Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-01-21
OF the ~Aigle." and erstwhre patron

OF the "Aigie," and erstwhIie patron
OF lie Chem Heureux.
De In Chaise not answering, the
other continued. with 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-
ley9"
The latter encountered. and appear
cd TO understand. the look OF his cues
tlcner. and a steei-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 bis house as was lear
ing IT,"
Very true; so you did" admitts I'd
I-aro dor he 1t wasl. "and | was wen
GSring If you left the count in tho
same deyiiish humor as that in which
| found him.
Al this an angry red showed in the
officers cheeks, and sleam of wrath
in his eyes. But. without looking
again at Laro. he picked up his cards
and glanced at them, then. with un
oath. he threw them upon the table.
gathered his earnings and strode 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 tho
close Of which the English officer. hav
inc as1,, npr,, xxbfeh
he had been sent TO New Orleans. was
to return to Mobile. where the garr:-
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.
tall. spare man, with gray hair and
heavy. oyerhanging eyebrows.
Don Morales laughed scornfully.
Because II is worth something to
kindle little fire la the cold blood OF
an English dog
But what is Il all about?" inquired
another Of the party. Don Morales
but asked simple question. What
was there in it to justify any man.
English or otherwise. calling for sat
isfaction?"
Yes" added a young American Of
ficer, looking to he twenty-five or
thcreabouts, sitting beside Colonel
| Zachary, what was there for him to
get angry about. for angry he was at
something? IL couldn't have been his
rardu 4 iaaL. nj hat Ia
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 II
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 tempers"
curious and not pleasant express
| sion came to Don Morales eyes. aac
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 tho
time nor place TO be discussing such
a sacred matter as lady's affairs
rs 1t true. what I have heard, Don
Morales" now inquired De la Chaise.
that you sail for France in the morn.
ing? II so. am of half a mind-yes,
hree-quarters-to ask you to let me
take passage"
Il carry no passengers" was the
brusque reply. made while the speak.
er was drawing in some winnings; and
| Colonel Zachary. looking distinctly
annoyed, remarked. Il was not aware.
Don Morales. that you kept the com
munity informed as to you sailing
hours and destination.
Il do not" replied Laro. with a
quick. meaning glance. which the colo
mel met with a slight smile but
there seem to be those who know my
business better than : know 1t ray.
| SELF
When shall you be back here7"
asked De la Chaise
When my vessel reaches New Or
leans