The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-09-01
A Romance of
Eory Days In
fhe Middle Wesf


There is no cause for hard words, nor
do thank you FOR making me sub
ject OF quarrel. ls it my tent they
erect yondery"
"Ay," there was little graciousness
20 the tone. for the man had the ma
ture OF bully. Twas my thought
that II be brought for your use: and
IL Monsieur d'Artigny will consent 10
stand aside. IL will give me pleasure
10 escort you thlther,"
The younger mans eyes glanced
from the others face into mine. as
though seeking reinsurance, His hat
was instantly I'm his hand. and he
stepped backward. bowling low.
The wish of the lady is sufficient"
he said quietly, and then stood again
erect. facing Cassion. Yet" he ad-
deG slowly IL would remind monsieur
that while serve him as guide, II
is as a volunteer, and | am also an
officer OF France"
"of France? Pah! OF the renegade
La Sale"
Monsieur Cassion. In all this western
land--nor is he renegade for he holds
the Illinois at the kings command"
Held it-yes; under Frontenac, but
not now"
I'VE will not quarrel over words,
yet not even I'm Quebec was IL claimed
that higher authority than La Barre's
had led 10 RECALL, Louis had never In
terfered, and IL IL DE Tonty, and not
De Baugis who Is I'm command nj st.
Louis by royal order. My right %
respect OF rank Is clearer than vour
owS, monsieur. SO beg you curb your
temper"
"You threaten me2
no; we who live In the wilderness
do not talk, we act obey your cr-
ders, do your will. on this expedition,
but as n man. not slave. In all else
we stand equal, and | accept insult
from no living man. 'Tls well that
you know this, monsieur"
The hat was back upon his head,
and he had turned away before Cas-.
sion found answering speech.
"Mon Dleu! I'll show the pup who
IL the master" he muttered. Let
him disobey once, and I'll stretch his
dainty form az would IN Indian
cur"
Monsieur" | said. drawing his at.
tenton 20 my presence. "'Tis OF no
interest to me your silly quarrel with
Sicur d'Artlgny. am weary with the
boat Journey and would rest until
food IL served"
walked beside him among the
trees. and across the patch OF grass
background OF rock. D'Artlgny had
disappeared, although I glanced about
In search for him. az Cassion drew
aside the tent flap, and pcered within.
lie appeared pleased at the way In
which his orders had been executed.
"'Tis very neat. indeed, monsieur"
said pleasantly. glancing inside. III
owe you my thanks"
"'Twas brought for my own use"
he confessed. encouraged by my gra'
ciousness, "for. as you know. | had
no previous warning that you were
TO be OF our party. Please step with
in"
did so, yet turned instantly 10 pre-
vent his following me. Already ] had
determined on my course OF action,
and now the time had come for me 20
speak him clearly; yet now that had
definite purpose I'm view IL was no
part OF my game TO anger the man.
Monsieur" I said soberly 81 must
beg your mercy. nm but n girl. and
alone. II II true I am your wife by
law. but the change has come so sud-
denly that / am yet dazed. appeal
30 you as a gentleman"
He stared into my face, scarcely
comprehcndinR oil my meaning.
you would bar me withouti You
forbid me entranceT
would you seek 10 enter against
my wishf"
But you are my wife; that you will
not deny. What Will be said. thought,
II 30 elsewherei"
MDHhlfhlf Hdff lDI ilhBO ,utNfAt
none In this company know the story
OF that marriage, or why I am mere.
What ask brings no stain upon you.
'TIs not that ! so dislike you, mon
seur, but I am the daughter OF Pierre
la Chesnayne, and It's not In my blood
20 yield 10 force. II will De best 10
yield me respect and consideration"
you are sly wench." he said,
laughing unpleassntly. but IL may be
best that give you your own way for
this once. There IL time enough In
which 10 teach you my power. And
so you shut the tent TO me, fair lady,
I'm spite Of your pledge 20 Holy church.
All, well! there are storms n plenty be-
tween here and ST Ignace. and you
will become lonely enough in the viii
derness 10 welcome me. One kiss, and
I leave you"
"No, monsieur"
lila avea Waro nUfv