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An Easy Job.

eyes, dis is sure an easy job. Big
gcst Cinch ! ever had"
The speaker was Il ell-known char
acter Of the New York East side. His
well barbcred aspect and immaculate
evening attire did not altogether dis
gulsc him, and therefore m astonlshed
friend-a newspaper man-was asking
him questions. The encounter occurred
In n very refined" and high-piced
dancing resort at Brighton Beach on
the border Of Coney Island.
"Dey had n couple o fuses down
here early In de season" continued the
East Slider, "un' den dey hired me, g
/ gotto wear dls makeup SOS to look
right. It's all right when y git used
to IT. Dey pay all right, too. Twenty
n week an eats. What do dor Wy,
when I sees anybody | knows ] puts
'em out. OATS all"
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CHAPTER Il.-Contlnued.
"Yes, monsieur"

4CSS AAOh0ACAAs
"Oh, you're sweet enough with
words. l have heard you before, and
found you a sly minx-when my back
was turned-but this time it is not l
alone who will watch your actions, l
have pledged you a husband"
/ got to my feet, staring at him, the
indignant words stiied in my throat.
Me laughed ~coaryely, and resumed his
meal.
"a husband, monsieur? You have
pledged met"
SAY! why not? You are II, and it's
my place to see you well settled"
"But l have no wish to marry, mon
sieur," l protested. 'There is no man
Nor whom l care"
He shrugged his shoulders indiffer-
emily, and laughed.
"Pooh! If l waited for that no doubt
you would pick out some cockerel
without as much as a spur to his heel.
/. TITS my choice, not yours, for l know
She world, and the man you need.
Monsieur Cassion has asked me to ia
Evor him, and I think we'll Of it."
"Cassion! Surely you would not wed
me to that creature?"
He pushed back his chair, regarding
me with scowling eyes.
"And where is there a better? Sacre!
do you think yourself a queen to
choose? TITS rare, luck you have such
an offer. Monsieur Cassion is going
to be a great man In this New France;
ALREADY he has the governors ear, and
a commission, with a tidy sum to his
credit in Quebec. What more could
any girl desire in a husband? ~
But, monsieur, l do not love him
I do not trust the man"
"Pah" He burst into a laugh, r1s-
draw back he had gripped me by the
arm. Enough of that, young lady.
He is my choice, and that settles it.
Love! who ever heard Of love now
Sadays? All, l see, you dream already
of the young gallant D'Artigny. Well,
little good that will do you. Why what
Us he? a mere ragged adventurer,
without a sou to his name, a prowling
wolf Of the forest, the follower Of a
discredited fur thief. But enough of
this; I have told you my will, and you
obey. Tomorrow we 60 to Quebec to
the governors ball, and when Mon
Eieur Cassion returns from his mis-
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"NO. monsieur"

NNOf
l drew my arm from his grasp, feel
ing it Jingle with pain where his fin-
gers had crushed the flesh, and crept
up the narrow stairs, glad enough to
get away and be alone. l had never
loved Chevet, but he had taught me
to fear him, for more than nee had
l experienced his brutality and physi-
cal power. To him l was but a chat
tel, an incumbrance. He had assumed
charge of me because the law so or
dained, but l had found nothing in
his nature on which l could rely for
sympathy. l was his sisters child,
yet no more to him than some Indian
waif. More, he was honest about 1t.
To his mind he did well by me in thus
finding me a husband. l sank on my
knees, and hid my face, shuddering at
the thought of the sacrifice demanded.
Cassion! never before had the man ap-
peared so despicable. Yet what could
l do? II was useless to appeal to
Chevet, and the governor, La Barre.
would give small heed to a girl OBJ
| jecting to one of his henchmen.
D'Artigny! The name was on my lips
before l realized 1 had spoken it, and
brought a throb of hope. I arose to
my feet, and stared out Of the window
into the dark night. My pulses
throbbed. If he cared; If l only knew
he cared. I would fly with him any
where, into the wilderness depths, to
escape Cassion.
But how could I reach him with my
tale? There was but one opportunity
the governors ball. He would be
there; he had said so. laughingly glanc-
ing toward me As he spoke the words,
the flash Of his eyes a challenge. But
it would be difficult. Chevet, Cassion,
not for a moment would they take
eyes from me, and If l failed to treat
him coldly an open quarrel must re-
suit. Chevet would be glad Of an
excuse, and Cassion's jealousy would
spur him on. Yet l must try, and. in
truth, l trusted not so much in Mon
sieur d'Artigny's interest in me, as
in his reckless love Of adventure,
'Twould please him to play an auda-
cious trick on La Sales enemies. and
make Cassion the butt Of laughter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
CHAPTER III.
Appeal for Aid.

