The Detroit times., 1913-09-04

deNOtlOn- 80 the little Drown snauoW
made It's way finally into his SLOW
friendliness.
You have thrown charm over my
boy Francois, Alessandro.' the gen
eral said, we'll pleased. And the mar
quis answered thoughtfully:
1t Is a boy out OF the common.
believe. Gaspard. At first | though,
il a mistake that you should raise
a child OF his class to the place you
have given him. but I see that you
understand what you are aboW. he
is worthy of a good fate"
Il believe he is worthy of any fate,
the general said, and believe he
will make his fate II he has chance
a good one-psrhaps sSeat one. He
has uncommon stun In him. mean
to give him his chance" And with
that there was a conversation as to
boys between the two friends.
| The. day came, after two months OF
such renewals of friendship when. on
the next morning, the Marquis Zappl
was due to start|on his. long Journey
to America. Out on the lawn, In the
shadow Of the beech trees he sat and
watched his con playing ball with ut
tie Alike. Then he was aware OF
Francois standing before him. The
boy held something In his closed
hand. and with that he opened bis
fingers and stretched II to the mar
Quis.- The marquis looked inQuiring-
ny-at the yellow medal
What 10 this?" he asked: he waa
prepared now to be surprised by this
boy about once in 20 often. SO ne
| simply suspended judgment at a
thing unexpected.
1T 10 for you. Monsieur the Mar
IQuts." Francois smil radiantly and
continued to present the ten:franc
piece.
The marquis, astounded. drew back
with q shock OF indignation. Was
this peasant child Offering him
money" He nodded his head. as man
convinced that he was doing some
thing worth while.
But you may take 1t, Monsieur the
Marquis: It Is indeed for you. 1t Is
my own; the seigneur gave 1t to me
Oh my birthday. and my father did
not put It with the savings, but said
| Il was to be mine to do with as
chose. l choose TO give II to you.
Monsieur the Marquis. So that you
may have plenty Of money! know
well what 1t IN not to. have enough
money. It 10 q bad thing. And Il II
convenient when on q Journey
money He nodded his head, a. man
to man. so. as 1t is mine, give this
to you-"
The brown fist was outstretched,
the gold piece slittering in it. and
still the marquis stared speechless.
Never in his life had any one presum-
ed to offer him money. He loked up
lat the face OF the little peasant; 1t
shone with peace and good will; he
put out his hand and took the gold
piece and looked at II long minute.
and drew q leather case from his
pocket and placed It within carefully.
, and put 1t away.
Thank you. Francois" said he
marquis. And then he considered
again the shining little face. Why
have you zone this. Francois?y he
asked. Why do you always-do 50
MUCK for me?"
Monsieur the Marquis" Francois
spoke eagerly, 1T IL not much I have
done before. only little things This,
know It, Is much, for It IL q large
sum OF money and may be . great
help to you. am glad OF that, Mon
sieur the Marquis" BY now Francois
was sQuatting cross-lsgged at the feet
of the marquis. II do 1t because you
did that thing"
Then the marquis was entirely be-
wildered. Did that thing? What do
you mean, Francois?"
That thing In Russia, for my .seig-
neur. When you saved the life of my
'seigneur.'
oh" said the marquis and stared
down at the boy anxiously explain
Ing.
Il have been afraid THAT could
never show you how I thanked you
for the HE OF my seigneur + am sor.
~ that my seigneur sabered you A.
terward, but that was q mistake
Monsieur the Marquis. you under
stand that It was q mistaken"
Quite" said Monsieur the Mar
quis.
"You have forgiven my seigneur?"
Francois demanded.
There was nothing to forgive,
AsSss~0so. IL -WSS, - you punt ous,
. mistake"
Yes, Monsieur the Marquis The
heels OF Francois came down on the
sod with q whack Of satisfaction as
he sprang to HIS feet. 80 II Is all
arranged. Only that even the gold IL
not enough. But will do more. l
Will be a friend OF Pietro That will
please you. will ii nOt?"
The marquis was silent. But l
know that. II is good thing to be
friends-with me. Any boy In the
village Of vioQues would be glad to
be my friend. you know. Monsieur the
Marquis. So II will be a good thing
for Pietro, He H. ak months younger
than / can teach him how to climb
and how to- light and how TO take
care of himeelf. And I will, because
OF that thing you did Because, too.
! think well OF Pietro and besides be-
cause OF your kindness 70 me"
my kindness 10 your
Yes. Monsieur the Marquis-be-
cause you have been SO Kind to me-"
And the marquis, In -the~silence- OF
his soul was ashamed. -
The next. day. he went. As they
stood gathered in the big carved door
way, he told them all goodby and lift
ed his boy and held him without
word. AS he set him down he turned