The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1910-08-05

that morning. whether or not you
wished to Co."
She chuckled at the memory.
How did he receive you. madam"
] asked. Il never knew"
= why. took my hard in both his.
and bowed - though I indeed were
queen. he q king"
Then you got on wells"
Truly: for he was wiser than his
agent. monsieur. He found answers
by asking questions"
For instance. he asked"
What had been my ball gown that
night-who was there-bow enjoyed
myself! In a moment we were talk.
Ing as though we had been friends
for years. The grand vixier brought
In two mugs Of cider. In each q toast
ed apple. Monsieur, I have not seen
diplomacy such ~ this. Naturally. l
was helpless"
You told him somewhat Of your
self"
"He did not allow me to do that.
monsieur"
But he told you somewhat Of this
country"
'Ah. yes. yes! 90 then I saw what
held him up In his work. what kept
him alive. ! saw something ] have
not often seen-a purpose. principle.
In . public man. His love for his
own land touched even me. how or
why ! scarcely know. Yes, We spoke
Of the poor. the oppressed. Of the
weary and the heavy laden"
Did he ask you what you know Of
Mexico and England?"
Rather what ! knew of the poor in
Europe. told him some things I
knew Of that hopeless land--my
own land. Then he went on to tell
me Of America and its hore Of . free
democracy Of the people. Believe me,
] listened TO Mr.. Calhoun. Never
mind what We said Of Mr.. Van Zandt
and Sir Richard Pakenham. At least.
~ you know. paid Oh . little score
with sir Richard that next morning.
What was strangest 70 me was the
fact that forgot Mr.. Calhoun's at.
tire. forgot the strangeness of my or.
rand thither. II was - though only
our minds talked. one with the other.
] was sorry when at last came
Grand vixier James to take Mr.. Cal.
houn's order for his own carriage.
that brought me home-my second
and more peaceful arrival there that
night"
Then did not fail - messenger.
after ali! You told Mr.. Calhoun what
he desired to know,"
In part At east But come now,
was not bound In some sort Of honor
to my great and good friend. Sir Rich.
ard? Was Il not treachery enough to
rebuke him for his attentions 10
bona Lucrexia!"
But you promised to tell Mr.. Cal
houn more ut later timer
On certain conditions ! did" she
assented.
II do not know that I may ask
those?"
you would be surprised n I tolA
you the truth? What I required Of
Mr.. Calhoun WAS permission and aid
still further to study his extraordinary
country. Its extraordinary ways, its
extraordinary ignorance Of itself. I
have told you that needed to trsvei,
TO study. to ooserva mankind-apd
those governments invented or tolsr.
ated by mankind"
"Since then, madcm." I cosojuArA
stepping to assist her with her chair.
a. she signined her completion Of our
repast. since you do not feel now
Inclined TO be specific. I feel that
ought TO make my adieux. for the
tlns at least. II grows late. shall
remember this little evening all my
life. ! own my defeat. I do not know
why you are here. or for whom"
AT what hotel do you stopy"
"The little place Of jacques BERTH.
Ion. . square or 20 beyond the Place
dArmes.
In that case" said she, believe
me. Il would be more Discreet for you
70 remain unseen In Montreal No
matter which nag h mine. ! may say
that much for friend and comrads
In the service"
But what else?"
She looked about her. "Rs ny
guest to-nisht!" she said suddenly.
There 10 danger"
Fur mey'' ! lauSisd. al my hotsli
On the streetsr'
mo. for me-
"Whsrey''
Here"
And IT what. madamf"
"Of . man: for the arst time ! ~
afraid. In spite Of ALL"
looked II her straight. "Ars you
not afraid Of met" asked.
She looked - me fairly. her coloe
coming. with he fear which draws
Q woman TO . man." she said.
"whereas. mine b The fear which
causes Q man 70 nss from h1msslfis
But you will remain for ny pro,
tsctioaf should feel safer. Bssi1ss.
IN that case ! should know ths -
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