Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-17

Pierre Laroche waved them to their
places-where they wonldi-so that
they waited uotl
Quizzically my lord lifted his brow;
truly here was a Republican fellow
who appreciated not an honor when
It was bestowed upon him, nor saw
anything unusual In a Marquis pres
ence beneath that humble roof. Some
thing OF this he murmured TO my
lady. IN tone others might have
heard: but she answered not; took her
place. With red lips the firmer. as II
to conceal some weakness to which
they sought to give way.
Not without constraint the meal
passed: the host. DESTROYS to learn
the latest political news. looked at the
Marquis and curbed a natural curios.
ity. until a more favorable moment
when he aud the Black Seigneur should
be alone. My lady, although generally
made to feel welcome and at home
there. seemed now. perhaps, to herself.
a little out OF place. like person that
has wandered from a world of her own
and strayed into another's. Cross.cur'
rents, long at strife in her breast.
surged and flowed fart. the while she
seemed to listen 20 ray lord. who ap-
peared now in lighter. more airy hui.
NOR. And as che sat thus. with fair
head bent little. shH could but hear.
at times, above the medley of tones
and the sound OF servants footsteps
in Gathering wooden shoes. the voice
OF the Black Seigneur--now pledging
toast to old Pierre; anon discussing
winds, tides, or ships! A free reck.
less voice. that seemed to vtbrate
from the past--to stir anew bright,
terrible flames. ss
Daylight slowly waned: tights we're
brought In, and. the meal over. old
Pierre pushed back In his chair My
lady rose quickly; looked little con
strainedly at the company. at the Mar
quis, then toward the door. Apticipat'
ing her desire. attributing to 1t. per
haps. a significance fattering to his
vanity, the young nobleman expressed
a wish for stroll; sight OF the gar
den. At once she assented; a slight
tint now on her cheeks. she moved
to the door. and my lord followed; as
they disappeared, the Black Seigueur
laughed.-at one OF Pierre's jokes!
Have not told 1t before?" SAID
the host.
Have your" murmret the Black
Seigneur. We'll. q good lest, like az
excellent dish, may we'll be served
twice"
"Humphl" observed the landlord
doubtfuiiy. After pause: 81 suppose
he will be taking her away scenf"
"Her?" The young man rose.
1.-THE Lady Eiise!"
II suppose So" shortly.
I'VE shall miss her!" grumbled the
landlord as he. too, got up and walked
over to the fireplace. Il, who never
thought to care for any OF the fine
folk. bluff old Pierre Laroche.--say
we shall miss her"
knows she how it Jared with his
Excelleney's--her f2ther's-estate;
That little, or nothing. Is left?'
AYE"
And she will agree TO the promise
/ wrote you about?" quickly.
THAT youA-now that the right to
your name has been yindlcated--are
content 10 accept half the lands in dis
pute; her ladyship 10 retain the other
halle"
"Yes: in consideration OF that which
his Excellency expended In taxes-no
small sum! and what it would cost
10 carry on vexatious litigation"
You are strangely faint-heaFted 10
pursue your advantage" said old
Pierre shrewdly But" as the other
made a gesture, 81 put It to her lady
ship as you desired me to. and"
"She consented?" eagerly,
ITO BE CoNTINUED9