The state herald., 1916-10-20

slon, has Just been Introduced to Gov.
ernor La Barre. She hears him warn
her escort to beware Of D'ArtIony.)
"Perchance not, yet the way II long.
and he knows the wilderness. advise
you guard him well. I shall send to
you for council in an hour; there are
papers yet unsigned"
He turned away to greet those who
followed us in line. while we moved
forward Into the crowd about the
walls. Cassion whispered in my ear,
telling me bits of gossip about this
and that one who passed us, seeking
to exhibit his wit, and Impress me
with his wide acquaintance. must
have made At response, for his voice
never ceased, yet felt no interest in
tho stories, and disliked the man more
than ever for bis vapid boastlng. The
truth is my thought was principally
concerned with D'Artigny. and wheth-
er he would really gain admission. Still
Of this I had small doubt. for his was
Q daring to make light Of guards. or
any threat of enemies. II desire urged
him ON. And l had his pledge.
Ny eyes watched every moving fiE-
ure, but the man was not present. my
anxiety increasing As I realized his
absence. and speculated a. to Its cause.
Could CassIon have interferedl Could
he have learned of our interview. and
used his influence secretly to prevent
our meeting againf It was not impos-
sible, for the man was seemingly In
close touch with Quebec, and undoubt-
edly possessed power. Ny desire to
see D'Artigny was now for his own
sake-to warn him Of danger and
treachery. The few words had caught
passing between La Barre and Cas-
sion had to me q sinister meaning:
they were q promise Of protection
from the governor to his lieutenant,
and this oficer Of La saile's should be
warned that hs was suspected and
watched. There was more to La
Barrs's words than appeared openly:
It would be later. when they were
alone. that he would give his real
orders to Cassion. Yet I felt small
doubt as to what those orders would
be. nor Of the failure Of the lieutenant
to execute them. The wilderness hid
many a secret, and might well conceal
another. In some manner that night
must md D'Artisny. and whisper my
warning.
These were my thoughts. crystailix-
ing into purpose. yet I managed to
smile chccrily into the face Of tho com.
missaire and make such reply to bis
badinage a. gave him pleasure. I
danced with him twice. pleased to
know had not forgotten the step. and
then. ~ he felt compelled to show at.
tsntion to the governors lady. he left
me in charge Of q tall. thin oficer-a
Major Gallons. I think - reluctantly,
and disappeared In the crowd. Never
did I part with one moro willingly.
and - the major spoke scarcely
dozen words during our long dance to-
geth9 ! found opportunity to think.
and decide upon course Of action.
A. the music ceased my only plan
was to avoid Caasion a. long a. pos
sible. and. At my suggestion. the silent
major conducted me to q side room.
and then disappeared. seeking refresh.
ments. grasped the opportunity to
slip through the crowd. and nnd con.
ccalmcnt In q quiet corner.
I leaned forward scanning each pass.
ing face. my whole attention concen.
trnted on the discovery Of D'ArtiEny.
Where he came from I know not, but
his voice softly speaking at my very
ear brought me to my fcct, with q
little cry Of relief. The Joy Of finding
him must have found expression In my
eyes. in my eager clasping Of his hand.
for he laughed.
""Tis a. though I was truly wei.
coined. madsmoisclie." be said, and
srnvciy enough. "Could ] hope thn,
you were even seeking mo yonderT"
1T would be she truth, II you did.''
: responded frankly. 'and I was be.
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