Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-03-28


women never grow DID,
Really, Monsieur Chabot, am over
whelmed. For simplicity and natural
ness in compliment, my dear Emily, let
me recommend this hatterer."
Nine. Roupell's favorite pastime was
to make NJ. Chabot believe that his ex-
aggerated praises of her as great lady
struck home. One of her sayings was,
II like Monsieur Chabot. He Is such a
sincere humbug," but she must have really
been little moved ON this occasion, for
her smooth, white fingers on the French
mans coat sleeve frightened their pressure
and her face lightened wonderfully.
Harriet, sheltered by the window cur
tains, looked at Van Lith, who ground
his teeth so furiously that, notwithstand-
ing the gravity of the situation, the girl
could not forbear laughing. Nine. Rou-
pell below was still smiling at the French
mans compliment.
Let us go inside" she said, at last
No doubt we shall find some supper
somewhere. Poor Harriet. l trust she
is not sick. l will 60 right upstairs and
see how she is"
That's comforting tidings,- anyway"
tiously opened the window, and to whom,
as he peered through the curtains, every
word uttered by the party below was dis
tinctly audible. Look here, Harriet,
what on earth am 1 to do? Madame
Roupell is coming to see how you are.
In minute she will be here"
Harriet's cheeks blanched for a mo-
ment, for from her station near the door
OF the chamber she could already hear
Nine. Roupell's footsteps ascending the
stairs.
Come here" she cried to Van Lith,
frantically. There is no one sleeping in
your old room. Run across the hall
quickly, and hide yourself there until
call you. l will lock you in, so my
aunt will have to go the other way. You
must return through her sitting room to
the corridor. You can do it easily, for
she is a sound sleeper"
Van Lith did as he was directed. Har-
riet had barely time to turn the key on
him, return to her chamber seat herself
and snatch up book, when her aunt's
footsteps were heard in the corridor, and
a moment later the old lady entered the
apartment.
Awake yet, my dear child? Can't you
sleep? Oh! You are thinking of that
young scamp, I'm afraid Well, 1
wouldn't If were you. He isn't worth
it. Besides, If you don't go to bed earlier
where will the roses go to?"
She stopped and kissed her niece ten
derby on both cheeks, and then went to
the window.
II mustn't keep the horses out all
night. Jean Jean !"
The coachman turned on the box and
looked up at the window.
you can go to the stables. Monsieur
Chabot will not return to the city to-
night"
Nine. Roupell closed the window again
and came back to where her niece was
sitting.
Monsieur Chabot sleeps here to-
night?" inquired Harriet, in a tone of
apparent unconcern, while her heart was
really beating violently. Where will
you put him, aunty?"
rCan't he have Monsieur Van Lith's
old room, dear?"
mot very well. But the chamber of
your own is ready, and the sheets are
aired"
VERY well, child, then will give d.
rections that he be lodged there And
now goodnight. Don't sit up reading !;
but try to Sleep"
Nine. Roupell turned and left the
apartment. 1t was the last benediction
that was to fall from the lips of Harriet
Weldon's benefactress for. the shadow
of an awful crime was even then lowering
over the chateau.
Ito be continued.)