It had been two years since I was
at Quebec, and 1t was with new eyes
Of appreciation that l watched the
great bristling cliffs as our boat Gid
ed silently past the shore and headed
in toward the landing. Cassion met
us, attired so gayly in rich vestments
that I scarcely recognized the man,
whom l had always seen before in
dull forest garb, yet I permitted him
to take my hand and assist me gal
lantly to the shore. 1t was evidently
a gala day, for flags and streamers
were flying from every window Of the
lower town, and the narrow, crooked
streets were filed with wanderers
having no apparent business but en-
joyment. Never had l viewed so mot
ly a throng, and I could but gaze about
with wide opened eyes on the strange
passing figures.
1t was all Of such interest l was
glad enough to be finally rid of him,
and be greeted so kindly by Sister
Celeste.
"Three years have changed you
greatly, my child" she said gently,
touching my cheeks with her soft
hands; "but bright as your eyes are,
1t is not all pleasure I see in them,
You must tell me of your life. The
older man, l take 1t, was your uncle,
Monsieur Chevet."
"Yes," l answered, but hesitated to
add more.
"He is much as I had pictured him
a bear of the woods"
"He is rough" 1 protested, "for his
life has been hard, yet has given me
no reason to complain. IT'S because
the life is lonely that / grow old"
mo doubt, and the younger gallant
He is not Of the forest school?"
Twas Monsieur Cassion, commits
saire for the governor"
"Ah! it's through him you have in
vitation to the great ball."
l bowed my head, wondering at the
kind questioning in the sisters eyes
Could she have heard the truth? Per
chance she might tell me something
of the man.
"He has been selected by Monsieur
Chevet as my husband" I explained
doubtfully. "Know you aught Of thu
man, sister"
Her hand closed gently on mine.
mo, only that he has been chosel
by La Barre TO carry special message
to the Chevalier de Baugis In the I'LL
nois country. He hath an evil, sneer
ing face, and an insolent manner, ever
as described to me By the Sieur OAR
tigny."
l caught my breath quickly, and m,
hand grasp frightened.
THE Sieur d'Artigny" echoed
startled into revealing the truth. n
has been here? has talked with you?
Surely, my dear girl. He was her
with La Sale before his chief saile'
for France, and yesterday he cam
again, and questioned me-"
questioned your"
Eyes; he sought knowledge of you
ard of why you were in the hcE5ehol
OF Cheyet. l liked the young man, an
told him all l kxew. Of your father
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Her Hand Closed Gently on Mine.

