Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-07

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you this ring Of mine" and she drew
one from her finger. Il wish you to
weGr it. and to think 1t says always.
'Roseile de Cazeneau gave me to you;
and she Will always pray for YOU
that You may be gallant gentleman.
loyal to Ashat Is true and right Will
you have the ring say this to your"
Her words touched deeply the boys
chivalric. impulsive nature; and bend
ing over the hand that proffered the
ring, he pressed his lips to the jew
eled fingers.
Thank you. he said. as. now with
smile, she slipped the little circlet
upon the fourth finger of his left
hand: and the touch of her own, warm
AID gentle. sent thrill of delight
through his young veins.
Il shall never forget you" he de-
clared. looking up into her face; 'and
no matter what or where | may be,
you and yours will always have my
love and service"
II Is now my turn to thank you."
she said: 'for'-and a far.seeing look
chased the smile from her eyes
who shall say but that or mine
may call upon you to make good your
promise?"
Before he could reply. they were in
terrupted by the entrance of Laro.
with Thiel close behind him; and fol-
lowing the two was Pierre, who with
him wonderingly.
Laro gave his orders hastily. but
clearly. after which he turned to
Pierre. who stood near him.
"Geod night, my boy; l am sorry
you are not TO go with me. for | would
like greatly 10 have your stout heart
and strong arm aboard the .Aigle.'
You will come with me next time,"
laying his hand on the boys shoul.
der.
Jean remained silent. standing with
lowered eyes. while the bell tangled
second time.
I'm be in this port again within
two years." added Laro. ''and then I
am sure you will be ready to come
with me. Until then. dear lad. good
night And he moved away, mo
tioning for the others to follow.
Good night. Jean. and adieu," said
Roselle. as she was about to pass
him. ''Do not forget me. nor what
have said 10 you"
She was gone. leaving the boy
standing mute. sensible of the odor OF
violets. and regretting ruefully his In.
ability to have acknowledged her gra-
cious farewell. But the sound of
Thiels voice soon aroused him from
his self-reproachings.
Come" the landlord said sharply
come with me-"
The hooks of rope ladder were
soon fastened into two iron rings bolt
ed TO the rock. A coil OF rope was
then put through the opening, and
lowered carefully. until Laro. who
kept hand upon it. felt 1t grow taut
with pull from below.
Good night again. boy: my heart
Is sorry TO leave thee behind" he said
to Jean. who was close to him. Good.
by, again. and good lnck."
He had. while speaking. stepped
through the opening. and. as the fare.
well came from his ips-disappearcd
down the ladder.
Ropes we're fastened under the
arms OF the young girl and of he's
maid. One of the counts friends fol.
lowed Laro: then the maid after him i:
next the count himself. and then his
daughter. The two remaining gentle
men going last of all.
There was no sign of fighting when
Jean and Pierre left lie Chen Heu.
reux that night: and the sough OF
the rising wind was all that broke
the silence
Next time ] will surely CO." Jean
said to himself as he and Pierre. af.
ter putting out the light which Mar
got had left for them. took on = 1eir
shoes and crept softly upstairs to their
respective bedrooms. '.Laro said he
would return within two years; and
in two years ! shall be larger. and
she will not call me a boy. I will go.
and will find her.