The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-08-11

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In the fur trade. and the commissaire
has Ia Barre's ear just now. He rode
by yonder In the carriage moment
since, and you might think from his
bows he was the governor. And this
marriage? when does IL take placer
ION monsieurs safe return from the
great West"
The smile came back 10 his face.
Not so bad that. for It's "A long
journey, and might be delayed. |
travel with him, you know. and we
depart az daybreak. What else did
this Chevet have TO say2"
"Only a threat that IL ever you came
near me 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. aud grew darker and |
marked the fingers OF his hand clinch.
THAT was like enough. for my
father was little averse 10 a quarrel,
although he seldom made boast OF II
afterwards. Aud so this Hugo Chevet
threatened me! | am not OF the blood,
mademoiselle. to take such things
lightly. Yet walt-why came you 10
me with such tale? Have you no
friendsg"
"None, monsieur" answered grave.
ly, and regretfully. "other than the
nuns 10 whom | went 10 school. and
they are useless in such case"
He walked across the room. once,
twice. his head bent I'm thought. and
/ watched him. half frightened lest
l had angered him.
"Have done very wrong, mon
sieury"
He stopped. his eyes on my face.
He must have perceived my perplex-
ity, for he smiled again. and pressed
my hand gently.
"If so the angels must judge" he
answered stoutly. "As for me, am
very glad you do me this honor. |
but seek the best plan OF service.
mademolselle. for stand between you
and this sacrifice with much pleasure.
You shall not marry Cassion while l
wear a sword"
But not violence, monsieurw
planning and scheming Is not my
way. nor am | good at II. A soldier
action. and the D'Artlgny breed has
ever had faith I'm steel seek no quar-
rel, yet If occasion arise this messen-
ger OF La Barre will find me quite
ready. I know not what may occur.
Mademoiselle: I merely pledge you my
word OF honor that Casslon will no
longer seek your hand. The method
you must trust 10 me-"
Our eyes met, and his were kind and
smiling. with a confidence I'm their
depths that strangely heartened me. Be-
fore realized the action | had given
him my hand.
II do. monsieur. and question no
more, though pray for peace between
you. Our time Is 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
the bally" he asked. lingering at the
door.
Yes, monsieur"
And may bespeak n dancer
81 cannot say no, although il may
cost you dear"
He laughed gayly, bis eyes bright
with merriment.
Faith! most pleasures do find, the
world would be dull enough otherwise.
TIL then, mademoiselle adleu"
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 de
In Sale picks his followers well. and
knows loyal hearts. The D'Artignys
never fail"
You know OF them, sisterW
"T knew bis father" she answered,
half ashamed already OF her impulse
"a gallant man. But come, the mother
would have you visit her"