Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-07-18

and In Ireland who would be Ready t
receive il and to take part in 1t wha
credentials have l?'
Dobroski turned his mournful eyes ful
upon O'Rourke and regarded him in 81
lence for time. O'Rourke bore th
scrutiny with an admirable candor anC
modesty.
THAT does not speak we'll for you
opinion of the scheme said Dobroski
after a noticeable pause. Il know, anC
no man knows better, that when we strike
we strike for life or death. l know tina,
single indiscreton may ruin us. l have
weighed the chances and counted the cost
for years"
Il recognize the dangers, too" said
O'Rourke. "but we must face them and
OUTAGE them" He spoke lightly, but
with an underlying resolve so clearly
indicated that there was no doubling him
mo, it is not the danger of the scheme
that gives me pause. But it needed all
your close and intimate knowledge, all
the authority you carry in your name and
your career, to make the existence of SO
vast a plan seem possible | accept the
scheme" he said. vividly. half rising from
his seat. II bind myself to it without
reserve. Win or lose. But, except upon
the fullest exposition. | would not have
taken it. Except upon the loftiest au-
thority, l would not have given credence
to it. No. Mr.. Dobroski, you must come
yourself to England. Leave me behind
to work as your lieutenant there, if you
think me worthy of the post, but come
yourself and bear the news and make the
first appeal"
II will co." said Dobroski, "if you
think it needful."
II think it actually needful." O'Rourke
answered. II will write and will make
arrangements. We had better not travel
together"
Good" said Dobroski. "I will start
tonight. The longer the interval be-
tween my going and your following the
less cause to suspect that we have com
mon errand Perhaps l can be doing
something in the meantime. l may tell
your friend Mr.. Frost that the plan car
ried your adherence with it? Your entire
approval"
That it carries my entire approval
with it," O'Rourke answered, slowly and
weightily; because it promises nothing
preciptate, because it promises cool and
cautious preparation, and good general
ship
"You think he stands in need of that
warning?"
Most of us stand in need of it," said
O'Rourke. I'VE are too eager. We fritz
ter our chances on affairs of outposts.
That has always been our trouble"
II understand" said Dobroski. II will
not forget your warning. But now, sir,
will say farewell. We shall meet again
in little while, l trust We have not
seen much of each other as yet, but | am
not slow 20 read true man, and | know
that have done well in trusting you.
have fought in this war for now this forty
years and more We have done but little
but at last the hour is coming, and all
will soon be done or undone."
When he first said farewell he took
O'Rourke by the hand and held him so
until he had spoken his last word.
0 O'Rourke looked back into the sad and
pdSSIbldlt eyes that SdAtu lhtO HIS OWL,
and his glance was affectionate and wor-
shipful.
The little toy train at the toy railway
station at Panenne was getting up steam
o be gone, and was making as much noise
If preparation as if it had thousand
niles before it. Dobroski emerged from
he doorway of the Cheval Blanc, followed
oy a stout female domestic, who bore a
portmanteau in either hand. The old
nan caught sight of O'Rourke and bowed
% him. O'Rourke returned the salute,
and turning round when Dobroski had
disappeared, saw Austin at his open win
low
Farley" he said. Il believe our old
'evolutionist is leaving us. He has just
gone off TO the station with couple Of
Has he said nothing to
you about it?'
Nothing" said Farley, smiling.
Doesn't he take his felow-conspirator
nto confdence?"
"Well, you see" returned O'Rourke,
smiling also II haven't asked him for his
confidence. And even if l did, he might !
prefer to keep it."
Likely enough" said Farley, smiling
still. "Hillo. Here are our friends from
Meet them for me, there's a |
rood fellow. I'll be down in two min
ltes."
ITO be continued