The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-25

my debts: II was this hand that
broke Louis dc Artigny. and has
kept him TO his bed for ten years
past. Yet even that does not wipe
out the score between us. IT'S no
odds to you what was the cause.
bat while live hate. so you
have my orders: you will spess no
moro with this De Artigny. ] have
pledged you a husband"
got TO my feet. staring at him.
But have no wish TO marry
Monsieur" | protested.
He shrugged his shoulders indsf'
serentiy.
"pooh' Monsieur Cassion has
asked mo TO favor him. and l think
veil Of H."
"cassion, Surely. you would not
we'd mo 10 tina; creature,"
He pushed back his chair. re
garcing me with soowiing eyes.
"Pahl- Hc Gr'pped mo by the
arm. Enough Of that. young lady
He II my choice. and that settles
IT, TomorTow ~c 20 TO Quebec.
To tho Governors bail. and when
Monsieur Cassion returns from his
mission you viii marry him--you
understand
The tears we're In my eyee.
blotting GU. his threatening face.
yet there was naught 10 do but
answer:
Yes. Monsieur
We wen, 10 Quebec tho next day.
The huge raiace was ablare with
lights, and already crowded with
guests At our arrival.
Monsieur Cassion congratulated
me on my appearance with bows.
and words Of praise which made
me flush.
| will not describe the scene In
tho great ballroom. for now, ~ ]
writo. the brilliant pageant II bu,
q dim memory.
| I recall the bright lights over.
head. the rnised dais at one end.
csrpetcd with skins of wild animals,
where the Governor stood.
We approached the dais. and
awaited our turn 20 extend fciici.
tations TO Governor La Barre
He was dark man. stern Of face.
and with strange. furtive eyes.
Whom he perceived Monsieur Cas-
sion he extended his hand cordially.
"Ah. Francois. you are here At
last. and ever welcome. And this.
he bowed low before me. mo doubt
win be the Mademoiselle Ia Ches
nayne Of whose charms I have heard
so much OF late. Your father,
Mademoiscile7"
Captain Pierre Ia chesnayne.
sir"
"Ah, yea: knew him wall: he
fell on tho Richelieu. a fine sol
der" He turned toward Cassion.
the expression OF his face changed.
You depart tonight"
at daybreak, air"
THAT ia we'll. 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. Presently Cassion
left me for n moment. and my
whole attention concentrated on
the discovery OF De Artigny. Where
he came from knew not, but his
voice softly speaking at my very
ear brought little cry OF relief
The 10y OF finding him must have
found expression In my eyes, In my
eager clasping OF his hand, for he
laughed.
"'Tis as tho was truly wei.
coined, Mademoiselie." he said. and
gravely enough. Gould I hope that
you were even seeking me yonder %
1T would be the truth. II you
did" I responded frankly. land
was beginning to doubt your
promise"
Nor was II as easily kept as
I supposed when given" he said
under his breath. Come with me
into this side room where we can
converse moro freely"
slipped back willingly enough
thru the lifted curtain into the de
serted room behind II was evil
IDENTIFY an office OF some kind. and
was unlighted, except for the CLEAN
from between the curtains. The
outer wall was 80 thick n consider
able space separated the room from
the window. which was screened
off by heavy drapery.
DE Artigny appeared familiar
with these details. for he led me
into this recess, where we stood