The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-28
Our Daily Short Story


 some day. but he never came back. I guess he has forgotten. l She grew eilent, and sat gazing dreamily at the water flowing swiftly past Then. suddenly. there was the sound of parting branches and she look ed up into the eyes of that well-re- membered friend of day. In his face was look of delight and surprise. | "Evelyner he exclaimed, and strode forward with outstretched hands.
 "So, you did remember, Robert?" she said, and gave him both of hers, and a glad little smile came to her red lips. T have never forgotten. was pass ing along the road. up there, in my machine, and stopped just to see the place again I did not tHhope to see you,' | he answered.
 He had not released her hands. but now she seemed for the first time to notice that fact. and withdrew them, | blushing.
 They sat down side by side on the messy bank. and the golden hours slip ped by unheeded. Almost unconscious ly their hands had met and clasped; then his arm had stolen about her. and | her head had came to rest against his | shoulder. There seemed no past, no future, only the present. Slowly, as if drawn by force he could not rest | he turned his head toward her, and | their lips met clingingly. With wrench, the countess tore her. self free, and sprang to her feet. She hid her face in her little hands and sobbed.
 "Oh, you shouldn't have done that, Robert. It makes 1t too hard to bear. I Oh, cannoti Cannotw "WhatT' he whispered and again his arms enfolded fer. | With eyes that were suddenly wide and dry she looked into his. T am to be married in two days" she said simply
 His face went white, and his arms dropped to his side. And I-I had forgotten" he mutter- ed. With clenched hands he started in- | to vacancy. Then his jaw set firmly and into his blue eyes came the light of battle, heritage from 6 warrior race.
 Would you give up ali that you hold dear--- family, friends and country, to go with me. an exile. into a Tar | country?" he asked. T also am bound --by a dead mans promise--to one who cannot possibly care for me. who | perhaps hates the thought of me-. would see to it that 1t was reported and believed that I had been killed. I Will you come? If you do not love that other man. it would be a crime for you tO marry nlm-Iof you love me. The countess stretched out hand Let us go-- together" she said. and they hurried up the bank toward the | highway.
 At the bridge touring car was wait l ing. aud he assisted her in. The dog l sprang in beside her. The young man also mounted the car. and then spoke to the driver.
 "To thesfrontier, and fast" he order ed, and a moment later the car was speeding forward.
 The countess hid her face against her lovers breast.
 TT am afraid, Robert" she whis- pered. "They--the guards. will recog- nize me when we reach the frontier"
 "They will not stop us; they-I have passport" he answered.
 He lesned down and picked up the tiny handkerchief waich had fallen from the countess hand. In7one corner was embroidered a device. and at sight of 1t he gave a quick start.
 "Evelyne--what is your name, your family name?" he demanded in a strange tone.
 "L'Arant," she answered, sudden chill of fear at her heart.
 '"Then you are the Countess Evelyne.' he said softly, and smiled. He touch- ed the Indicator and the car came to a stand Turn round, Leon, and drive to the country place of the Countess of Araht. and you may take your time.' he ordered.
 The machine swung about and pro- ceeded back over the way they had just come. The girl caught her lovers