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the Frenchman, and even then the
foul deed was accomplished only at
the cost Of such wild acclaim aud evil
dence OF un6ylng sorrow that little
Molly came hurrying from the housc,
her round face stained and fearful, her
mouth an inverted crescent. She had
zone to the lame puppy for comfort
and now strangled him abscntmindcd-
ly in her arms clutching him to her
breast SO tightly that his tongue lolled
out and his three legs protruded stiffiy,
paving an aimless pantomime. When
Johnny found that no hope remained
he qucllcd his demonstration Of emo
ton and, as beitted a stout hearted
gentleman Of the woods bore a final
present to his friend. He took his 1T
tie air gun and gave 1t into Poleons
hnnds against that black nigh. when
the bears would come, and no man
ever made q greater sacrifice. Doret
picked him up by the elbows and
kissed him again and again. then set
him down gently, at which Molly
scrambled forward and without word
or presentation speech gave him her
hearts first treasure. She held out
the three legged puppy, for a gun and
dog should ever go together; then,
being of the womankind aforesaid she
began TO cry as she kissed her pet
goodby on it's cold, wet nose.
watts dis" said Poleon. and his
voice quavered. for these childish fln-
gers tore at his heartstrings terribly.
Hes very brave doggic." said the
little girl. HE will scare de bears
away And then she became dis
rolvcd IN tears at the anguish her Offer.
Ing cost her
The time had come for the last good
by-tbat awkward moment when hu-
are empty. Burrell eripped the French.
mans hand. He was grateful, but he
did not know.
Good luck and better hunting" be
said. "a heavy purse and a light heart
for YOU always, Polcon. | have learned
to love you."
81 want You TO be good husban
m'sieu'. OATS de bes' ting can wish
for YOU
Gale smoke to him in patois, and al
he said was:
"May You not forget, my son"
They did not look into each others
eyes The-e was no need. The ole
man stopped and. taking both his chill
dren by the hand, walked slowly to
ward the house.
Ibis tam I'll fin it for sure" smiled
! Poleon to Necia.
Her eyes were shining through the
tears, and she whispered fervently:
~ hope so. brother. God love you
always"
| 1t was grief at losing Il playmate,
dear and well beloved companion. III
knew it well. and he was glad nov
thnt he had never said word Of low,
to her 1t added to his pain, but I
l,ghtened hers. and that had ever beer
his wish. He gazed on her for lon
moment. taking in that blessed mag
which would ever live with him.
"Goodby, 1T gal" he said. the
dropped her hand and entered his ca
noe. With one great stroke he drove
out and into the food, then heade
away toward the mists and colors o
the distant hills, where the Dread
were calling to him. He turned fo
one last look and flung his paddl
high: then. fearing lest they might Sc
the tears that came ut last unhlnderet
ne began to sing:
"Chante. rossisnol, chan.e!
TOi qui lie occur gal:
| Tu az lie occur a rire
Mai j / alta peurer."
He sang long and Justify. keepin
time to the dip OF his flashing padd
and defying his bursting heart. Ate
all, was he not a voyageur and lifc br
song and q tear and then dreal
or two?
Il wish might have known hi
BETTER" sighed Meade Burrcll as