Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1906-01-31

room. Toni assented. and. after
throwing wrap about his compan-
ions shoulders, passed with her
through one of the Open windows. The
first turn was made in silence. Thea
as they stopped a moment and looked
out over the Lower Town at their feet
the woman spoke low and indistinctly:
And so you are going to leave to-
morrow. Are you glad?"
Ma fol! yes was the frank answer.
Tomorrow begins the work | have
set out to do. | hasten toward it,"
And is there nothing in a mans
life beside His worE?" came in pettish
tones from the depths OF the tood be-
side him.
''Ah, yes. Cielo." he replied. with
spark of mischief in his eye. There
is honor, and one other-love."
The feminine figure gave little start
at this, and, drawing nearer, waited
for him to continue.
Yes, mans love comes next to his
honor. | shall therefore have feelings
of regret as well at leaving civilization
and friends behind, and shall begrudge
each westward step that takes me fur
Their from the desire of my heart. the
idol OF my dreams;" and unnoticed by
his friend, he looked in the direction
OF the ocean and blew kiss toward
France, that the wind caught up and
carried off far into the night
You know, then, what it is to love p"
came TO his ear in soft. caressing tones
TO love, ah. that Il is to live" pur-
sued Tonti, as he dreamily watched a
spark rise from chimney mount high
upon the wings of the breeze. and then
die slowly out. Yes. it is the wine of
life, that gives one strength and pur-
pose; the bread of the hearts exist
ence. What other food is there that
does not mou!der and decay? The
very air. tho only cir upon which the
soul can subsist. for are not all else
but noxious vapors and unwholesome
fumes?'
The woman's blood surged to her
temples and blinded her eyes i'm a red
deniDg flash she reeled unsteadiIy a
moment; her breath came in uncon-
sclous, noiseless gasps. The end she
mad labored for in vain seemed sud
denly to burst in sight: she had but
to reach forth and grasp It. One des-
perate effort and it would be hers.
"Ah! Henri, my love" size nurmured
as she nestled closer with her head
upon his breast. why did you not tell
me sooner! I could have arranged IL
all. But it is not too late" Then turn
ing mp her face. she spoke rapidly and
with impetuous earnestness. Come
give up your plans for tho morrow
leave the danger and exposure and the
glory II you will for others. let them
be lost in the wilderness, but do you
remain. for ] love you. love you. love
you! Flee with me tonight. have a
canoe and well-paid servants awaiting
US. An hours time will sec us half
way 10 BEAUFORT Near by Ia a seienI-
DRY held by friend Of the intendant's
have done much for Duchesneau. he
VIII do much for me. / have a letter
from him here"-she tapped her bosom
that will gain for us the protection
needed. We cen stay at this soigniory
until La Sale has started and the
storm Is over The intendant will give
us large grant OF land--hs will
help us--I have saved some little mon
ey Come, mon cher. with me: there
is still time" and At the end Of This
passionate ou;hurst she seized 7'onti
by one hand and with tho Other ca.
rsssed his cheek
The young man heard the wgr.sn's
voice. but compreaendcd not at 1rst
the meaning u her speech His arst