The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1906-02-07

1T is my opinion that it can. If he
has assured you that he knows nothing
of Miss Aston, am, for one, inclined
to believe him." said Boone.
What, then, can be accomplished?
In what direction shall we look for the
young Lady," continued Allan earnestly
Those are difficult questions. If a
number of us leave the fort in search of
Rosalthe, that very moment will prob
ably be the signal for an attack by our
enemies" replied Boone.
He made a gesture for Kenton and
Logston to approach, lie Bland being at
that moment busily engaged with Mr..
Aston.
The information which Allan had
brought was briefly stated, and for
short space not word was spoken by
either party, each striving to find out
by some mental process what was best
to be done.
Its my opinion" said Joel Logston.
at length, that the Frenchman had bet
ter be done for. What do you think,
Kenton?"
Watch him, and shoot him down on
the first appearance of treachery," re-
piled Kenton.
And what is your opinion?' asked
Boone, turning to Allan.
Il concur with Mr.. Kenton.'
you are wrong, all of your exclaim-
ed Logston. ''Why not stop the mis-
chief while there's an opportunity to do
it? What satisfaction can you get
when he's brought the Wyandots and the
e -. L.
upon us in sufficient numbers to eat us
all at two bites? What on airth will
he care for your watching arter he's
done jest what he wants to do? Why
not put stop to it now? Thrust him
into one of the block houses and keep
him there"
There is much reason and good sense
in what you say, JOEL" returned Captain
Boone, thoughtfully. "You are about
right, | believe, all things considered. /
am sorry that anything of this kind
should have happened among us, but
can see no way to avoid it now Mr..
Aston will feel deeply aggrieved, and
discredit the whole story of his treach-
cry. But what's the use to falter when
duty points the way, and the lives of all
ton! Kenton, you and Logston may
cage lie Bland as soon as you please.
Put him into the blacll-house and leave
him to his pleasant reflections.
It'll be the best job I've done for a
twelvemonth." said Joel
The Frenchman and Mr.. Aston were
conversing earnestly when the parties
approached.
There has been too much delay about
this businessw exclaimed lie Bland,
turning toward them.
That's jest what / think" replied
Joel, dryly, laying his great hand on
the Frenchman's shoulder. Come with
us, my lad"
What do you mean, sir?" asked lie
Bland, the blood suddenly forsaking his
face
This way" added Joel, tightening his
grasp, this way, my gentleman"
Mr.. Aston looked at Captain Boone,
then at Allan, and then at Kenton, ev-
cry feature expressing supreme aston
ishment.
Il see that you are surprised, Mr.. Al
ston, but it is necessary that this per-
sons liberty should be curtailed, at least
for the present" said Boone. calmly.
'And he may thank his stars that it's
no worse than that" added Logston,
dragging the Frenchman away.
Il am not only surprised, but indig-
nant," replied Aston.
Il am sorry that you feel so about
it, but | am only doing what my con-
science approves, returned Boone.
Tell me my crime. What base villain
has slandered me?' cried lie Bland,
struggling vainly in the hands of Log
ston.
''Treachery is your crime" returned
Boone.
IT'S false! You can prove nothing"
retorted lie Bland. That young fellow
has personal spite against me because
| chastised his impertinence to Miss
Aston no longer ago than yesterday.
| dare say you can find the truth of my
assertion written upon his shoulders in
good round characters"
ITO be continued)