The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1914-04-24


a do not trust the villain. but I'll
hear bis tale. may need you. Mr..
Hayward; remain there In the back
room until cali.
could see no door
Where. sir!"
In the den. beyond: the robe hides
ths entrance. II need you ! will
call The dog is coming now"
The interior Of this room which |
now entered for the first time was 8
revelation to me, II was fitted up az
. lounging room, q den; yet bearing
more resemblance to the tepee OF Q
savage, than any abode OF civilization
The trappings Of war. the tributes Oh
the chase, were everywhere In evil
dsnce. | saw all this with single
glance az I shut the door, yet almost
with the instant. my entire attention
was riveted upon an occupant. and !
stood motionless. scarcely crediting
my own eyes, IN | stared across the
table ut the couch against the farther
wall II vas In shadow. underneath
the window, draped by a yellow blah-
ket, and In one cushioned corner SAT
q girl, her dark head bent low over
nm open book. SO intent was she upon
the pages that she had not heard my
entrance, or else remained Indifferent
thinking me no stranger 10 the apart
ment.
She was young. scarcely out OF her
girlhood from the clear profile OF her
cheek. oliYe-tinted in the shadow. with
q profusion OF hair black as night. and
q figure slender. but not tall, moved
rafting the latch 10 attract attention
TO my presence, yet the witch never
glanced up. turning a page OF her book
laxily.
your pardon" ventured, and cap
in hand, advanced to the table nearer
nsr.
She came to her feet In an instant.
the book sliding to the noor, the long.
black lashss no longer shadowing the
dark eyes gazing toward me In sudden
interest. She was small. swift of
movement AZ q forest hare. yet for
the instant l saw only her face. and
the unfathomable depths OF those eyes
They were full OF bewilderment. sur
prjss, laughter. A though some mys-
FERROUS message had passed between
us, knew she was glad ! had come.
why, monsieur" she exclaimed.
hesitating slishtly over the words. Il
am startled You should feel my
heart beat--so fast thought II the
general, yea who slse' But ! new
aire see you before. you~~you are an
ofYicier Of the Americains"
Yes. I belong to this garrison. But
the surprise OF finding you hers was
mine also. l was not told the room
WAS occupied---and you are Frenchf"
You not know me. monsieur" her
eyes dropping. then uplifting again.
An you an ofrcier of the Ameri-
catnsf"
NO: ! have been absent hunting
| only returned an hour ago"
Zen the woodsi Way out bcyondf
An you cav no Indian, no French
courier des boisf'
"Not Que: only white renegade
I brought In with me bearing mes
cage
From the tribes. monsieur From
Dstroit7"
From the tribes. yes," answered.
surprised at her eagerness. yet seeing
no harm In . frank reply. but they
we're In council at Sandusky."
"Sandusky!" the word seemed TO
cling to her red lips HE he was
rrenchman them
who! The messenger Not he
We can understand the relationship
between the Canadian French and the
sAvages. They have always been
friends. but this cur h OF another
hrced--warring against his own
people
she lsAnsd forward. the laughter
oil gone from her eyes.
"who--who was he. monsieur
hesitated. wondering at her insist
snce, her eagsrnsss- Shs leaned for
ward almost touching mo with her
fingers.
Please, monsieur; you can tell ne. :"
"A white dog named GlrU: ~
know him we'll"
Simon dsrty!" her hands claspsd.
hsr ltps unccnsciously repeating the
mama And from Sandusky! You
say be brought message from the
trihes' Mon Disu! IT'S strange they
should choose him. He said %. mon.
sieurr'
He claimed TO represent the ,ribsa,
but bis message was from Hamilton.
An he Is there--at SaEdusky---thss
Monsieur Hamilton'"
He was there--yes at least 80
G.r,y reports: but ! know nothing
a. 10 where he may be now--hack In
Detroit likely, plotting new mischief. /"
My Indignant speech had slight of.
fec; on her. for she laughed as | ended.
Eet was done most well--eo tine
lSc monsieur But Why yen cay tina:
TO me? Because am here' In this
house OF the Ansericsine sensrai. /.
Bah, We are together: We are alone
Ny people are yoader In the woods