The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-07-06

/ slstance. and he opened his arms SO
| that the girl drew back from him. Her
lips were smiling at him. and in that
smile there was gentle accusation. the
sweetness Of forgiveness. and he could
see that with these there had come
also flush into her cheeks and a daz.
zling glow into her eyes
"They are gone" she said trembling.
ly.
Eyes: they are gone"
He stood looking down into her glow
ing face in silence. Then. They are
gone" be repeated They We're the
men who tried to kill me at Prince AL
bert. have let them go-for you.
Will you tell me your name!''
"Yes-that much-now. 1t is Me
leese"
"Meleeser
The name fell from him sharply. In
an instant there required to him all
that Croisset bad said. and there al
most came from his lips the half
breeds words. which had burned them
selves In his memory. Perhaps you
will understand when l tell you this
warning is sent to you by the little
Meleese." What had Croisset meant?
She drew back from him slowly. the
color fading from her cheeks. and as
she saw the light in his eyes there
burst from her short. stifled cry.
Nov you understand-you under
stand why you must go back into the
south" she almost sobbed. "Oh.
have sinned to tell you my name!
But you will 60, won't you? You will
go-for me" ..---~-.-----~-----
"For you would 60 to the end of
the earthr' interrupted Rowland. his
pale face near to her. But you must
tell noe why don't understand You.
I don't know why those men tried to
kill me in Prince Albert. don't know
why my life is in danger here. Crois-
set told me that my warning back
there came from girl named Meleese
/ didn't understand him. l don't un-
derstand you. 1t ia all a mystery to
me. So far as l know l have never
had enemies. never heard your name
until Croisset spoke it. What did he
mean? What do you mean? Why do
you want to drive me from the We
kusko? Why is my life in danger? 1t
is for you to tell me these things.
have been honest with you. l love you
/ will fight for you If it is necessary.
but you must tell me-tell me-
His breath was hot in her face, and
she stared at him as If what she heard
robbed her Of the power of speech.
Wont you tell me?" he whispered.
more softly. 'Meieese"- She made
no effort to resist him as he drew her
once more in his arms. crushing her
sweet lips TO his own. "Meleese. won't
you tell me"'
Suddenly she lifted her hands to his
face and pushed back his head. looking
squarely into his eyes.
IF tell you" she said softly. land
in telling you betray those whom
love. will you promise to bring harm
to none Of them. but go-go back into
the SOUTH
ana ieaVe you
"Yes. and leave me-"
There was the faintest tremor Of a
sob in the voice which she was trying
so hard to control. His arms tighten
ed about her.
81 will swear to do what is best for
you-and for me-" he replied. Il will
swear to bring harm to none whom
you care to shield. But l will not
promise to leave youv'
A soft glow came into the girls eyes
as she unclasped his arms and stood
back from him.
II will think-think"-s she whispered
quickly. Perhaps will tell you to-
morrow night-here-if you will keep
your oath and do what is best for You
and for me"
81 swear itr'
"Then ! will meet you here-at this
time-when the others are asleep.
But tomorrow you will be careful
CAREFUL UncOnsciously she half
reached her arms out to him as she
turned toward the path. You will be
careful tomorrow. Promise me that"
81 promise"
Like a shadow she was gone.