The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-04-06

pany store. IL was late when the
Breed returned TO his FIRE and the fac
tor showed Philip the bunk he was to
sleep in. After Cockburn had gone
Philip sat up. waiting for Jean.
Ii was midnight when Pierrot came
in.
They refuse. M'sieur," he said.
Philip stared at the strange pallor
and the hollow lines in Jeans face.
They refuse" repeated Plerrot.
breathing deeply. IL saw Maballa, and
she took me by the hand. M'sieur. and
led me into the tepee where Sakimay
was lying upon his back. They be-
came man and wife-to-day-accord-
ing TO their law. I gave them your
message. / told them what would hap
pen tomorrow, and Sakinay called the
others in so that they might hear.
There are only eleven who can fight
and TO a man they shook their heads
when Sakimay said he would give him
self up to the White Chief, IL It was
their will. They are poorly armed.
They know what will happen. But
they are brave, though they are not a
people Of God. They are ready to die.
M'sieur. Sakimay and Mabslla send
you their thanks and their love. And
Maballa sends you this."
Jeans voice choked him as he drew
a folded bit OF buekskin from his
pocket. He unwrapped 1t and there
rippled down from between his fingers
long, shining tress OF hair. He held
II above his waist and IL swept the
floor. His eyes shone softly and his
hand trembled as he gave It to Philip
1T is beautiful" breathed Philip.
wonderingly. as the softness OF 1t
touched his fingers. Butt don't
understand"
'Msieur." cried Jean, bending for
ward. this Is the greatest thing that
Sarcee maiden can give to a man,
next TO her love. In the old days
when the Sarcees we're a powerful
tribe IL a girl asked the favor OF a man
10y word OF mouth only. he could grant
It or not, as he wished, but IL she gave
even TO death in her service To re-
fuse her then. II there was no dishonor
in her request, would be the same as
you refusing assistance to a white
woman pleading for help in the hands
OF ruffans. Msballs sends her prayer
10 you. II Is that you have her and
Sakimay taken to their old home in
the Swan River country. and buried
therein one grave. IL lie her last
confession that she has no God. and
that she will die a pagan. with Saki-
may" Jean bowed his head. viii
you do this, Msieur:"
He started as he felt the soft crush
OF Maballa's hair against his hand
b. His eyes mt Philips
= This is yours. Jean" said Philip
}. gently. Cant you understand? Ma
balla sent II TO me-and intended II
for yoH. II IL yours and will help
!, You 20 carry them back to their old
!. home-if they die"
& You think she meant this-for
!. mel"
. Philip laughed and gripped Jean,
hand
My poor Pierrot. are you blind"
With a Joyous cry Jean pressed N,
silken tress 10 his lips
Then she has given 10 me-to We
something" he said 1t r. merit .,
/, 'ha; which she has given 20 hin.- ",
turned toward thu door and stopped
= IN the shadow bis eyes glowed mk'
black FarnetF q am sorry there o.,
no, three Gods. G'slcuT - there ~sr'
?. would 70 and hrht for her"
4 little before dawn Philip ven
With Pierro' and che factor ~ N,
Indian camp The Crsss vsrs read,
, aud waiting Their doEs sere tuErinl
, a. The ends 81 bsbichs thonrs lied o,
a frres and he boys and women urr,
huddied on q si'sn' group shout N,
i farthest hrs Fictou vas looking 20
70 hen and advancsd across TIE oper
b. fo Meet then
Thsre 80 NJ sreItemenf e. hs a..
4 rhnip. vith ths faetor snd Pisrrof ~
10" ~ N.." NNlH MIININ.
81 fte forest The Cree hrhtsrs fsl
r. in h-hInd them uke shadoua rhsI
~ uoreasincd fert made no SQUAD upor
fha damp earth there 80 no vhis
nsfius Of ons man 70 anofhsr. nothinl
bot a. Erim. tsrrihi- slsnrs g. fhsi
=, Bsssed through ~ thirk sprurs an.
.. info black rors strrvu break b.
twsen tvo mouutaiuous ridges Over
!. head broke ne hrst Fray usht % day
- and 81 svsry tvlsf and turn sors
'hinE Which he could not resist dreu
D. Philips eyes behind him Airav
there we're the same faces o. his hscL
10 dark. snilen. unresponsiys huins hin
r.. win q growing realization % his owl
Doweriessness. lie overlook Pieto