The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-21
FRENCH SOLDIER
Ccontinued From First Pago.I

Ono spot OF sunshine. in an otherwise
sad world. Early mass every Sunday
found her lueclug before the altar Of
Jeanne D'Arc. burning her little taper.
for the rest OF His soul, and praying
for courage and strength from the
soldiers patron saint
Month after month passed. while
more and more trade came to the lit
tie "buvotte" Every one sounded the
praises OF her coffee. and soon an en-
largement of her tiny establishment
must be considered She summoned
old Francois. a great friend Of her
husbands. 20 estimate the cost OF
building a small annex 20 be used as
an overflow from the main room.
Terms were agreed upon. and work
commenced To dragged along slowly
an summer Francois and Madame
were thrown constantly together. dis
Cussing plans A few old wiseacres,
with fingers AGAINST noses remarked
slyly 20 each other that "they would
not be surprised AT any news
Engaged 20 Francois.
October was The completion Of the
addition" and on the opening night.
Madame" dressed In white for the
first time. announced her engagement
20 Francois We were all invited 70
the wedding and must be sure TO
come.
The quiet marr,Sce took place late
. I'm November. After the ceremony n
wedding breakfast was served TO a few
friends in the little cafe. Pol-Rorer
sat on his mothers lap. and 10 every
ones enjoyment. insisted on toastinC
his new father" I'm his mothers
glass OF champagne After a weeks
absence Madame" and Francois re-
turned and reonened their establish
mert
Everything continued as before.
Crowds gathered nightly and drank 20
tho health of Gle Patron 81 Ia Pat
rome. may their happiness never be
Warred" Just before the closing hour
on Saturday. Jan. %. @ resounding
knock was heard. and a moment lat
or q soldier stepped within the circle
Of the pickering gas light His face
was pale and drawn and his richt
sleeve tapped empfly.
Father Walks Into Shop.
Papa. papa" shouted little Pol
Roger. "my rana's come home naIf
. lauehirs and half sobbinr. the soldier
swaycd forward and caught the little
fellow i1 his remaining arm Eyes.
Roger. your daddy's come home 10
stay"
Across mo smoke laden room ma.
dame. who had been watching with q
fixed gaze me developments of this
l'flo drama. appeared 20 believe that
[ tho newcomer was "a ghost and must
soon depart Suddenly realizing tho
/ truth. she crumbled 10 the floor fn
dead faint. Her former Lu band and
. Francois rush simultaneously forward
I to catch her. and together they care
fully carried her 90 an adjoining room
Tho crowd. unwilling TO lot madame
fcn hrr story whom r. such q weaker.
E cd condition and desiring 90 save 80
. former husband from as much main
/ ag possible. suggested that Dc Tot her
+ rest quietly with old Francois To tend
/ her wants and asked him t0 relate tho
+ story ~ h.a adventure When De-
realized Do could DO nothing more for
h's wife hr consented.
Take Erenys Trench.
There g. not worry much f0 tn1I." hr
began depreciatngly "Ns section was
ordered fn charge. and despite muir
onrnue machine run fire we succeed
. cf iu taking fEr position ae.I rrrd tn
ua Immediately work of TORT rrInl
4 against ri counter attack began
"Wc had barely Time to place l f.v
I rrnd 'aT- ir position a.. nlrr.cads
. when The counter rfiHcl- commenced
. Tho Dnswr'4 artillery found our rlrr.
and many .f u.. men H.rf down u..I
fla storm .f I.rn .Er'ua|.n. s. Ur.
Irr splinter U' .hrrr.l carried away
u rrnf arm 'rrf below fhr shoulder
and md Or mo-. boon fl- rn~rs.a
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