The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-18

cit is bear,' breathed Pedro.
Neither was disposed to argue the matter which,
eaten at all ght well satisfy the hunger Of
bear of wild boar. s-s..-.s=
"Let run, - whispered Pedro. -s.7-- - -
81 cannot too scc-c Jared - whispered the other
with chattering teeth 81
Pedro dragged his companion to his feet, and he
the former uttered cry of delight He could now
the outlines of the animals head and two tall pointed
which revealed the fact that the creature neither
bear boar, but Tonito! F. %:-E>-. -
Yet, it the little donkey, which had not been
found by the robber, but which, before the atters
turn had loosened his careess bridestrap and
had wandered into the woods his account, his
mind bent upon thistles
Pedro glad that the animal not wild
beast and also that Tonito not lost to him forever
that he threw his about the little donkcys neck in
transport of joy 'Now all right" he said,
'for Tonto knows the way to the monastery and he
will take us there" r. s..--
Fabien made objection to the monastery now,
to the lecture he expect from Brother Francois
for anything preferable to this dark gloomy
forest. So the two boys mounted before and in the
of hour arrived at low, square building sur
rounded by wall .
by TALL blackrobed figure which the boys addressed as
Brother Joseph. won t you take US in for the night
\ We have been robbed and tied to tree.''
'Most assuredly, my little man, replied the friar
who asked questions and never exhibited surprise
at anything 1--WE never refuse shelter and food to the
The evening reast has not yet begun You
know the way Pedro; go to the refractory while take
Of the donkey.''
- Pedro led the way to a large room where at long
table the frars about partake of smoking
supper He looked for Brother Francois and discovered
him raised desk at the side of the room, where he
about to read aloud to his brother monks that
mind and body might be refreshed at the same time:
Two Of the friars side and made places for
their small guests, who served first of all. '-
When the repast finished Brother Francois came
down from his DESK and with long, swinging steps at
approached the two boys.
FsWhat is the meaning Of this?'' he asked. "Why
are you here at this hour?'' = -.
Pedro told him they had left home without the con-
sent of his mother emitting to who to blame
in the matter and related their adventures in detail
Brother. Francois, who by this time had learned to
read Fabens character quite WE'LL suspected that the
small marquis had planned the escapade, and by dnt Of
much questioning he managed to draw out a full con-
fession He then read the lad lecture the
sin Of lying. =
As he finished the bell rang and the boys went with
Brother Joseph to the gate. j. :.
'The Sonora Velasco has sent for Brother Francois
said familiar voice "Her and the young marquis
have disappeared and she is almost distracted for she
fears they have wandered the mountain and have been
destroyed by wild beasts 49,. -
mo, are here, jules, said Pedro's clear voice
from the darkness.
tsThe saints be prased!'' said the old and with
another word the turned and galoped away
into the night
The boys shown to two tiny rooms, or cells,
where the beds tho cean and tired were
they that they asleep almost their heads
had touched the pillow.
..- (To be Contnued)