The Elbert County tribune., 1905-01-19

of lie Chem Heureux.
De la Chaise not answering, the
other continued. with a malicious light
now shining in the dark eyes fixed
upon the Englishman's impassive face.
Saw you the Count de Cazeneau this
afternoon, may / ask, Captain Stan
ley?"
The latter encountered. and appear
ed to understand, the look of his ques-
ticner. and steel-like glinting showed
in his eyes as he replied. THAT is an
odd inquiry to make. Don Morales, in
ssmuch as ! have to recall that met
you entering his house as l was leav.
ing it."
Very true; so you did," admitted
Laro tfor he 1t was), land I was won
dering II you left the count in the
same devilish humor as that in which
| found him."
At this an angry red showed in the
officers cheeks, and CLEAN of wrath
in his eyes. But, without looking
again at Laro, he picked up his cards
and glanced at them; then, with an
oath, he threw them upon the table,
gathered his earnings and strobe from
the room.
1t was generally suspected that Cap
tain Edward Stanley was one of the
numerous worshipers of Count de
Cazeneau's lovely daughter; and gos-
sip had been unusually busy with their
names during the present week, at the
close of which the English officer, hav-
ing concluded the mission upon which
he had been sent to New Orleans. was
to return to Mobile. where the garri-
son was composed equally of British
and Spanish troops. 1t was also under
stood that Count de Cazeneau had no
liking for the stalwart, calm-faced
Englishman.
why did you try to prick him. Don
Morales?" asked one of the players. a
tall, spare man, with gray hair and
heavy, overhanging eyebrows.
Don Morales laughed scornfully.
Because it is worth something to
kindle little fire in the cold blood of
an English dog"
But what is it all about?" inquired
another of the party. Don Morales
but asked a simple question. What
was there in it to justify any man.
English or otherwise, calling for sat
isfaction?"
YES" added young American Of
ficer. looking to be twenty-five or
thereabouts. sitting beside Colonel
Zachary; what was there for him to
get angry about, for angry he was at
something? 1t couldn't have been his
cards, for l looked at what he threw
down"
"See here, Don," inquired the quick
witted ensign. who, although a recent
widower. with young boy. was-in
secret-one of Roselle's adorers, "is it
that you know or think he went to
see Count de Cazeneau this afternoon,
and that his asking for the daughters
hand aroused the old mans temper?"
A curious and not pleasant express
sion came to Don Morales eyes, and
the colonel said, now speaking some
what sternly as he touched the young
mans arm. you are forgetting your
usual code. Tommy, to say nothing of
your good sense. This is neither the
time nor place to be discussing such
a sacred matter as lady's affairs"
"Is it true. what l have heard, Don
Morales" now inquired De la Chaise,
that you sail for France in the morn
ing? If so. am of half a mind-yes.
three-quarters-to ask you to let me
take passage"
II carry no passengers" was the
brusque reply, made while the speak
er was drawing in some winnings; and
Colonel Zachary. looking distinctly
annoyed, remarked, 81 was not aware,
Don Morales, that you kept the com.
munity informed as to your sailing
| hours and destination"
II do not" replied Laro, with a
| quick, meaning glance. which the colo
mel met with slight smile. But
there seem to be those who know my
business better than I know it my
self"
When shall you be back here?"
asked De la Chaise.
When my vessel reaches New Or
leans"
ITO be continued