The state herald., 1916-10-13

has La Barre's ear Just now. he rode
BY yonder In the carriage q moment
since. and you might think from his
bows he was the governor. And this
marriagel when does It take place7"
"On monsieurs safe return from the
great West"
The smile came back to his face.
mot 20 bad that, for It's 4 long
journey. and might be delayed.
travel with him. you know. and We
depart at daybreak. What else did
this Chevet have to sayf'
"Only . threat that II ever you came
near mo again his fingers would feel
your throat monsieur. He spoke of
hate between himself and your father"
The eyes upon mine lost their toler-
ant smile. and grew darker, and
marked the fingers Of his hand clinch.
'-That was like enough, for my
father was little averse to . quarrel.
although he seldom made boast Of It
afterwards. And 10 this Hugo Chevet
threatened me! am not of the blood.
mademolselle, to take such things
lightly. Yet wait-why came you to
me with such tale7 Have you no
friendsr
''None, monsieur" answered grave
= and regretfully. ''other than the
nuns to whom went to school. and
they are useless In such case"
He walked across the room, once,
twice, his head bent in thought, and
I watched him. half frightened lest
I had angered him.
"Have done vsFy wrong mon
sieurr'
He stopped, his eyes on my face.
He must have perceived my psfplax-
ity, for he smiled again. and pressed
my hand gently.
''If 30 the angels must judge" he
answered stoutly. AS for me, I am
very glad you do me this honor. I
but seek the best plan Of service.
mademoiselle. for stand between you
and this sacrifice with much pleasure.
You shall not marry Casslon while I
wear sword"
But not violence, monsieurr'
planning and scheming IL not my
way. nor am I good at 1t. A soldier
Of La Sale needs more to understand
action. and the D'Artigny breed has
ever had faith in steel. seek no quar-
rel. yet II occasion arise this messen-
ger Of La Barre win nnd mo quite
ready. know not what may occur.
Mademoiselle: merely pledge you my
word Of honor that Cassion will no
longer seek your hand. Tho method
you must trust to me-"
Our eyes met and his were kind and
smiling. with q confidence in their
depths that strangely heartened me. Be-
fore realized the action I had given
him ny hand.
II do. monsieur, and question no
more. though pray for peace between
you. Our time II up. sister"
"Yes. my child" she stood in the
doorway. appearing like some sanity
image. THE mother sent me-"
D'Artigny released my hand and
bowed low.
II still rely upon your attendance at
tho ballT' no asked. lingering AZ the
door.
'Yes. monsieur."
"And may bespeak q dancer'
II cannot say no, although II may
cost you dear"
He laughed gayly. his eyes bright
with merriment.
Faith! most pleasures do hnd: the
world would be dull enough otherwise.
Till then. mademoiselle. adisu."
We heard his quick step ring on the
stone Of the passage. and Celeste
smiled, her hand on mine.
"A lad Of spirit that. The Sieur d
Ia Sale picks his followers well. and
knows loyal hearts. The D'Artignya
never fail"
you know Of them. sistsrr'
II knew his father" shs answered
half ashamed already Of her impulse
IA gallant man. But come. the mother
would have you visit her."