The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1911-12-28

think. ts fully attested by Ter being
here tonight
a glimpse Of laughing eyes and an
adorable mouth. which made my heart
leap.
Let us co. said Richelieu. offering
his arm to the princess.
But where r., she asked.
Il care not so we be together and
as they moved away down the avenue
! followed with Mile. Dacour The
light touch of her hand on my arm
filled me with an emotion which I tried
In vain to analyze.
"Oh, come, M. de Brancas," she said
! after a moment, III whai seemed 20 me
the sweetest voice in the world. 1T
Is plainly to be seen that you have
never been in love-"
Never until this moment. mademoi-
selle. I swear to YOU" ! answered. But
how did you guess it,"
mo, no, you are not in love even
now, | assure you monsieur" she
laughed, ELSE you would not follow
mademoiselle n the duk SO close
ly."
1T is true" I said; Il was thought
less" and we walked more slowly until
the two In front of us could be scarcely
discerned.
Now tell me-" said my companion.
with a little gesture of command, how
did you leave the bastille, Monsieur"
We opened seven doors, lowered
three drawbridges, and Come out very
silly mademoiselle," I answered.
"You shalr not evade me-" she cried.
Tell me about it. I have already
heard something of your exploits since
you came to Paris, M. de Brancas," h
added, land am anxious to hear more"
I trembled with joy at the thought
some interest In the heart of this beau
tiful creature, and rapidly outlined our
method of escape.
1T was magnificent" she cried, as I
finished. Those are the kind of deeds
l love to hear about" and her sparkling
eyes looked into mine. I felt that l was
losing my self control, and my heart
was beating wildly.
Il did not guess the happiness that
awaited me here" / said, nor have l
ever dreamed Of l%oveliness such as
yours. mademoiselle."
1T is evident that you have seen lit
tie Of Paris, monsieur" she retorted,
glancing at ME and smiling archly.
II wish to see no more" l cried. "Ah.
ma~denaoiselle, believe me, / may be but
a simple and uncultured boor. but I
mean to win myself a place in your
heart If 1t be possible"
She glanced at me again, | dared
think not unkindly, and 1 felt her hand
iuttering IN my arm.
II deem you neither simple nor UNI
cultured. M. de Brancas," she said, aft
er a moment. Indeed, the stories /
have heard of you have given me quite
the contrary opinion. But pray where
have you seen my face. that you have
been able to form such an exalted opin-
ion OF it?' and she smiled at me,
her ayes dancing with mischief.
II caught but a glimpse of 1t by the
quite enough" 1 answered, stoutly.
Besides, L make bold to hope that by
accident your cloak may yet slip down
n reveal more Of It."
I was trembling at my own temer-
ity.
"Ah, 1 like your spirit. monsieur" she
answered, gayly. "Hav it as you
will, and at the word her cloak fell
about her shoulders. Her dazzling eyes
met mine. her mouth was curving in
the most provoking of smiles. Some
mo, mol" she said. divining my
thought and holding up a little hand to
keep me at a distance. This is favor
enough for one evening" but 1 caught
her hand and kissed 1t before she could
draw 1t away. Come, we ave forgot
completely our companions. We must
join them"
I had, indeed. forgotten Richelieu,
and I remembered with a start that
u time of freedom must be getting
short. ! peered a~nxiously through the
daAhieSS. DuI tOulu See 10 Sign OIL MIN
Perhaps they are at the Fountain
said Mile. Dacour, and we FASTENED
thither. but to no purpose. I was about
to call aloud, when I heard a sudden
shout an clash of arms from the direc-
ton of the. Palais Royal.
They have found him. / cried. He
never thinks Of prudence. Come,
~mademoiselle, let me see you to a plac
of safety. I must Join him"
"Oh. do not delay!" she implored. 81
am perfectly safe, monsieur. Our apart
ments are but q step from here"
Impossible! I cannot leave you
alone. Come" 1 repeated.
h wrung her hands together as she
looked at me.
M. de Brancas, you said to me just
now that you would have me think
kindly of you"
with all my heart"
Would you a me believe it?"
II would do anything to prove it,
1 cried.
Then 60" l looked into her eyes.
which We're flaming with excitement,
caught her hand and kissed it. II
nestled in mine for a
Continued Next Week.)