Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-06-08

by her maid bearing n bundle OF clothes
1 took my dear one Ia my arms, covering
her lovely lace with kisses. Then We
hurried 10 the carnage.
But though love viii always nnd a way
as runs the old song, the cherub Is some
times baked. Before we could enter our
carriage we observed bright lights IN the
windows OF the chateau, and heard shouts
aud the sound Of wheels In the stable
yard. 1t was evident that the uncle had
somehow learned OF the elopement. Aimee
was terrified. She Informed me that her
two cousins had but the day before re-
turned from the army, aud were loud In
their abuse OF the German officer who had
won. her affections. Her life had been q
burden since my visit
We applied the whip, Flelschmann driv.
ing, with me at his side, while Aimee and
the maid sat behind. The road was smooth
and for some miles we pushed on without
sign Of pursuit The night had been dark,
but now the heavy clouds broke away, and
we went on through the brilliant moon
light.
II was nearing dawn when I heard the
sound Of hoof-beats behind u.s. ana later the
shouts OF our pursuers, urging their horses.
Our team was no match for theirs. / saw
/ that we must face the music and have II
out on the road. Bleschmann had his own
plans, however. As the pursuing team
drew closer he gave me the lines. ~ will
attend to the garlic-enters" he said quietly
y
on without me when give the word.
The dashing team passed us aud stopped.
Three men leaped from the carriage.
| Aimee's uncle, whom / recognized by his
| height, grasped the brides OF our horses
while the two cousins ran toward us.
| As they came up Flelschmann stepped Ia
the ground. Smash! Smash! / heal
| terrific Impact OF his great fists In their
faces. They went down In a heap. One
was stunned; the other scrambled TO his
feet and rushed wildly at Flelschmann
with an oath, while the tall uncle, per.
| celylng need OF his assistance, advanced
brandlshing huge sword. He was beside
himself with rage; ''rhieyes! Robbers
At the time II was tragic; now, as
recall the Incident / laugh. Fleischmann
was so cool, so resourceful, so mighty.
| He picked up the cousin, "a rather small
many with both hands, lifted him high In
the air, and brought him down with ter.
rible force upon the uncle's head. There
was shrek Of pain, heavy grOan, and
| they went down together In the dust,
| "Driye on" roared Flelschmann, and /
whipped the horses into a gallOp.
minute later / heard the steady beat OF
hoofs behind us, and Flelschmann appeared
| smiling good naturally and mounted on
one of the carriage horses. He had cut the
| traces, and turned the other horse loose
thus effectually stopping the pursuit.
Aimee had nearly tainted with fright;
but under the care of her maid she soon
| regalned her composure, and we drove
on lelsurely without fear of further In
terruptlon. Shortly after dawn we stopped
at a small town, breakfasted, and after con
sultation decided to leave the team and
take the train for Paris.
At the station another surprise awaited
us. AS the train from the south rolled in,
a dignifed and handsomely uniformed
French officer came from one of the walt
ing rooms. Aimee rushed toward him with
a cry of delight. 1t was her father the
Count Lagunay, whom we had not seer