Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-23

to BE- sninhabited. OF this they imme-
diately took possession. To the sur.
prise Of both parties, they perceived that
4 IRE had recently been kindled there,
and several articles Of comfort were left,
among which were pieces Of venisOn,
mats, a few undressed deerskins, etc.
Allan hailed this discovery az a sim
gular piece of good fortune, and instant
~ set himself at work to minister prop.
erly to the wants of his friend. He
dressed his wound as well as he could.
searched for a spring. brought him cool
and refreshing water. and then arranged
the mats and deerskins. and prevailed
upon him to lie down and recruit his ex-
hausted energies.
kenton complied, making efforts dur.
ing the time to induce Norwood to leave
him there, and put n safer distance be-
tween himself and the Indians. who
might possibly be on their trail.
Our hero was of course deaf to these
suggestions: and in short time had
the pleasure of seeing his cOmrade sink
into deep and tranquil sleep. He then
kindled fire and moving about softly,
commenced cooking as well as the case
would admit. some of the venison so
providentially provided.
While Allan was engaged in this man
ner. human figure darkened the lodge
door, The unexpected visitor was an
Indian maiden. When she beheld our
hero. she drew back with an exclana-
ton of surprise.
Come in said Allan. pcrceiving she
was in doubt
What does the pale face seek here?''
she asked. with dignitied air.
Il don't know that it would be proper
to make you my contidante," replied
Allan, with a smile.
Confidence sometimes makes friends.
added the Indian girl. in excellent Eng.
fish. though somewhat loftily.
Il know it. daughter of the red man.
answered Norwood. Are any of your
people with you!'
Il am alone; are you afraid!" replied
the maiden.
mot of you, certainly" said Norwood
with smile.
why are you so near our vllage:'
inquired Starlight.
"A young maiden has disappeared
er," rejOined our hero, resolving to trust
her with the object of his mission.
such things often happen: but why
do you seek her in this direction? DC
you lay this new sin at the door Of the
Cherokee! Is the red face always al
fault! Did the Great Spirit make them
nation of thieves:'
Il said not so; but we seek that
which is lost in all places where there
is a possibility of its being found. |.
1t not so!"
Know that the White Cloud is safe
she will return again to BooneshorOugi
before the next moon. Go back and tel
her friends So"
What strange thing is th. you say p
cried Allan.
IAN l speaking to the winds. that
you do not understand: Are my word.
SO idle that they do not interest you?
said that the white maiden wa, safe,
rejoined Starlight.
Where is she? Let me see her--le
me speak to herr" cried Allan.
what is White Cloud to you?" asked
Starlight, coldly, looking steadily Al
Allan.
ooh, she is much! think of her ant
dream of her! exclaimed Norwood.
"And does she dream of you!" resum
ed Starlight, in the same tone.
".Alas, no! She does not even know
me. l am impatient to know more. Il
yOm really speak truly. lead me to Ro
salthe," added Norwood.
Il should lead you to your dca tn
| You would never return to the grea
fort TO say that the pale maiden lives.
returned Starlight emphatically.
''Rosalthe is a captive among your peo
| ple-how, then. can she be safe:" ask
ed the young man.
THAT is known to me and not Il
you. l will tell no more. said Star
Light.
"You shall" cried Norwood, starting
to his feet.
1.-The daughter of the prond Cherokee,
| fears nothing. She is willing to MAKE
the friends of the White-Cloud glad h!
| sending them word that she is safe; bu
should You torture her with fire sh'
would tell no more" replied Starlight
drawing up her person ma jestically.
The dignitied and assured air of thu
| Cherokee maiden arrested Allan in hi
| purpose. He stood before her irreso
| lutte and embarrassed. Before he hat
recovered his self-possession. Star-Ligh
| had gliled from the lodge, and disap
| pearcd in the forest.
| t'ro ha ~nnfinued)