The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-03-03

90 dark" replied Jean, srsspins the
soldiers hand. And your"
much better for the fine supper I
have been eating" said Greloire,
note Of laughter in his voice.
Pierre now fell behind, and the
three stepped more briskly.
What have you to tell met" in
quired Jean. after they had gone a
few PAGES, and Greloire remained ST.
lent. i
did you lieutenant send you-was
he wishing to know Of me?" asked
Jean eagerly. But there was no an
swer.
G well yes, and no." replied Gre
loire, speaking slowly, as IL consider
looked down into the boys appraised
face, which even the dim light Of the
stars showed to be filed with keen
disappointment, Surely you have
every reason to know his love for you;
and he is one who never forgets. But
his days are nov filed with that
which leaves little time for him to
think Of anything but this siege. He
is outside the city, with the Revolu-
tionary forces"
HE without. and you within, tight
ing against him!" burst from Jeans
lips. as he drew himself away.
"Sh-h!" whispered the soldier.
These streets may seem deserted;
but It's as well not to speak loud
words for the winds may carry them
to where the wrong ears may hear
them"
Jean laughed softly, and came closer
to Greloire.
"Aha--I see how II Is"
BE all the more careful, then, my
young MASTER" warned the soldier.
There was silence for a time. while
the three walked slowly along until
they reached a street where. the
houses were far apart; and the last
one of all, from whose windows came
a faint CLEAN of light, Jean pointed
out to Greloire as his present abode.
And so that is where you are liv-
I ing" said the soldier. as they stood
looking toward 1t. II tell you, lad.
that had I the chance to possess SO
quiet a home. | should stop within 1t,
and not be wandering into such sham
bles of carnage and blood as is the
city now. Take my advice. and keep
away from lie Chen Heureux. I can
now come to your house; and that will
be the best place for me to see you.
But, II you are TO undertake the mis-.
sion Of which | spoke, the less you
see of that scoundrel Laro, the better
will 1t be-"
"Laro Is my friend" declared Jean,
his quick temper rising like a fash
Of fire. He is my friend, and even
you must not name him in such fash.
ion to me-"
"So?" said Greloire calmly, taking
his hand from the boys arm. Then
| doubt II you are to be trusted, and
regret telling you as much as ! have
Laro Is not to be trusted. He Is al
and, his suspicious ono aroused, hi
has sufficient craftiness to surprise
your secret. and use 1t for our HARM
Jean was silent, and Greloire wen
on In a milder tone. Nov tell me
were you in my place would you moi
think twice before risking secrets with
such a keeper-one who cares 81
much for Laro as to have temper with
an older friend, who. knowing tn,
mans reputation. warns you against
him?"
Il am not angry. G~reloire." declared
Jean p%enitently, land regret that
was so. Pardon me-"
"All right-all right, mon ami" wal
Greloire's hearty reply. Then. agail
lowering his voice, he asked in a hal
quizzical tone, "And do you wish I,
see our little colonel?"
"Yes-indeed yes! You know tina
I would not give one Of his fingers Il
exchange for a dozen Laros."
"Bien." said Greloire. Now I mus
be going. So adieu, and my compli
ments to the good dame Margot."
With this he turned about, an,
whistling softly. went back the wa,
they had come, while the two boyl
after watching him a few moments
bent their steps toward the cottage