and compels him to sell me as though
l was a slave In the market. l am to
be made to marry him. I pray you
let me see this Sieur d'Artigny that
l may tell him all, and beseech his
aid"
but why D'Artigny, my girl? What
Is the boy to your
"Nothing-absolutely nothing" l
| confessed frankly. "We have scarcely
spoken together, but he is a gallant
| of true heart; he will never refuse aid
| to a maid like me. 1t will be joy for
him to outwit this enemy of La Sale.
All l ask is that l be permitted to tell
him my story"
Celeste sat silent, her white hands
clasped, her eyes on the stained glass
| window. 1t was so still | could hear
my own quick breathing. At last she
spoke, her voice still soft and kindly.
II have no power, child, but l will
speak with the mother superior, and
repeat to her all | have learned. 1t
shall be as she wills. Wait here, and
you may trust me to plead for you
She seemed to fade from the room,
| and l glanced about, seeing no change
| since | was there before-the same
bare walls and floor, the rude ~settee,
the cruciix above the door, and the
one partially open window, set deep
In the stone wall.
Soon l was dimly aware that some
one had entered the apartment. 1t
was the mother superior, looking
smaller than ever in the gloom, and
behind her, framed in the narrow door
way, his eyes smiling as though In
enjoyment of my confusion, stood
D'Artigny. l climbed down from the
bench, feeling my cheeks burn hotly,
and made obesiance. The mothers
soft hand rested on my hair, and there
was silence, so deep l heard the pound
ing Of my heart.
Child" said the mother, her voice
low but clear. Rise that | may see
your face. All. it has not so greatly
changed in the years, save that the
eyes hold knowledge Of sorrow. Sis
ter Celeste hath told me your story
and If it be sin for me to grant your
request then must l abide the penance,
for it is in my heart to do so. Until
l send the sister you may speak alone
with Monsieur d'Artigny."
She drew slightly aside, and the
young nan bowed low, hat in hand,
then stood erect, facing me, the light
from the window on his face.
AT your command, mademoiselle,'
he said quietly. "The mother tells me
you have need OF my services. This
Hugo Chevet-he is a brute. l know
Is his abuse beyond endurance"
mo, no." I fastened to explain. "In
his way he is not unklnd. The truth
Is he has lived so long in the woods
alone, he scarcely speaks. He-he
would marry me to Monsieur Cassion.'
Never will l forget the look of sheer
delight on his face as these words
burst from me. His hand struck the
bench, and he tossed back the ions
hair from his forehead, his eyes merry
with enjoyment.
"Ah, good! By all the saints, til
even as | hoped. Then have N feal
Of my sympathy, mademoiselle. Moth
ing could please me like a clash witt
that perfumed gallant. He doth per
secute you with his wooingY"
"He has no: spoken, save to Chevet
yet it is seemingly all arranged with
out my being approached"
1 mo doubt they are hand in glow
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vine shop uEe,y Win ousS o: ~
kind"
There were servants M the door and
an officer. who scanned the cards OF
those in advance Of Us, yet passed Cas-
sion. with a glance nj his face, and
word of recognition. l observed him
turn and stare after HE. for our eyes
met, but, almost before | knew what
had occurred. l found myself in a side
room. with a maid helping to remove
my wraps, and arrange my hair.
l will not describe the scene in the
great ballroom, for now, as l write,
the brilliant pageant is but a dim
memory. confused and tantalizing. l
recall the bright lights overhead, and
along the walls, the feStooned banners,
the raised dais at one end, carpeted
with skins Of wild animals, where the
governor stood, the walls covered with
arms and trophies OF the chase, the
guard Of soldiers at each entrance. and
the mass of people grouped about the
room.
Many n name reached my ears IA.
nous In those days, but forgotten long
since; and once or twice. as we slowly
made our way through the throng,
Casslon pointed out to me some char
acter of Importance in the province,
or paused to present me with formal
ity to certain officials whom he knew.
1t was thus we approached the dais,
and awaited our turn TO extend felicl-
tations to the governor. Just before
us was Du L'Hut, whose name Cas-
sion whispered in my ear, a tall, slen'
der man, attired as a courier du bois,
with long fair hair sweeping his shoul-
ders. | had heard OF him as a daring
explorer, but there was no premonition
that he would ever again come into
my life, and | was more deeply inter
csted In the appearance Of La Barre.
He was a dark man, stern Of face.
and with strange, furtive eyes, con
cealed behind long lashes ana over
hanging brows. Yet he was most gra-
cious to Du LiHut. and when he turned
and perceived Monsieur CaSSlon next
in line, smiled and extended his hand
cordially.
"Ah, Francois, and so you are mere
at last, and ever welcome. And this"
he bowed low before me in excess OF
gallantry, mo doubt will he the Made
moiselle Ia Chesnayne OF whose charms
| have heard so much Of late, BY my
faith, Casslon, even your eloTlence
hath done small justice TO the lady.
Where, mademoiselle. have you hidden
yourself, TO remain unknown to us Of
Quebec?"
81 have lived with my uncle, Hugo
Chevet."
"Ah, yes; I recall the circumstances
nova rough, yet loyal trader, He
was with me once on the Ottawa
and tonightT
HE accompanied me to the city,
your excellency, but | have not seen
him since"
Small need, with Francois at your
beck and CALL" and he patted Inc
playfully on the cheek, 81 have al
| ready tested his faithfulness. Your
father, mademoiselleY
Captain Pierre Ia Chesnayne, sir"
"Ah, yes; | knew him well; he fell
| on the Richelieu; a fine soldier He
turned toward Cassion, the expression
OF his face changed.
"You depart tonight?"
AT daybreak, sir"
'That is well; see TO it that no time
is lost on the journey. | have II In
my mind that De Baugis may nscd
you, for, from all | hear Henri de
Tonty Is not an easy mar to handle
"De Tonty"
GAY. the lieutenant Sieur de In Sale
left In charge at st. Louis; an Italian
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death and the decree Of the court, and
Of how Chevet compelled you to leave
the convent. l felt him to be honest
and true, and that his purpose was
worthy"
"Sister, you must hear me-" l said.
II have no mother, no friend even to
whom to appeal; l am just a girl all
alone. l despise this a Cassion; |
do not know why. but he seems to be
like a snake, and l cannot bear his
presence. l would rather die than
marry him. l do not think Chevet
trusts him, either, but he has some hold
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06

