The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-08-11
81 WIN" she declared.

Are you sure you underestimate
asked finally
yes. understand. and | viii
what you tell me. but She sho
] her head anxiOusly. you don't kud
you can't understand, what as
stopped as If searching for wor
! what a wicked man he is"
Il underestimate little" answer
Coquenil grayely
II was about . o'clock. and under a
dazzling sun the trees and buildings
Of the square were outlined on the as
phalt In sharp black shadows. Co
quenil took out his watch and proceed
ed to wind it slowly. at which a beg
gar dragged himself lazlly out of his
cool corner and limped across the
street.
"a little charity kind gentleman"
he whined as he came nearer
And a moment later Coquenil and
the beggar, who was Papa Tignol.
were talking earnestly near the door
Keepers lodge.
Meantime Alice. with new life In
her heart. was putting on her best
dress and hat, as Groener had hidden
her. and presently she joined her cous-
in in the salon, where he sat smoking
cheap cigar and finishing his talk
with Mother Bonneton.
What time is it?" she asked Groe-
ner.
He looked at his watch Twenty
minutes to g."
Would you mind very much II we
didn't start until five or ten minutes
past 3? I've been troubled about diff
ferent things lately, so | spoke to Fa-
ther Anselm yesterday, and he said l
might come to him today at quarter
to for confession"
'Will it make you feel happierT
"Oh. yes, much happierr'
"All right" he nodded I'm wait"
THANK you. I'll hurry right back.
I'll be here by ten minutes past g."
He eyed her keenly. "You needn't
trouble to come back. I'll go to the
church with you"
There was nothing more to say, and
a few minutes later Alice. anxious
eyed. entered Notre Dame. followed by
the woodcarver
''Will you wait here. cousin. by my
little table," she asked sweetly.
"You seem anxious to get rid of me-
he smiled
"No, no." she protested. 81 thought
this chair would be more comforta-
ble."
ANY chair will do for me-" he said
iryly. where is your confessional"
ION the other side" and she led the
way, and presently as they came to a
box in the space near the |
sacristy Alice pointed to the name,
Father Anselm."
Cousin Adolf" she whispered, ''if |
you go along there back of the choir |
md down little stairway you will
'ome to the treasure room. 1t might |
interest you"
He looked at her in frank amuse-
nent. I'm interested already. I'll get
llong very nicely here"
The girl entered the confessional.
Groener seated himself on one of the
little chairs and leaned back. with a
chuckle. CHANGING up, he saw
Matthew polishing the carved stalls.
Ten minutes passed. Groener rose
md paced back and forth nervously
What a time the girl was taking.
Then the door OF the confessional box
opened. and black robed priest came
tut and moved solemnly away.
Still Alice fingered. Groener looked
It his watch again. Twenty minutes
,ast 3! 1t was ridiculous.
"Alice" he called.
There was no answer.
Groener drew aside the curtain.
The confessional box was empty.
Alice was gone!
The confessional box was one not in
Use owing to repairs in the wall be,
lind II. These repairs had necesSi-
ated the removal OF several large
tones, replaced temporarily by
engths of supporting timbers, be
ween which a person might easily
ASS. Coquenil had taken advantage
( 1t to effect Alice's escape. The girl
lad entered the confessional and had
hen slipped out through the open wall
md the priest was Tignol
Il scored on him that time" chuc-
led Coquenil, rubbing away at the
woodwork.
M. Matthieuw called Groener.
Would you mind coming here a mo-
lent? A most unfortunate thing has
Look at THAR And he ,
pened the door Of the confessional
She has gone-run awayw
Matthew stared in blank surprise.
Not your cousin?"
Groener nodded
"Yes, my cousin has run away. 1t
makes me sad. Will you join me in a
lass at the tavernT
His companion agreed to this. and a
ew moments later the two men were ,
Gated under the awning of the Three
Wise Men. ,
Now" began Groener. "Pll explain ,
be trouble between Alice and me- :
Ter mother made one mistake that
uined her life aid practically killed I
er. Still --------