The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1912-03-13

conviction. This way, then. II you
please. monsieur. and"-as they passed
through a low doorway-'K you will
have the patience to wait here, I will
fetch wine"
She smiled enchantingly, dropped
him a bewitching little courtesy with
Difference evoked, no doubt. by the
mans subtle yet ineradicable air Of
distinction. and left him wholly capti-
waited Bless her heart and pretty
facet" he murmured. cycling her re-
treating figure. IT'S Danny who's
the lucky dog not that he's
not deserving
He reviewed his refuge summarily.
discovering that he stood In one cor
D. er OF a small courtyard. the center
ing Of two stories. round whose upper
floor ran an inner gallery to which
steps led up from the court and from
which access was to be had to the liv-
ing rooms-all dark and silent
In the center of the courtyard a
little fountain tinkled. a tiny Jet Of
water rising from the central upright
OF stone to spray the black. star-smit-
ten pool beneath. There was a little
plot Of grass. likewise. with flowers
generous OF their cordial perfume.
The girl csme silently out from the
shadows beneath the cutlery. bringing
him a cup and a Jar OF earthenware
brimming with wine.
He accepted the service with a bow.
Mademoiselle Is as kind as she IL
beautiful" said he. and with the ap-
probation Of a connoisseur first
watched her blush. then drained the
Jug to its last drop and felt the CRATE
full huid Grapple with his fatigue. tenn
per II. and send new strength leaping
through his veins. And as good. I'm
sure. ~ she ia kind" he added: and
All" he sighed. resuming his seat
but rising again. and quickly. a. .
second summons changed upon the
iron door and sent the girl flying to
wards the rear of the house.
That will be Danny now"
O'Rourks opaned a. she swept past
him.
She murmured a response he did
not clearly catch. whats that" he
called after her.
Or. possibly" she repeated. pausing
at the entrance to the rear chamber.
1T may be Monsieur the Captain
Hole,"
The divvlei" cried o'Rourks. and
was on his feet In q twinkling. cast
ing about him for q weapon. That
| can't be-"
Nothing offered itself suitable either
for onense or defense. save and except
the jug he had been drinking from
and the Irishman was weighing this
thoughtfuiiy with n definite Intention
Of hurting It at Captain Holes head.
II indeed he had heard Alright. when
the entrance Of quite another person
relieved his mind. however tempo
rarily.
II was Danny. plainly enough: Dan
ny. the same as O: old. with his half.
sheepish. haifimpudent grin and his
shock Of flaming hair. his upper lip
that was long even for an Irish boys.
his rowing and twinkling blue eyes.
his up-tilted nose. his short. sturdy
physique.
"Faith." said O'Rourks. the gods
are not no unkind after ALL It's ~
welcome as the shadow of great rock
In 4 weary land. the sight OF 70.
Danny" And Danny" he observed
with some severity. I'll ask ye to ex-
plain what the divvle ut all ye're do
ing here"
Danny's assurance deserted him on
the instant. He had done his former
master a signal service that night. but
in his estimation nothing more than
was due the O'Rourke. Whatever he
felt. he looked to perfection boy
caught at misunderstanding his head
and cycling O'Rourke under his brows.
shamefaced and III at ease.
"Awl" he deprecated. sure. now.
yer honor. now"
Danny" demanded O'Rourke stern
iy. does Miss Cleopatra here under
stand English?"
"Divvle . world" the ex-vaist pro
tested earnestly. Beyond Greek and
French and Arabic. sure. shes ignor-
ant a. Paddy's pig!"
30 much was plainly evident from
the girls manner and expression Of
pusslement. Treasured. O'Reurks pro
oseded:
"'Tis good hearing. Faith. II sh<
Understood the Kings English. til
me hair she would be tearing out b,