The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-04-10

am determined"
The tea was hot and harmless; I
lay thinking while she sat In the sun.
ny window-corner. nibbling biscuit and
marmalade. and watching me gravely,
Il suppose" said /, thinking aloud
that had better go 70 England"
"When?" she asked, without raisinS
her head.
In a day or two. ! can find en-
ployment there, think"
what will you do?"
"Oh, the army-horses- something
OF that kind. Riding master. perhaps
perhaps Scotland Yard. II / ever
save enough money for the voyage
perhaps you would let me come, once
in while, to pay my respects, ma,
dame?"
yes, come, II you wish"
She said no more. nor did l. Pres.
emily Sylvia appeared with peasant
woman, and the young countess went
away, followed by the housekeeper
with her keys at her girdle.
/ rose and walked 10 the window;
then, nerveless and depressed. / went
out into the garden again to smoke a
CiEar.
The cat had Disappeared I trav.
ersed the garden, passed through the
side wicket, and found myself on the
cliffs. Almost Immediately was
aware Of young girl, a child seat.
ed on the rocks. her chin propped on
her hands. the sea-wind blowing her
curly elflocks across her cheeks and
eyes. A bundle tied in handkerchief
lay beside her; cat doRhd in her lap,
'Jacqueline!" said gently 81
thought you we're to sail from Lorient
today"
The cat stepped purrfug from her
knees; the child rose. gushing back
her hair from her eyes with bold
hands.
Where is speed?- she asked,
drowsily.
Did you want to see him, Jacque.
line?"
THAT is why l returned"
"And you are going TO give up the
circus forever, JacqueliueT'
"Y.es."
"Just because you waEt to see
Speed?"
only for that
She stood rubbing her syes with
her small fists, as though gust awak.
ened.
Come into the garden" said; I'VE
can talk while you rest
The young countess was standing at
the window as we approached in sol
emn single file along TIM path, and
when she caught sight of US she
opened the door and stepped out on
the tiny porch.
why, this is our little Jacqueline."
she said, quickly. They have taken
your father for the couscription, have
they not, my child? and now you
are homeless!"
Il think so, madame.'
"Then you will stay with me until
be returns, won't YOU, sttle one?'
1--WE thank you, and permit our
selves to accept, madame" said Jao
lueline. I'VE are very glad because
we are quite hungry, and we have
thorns from the gorsn in our feet"
She broke off with a Joyous little cry
There is Speed" And Speed, enter
ing the garden hurriedly. stopped
short in his tracks.
The child ran to him ana threw
both arms around his neck. "Oh, |
Speed Speed" she stammered, over
and over again. Il was too lonely;
will do what you wish; l will be i'm
,tructed in the graces of education
.ruly will. l AN glad to come back
and l am so tired, Speed. | will never
90 away from you again. Oh,
Speed, am contented! Do
7ou love me-"
Dearly, little sweetheart he said,
nuskily, trying to steady his voice
There! Madame the countess is
All will be well now" He
urned, smiling, toward the young
countess, and lifted his hat, theU
stepped back and fixed me with .
flank look of dismay, which said per
ectly plainly that he had unpleasant
Jews to communicate. The countess,
think, Saw that look, too, for she
ave me an almost imperceptible nod
nd took Jacqueline's hand in hers.
IF there are thorns in your feet we
must find them" she said, sweetly.
VIII you come, Jacqueline?"
"Yes, madame" said the child, with
n adoring smile at Speed, who bent
nd kissed her upturned face as she
Iassed.
We'll" said turning to Speed
what new deviltry is going on in
now?"
(TO BE CoNTINUED.)
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