The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-13

l Dunwody has changed his political be- liefs-that he has become Free Soiler?'
 Jeanne nodded. II think it is so name. I know little of such matters, naturally. To me my infant here is of much more importance than any ques- ton of free soil"
 'Yes, yes. Jeanne, I do not doubt that. But now you were speaking of MT. Dunwody''-
 "Yes, that is true I was rejoicing that at last he has been defeat, that he has fail, that he has met with that fate which should be his. Now he has 1 few friends. It is charge against him well. madame, perhaps it were as we'll not to repeat all of that"
 "1 can understand,' said Josephine slowly. ''I can guess. Yes, know.'' Jeanne nodded. Yes. they bring up l stories that at one time you and T. well, that we were there at Tallwoods. But these wild people here. who shoot and fight with knives. they are of all peoples in the world the most strict and tEe most moral. the most abhor- rent of what is not their own custom of life. Behold, that droll Mir. Bill Jones, 1 in jest perhaps. expressed to others his | belief that at one time there was 8
 
 Tallwoods! Yes: Madame knows with what ground of justice this was said. Very well. The people took it up. There was com-Ient. There was criticism. These charges became public. It was rumored thus and so in all the district of MT. Dunwodee. He has fought, the duel-oh. Ia. Ia. At the election he was defeat. That has come to him which he has deserve"
 The eyes of Josephine St. Auban flashed with interest over this tnte1i- gence- He has changed his belief. his party! But no. it is not possible that he should come out for our party. our cause, Jeanne-our cause. for the peo- pie of the worId-for liberty! wish might believe it. No. It cannot be true.''
 -Yet it is true, madame. A turncoat! Bahp'
 '+No, Jeanne! Not in the least should ySu feel contempt for man who hon. estly changes belief. To turn from er- TOT, is not that always wisdom?" But Jeanne only shrugged her shou1- ders and held out her hands for the baby. Tt is naught to me- said she. "WU%are happy here under this roof, are we not?''
 
 child yonder is safe here. But how long shall we be safe if there are not 1 those to keep this roof protected? The law, Jeanne-the justice, back of the law. Are these things of interest to you?''
 "At least when it comes to roofs,'' reiterated Jeanne. 'M. Dunwodee has pulled down his roof about his ear. If madame should wish to explore the matter for herself that is quite possi- ble. This night, perhaps tomorrow, M Dunwodee himself comes to St. Gene vieve- He is to meet the voters of this place. He wishes to speak, to explain. I may say that even he will have the audacity to come here to advocate the cause of freedom and the restriction of those slavery for which hitherto he has labor so valiant Josephine made no immediate reply. A tall mirror with pretentious golden frame hung opposite to her across the room, A few moments later, with a start, she suddenly pulled herself to- gether, discovering that she had been gazing steadfastly into the glass.
 It was late in the Sun1it afternoon when there rode into the head of the street of old St. Genevieve a weary and mud stained horseman. who pres ently dismounted. at the hitching rail in front of the little inn which he fa- ! vored with his company He was a tall man who. as he turned down the street, walked with just the slightest trace of a limp
 This traveller did not turn into the inn, did not pause indeed at any of the points of greater interest, but sought out the little cooper shop of Hector Fournier. That worthy greeted him, wiping his hands upon his leathern apron.
 'It is M. Dunwodee. Come in! Come in! I'll been glad for see you. There was those talk you'll would not came.'
 'Yes, I have come, Hector" said Dunwody, "and naturally I have come to see you first. You are one of the few political allies that have left. At least if you don't believe the way do you are generous enough to listen"
 EBut, monsieur, believe me, the situ- atfon here is difficult I had list here of twelve citizen of St. Genevieve who were willing for listen to M. Dunwodee tonight in a grand mass meeting, but now talk has gone out. There is much Indignation. In fact, it is plan "-
 "What do you mean? What is going on?' demanded Dunwody.
 Alas! Monsieur, it is with regret l announce that the majority of our citi- zens, who so dislike Monsieur Benton and his views. are much in favor of riding upon a rail, after due treat ment of the tar and the feather, him who lately was their idol; that is to say, yourself. monsieuri''
 Gro Be Continued)