The authorities wouldn't let me
wear my new bathing costume" said
the queen of musical comedy. They
said It was too risky
and you had to throw it away?'
ooh, no. I'll wear It in the show
next season. Then they'll pay money
to come and see IT,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
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Mrs. F~latbuSh-Where's your huS-
band these days?
Mrs. BensonhurSt-He'S gone to the
front with his regiment.
"What! to dghtf"
"Oh, M He won't have to fight
He's an officer"
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sion you will marry him-you under
stand~
The tears were in my eyes, blottng
out his threatening face, yet there was
usught to do but answer.
Eyes, monsieur"
"And this D'Artigny; If the fellow
ever dares come near you again I'll
crush his white throat between my
Gngers."
"Yes, monsieur"
.=To your room then, and think over
al I have said. You have never found
ne full Of idle threats I warrant"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
SYNOPSIS.

Adele la Chesnayne. a belle Of New
France. is among co~nspirators at her I'M
cle's house. Cassion. the commissaire.
has enlisted her Uncle Chevet's aid
against La Sale. D'Artigny. La Sales
friend, offers his services as guide to Cas-
sion's party on the journey to the wilder
ness. The uncle informs Adele that he
has betrothed her.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
Equally Industrlous.

"See the spider spinning his webf
Yes, and see the summer girl hang
Ing out her hammock"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
An orphaned girl of seventeen

An orphaned girl of seventeen
pledged against her will by a
coarse male relative to marry a
man she Ioathes, needs a good
and strong friend at this time
more than anything else In the
world. To whom can she turn
for friendship when she has but
two acquaintances? - young
Sieur Rene d'Artigny, frontiers
man and gentleman Of France,
and Sister Celeste at the con-
vent. How Adele met her prob
lem Is told In this installment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06

He Was a Dark Man, Stern Of Face.
they tell me, and loyal to his master.
IT'S Ike he may resist my orders. and
De Baugls hath but a handful with
which to uphold authority. l am not
sure | approve of your selecting this
lad D'Artlgny as a guide; he may play
you false"
Small chance he'll have for any
trick"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-06
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Y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of the
B human mind-eay that the big
y emotions are born and deVel-
. oped In ones unconscious mind
4 and gradually are ushered into
2 the conscious mind; for in
a stance, that you may be In love
3 long before you are actually
d aware Of the fact. What about
q D'Artigny and AdeIe7
d
ITO BE CONTLNCEnl
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-09-07
Old newspapers for sale at ten cents
bundle at the Free Press office lift
WILL MAKE SURVEY OF NORTH
AND SOUTH HIGHWAY.
Continued from page L.

