The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-10-19

fhrnSwOftn 10 the fOrt reallZ-
ing that no pleasant expert
ence awaited her The wind and rain
still prevailed when they were ready to
set forth, and although It was not ex-
tremely cold, a searching chill went
with every throb that marked the
storms waves No lights shone in the
village houses. Overhead gray gloom
covered stars and sky, making the
darkness in the watcry streets seem
densely black Farnsworth offered Al
ice his arm, but she did not accept 1t.
II know the way better than you do"
she said Come on, and don't be
afraid that | am going to run. l shall
not play any trick on you"
every well, mademoiselle. as you
like. | trust you"
They FASTENED along until lantern
in the fort shot hazy CLEAN upon
them
"Stop moment. mademoiselle."
Farnsworth called. II say, Miss Rous-
slllon, stop moment, please"
Alice halted and turned, facing him
so short and SO suddenly that the napier
in his hand pricked through her wrap
and slightly scratched her arm.
what do you mean, slr?" she de
manded, thinking that he had thrust
purposely. DO l deserve this brutal
ity?'
You mistake me, Miss Rousslllon.
cannot be brutal to you now. Do not
fear me. only had a word to say"
asnl, dam pnlitn nd
tie to jab me with your sword, do you?
If I had one In my hand you would
not dare try such thing, and you
know 1t very we'll"
He was amazed, not knowing that
the sword point had touched her. He
could not see her face, but there was a
| flash in he- voice that startled him
with its indignant contempt and resent
ment.
What are you saying. Miss Roussil
lon2 / don't understand you. When
did | ever-when did | jab you with
my sword? | never thought of such a
thing"
This moment, sir, you did, and you
know you did. My arm is bleeding
now"
She spoke rapidly in French, but he
caught her meaning and for the first
became aware of the rapier in his
hand Even then its point was toward
her and very near her breast. He low
cred it instantly while the truth rushed
Into his mind.
"Forgive me-" he murmured, his
words barely audible in the tumult of
wind and rain, but charged with the
intensest feeling.
"Forgive me. l did not know. 1t was
an accident. could not do such a
thing purposely. Believe me. believe
me, Miss Roussillon. did not mean
IT,"
81 should like to believe you" she
presently said, "but l cannot. You
English are all, all despicable, mean,
vile!"
"Some time you shall not say that"
Farnsworth responded. II asked you
to stop a moment that might beg you
10 believe how wretchedly sorry I am
for what I am doing. But you cannot
understand me now. Are you really
hurt, Miss Roussillon? assure you
that 1t was purely accidental
my hurt is nothing" she said.
81 am very glad
"Well then, shall we go on to the
fort?"
You may go where you please, ma
demoiselle."
She turned her back upon him ant
without an answering word walked
straight to the lantern that hung by
the gate of the stockade, where a senti
mel tramped to and fro A few mo
ments later Captain Farnsworth pre-
, scented her to Hamilton, who had beer
called from his bed when the news Of
the trouble at Roussillon place reached
[ the fort.
$50 you've been raising trouble again
/ have you. miss?" he growled, with al
/ ugly frown darkening his face.
81 beg your pardon" said Farms
, worth. Miss Roussill0n was not t.
/ blame for
f., I'm your eyes she'd not be to blame
sir, II she burned up the fort and all o
, us in It," Hamilton grufiiy interrupted
. miss, what have you been doing
!, What are you here for? Captain Farms
= worth, you will please state the partic
ulars of the trouble that | have jus
heard about. And | may as well Motif.
, you that | wish to hear no special Low
/. ers pleading In this girls behalf
, Farnsworth's face whitened with an
! ger. He bit his lip, and shiver raj
through his frame, but he had to con
quer the passion. In few word
blunt and direct as musket balls h
told all the circumstances OF Whist ha,
taken place, making no conccalment
y to favor Alice, but boldly blaming tn
officer of the patrol, Lieutenant Ban
I low, for losing his head and attackin
l a young girl In her own home.
: Il will hear from Barlow" sal
= Hamilton after listening attentively I
n the story. But take this girl and cor
fine her. Show her no favors. | hol
70 Won responsible FOR her until tomorrow