The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-12-28

think. is fully attested by her being
here tonight"
We both bowed to her, and ! caught
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?' she asked.
II care not so we be together" and
as they moved way 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.
ooh, come. M. de B~rancas.' she said
after a moment, in what seemed to mo
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, / swear to you,"I answered. But
how did you guess it,"
mo, no, you are not in love even
now, 1 assure you, monsieur" she
laughed, ELISE you would moi follow
mademoiselle and the duke SO close
ly."
TT is true" I said; II was thought
less" and we walked more slowly until
the two in front Of us could be scarcely
discerned.
NOW tell me-" said ray companion.
with q little gesture OF command, hoy
did you leave the bastille, Monsieur"
I'VE opened seven doors, lowered
| three drawbridges, and come GU very
easily. mademoiselle," I answered.
you shall 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," she
added, and am anxious to hear more"
I trembled with Joy at the thought
that I had, perhaps. already awakened
| some interest In the heart Of this eRu
tiful creature, and rapidly outlined our
method Of escape.
1T was magnificent" she cried, as l
finished. Those are the kim of deeds
love to lear about" and her sparkling
eyes looked into mine. / felt that ! was
losing my self control, and my heart
was beating wildly.
II did not guess the happiness that
awaited me here" ] said, NOR have !
ever dreamed OF loneliness such as
yours, mademoiselle."
ut is evident that you have seen lit
tie OF Paris, monsieur" she retorted,
CHANGING at ME and smiling archly.
II wish to see no more" l cried. "Ah.
mademoiselle, believe me. / may be but
a simple n uncultured boor. but
mean to win myself a place in your
heart If 1t be possible" d,
She glanced at me again, l dared
LillIk not uiihliloly, dit L iI'iS 'eh'
luttering on my arm.
II deem you neither simple nor I'M
cultured, M. de B~rancas," she said, att
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 eyes dancing with mischief.
II caught but q glimpse Of 1t by the
fountain there, blu n glimpse was
quite enough" I answered, stoutly
Besides, I make bold to hope that by
accident your cloak may yet slip down
and reveal more OF It,"
1 was trembling at my own temer'
"Ah, I like your spirit, monsieur she
answered, gayly. "Have it as yot
will, and at tile word her cloak Eel
about her shoulders. Her dazzling eyes
met mine, her mouth was curving II
the most provoking of smiles. Som'
wizardry drew me towards her.
mo. not" she said, divining m,
thought and holding up a little hand t
keep me at a distance. This Is favo
enough for one evening" but I caugh
her hand and kissed it before she coul
draw it away. Come, we have forgo
completely Il companions. We mus
join them"
L mad, indeed, forgotten RlCnelleu
and 1 remembered with q start tina
our time of freedom must be gettini
short. I peered anxiously through tn
darkness. but could see no sign Of him
Perhaps they are at the fountain,
said Mile. Dacour, and we hastene,
thither, but to no purpose. / was abou
TO call aloud, when 1 heard a suddel
shout an clash of arms from the dlrec
ton of the Palais Royal.
They have found him!" I cried. III
never thinks of prudence. Come
mademoiselle, let me sec you TO q plac
of safety. l must join him."
ooh, do not delay!" she implored. %
am perfectly safe, monsieur. Our apart
ments are but n step from here"
Impossible! L canno leave yo
, alone. Come" l repeated.
She wrung her hands together as sh
, looked 1T me.
IN. do Brancas, you said to ne Jus
now II a you would have me thin
kindly OF you"
with all my. heart"
would you have me believe it?'
II would do anything to prove It,
I cried.
"Then CO.. I looked into her eyes
, which were flaming with excitemen,
, caught her hand and kissed II. ]
, nestled in mine for n moment.