Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1905-05-12

went on.
"Ciel" said she, laughing, zone
might as well go to a nunnery. May
not a girl enjoy her beauty? 1t is
sweet to her."
But do not make 1t bitter for the
poor men. Dieu! am one of them,
and know their sorrows"
"And you-you have been in lover"
Desperately" l answered, clinging
by the fnger-tips Somehow we kept
drifting into fateful moments when a
word even might have changed all that
has been-our life way, the skies above
us. the friends we have known, our
loves, our very souls.
She turned. smiling, her beauty
flashing UP at me with power quite
irresistible. l shut my eyes a moment,
summoning all my forces. There was
only a step between me and-God
knows what!
Captain, you are foolish fellow"
said she. with a little shudder. And
well, am cold. Parbleu, feel my
hand"
She had drawn her glove quickly,
and held out her hand, white and beau
tiful, a dainty finger in a gorget of
gems. That little cold, trembling
hand seemed to lay hold Of my heart
and pulled me to her. AS my lips
touched the palm l felt it's mighty
magic. Dear girl! wonder If she
planned that trial for me.
I'VE must-ride-faster. You-you
are cold" I stammered.
She held her hand so that the sun
light flashed on the jewels, and looked
down upon it proudly.
do you think it beautiful" she
asked.
Eyes, and wonderful" l said. But,
mark me, it is all sacred trust-the
beauty you have"
"Sacred?"
more sacred than the power of
kings" I said.
"You should give yourself to the
church"
81 can do better with the sword Of
steel" said.
But do not be sad. Cheer up, dear
fellow" she went on, patting my ell
bow with a pretty mockery. I'VE wo-
men are not-not so bad. When
| find the man / love"
Her voice faltered as she began FUSS
ing with her stirrup.
turned with a look of inquiry,
changing quickly to one of admiration
81 shall make him love me, if
can," she went on soberly.
And if he does?" I queried. my
blood quickening as our eyes met
"Dieu. would do anything for him."
said she.
I turned away, looking off at the
brown fields. All. then, for a breath,
my heart begged my will for utterance.
The first word passed my lips when
there came the sound of galloping
hoofs and Therese and the marquis.
Come, dreamers." said the former,
as they pulled up beside us. "A cold
dinner is the worst enemy of happi-
ness"
"And he is the worst robber that
shortens the hour of love-" said the
marquis, smiling.
We turned. following them at 9
swift gallop. They had helped me out
of that mire of ecstasy, and now l was
| glad, for. on my soul, l believed the
fair girl had one more to her liking
nd was only playing for my scalp
Md at last l had begun to know my
own heart, or thought l had.
D'ri came over that evening with q
letter from Gen. Brown. He desired
me to report for duty next day or two
"War-it is forever war;" said
Therese, when I told her at dinner
There is to be a coaching-party to-
morrow, and we shall miss you, cap
tain"
Can you not soon return?" said the
baroness.
81 fear not" was my answer. at is
to be long campaign"
"Oh, the war! When will 1t ever
end?" said Louise, signing.
when we are all dead" said
Louison.
"Of loneliness?" said the old count
with a smile.
mo; of old age" said Louison
quickly.
when the army goes into Canada
II will go into trouble" said the Comte
de Chaumont, speaking in French
I'VE shall have to get you out of cap
tivity, captain"
Louise would rescue him" said hel
sister. "She has influence there"
would pay my ransom?" I IN
euired. turning to her.
with my life" said she, solemnly
Greater love hath no man than this,
said the good Pere Joulin, smiling as
the others laughed.
"And none has greater obligation,
said Louise, blushing with embarrass-
ment HAS he not brought us three
out of captivity"
"Well, II am taken" said, moth
Ing can bring me back unless it be-
"a miracle?" the baroness prompted