The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-03-01

so dark" replied Jean, sraspiu, ,!
soldiers hand. And your"
much better for the fine o..
have been eating" said Greln,p
note of laughter in his voice
Pierre now fell behind ana
three stepped more briskly.
What have you to tell ma,,
quired Jean, after they had oo,.
few PAGES, and Greloire remanas s
lent.
did your lieutenant send you-
he wishing to know of me?p ~
Jean eagerly. But there was M i
swer.
We'll, yes, and no." replied a
loire, speaking slowly, as if con.IaE
ing his words, and adding. n, |
looked down into the boys upr,
face, which even the dim light oi !,
stars showed to be filled with III
disappointment, Surely you L.
every reason to know his love for >.
and he is one who never forgets ii
his days are now filled with Nj
which leaves little time for him
think of anything but this siege h
is outside the city, with the Rev.
tionary forces" 4
"He without, and you within, An
ing against him!" burst from Je,l
lips, as he drew himself away.
"Sh-h!" whispered the solaI
"These streets may seem desertsl
but It's as well not to speak h,
words for the winds may carry IN,
to where the wrong ears may M
them"
Jean laughed softly, and came cos
to Greloire.
"Aha-I see how 1t is"
"Be all the more careful, then. ,
young master" warned the soldier
There was silence for a time, VII
the three walked slowly along IN
they reached street where
houses were far apart; and the /
one of all, from whose windows ca
a faint CLEAN of light, Jean poin
out to Greloire as his present abO
And so that is where you are
ing" said the soldier, as they ST
looking toward it. Il tell you,
that had / the chance to possess
quiet a home, | should stop within
and not be wandering into such sh
bles of carnage and blood as is
city now. Take my advice, and
| away from lie Chen Heureux. |
now come to your house; and that
be the best place for me to see
But, If you are to undertake the
sion of which spoke, the less
see of that scoundrel Laro, the be
will it be-"
"Laro is my friend" declared
his quick temper rising like
of fire. HE is my friend, and {
you must not name him in such
ion to me-"
"So?" said Greloire calmly, ia
his hand from the boys arm. ~
| doubt If you are to be trusted,
regret telling you as much as /
Laro is not to be trusted. He |
most old enough to be your fat
and, his suspicious once aroused
has sufficient craftiness to SUR
your secret, and use it for our ha
Jean was silent, and Greloire
on in a milder tone. Now tell
were you in my place would you
think twice before risking secrets
such a keeper-one who cares
much for Laro as to have temper
an older friend, who, knowing
mans reputation, warns you ag;
him?"
81 am not angry, Greloire," decl
Jean penitently, land regret tn
was so. Pardon me-"
"All right-all right, mon ami"
Greloire's hearty reply. Then, q
lowering his voice. he asked in
quizzical tone, And do you wis
see our little colonel?"
"Yes-indeed yes You know
| would not give one of his fingel
exchange for a dozen Laros."
"Bien," said Greloire. Now
be going. So adieu, and my col
ments to the good dame Margot."
With this he turned about,
whistling softly, went back the
they had come, while the two |
after watching him a few NOM
bent their steps toward the cot
| ITO he continued