The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

here. But others might think I should inquire
more searcningy into an enen1ys purpose in visiting
place like this. My in the neighborhood; |
will go at and withdraw them But | beg you,
Monsieur TO withdraw yourself speedily possible"
| backed away, striving IN vain look from
Madcmoselle AS for her brother, he was most civil
Il thank you for your great courtesy, Monsieur he
answered the corners of his mouth restraining them
selves from mrth Much as it would be to my pleas
ure TO know you better. that might find
it inconvenient- shall comply speedily as possible
with your most reasonable request"
At the foot OF the path. finding that Mademosellc
was quite oblvious to my presence turned and made
all haste from the calamtous spot When found my
men, / hurried them off toward Cheticamp. with an
cagerness that hinted 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. hurryns back to the
OF MadcmoiSelle to a belatcd meal
found her in the supperroom, putting flowers on a
table that set for-only one,
Supper served. Monsieur" she said as I came in
For alonci" | gasped, feeling that the worldhad
to an end.
For Monsieur" she answered
Tell me- and the tone made her look me quickly.
with Difference not before observable in her manner
Tell me at once where Madcmoisee lc 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 Mademoisee
intends to reside till she Join Monsieur her brother
at Louisbourg"
| heard her through. then rushed from the room,
snatched up hat and sped down to'the inn of Chet
camp fear that the civil alutatons of the villagers
whom passed went outrageousy unrcgarded
My demand was urgent, within very few min
ntcs of my coming | was ushered into Madcrnoiscle's
paror and with a thrill OF hope at the omen I noted
that it the which had occupied.on the
night OF my arrival at Chcticamp, the dear room
through whose hop-garlanded window had made such
bold and merry counterfeit with Modemoiseiie In her
disguise. But not nouriShing to hope Mademoi-
sclle's greeting l had not dreamA. so small dame
could ever look so tall. Her slim figure was in the
gown of creamy linen which she had worn when net
her in the rose-garden, Her small, strange, chd-hke
face very white her lips set coldy and less scar
let than their wont, and her cyes-they almost
terribly bright and large, with steady gaze which
could not fathom.
To what do owe this honor Monsieur?" she asked.
But was rude in my trouble
why have you fed from me. Mademoiselc17 in
terrupted passionatcly why have you left your own
shall be driven from it."
MY home. Monsieur? 1t is your house. | will not
be pensioner your bounty
How had she found this out? I was in confusion
"What-what do you mean. Madcmoiselle?" ;" stam-
mered-
81 mean. Monsieur" she said, with ice and FIRE con-
tending her voice. that all these days, when
thought playing the hostess, a home belonging
either my brother to the English Government I
have been but beggar living on your charity. know
that you the OF Cheticamp House and all in
it, 1t having been taken from us to give 10 you.
l in despair this further complication: but
this was the time for finding the betrayer of
my secret
a had hoped that YOU would never know, Madcmo-
scle" protested But it is not of that would speak
Forgive me, beg YOU my knees, for the stupid
mistake, the objectionable mistake | made this morn
ing. And OH count 1t something that did my best
to remedy the that no harm came of it."
The anger that famed into her eyes was of beauty
that did delight
Doubtless you did your duty, Monsieur, a servant
OF your Government Doubtless honor required that
you should betray the trust ooShy reposed In you
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 fanee, whom
you did not seek to go free"
Light began struggle the darkness of
BRAIN
Your fance" returned quickly. Gould you think
for one moment did not know that your broter"
Her face changed marvcllously this declaration.
Il knew your purpose then" went on. But for
give forgive for not understanding you before
l worthy OF the simple trust you placed in me
l thought you meant understand that | should
take my South Cove neon to have them out
of the way | thought ii piece OF your daring
strategy-and | proud because you trusted my
stupid wits to follow your plan. l thought it was to
save the embarrassment of openly letting your
brother go, | thought-oh thought myself so wise
and was chclply careful OF my duty. Can you for
give me2 You know you must know, III the light of
what did afterward that if had only understood
your words in all their unealculans faith. no power on
Garth would have prevented me keeping myself and my
far possible from the South Cove"
Her attitude relaxed Her figure seemed no
longer so portentousy tall
at is I who ask forgiveness" she said softly,
holding out her hand seized it in both of mine, and
dared to kiss it hercey, hungriy-and marveled find
that 1t not at withdrawn from such ardor
Shc was looking down, watching, out not seeming 10
see how my hands held both OF hers For myself
knew that the JOY of life had me- but could
find no word to say so wildly ran my blood. After
moments silence, she said musngy;
Il don't think could deceive any one. I am
l never did deceive any in my fe-but once.
OH yes, once And here she lifted up her face, and
flashed upon challenge of dancing eyes and mock
ing mouth.
"No, indeed" said l. The maid who came to my
window did not deceive for moment when after
ward | met her in the rose-gardcn,"
"Oh," she gasped, with little sob, while her face
grew scarlet, you knew all the timc1 1t horrd
of mc-too horrd to think Of Oh"
At this point it seemed to that she looking
for spot hide her face and taking base advantage
OF her confusion drew her into my arms and let her
bushes fly to against my coat Never before in
my opinion. had the Kings uniform been highly
honorcd
To my window you that night, nv lady"
whispered. "but it was TO the door Of my heart you
came.s
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