The Springdale news., 1905-02-03
WE AT
 FIRST SIGHT

D interrupted the young woman. madame wishes," corrected the 1 am sure that NJ. Grigon would the buckle to be sent to the ho- certalnlyl Yes"
 f do not wish him to send it to otel," replied Mime. Montresor. q gal again tomorrow, and then per. IN Grigon may be in.' thank you" said the clerk. Montresor left the jewelry shop Rue Scribe and walked slowly sbe met at the next corner a man bowed gravely to her and fell easi- O step at her side.
 was not there," remarked ma briefly.
 IO bad" said the man. Another lost"
 ,. said madame. "and it is ex. re this staying at the Hotel Ritz much is left nowT'
 bout 1000 francs"
 pll that's enough for another D missed madame as she and her enlon walked toward the hotel.
 following day Mime. Montresor he man walked into Grigon's shop
 The clerk who had waited | her came forward. M. Grigon thin," he said.
 Grigon stepped forward. What 1t be that you wish?" he h. u he looked at the young woman. man who had accompanied her ed toward the door and stood | kjpg bis walking stick.
 father began madame, Herr l nh Richter, wishes me to select i lift which he proposes for my Eay. Yesterday your assistant was enough to show to me q diamond which would please me" roD stared at her again. Her dropped. and a faint flush came ker cheeks under the steady gaze. oald 1t be the Burma buckle?"
 Grigon finally.
 rhaps. The man did not say d madame.
 von turned to huge safe and l from it tray containing gems
 an expert would have valued at than one fortune.
 at is the one" said madame, ng to a most beautiful piece in kay.
 lat is the Burma buckle" said ! |d its price?" inquired madame. Ehty thousand francs" said Gri- fame picked up the buckle and I to her throat "is 1t well there?" kked, and her glance fell straight ! De eyes of Grigon.
 prabler' said the Frenchman. norrow," continued madame, "is | rthday, the first since the death
 husband. and my father desires ee me what like best. Now. I hsieur would be good enough to |
 the buckle to the hotel tonight l | |no doubt but that Herr Richter | archase from him."
 evening Grigon went to the Ho
 z Herr Richter appeared. say
 at his daughter was in the gar
 With Grigon he went i'll search
 found her in the balcony. Gri-
 gated himself beside her, and | Richter walked away.
 on took the wonderful gems from
 SC, T do not know" he began. l
 edame understands love at first |
 She has had the goodness to |
 that she has been but recently widow through the unfortu-
 peath of her husband. 1 have
 ladame driving In the Bois these years, but until yesterday when
 ihe to my shop l had not known
 luch loved her. If madame eign to show me the favor of mat l may ask her to be my
 tnen she will accept from me Pfma buckle in token of her fla J 'ue looked at him wonderingly. < eur IS good" she said. X Oa laid the buckle in her hand. ] sA De as madame wishes" he ,. ne bowed and bade her good oh the Yeranda he met Herr 2 nave asked your daughter < y Wife" he said. "and 1 have < .su her the Burma buckle for 7 fthday gift"
 'er went back to the balcony. ! " aeid up the buckle for him to I was easier than stealing It." $ briefly.
 ] ue continued: What will you 2 Ia" We take the midnight train hnE