The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1909-12-10

here to say goodby. We're almost
strangers again."
II did not come down to say goodby,"
she said, her lips trembling ever so
slightly.
II don't understand" he said.
II am going with you into the town
as Witness she said, and her face
went pale at the thought of it.
"Genevra," he cried. ''you-you would
do that?"
"Why not, Mr.. Chaser" She tried to
speak calmly, but she was trembling.
After all, she was slender, helpless
girl-not an amazon! II saw and
heard everything. They won't believe
you unsupported. They won't harm
me. II / swear to them that what you
say is true they
Her hand was on his arm now, trem-
bling, eager, yet charged with fear at
the prospect ahead of her. He clasped
the little hand in his and quickly lifted
1t to his lips.
"I'm happy again." he cried. 'Its
all right with me now" She withdrew
her hand on the instant.
mo, no! 1t isn't that" she said, her
eyes narrowing. Don't misinterpret
my coming here to say that 1 will go.
1t isn't because-no. it isn't that"
II was unhappy because you had for.
saken me-" he said gently. you are
brave-you are wonderful! But l can't
take you down there. l know what
will happen ii they find him guilty
Goodby, dear one. I'll come back
surely I'll come back. Thank you fol
sending me away happy"
Wont you let me 60 with you % she
asked after long, penetrating lool
into his eyes.
Il would not take you among them
for all the world. You forget. Neither
Of us would come back"
Neither of us?' she said slowly.
II wouldn't come back without YOU
he said quietly, earnestly. She under
stood. "Goodby! Don't worry about
me. l am in no danger"
"Goodby," she said, the princess
once more. II shall pray for you with
all my SOUL" She gave him her hand
1t was cold and lifeless. He pressed IL
warmly and went quickly away, leav.
ing her standing there in the still
shade of the satinwoods. looking after
him with eyes that grew wider and
wider with the tears that welled up
from behind.
Hours went by-slow, tortuous hours
in which the souls Of those who
watched and waited for his return
were tried to the utmost.
Once there came to the ears Of the
watchers on the mountain side the
sound of distant shouts, later the brief
rattle Of firearms. The blood of every
one turned cold with apprehension.
Every voice was stilled, every eye wide
with dread. Neenah screamed as she
fed across the terrace toward the
drawbridge, where Selim stood as mo-
tionless at a statue.
Luncheon time passed, and again, as
II drawn by a magnet, the entire
household made It's way to the front OF
the chateau.
At last Selim uttered a shout Of joy.
He forgot the Difference due bis bet
ters and unceremoniously dashed OIL
toward the gates, followed by Neenah,
who seemed possessed of wings.
Chase was returning!
They saw him coming up the drive,
his hat in his hand, his white umbrella
raised above his head. The eager, joy.
GUS watchers saw him greet Selim and
his futtering wife. They saw Selim
fall upon his knees, and they felt the
tears rushing to their own eyes.
"Hurrayw shouted little Mr.. Saun-
ders in his excitement. Bowles and
the three clerks Joined him in the ex-
hibition. The princess was conscious
Of the fact that at least FIVE or six
pairs Of eyes were watching her face.
She closed her lips and compelled her
eyelids to obey the dictates of a re-
sentful heart. She lowered them until
they gave one the impression Of indo.
lent curiosity, even Indifference All
the while her incomprehensible heart
was humping with q rapture that
knew NO allegiance to royal conven-
tions.
A few minutes later he was among
them, listening, with his cool, half
satirical smile, to their protestations of
Joy and relief.
Nonsense" he said in his most dep
recating voice, taking a seat beside
the princess on the railing and tanning
himself lazily with his hat, to the NOR
tifcation of his body servant, who
waved a huge palm leaf in vigorous
adulation. ut was nothing. Just be