The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-09-07

warm friendship could not suddenly re-
solve itself into troublesome passion
on Rene's part.
We need not attempt to analyze Il
young girls feelings and motives In
such II case. What she does and what
she thinks are mysteries even to her
own understanding The influence most
potent In shaping the rudimentary
character of Alice Tarlcton (called
Roussillom had been only such as q
lonely frontier post could generate.
Her associations with men and women
had, with few exceptions. been unprof.
liable in an educational way. while her
reading in NJ. Roussillon's little library
could not have given her any practical
knowledge of manners and life.
Her affection for Rene was intcrfcred
with 10y her large admiration for the
heroic, masterful and magnetic knights
who charged through the romnnces of
the RoussillOn collection. For although
Rene was unqucstionably brave and
more than passably handsome, he had
no armor, no war horse. no shining
lance and embossed shicld-the differ
ence. indeed, was great.
Perhaps IT was the light and heat of
| Imagination shining out through Alice's
face which gave her beauty such "A fas-
cinating power. Rene saw 1t and felt
Its electrical stroke send sweet shiver
through his heart while he stood before
her.
you are very beautiful tonight,
Alice" he presently said, with sud
denness which took even her alertness
by surprise. A flush rose to his dark
face and Immediately gave way to a
grayish pallor His heart came near
stopping on the instant. he was so
shocked by his own daring. but he laid
hand on her hair, stroking 1t softly.
Just moment she was at n loss,
looking trihe embarrassed: then
with n merry laugh, she stepped aside
and said:
THAT sounds better VI. Rene de
Ronville; much better. You will be as
polite as Father Beret after little
more training"
She slipped past him while speak
Ing and made her way back again &c
the main room. whence she called &c
him:
"Come here. I've something TO show
you
He obeyed, a sheepish trace on his
countenance betraying his self con
seriousness.
When he came near Alice, she was
taking from its buckhorn hook on tn,
wall rapicr one of a beautiful pail
hanging side by side.
Papa Roussillon gave me these" She
said, with great animation. "Hc bought
them of an Indian who had kept then
long time. Where he came across
them he would not tell. But look, how
beautiful, Did you ever see anythine
so fineT'
Guard and hilt were of silver; tn,
blade, although somewhat corroded
still showed the fine, wavy lines OF
Damascus steel and traces of dellcat,
engraving, while in the end of tht
hilt was set large oval turquoise.
"A very queer present to give {
girl" said Rene. what can you do
with them?"
, A captivating flash Of playfulnes'
! came into her face and she spranl
backward, giving the sword semi
! circular turn with her wrist. Th'
blade sent forth keen hiss as 1t Gu
: the air close, very close to Rene's nose
He jerked his head and flung up hi
hand.
She laughed merrily, standing beauti
fully poised before him, the rapier'
/ point slightly elevated. Her short Skin
, left her feet and ankles free to show
their graceful proportions and the per
feet pose in which they held her suppl
, body.
"You see what / can do with tn
: colechemarde, Ell, NJ. Rene de Ror
? viller' she exclaimed, giving him
! smile which fairly blinded him. "No
2 tice how very near to your neck | cal
t thrust and yet not touch it. Now"
> She darted the keen point under hi
E chin and drew 1t away 50 quickly tina
I the stroke was like CLINT of sur
t! light.
: "What do you think Of that as mic
and accurate piece Of skiIlT'
l She again resumed her pose, tn
). right foot advanced, the left arm we
u back. her lissome, finely develope
q body leaning slightly forward.
/ Rene's hands were up before his fac
in a defensive position. palms outward
r Just then q chorus Of mems voice
:. sounded in the distance. The rive