Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-03-02

nedQ ana mana, as, Win Slightly
arched eyebrows, he looked once more
toward Jean, who was still standing
beside the fireplace. But the boy was
| quick TO see these. and understood
that he might expect to find Greloire
| outside.
Allowing what he felt to be proper
amount of time TO pass after the latter
had closed the door behind him, Jean
| put on his cap, and having motioned
to Pierre, they both followed, regard
less of Laro's declaration that it was
earlier than usual, and not yet time
| for them to start for home.
The two boys, with occasional sharp
glances around, passed along the al
most deserted street. Presently
Pierre, after quick look over his
shoulder. gripped Jeans arm.
There is man who looks like
Greloire coming on just behind u.s."
He had scarcely spoken when a
swift but cautious football came close
behind him, and hand caught his
shoulder. while Greloire said in care
fully lowered voice, ITEMS My quick
witted comrade, how are you?"
''As you see, or might, were it not
SO dark" replied Jean, grasping the
soldiers hand. "And you?"
Much better for the fine supper |
have been eating" said Greloire, a
note of laughter in his voice.
Pierre now fell behind. and the
three stepped smore briskly.
What have you to tell me?" IN
CURED Jean, after they had gone a
few PAGES, and Greloire remained ST.
lent
Did your lieutenant send you-was
he wishing to know of me?" asked
Jean eagerly. But there was no an
swer.
well, yes, and no." replied Gre
loire, speaking slowly, as if consider
ing his words, and adding, as he |
looked down into the boys appraised |
face, which even the dim light of the |
stars showed to be filed with keen |
Surely you have
every reason to know his love for you; |
and he is one who never forgets. But |
his days are now filed with that
which leaves little time for him to
think of anything but this siege. He
is outside the city, with the Revolu-
forces
He without, and you within, fight
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
% Greloire.
"Aha-I see how it is"
BE all the more careful, then, my
young master" warned the soldier.
There was silence for time, while
he three walked slowly along until
hey reached a street where the
louses were far apart; and the last
me of all, from whose windows came
faint CLEAN of light, Jean pointed
tut to Greloire as his present abode.
"And so that is where you are liv-
n.y." said the soldier, as they stood
ooking toward it. Il tell you, lad,
hat had l the chance to possess so
uiet home, should stop within it,
nd not be wandering into such sham {
les of carnage and blood as is the
ity now. Take my advice. and keep {
way from lie Chen Heureux. l can
ow come to your house; and that will
e the best place for me to see you.
tut, if you are to undertake the mis-
ion of which | spoke, the less you
ill it be-" q
"Laro is my friend" declared Jean, v
is quick temper rising like fash 2
t fire. HE is my friend, and even C
Oh must not name him in such fash g
IN to me" a
"So?" said Greloire calmly, taking n
IS hand from the boys arm. Then
doubt if you are to be trusted, and d
'gret telling you as much as | have. d
arc is not to be trusted. He is al d
ost old enough to be your father;
Id, his suspicious once aroused, he 9
Is sufficient craftiness to surprise n
,ur secret, and use it for our harm" le
Jean was silent, and Greloire went q
in a milder tone. Now tell me, lie
ere you in my place would you not IL
ink twice before risking secrets with 81
oh a keeper-one who cares so n
UGH for Laro as to have temper with e'
older friend, who, knowing the pl
ans reputation, warns you against
m?" q
Il am not angry, Greloire.' declared u
an penitently, and regret that l IA
IS so. Pardon me" ne
'All right-all right, mon ami" was u
eloire's hearty reply. Then, again :"