survey after a visit to Grangeville and
Cottonwood where he conferred with
Idaho county citizens who are inter
ested IN the proposed bonding of the
county for 100000 for good roads, a
portion of which will be allotted to the
state highway construction from White
bird through the county, in association
with the state and federal government
Mr.. Booth arrived from Idaho county
yesterday enroute to Boise and he re-
ports also that a route from Grangeville
by way of Harpster and Sites to the
Lewis county line near Kamiah will
also be investigated. With the survey
authorized out of White Bird it is un-
derstood that the Idaho county people
will early proceed to call the Idaho
county bond issue and it seems assured
of carry as sentiment in that part of the
state Is very pronounced for good roads.
Mr.. Booth, as the representative of
the state highway department, recently
visited Washington to confer with the
state highway authorities relative to
the disbursement and utilization of the
federal funds created by the good roads
bill passed by the present congress. This
bill, which authorizes the expenditure
of $7o,00O,000 on permanent highway
construction in the states of the union
during the next five years, allots Idaho
nearly 100000, while from the fund
of $l0,000,000 to be used on the con.
strnction of roads in forest reserves
Idaho will get $l,000,e00 during the
next ten years. Mr.. Booth states that
the forest reserve allotment for Idaho
the current year is $10S,000, the depart
ment disbursirg to states ON the gener-
al basis Of area and valuation. The
first year s allotment to Idaho from the
general road fund of $75,000,0e0 will be
about 100000. Each year the sum is
doubled until the full fund of about
$1,000,000 is absorbed. The method
of disbursement requires that the state
or county or highway district appro-
PIRATE an equal amount with the govern
ment on any approved road. The state
highway commission provides the plans
and specifications for the road, these
being submitted to the good road de.
partment at Washington for approval.
Mr.. Booth states that is is probable
that L. >. Bonner, engineer for forest
district No. /, with headquarters at
Missoula, will represent the federal
government in highway matters in
northern Idaho not ony in relation to
forest reserve work but in relation to
general road work in this section of the
state in which the federal government
participates. Engineer Bonner accom-
panied Mr.. Booth here from Missoula
and on the trip gained considerable in
formation relative to the road situa
ton in this district.
On the recent trip to Idaho county,
Mr.. Booth visited the convict road
camp at White Bird. He states that
about twenty men are now EMPLOYED
there, while this force will likely early
be increased to thirty or thirty five. He
expressed satisfaction with the work be.
ing done by the convicts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-09-07
CHANGE OF BUSINESS FIRM.

A deal was consumated TINS week
through which Fred Miller of the firm
of Snyder-Miller Co. takes over the
holdings of Joe Snyder and thereby be.
comes the sole owner of the business.
The boys came here several years ago
from Paseo and through industry and
attention to business have built up one
of the fiaest harness and saddle trades
in the Northwest. Mr.. Snyder leaves
with regret but on account of the con-
finement of the business and his desire
to get on the outside for while, decid-
Ell to dispose of his interests. Mr.. Mil
Ter, who is an expert in his line, will
continue the business along it's present
high methods and all help employed
will be the best, q guarantee of good
work. Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder left this
morning for Pogtland where they will
visit for the present later to tour the
west, Joe not embarking in business I'm
til the first of the year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-09-07
ARRESTED FOR RAPE.

Jack Morse, homesteader of the
Joseph section, was brough out the first
of the week by the sheriff S office and
placed under bond of $500, the charge
preferred against him being that of
rape. The complaining witness, Eva
Orvis, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Orvis of the Denver section, alleging
the act was first committed on May Z
and on three occasions following that
date. The complaining witness is tie
girl who figured in several more or less
unpleasant cases in the past and has
been making her home with Mr. and
Mrs. John Mattheson of the Jose; h sec
tion for some time. 1t was during The
absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mattheson,
who went to Lewiston lats spring on a
visit that the alleged crime occurred.
The preliminary has been set for the
twentyfifth of this month