Wallowa County chieftain. [volume] (Enterprise, Or.) 1909-1911, 1910-09-01

Aaron to secrecy ana VI. Veauury. pe-
ing subsequently acquainted with the
compact, likewise agreed that it could
not be violated.
For the young creole this passive
role was extremely difficult, and it
was eloquent proof of his self COM
mand and personal integrity, coupled
with those refined instincts bestowed
by gentle birth and breeding, that he
considered AarOn's promise equally
binding upon himself and, repressing
all promptings of jealousy, refrained
from dcnouncing Kirby as an impOs-
tor. The successful suit OF an honora-
bic rival would have been difficult
enough to recognize, but this encroach-
ment of a stranger who at the best
was masquerader if not character
more sinister and disreputable was in
tolerable, for NJ. yeaudry had gath
cred from Mr.. Randalps manner that
he suspected their guest of being
guilty of something more criminal
than assuming name to which he
had no right.
Thus, even while the young creole
and Aaron prayed that Tom RandalPs
arrival would he fastened and coinci-
dent with it free vent could be given
to their suspicious, Larkin Bunce ear
nestly hoped to the contrary-hoped
that Kirby would suddenly realize his
danger, growing the more deadly and
certain as every minute passed, and
would ride for the river before the
coming of Nemesis.
But evidently nothing was more re-
mote from that reckless young gentle
mans intention, for unmindful of his
partners increasing uneasiness and
that both were the object of watchful,
hostile eyes, he continued to act as if
time and opportunity had been created
solely for Adele and himself. Dinner
finally at an end, he and his young
hostess, entirely absorbed in each 9TH
er's society, sought the drawing room
balcony, Willie the others, with the ex-
ception of Bunce, indulged in a game
Of piquet, NJ. Veaudry proving a
wretched partner, his entire attention
being occupied with the couple ON the
balcony.
NJ. Veaudry, owing to his preoccu-
patton, proving such a thankless part
ner, Nine. Davezac at last turned to
Bunce and suggested that he and Kir-
by join the game in lieu of the young
creole and the judge.
"Eh, truly, Anatole," she added, with
some asperity, tapping the others arm
with her fan, you cannot keep your
mind on the game, and so we are un-
able to play. Will you surrender your
place to Colonel Moreau?'
at seems to me that / have already
done that" he responded gloomily.
With as good grace as possible yield
ing to the dictates Of courtesy, Kirby
unwillingly terminated his tete-a-tete
with Adele and as he approached the
card liable his place was promptly pre-
empted by the young Creole, who fol-
lowed Miss Randall to the balcony. 1t
was the first time he had been alone
with Adele. and his long repressed
tulOllOll ultu DlllSlnCSS lOullu NCnts
"Ah, mamZclle, it is true" he said
reproachfully. "You are changed-so
quickly. Yes, you will say l wanted to
see you happier, but l also had wished
to De the one to make you so. Adele"
he added earnestly, striving to take
her hand ''if this difference in you
comes only from the gratitude you
feel toto Colonel Moreau because he
tried TO protect your father l shall be
happy But how have this man be-
witched you that
Il don't understand you, Anatole,"
she said quietly, drawing away.
"'Tis ! that do not understand you,
Adele. | think you know from the
first he is not Colonel Moreau. l have