Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1910-04-08
CHAPTER xvI.-Continued.


.a,ns clear to them that they had to
mount by series of steps, slippery with
.,rsv. which formed frail-looking gal
Isrv fastened by iron clamps to the bare
dock and protected by the fimsiest of
ratings
The Duke drew back after looking up
the narrow gorge, walled in on either
side by high precipitous rocks. the sides
Of which looked like polished mansle
from the washing of water during long
centuries.
4 suppose you will think me a fool"
be said, "but I did not know it was this
Kind of thing. / could no more venture
10 walk upon. the face of that cliff on
fbaa ridiculous bit of wood than could
9y, My head wouldn't stand it."
Agnes also shook her head. She shared
her brothers weakness.
at is quite safe," said the guide, and
evidently did not understand that it was
not from cowardice that the English
"milor' shirked the ascent.
But the rest of you will CO., said the
Duke Agnes and and Heterogeneous
will stay and wait for you"
Montresor and Denzilia both declared
together that they would certainly not
miss the sight for the world.
81 am of Lady Agnes opinion" said
Lsncrishe. 81 can see all / care to see
of the gorge from here"
ooh, then" exclaimed Denzilia and
Montresor in a breath and with embar-
raised haste, II don't think l will go
either!"
Langrishe looked at them both with a
dawning surprise, but before either could
speak Montresor seemed to publ himself
up, and added
AT least If Miss Lavenham likes
will go. l only thought"
He stopped in some embarrassment.
Eyes, would like il after all. think"
she sakd, ALSO hastily.
"All right then, off with YOU'D" said the
Duke, who was blissfullY uqconsciouV of
any rivalry on the part of either of the
other men.
as the guide not coming?" asked Dan.
ziiia with certain hesitation, which
again attracted Agnes attention.
The guide explained that he would have
to be paid for.
"A franc" laughed Montresor T
think that Miss Lavenham and l could
halye the expense between us without
ruin"
But there was still nervous accent
in his voice.
What is the good of that2" asked the
duke. You don't want him
Perhaps Miss Lavenham requires him
for chaperon," observed Langrishe play
fully, but there was a touch of malice
in the playfulness that was perceptible
to both Denzilia and Montresor.
A freedom American girl calling out
for a chaperon!" exclaimed Denzilia
lightly. Come, Mr.. MoLtresor, | must
show that ] scorn the bs7e imputationlo
Montresor made without further par
ley for the little gate beside the chalet
where the francs for admi ttance to the
gorge were paid. The guide, perceiving
that he wac not required to accompany
them threw himself down on the grass
at little distance and prepared to en-
JOY a siesta
For some moments Montresor and Den
Mlla climbed the slippery steps in silence.
The gallery was too narrow to admit of
their walking abreast, and there was a
certain sense of insecurity that made
them feel that it beloved them to mind
how they picked their steps. Below
tnem. at the base of the upright green
lsh marbleIike walls, the water swirled
and stormed Here and there as the
ground rose sharply the water fell in a
tremendous cataract down its narrow
channel, scattering drenching spray in
theH faces. When at last they reached
The end of the gallery they paused and
stood side by side, looking up the narrow
guIIy where the rock was less bare, and
leathery birch and fern added charm
10 the scene on the one hand, while it
TOOK away something of its awful, lone
~ grandeur on the other.
but they were neither Of them think
ing OF the scenery.
Why did you make such fool of
yourself and me?" asked Denzilia, sud.
Denly flashing round upon her companion.
indeed" he replied composediy. 81
I'lhk that you shared in the making of
she bat her lip and colored, but said
no less pettishly-
thought it was agreed that we were
70 ne ordinary acquaintance. Instead
.. winch you treat me as if-you were
AFRAID OF being alone with me for a min
l am sorry my manner should have
conveyed that idea to you. 1t was rather
l ehought that-you might dislike
Oeln & alone with me-"
and whyr she asked disdainfully.
Ihongh-we are only--acquaintances I
s SnoW you to be a gentlemas. Did you
enlnk perhsps that / might think you
tapahe of and inclined to throw me over
the railings"
on are pleased to Jest" he answered
seoddly. Il never was" He checked
himself hastily and substituted, 81 am
""L good at jesting."
Her arms were crossed on the railing,
an9 she wac looking down into the
'".TT!nng water many feet beneath them.
NO; you are not good at jesting," she
said slowly. Is
men there suddenly came a sound of
cracking wood.
Great hsayens!" xied Montresor.
with one swift movement ne caught
sr IN his arms and stood back holding
et closely to him IS the broken bit OF
.al'Ing fell into the depths so far below
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