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rest was better than you deserved. My
own sleep was quite refreshing. thank
you"
Instantly Hamilton's cholcr rose. He
tried TO suppress IL az first. but when
he saw Alice actually laughing. and
Farnsworth, who had brought her in.
biting bis lip furiousIy 10 keep from
adding an uproarious guffaw. he lost
all hold OF himself
IL might have known better than to
expect decency from wench OF your
character" he said. II hoped TO do
you favor, but see that you are not
capable OF accepting kindness politely"
III am sure, monsieur, that have but
spoken the truth plainly 10 you. You
would not have me do otherwise. l
hope"
Her voice. absolutely witching In Its
softness. freshness and suavity, helped
the assault of her eyes. while her dim
plies twinkled and her hair shone.
Hamilton felt his heart move strangely,
but he could not forbear saying In Eng
lish
IF you are so very truthful, miss.
you will probably tell me where the
flag is that you stole and hid"
II was always the missing banner
that came 10 mind when he saw her.
Indeed, | will do nothing OF the
sort" she promptly replied. when
you see that flag again you will be a
prisoner. and | will wave II high over
your head"
She lifted n hand as she spoke and
made the motion OF shaking banner
above him. 1t was evaporation sweet
ened almost TO delight that took hold OF
the sturdy Brton. He liked pluck. es-
pecially in n woman, all the more IL
she was beautiful, yet the very fact
that he felt her charm falling upon
him set him hard against her, not as
Hamilton the man. but as Hamilton
the commander at Nincennes.
You think to ding yourself upon me
as you have upon Captain Farms
worth" he said, with an insulting leer
and In n tone of prurient innuendo. II
nm not susceptible. my dear" This
more for Farnsworth's benefit than To
insult her. albeit he was not in n mood
to care.
You are a coward and liarr' she
exclaimed, her face flushing with hot
shame. you stand here" she quickly
added. turning fercely- upon Farms
worth, land quietly listen TO such
words You. too, are coward II you
do not make him retractl Oh, you Eng
lish are low brutes!'
Hamilton laughed, but Farnsworth
looked dark and troubled, his glance
going back and forth from Alice to his
commander ms If another word would
cause him TO do something terrible.
IL rather think I've heard all that
care 10 hear from you. MISS" Hamil-
ton presently said. Captain Farms
worth. you will see that the prisoner is
confined in the proper place, which, I
suggest to you. is not your sleeping
quarters, sir"
Colonel Hamilton" said Farms
worth in husky voice. 81 slept on the
ground under shed last night in order
that Miss Roussillon might be some
what comfortable"
"Humph! Well, see that you do not
do II again. This girl is guilty of har-
boring n spy and resisting lawful Mt
tempt OF my guards TO capture him.
Confine her In the place prepared for
prisoners and see that she stays there
until l am ready TO tx her punish
ment."
There is no place At for young girl
to stay In" Farnsworth ventured.
"She can have no comfort or
take her along. sir. Any place In
good enough for her 20 long as she be-
HAYES like a.
Every WELL" Farnsworth bluntly in
terrupted. thus saving Alice the stroke
OF a vile comparison. "Come with me.
please. Miss Roussillon."
He pulled her toward the door. then
dropped the arm he had grasped and
murmured an apology.
She followed him out, holding her
head high. No one looking on would
have suspected that sinking sensa-
ton In her heart made II difficult for
her TO walk or that her eyes, shining
like stars, were so inwardly clouded
with distress that she saw her way but
dimly.
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Helm a few minutes later entered the
room with something breezy to say.
whats up now, II may ask?" the
jolly American demanded. What's
this hear about trouble with the
French women? Have they begun a
revolution?"
"That elephant Gaspard Roussillon
came back into town last night" said
Hamilton sulkily.
"Well. he went out again, didn't hop
Yes, but
stepped on somebody's toe first,
CHI"
"The guard tried to capture him, and
that girl Of his wounded Lieutenant
Barlow In the neck with a sword.
Roussillon fought like tiger, and the