Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-28

and an absence of any further desire
to attempt to disguise the truth.
Back! Where?" She could not
conceal her surprise.
"To the Mount"
For the moment she did not speak;
she had not known what to expect
certainly not that.
why not?" A smile, slightly
forced, crossed his face. Does your
Ladyship think l make war on WON.
en-? Only, before your Ladyship de-
parts, it will be necessary for you to
agree to little condition"
"Ccndition?" She drew her breath
quickly.
THAT you will say nothing to In
criminate him. He is an old servant Of
mine; has broken none Of the laws
of the land" with a somewhat con-
temptuous accent, works his bit Of
ground; pays metayage, and a tax on
all the fish he brings In. Only in a
certain matter today has he served
me-"
",G,ou mean must say nothing about
meeting him? fou?"
"For his sakei"
"And your own"
"Minc?" He made careless gesture.
81 should not presume! For myself
l should exact or expect. from your
Ladyship no promise. Tonight / shall
be far away. But this good fellow
remains behind; should be allowed to
continue his peaceful, lowly occupa.
tion. 1 would not have anything hap
pen to him on my account"
and if I refuse to promise?" she
asked haughtily. "To enter into any
covenant WITHOUT"
But you will not!" he said stead.
fly. "Your Ladyship, for her own
sake, should not force the alterna'
tive"
"Alternative?"
"Why speak Of it,"
What is tie a:tecnative?" she de-
manded.
IF your Ladyship refuses to prom
Use, it will be necessary for the man
to return alone"
you mean," in spite Of herself, she
gave a start, you would make me-a
prisoner"
1T should not be necessary"
"But you would not dare!" indig-
nantly.
mot dare! Your Ladyship forgets-"
"True!" with a scornful glance. Aft
ter a pause: But suppose did prom
Use? Are you not reposing good deal
of confidence in me-"
mot too much!"
~ presume" disdainfully, 81 should
feel flattered in being trusted by"
She did not finish the sentence.
But the young man apparently had
not heard. I'll take the chance on
your own words" he added unexpect-
eddy.
"My words?" t.-
"That you are no telltale."
The girl started. "Telltale?" she re-
peated.
You once told me you were not!"
"I-told you'll" She stared at him.
told me you were no telltale," he
repeated "And-when Beppo lied,
you told the truth-about a ragged
vagabond of boy"
"Beppo!" The look in her eyes
deepened cleared. Il remember now"
she said slowly. You We're the boy
with the fish, who said he lived in the
woods. l met you while riding, and
again that night, as child, leaving
for Paris; but did not know, then,
you would become"
The young mans face changed. AN
outlaw" he said cooliy.
Yes; an outlaw" she repeated firm
ly. Angered by his unfinching gaze,
she went on: "Who darcs not fly the
flag of his king! Who dares not come
openly into any honest port!
She ended, her brown eyes flashing.
His own darxeced; but he only re-
marked coldly: "My Lady, at any rate
dares much!"
ooh, I've no doubt you don't care
to hear"
From you'll" He looked at her ODD
ly, from the golden hair to the small,
dainty foot. From your Ladyship!
he repeated, as if amused. An instant
he regarded her silently, intently; out
his voice when at length he again
SPOKE vas cool nd slightly Ilocklns: