Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-04

cnce here But others might think should inquire
more searchingy into an enemys purpose. IN visiting
place like this. My men are in the neghborhood;
will go at and withdraw them But beg you:
Monsieur, to withdraw yourself speedily as possible
/ backed away, striving in vain to win look from
Mademoisele As for her brother, he was most civil
Il thank you for your great courtesy Monsieur, ne
answered the corners OF his mouth restraining tnem
selves from mirth. Much as 1t would be to my pleas,
to know you better, am aware that might ma
it inconvenient shall comply speedily as possible
with your most reasonable request"
At the foot of the path, finding that Mademoisele
quite oblivous to my presence, turned and made
all haste from the calarnitous spot When found my
men, | hurried them off toward Chetcamp, with an
eagerness that limited at fresh and important clue
From the inn, | sent them in parties of two. on
errands of urgency that would take them as far as
possible from South Cove Then, hurrying back to the
Seigneury, awaited, in sckenng suspense the return
of Mademoiselle to belated meal.
found her in the supper-room, putting flowers on
table that was set for-only
Supper is served, Monsieur" she said, as came in
For aIonea" gasped, feeling that the world had
come to end.
For Monsieur" she answered
Tell me-; and the tone made her look at me quickly,
with Difference not before observable IN her manner
Tell me at where Mademoisele lie Fevre is gone
Certainly, Monsieur, certainly. There is no desire
to deceive Monsieur Mademoisele and her maid have
removed to the inn at Cheticamp where Mademoisele
intends to reside till she can join Monsieur her brother
at Louisbourg'
| heard her through, then rushed from the room.
snatched up my hat and sped down to the inn of Chef
camp fear that the civil aluations of the villagers
whom passed went outrageously unregarded
My demand was urgent so Within very few mip-
utes of my coming was ushered into Mademoiseles
parlor and with a thrill of hope at the omen noted
that it the room which had occupied on the
night of my arrival at Cheticamp, the dear room
through whose hop garlanded window had made such
bold and merry counterfeit with Mademoselle in her
disguise. But not nourishing to hope was Mademo-
selle's greeting | had not dream~ so small dame
could look tall. Her slim figure was in the
gown OF creamy linen which she had worn when met
face was very white, her lips set cody and less scar
let than their wont, and her eyes-they were almost
terribly bright and large, with steady gaze which
could not fathom.
ITO what do owe this honor, Monseur?" she asked.
TT is much
But was rude in my trouble,
''Why have you fed from me, Mademoiselef in
terrupted passionaely why have you left your own
home in this way will leave it at 'once-for you
"My home, Monsieur? 1t is your house I will not
be pensioner your bounty"
How had she found this out? was in confusion.
"What-what do you mean, Mademoisele?" | stam-
mered
81 mean Monsieur she said, with ice and fire con-
tending in her voice, that all these days, when
thought playing the hostess in a home belonging
either to my brother or to the English Government
have been but beggar living your charity | know
that you the of Chetcamp House and all in
it, it having been taken from to give to YOU
/ was in despair this further complication; but
this was not the time for finding out the betrayer of
my secret
81 had hoped that you would never know, Mademoi-
selle," protested But it not of that would speak.
Forgive me, l beg you my knees, for the stupid
mistake the objectionable mistake made this morn
ing And oh, count it something that l did my best
TO remedy the error, that no harm came of it..
The anger that famed into her eyes was of beauty
that did not delight
Doubtless you did your duty Monsieur, servant
of your Government Doubtless honor required that
you should beray the trust foolishy repoed in
by silly girl You would have taken my brother and
through his sisters folly cannot feel very keen graft
tude for the generosity which suffered my ance whom
you did not seek to go free"
Light began to struggle in upon the darkness of my
brain.
"Your 6ance!' returned quickly. Gould you think
for moment did not know that your brother?"
Her face changed marvelously at this declaration.
Il knew your purpose then" went on "But for
give me, forgive me- for not understanding you before
| was worthy of the simple trust you placed in
thought you meant me to understand that should
take my TO South Cove at noon to have them out
of the way thought it was piece of your daring
strategy-and l was proud because you trusted my
stupid wits to follow your plan thought it was to
me the embarrassment of openly letting your
brother CO. thought-oh, thought myself so wise
and cheapy careful of my duty. Can you for
give me? You know, you must know, in the light of
what | did afterward, that if had only understood
your words in all their uncacuating faith power
earth would have prevented me keeping myself and my
men as far as possible from the South Cove"
Her tense attitude relaxed. Her figure seemed no
longer portentously tall.
'It is | who must ask forgiveness" she said softly
holding out her hand seized it in both of mne and
dared to kiss it fercely hungrlyand marveled to find
that it was not at withdrawn from such ardor.
see, how my hands held both of hers. For myself
kraw that the JOY of life had come to me; but could
find no word to say, so wildly ran my blood After
moments silence she said musingly:
II don't think ! could deceive any | am
never did deceive any one in my life-but once
OH yes, once" And here she lifted up her face, and
flashed upon challenge of dancing eyes and mock
ing mouth.
mo indeed" said l. "The maid who came to my
window did not deceive me for when after
ward / met her in the rose-garden
"Oh," she gasped, with little sob. while her face
grew scarlet. "You knew all the tnle3 1t horrid
of me-too horrid to think of. OH"
At this point it seemed to me that she was looking
for spot to hide her face and taking base advantage
of her confusion drew her into my arms, and let her
bushes fly to cover against my coat Never before, in
my opinion, had the Kings uniform been so highly
honored
"To my window you that night my lady," I
whispered, "but it was TO the door of my heart you
came"