Arizona republican., 1909-04-18

hat from my head, flushed and dropped my eyes before her-which was not in accordance with my I saw her clearly within my brain, as if my eyes were boldly resting upon her face,
 The lady of the manor. evidently. I had heard there was sister to the recacitrant young Seigneur, one Mademoisele Irene, whose beauty and ca prices had more than one duel been fought among the galants of Quebec.
 Presently heard the sound of my stammerng cease, and a soft voice, troubling me with familiar note, said courteously, You very welcome Cheticamp Monsieur My brother is away from home unhapply, but Tn his absence you must allow me the honor of taking his place as your host in my poor way
 1 looked up and met her eyes fairly, my confusion lost in surprise and the instant my heart signaed to me-'lt IS none other than the maid of the win dowi Take carer
 Yes. saw it plain. Yet should never have known it but for perception somehow subtle than that of ear and eye-or she had disguised her voice the night before and her dress had been that of peas ant maid and the bright riddle of her face had been in shadow perceived too, that she felt herself safe from discovery; and that it for to save her bushes by leaving her security unassaled In all this sudden turmoil of my wits however l fear that was near forgetting my manners.
 "But-Mademoisele-" I demanded bluntly how do you know who l ann"
 It is the part of the conquered to know their con quers, Monsieur" she answered, in manner that euded the bitterness of the words But indeed the place of an English officer. on duty that is doubtless ohcial IS here at the Seigneury, and not at the vil lage inn We cannot let you put slight upon our hospitality"
 But was stubborn. That deed in my pocket weighed tons let my inclination must have shown in my eyes, plainly enough for less than Mademoiselle Irene le Fevre to decipher it. little air of fdence fitted her face. Nevertheless, l shook my head.
 Most gracious lady" protested, "you honor ye too much. It will delight learn that your brother has been malgned'-and in this, faith I spoke true, forgetting the contingent peril to pocket, but he never innocent 1t would be my duty take him to Halifax for the Governor himself to weigh the evidence The irony of life has sent me har fna not UrTAS
 Then. Monsieur come as foe who but observes the courtesies. Come with your hands free to arrest Che is far away from it now, praise MaryD or to arrest your hostess either, If your duty should de- mand that unkindness.
 Her strong little eloquent hands clasped in appeal,-and who was l to deny her? But l looked into her eyes, and saw in their chdlike deeps, un- derneath the mockng and the felgnng clear spirit, which l could not bear to delude l understood now very plainly her mad game of the night before. She unmasking danger for her brother. l Justihed her in my heart but for my own part in the folly l felt creeping shame. How lightly she must hold me This thought and that I about to hurt her, brought the hot flush to my face; and looked away as l spoke.
 But, Mademoisee-forgive me that l bear such tidngs-the estates of Monsieur Raou le Fevre Seig- neur of Cheticamp, confscated to the Crown.
 "Mademoisele" I cried, more passionatcly, perhaps, than fitting, do not misunderstood The con- scaton does not apply at once, of course, and you are still absolute mistress here. If your brother be proved innocent, the decree of confscaton may be
 
 will I sure. permit me to go through the form of visiting your house, to convince me- as the Gov ernors emssay, that Monsieur le Fevre is not there Then will return to the village and see to 1t that my men shall cause you annoyance or embarrass- ment. I dare not ask you to pity me for the duty that has been put upon me.
 "You are a generous enemy, chvarous enemy, Monsieur" she murmured in low, earnest, slightly strained voice Then she recovered her lightness q almost your prisoner, in a sense am l not! suspect certainly: If accept your leniency' and b.,, fscated roof, do not make me die under this weight of favor. Be my guest and let me feel that am not the only in debt.
 Was this the same woman this half mockng all irresistible creature she whom had seen gray-faced with hopeless trouble not three minutes before? Said to myself If pit my wits or my heart against hers Aloud I said, T will be your guest Mademoisellc. though the debt in which l SO overwhelm myself is one from which never again get free.
 For this acquiescence my reward was just look of brilliancy that made catch my breath with pleas ure. With gesture that bade me to her side she turned and moved slowly up the path between the shining copiousness of
 q will send servant with your orderly to the inn. Monsieur" she said ito fetch your things. Our old walls will be glad to shelter again soldiers unifor even if the color of be something strange to thcm- Almost you tempt me to wish that had been born to the white uniform" answered, in daze with the of her. the wtchery of her. the nameless charm of her movement the subtle inoxicaton of her voice. Almost you tempt me to regret, she retorted with gracious raery 'that the of your cold and stub born north cannot be moved to change by wonlanS arguments"
 "It is to unchangeableness are moved by a wo- man. Mademoselle.
 I spoke with exaggerated lghtness, 10 avoid too significant seriousness. "Is there ever wonder, risk of such steadfastness growing tiresome" unused Mademoselle, turning con- tempatiye.
 The swift change discomfted me I turned my words to platudes the beauty of the house. the den the landscape. And presently found myself es- tablshed honored yet confessedy hostile guest in the Seigneury of Chetcamp.
 But the situation seemingly so quiet and easy that it might aspire tc last forever was, fact bubble of rainbow tissue blown extreme of tension and ready to shatter at a breath When the breath came it was light one truly yet how the face of the world changed under it. I awoke morning in the first rosiness of dawn, with kind of foreboding I went to the window. There in the misty bay hove-to at discreet distance from the wharves, was small schooner signalling,