"
II am not In the least afraid" she 10
lied, assuming an air OF absolute dis
nissal. land you don't look Il bit Zero.
ious. monsieur. You may pass ON n
ou please"
Suppose that l don't pass onr' he
PRESENTLY ventured. with just a suspi.
Ton OF insOlence In his attitude, but J
aughing until he showed teeth OF re- :
narkable beauty and wilderness. Sup
oso that l should wish 20 have a little
hat with you. mauemoiseller' I.
Il have been told that there are men
The world who think themselves .
sndsome aud clever and brilliant ,
Then In fact they are but concelted ,
she remarked rather In ,
tnerently. mudilng herself in her fur .
rap, you certainly would be a fairly :
ood hitching post for our horses II !
ou never moved" Then she laughed .
u Of the depth OF her hood. a perfect. d.
AAoAAt ANuhhl phA hot IN Nho todhA =.
altering 10 Captain Farnsworth's van. '
v. lie felt the scOrn that II conveyed. y
She laid a shapely hand on the bro
m gate and pushed II open. =
II beg your pardon. mademoiseile." y
a manner softened Ms he spoke. 81
g your pardon. but l came 20 speak 20 =
about the iag-the dag you took
way from the fort" =
She had been half expecting this, but ,
10 was quite ~unprepared. and In spite y
all abe could do showed embarrass. q
emit
have come to set the DAG. II yOr 2,
kindly bring n % me Or tell me :
here Il b r.
She quickly found words to interrupt "
M with, and az tho same time by a u
eat effort pulled herself together. 70
'You have come 20 the wrong place" VI
Q nung In. II assure you that
vent the Dag III
-You took II down, mad0mOiselle."
did IY'
With bewitching grace YOU did nj