Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-07-25

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his hands with satisfaction. ." am
glad she took the commission 50 calm
ly. Now, my dear chevalier, IL you
can withstand those violet eyes you
are not an ordinary mortal but q
saint"
The countess beautiful face wal
set and determined; she had not spok-
en-. but storm was raging in her heart
Three days later the captain told
his prisoner that a new guest was ex-
pected; that she was a lady of the
court, charged with conspiracy against
the government.
The chevalier laughed. 81 should
not be surprised to find an old ac-
Qu~aintance In the fair conspirator."
The captains eyes grew round and
his honest face expressed SURPRISE but
he made no comment.
The following morning Countess Ro-
siny arrived. The apartment adjoin-
ing that of the chevalier was given her
and the prisoners met In the presence
OF Captain Euler at the breakfast
table.
The greeting that Chevalier di Leon
gave was quite q surprise to the count
ess; he acted c~ourteously, but gave
not the least sign that he had ever
met her before. When the breakfast
was over he retired to the reading
room. where the countess followed
him, without the captain.
"You don't seem to recognize me.
chevalferi"
He glanced around cautiously. and
when he saw they were alone he whis-
pered: 81 thought it might be disar
greeable for you, countess, but now
that we are alone. I greet you with
all my heart"
What brought you here, chevalierf"
Chevalier di Leon laughed and
shrugged his shoulders. II think 1t
is a caprice of the Count Won Werden-
stein; he wants to extend all the hos
pitality he possibly can. Look at those
masterfully constructed windows that
give you air and light, without per
hitting you to see even the sky. Is
that not the limit of forethoughtf"
The countess recognized bitter feel
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ing down her beautiful eyes, she
sighed: Prom now on you will have
a companion in captivity. I do not
want to compliment you, but it was
quite a pleasant surprise to find you
here, chevalier."
you are more than kind" was all
he said.
The days passed nor quickly. Many
a man would have envied the prison
In which the chevalier was killing
time seemingly In perfect content
ment.
When the month Of February was
gone he felt a longing for the free air
and his thoughts began to concentrate
upon an attempt TO make a strike for
liberty. He examined all the devices
that were arranged to prevent escape
from the prison.
The Countess Rosiny noticed the
change that had come " the cheva'
Her and one evening she began to talk
about the moor and stars, saying that
spring was at the door. The chevalier
listened to the sweet voice Of the WON.
an who sat opposite to him quietly.
"Tell me, chevalier, are you OF
stone? Have you no human feelings
whatever"
II certainly have. countess; indeed,
/ am we'll endowed in that respect"
Haven't you felt happier since
came to share your sofitude?"
He looked at her with those bold,
penetrating gray eyes for a long time.
Countess, l admire you. and you
are the ~pIeasantest comrade that
ever had. but / am troubled. The con-
tinuous indoor life Is beginning to tell
on me. l am used TO much exercise
in the open air. and l have many
things that l am worried about"
A few days later Captain Euler told
the prisoners that they would be al
lowed to spend the evenings on the
roof of the building.
The countess watched Chevalier di
Icons face very closely when the cap
tain told them this and saw the CLEAN
of real pleasure in his ayes.
That evening they were taken to
the roof of the building; to be accu-
rate, to a section Of the roof which
was surrounded by a high wall. so
high that it prevented them from see
ing the courtyard beneath, or anything
but the stars and the pale face of the
full moon.
1t was springtime.
Don't you think this would be an
ideal place to send up fire rockets?"
He looked toward the stars; his eyes
wandered over the dark blue irma-
ment restlessly.
you + playing with fire all the
time" remarked the countess, as che
moved nearer to the chevalier.
"Have you yer heard of a case
where people were married In a pris-
on?" she continued.
mo, | never have"
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