The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-12-27

and In Ireland who would be ready TO
receive it and to take part. in 1t what
credentials have I?'
Dobroski turned his mournful eyes full
upon O'Rourke and regarded him in ST.
lence for time. O'Rourke bore the
scrutiny with an admirable candor and
modesty.
THAT does not speak well for your
opinion of the scheme" said Dobroski.
after a noticeable pause. II know. and
no man knows better. that when we strike
we strike fer life or death. know that
single indiscretion may ruin us, have
weighed the chances and counted the cost
for years."
II recognize the dangers. too" said
O'Rourke. -but we must face them and
outface 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 i'm your name and
| your career. to make the existence of so
vast 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. 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 1t actually needful," O'Rourke
answered. II will write and will make
arrangements. We had better not travel
together"
Good" said Dobroski. II will start
tonight. The longer the interval be
tween my going and your following the
less cause to suspect that we have CON-
mon errand. Perhaps can be doing
something in the meantime. 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
weightiy; because it promises nothing
precipitate, because it promises cool and
cautious preparation. and good general
ship
"You think he stands in need of that
warnng?"
Most of us stand. in need of it." said
O'Rourke. 1--WE are too eager. We frit.
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, trust. We have moi
seen much of each other as yet, but am
not slow 20 read a true man. and l know
that | have done we'll 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. ard I'll
will soon be done or undone.'
When he first said farewell he teoi
O'Rourke by the hand and held him sc
until he had spoken his last word
O'Rourke looked back into the sad ant
passionate eyes that gazed into his own
and his glance was affectionate and wor
shipful.
The little toy train at the toy railway
station at Panenne was getting up steam
to be gone, and was making as much noist
of preparation as if it had Thousand
miles before it. Dobroski emerged from
the doorway of the Cheval Blanc. followed
by stout female domestic, who bore {
portmanteau in either hand. The OLE
man caught sight of O'Rourke and bowes
to him. O'Rourke returned the salute
and turning round when Dobroski hat
disappeared. saw Austin at his open win
dow.
! farley" he said, II believe our oil
revolutionist is leaving us. He has JUS
gone off TO the station with couple o
portmanteaus. Has he said nothing t.
you about it?"
Nothing" said Farley, smiling
Doesn't he take his fellow-conspirato
into confidence?"
"Well, you see." returned O'Rourke
smiling also. Il haven't asked him for hi
confidence. And even If did, he nigh
prefer to keep it."
Likely enough" said Farley. smilin
still. "Hillo! Here are our friends fror
Houfoy. Meet them for me, there's
good fellow. I'll be down in two mir
utes."
Ito be continued.)