Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-30

DO peacock; to say pretty things,
ono might better be well trained par
rot; to grace the court or the salon,
had as soon be statue in the corner
1t has more comfort, more security:
to be admired. to hear fine compliments
well, you know that is the part of
pet poodle. say, captain, to be
happy one must be free to do"
looked into her big eyes, that were
full of their new discovery.
Il should like to be among the
wounded soldiers" said she, her face
Frightening. ut did make me very
happy to sit by your bedside and do
for you"
There was very tender look in her
eyes then.
She started to rise. A brier, stirring
In the breeze, had fallen across her
hair. She let me loose the thorns, and,
doing so. kissed her forehead
could not help It.
"M'sieur!" she exclaimed in whis-
per. Then she turned quickly away
and stood tearing leaf in her fingers
Forgive mel" pleaded, for saw
that she was crying. ut was the i'm
pulse OF moment. Pray forgive mel"
She stood motionless and made no
answer. never felt such stir in
me. for had fear, terrible fear.
that had lost what might never have
again.
1T was honorable admiration" I
continued, rising to my full height be-
side her 'oTell me, ma'm'selle, have
hurt you?"
NO" said she in voice that trem-
bled. II am thinking-I am thinking
OF somebody else"
The words, spoken SO slowly, so
sweetly. seemed, nevertheless, to fly
at me. "of somebody else!" Whom
could she mean? Had her sister told
her? Did she know of my meeting
with Louison? was about to confess
how deeply, how tenderly, loved her.
had spoken the FIRST word when this
thought flashed upon me, and halted.
could not 60 on.
"Ma'm'selle," said. Tiff it Is I
OF whom you are thinking, give me
only your pity. and l can be content
Sometime. perhaps, l may deserve
more. II can be of any service to
you. send for me-command me. You
shall see that am not ungrateful.
All. ma'm'selle.' l continued, as l
stood to my full height. and felt a
mighty uplift in my heart that seemed
to toss the words out OF me, Il have
a strong arm and good sword, and the
love OF honor and tair women"
She wiped her eyes, and turned and
looked up at me. I was no longer q
sick soldier.
1T is like beautiful story" she
said thoughtfully: and you-you are
like knight of old. We must go home.
It is long past luncheon hour. We
must hurry"
4 She gave me her arm up the hill,
and We walked without speaking.
Il am very well to-day" remarked
as we came to the road. "If you will
will wait here until get to the big
birch, shall go around to see If l
can beat you to the door,"
1T is not necessary" said she, smil-
Ing. "and-and. m'sieur, am not
ashamed Of you or Of what have
DONE"
The baroness and Louison had not
yet returned. M. Pidgeon was al
luncheon with US In the big dining
room, and had much to say Of the
mighty Napoleon and the coalition he
was then fighting.
The great monsieur stayed through
the afternoon, as the baroness haG
planned big houseparty for the night
IN celebration Of the counts return
My best clothes had come by messen.
ger from the Harbor. and I could put
myself in good fettle. The baroness
and the count and Louison came early
and we sat long together under thu
trees.
The dinner was at seven. There wer,
more than q dozen guests, amoni
whom were number I had seen at tn,
chateau-Mr. David Parish Of Ogdens
burg. who arrived late in a big, two
wheel cart drawn by four horses tina
came galloping to the door, ant
Gen. Wilkinson. our new commando
In the north. stout, smooth-face,
man. who came with Mr.. Parish 1,
citizens dress.
At the dinner the count had mucl
to say Of the scenas Of excitement II
Albany, where he had lately been
The baroness and her wards were re
splendent in old lace and sparklin
Jewels. Great haunches of venisol
were served FROM long sideboard
there was free flow Of oSd Nader
and Burgundy and champagne an
cognac. Mr.. Parish and the count an
the general and Moss Kent and N
Pldgeon sat long at the table, wit
i cigars and coffee. after the rest of u
had gone to the parlors. and the bi
groom rang with their laughter. TIL
young Marquis de Gonvello and Nj
Marc Isambert Brunei Of the Com
pagnie, who afterward founded tn
great machine shops Of the royal nav
yard at Portsmouth and became eng
neer OF the Thames tunnel, and Ferr
Chassinis, Jr., and waltzed with tn
ladies. Presently sat down near til
baroness, who was talking in Frenc
with Therese LIE Ray, the count
daughter.
Pardon my using French" said til
baroness. turning TO me, "for beliey
you do not use It. and. my friend.
Is misfortune. for you miss KNOWN
what good company is the Ma'm'sell
lie Ray"
And miss much pleasure and may
hap duel with the marquis" SAIL
laughing: but beg you to procee
with your talk. have learned man