Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-07-11

another. In some manner that night
| must find D'Artigny, and whisper my
warning.
These were my thoughts, crystalliz-
ing into purpose, yet 1 managed to
smile cheerily into the face of the COM
missaire and make such reply to his
badinage as gave him pleasure l
danced with MIN twice, pleased to
know had not forgotten the step. and
then, as he felt compelled to show at
tention to the governors lady. he left
me in charge of tall, thin officer-a
Major Gallons, 1 think - reluctantly,
and disappeared in the crowd. Never
did part with one more willingly,
and as the major spoke scarcely a
dozen words during our long dance to-
gether l found opportunity to think,
and decide upon a course of action.
AS the music ceased my only plan
was to avoid Cassion as long as pos
sible, and, at my suggestion, the silent
major conducted me to a side room.
and then disappeared, seeking refresh
ments. l grasped the opportunity to
slip through the crowd, and find con-
cealment in quiet corner.
leaned forward scanning each pass
ing face, my whole attention concen-
trated on the discovery of D'Artigny.
Where he came from | knew not, but
his voice softly speaking at my very
ear brought me to my feet, with a
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 as though l was truly well
coined, mademoiselle," he said, and
gravely enough. could / hope that
you were even seeking me yonder?"
ut would be the truth, if you did,"
1 responded frankly, land 1 was be-
ginning to doubt your promise"
Nor was it as easily kept as sup
posed when given" he said under his
breath. Come with me into this side
room where we can converse more
freely can perceive Monsieur Cas-
sion across the floor. No doubt he is
seeking you, and my presence here
will give the man no pleasure"
| | glanced in the direction indicated.
and although 1 saw nothing of the
cOmmissaire, l slipped back willingly
enough through the lifted curtain into
| the deserted room behind. 1t was
| evidently an office of some kind, for
| it contained only a desk and some
chairs, and was unlighted, except for
! the CLEAN from between the curtains
! The outer wall was so thick a consid-
cradle space separated the room from
| the window, which was screened off by
heavy drapery. D'Artigny appeared
familiar. with these details. for, with
scarcely a glance about, he led me
! into this recess, where we stood con-
! cealed. Lights from below illumined
our faces, and revealed an open win
dow looking down on the court. My
companion glanced out at the scene
beneath, and his eyes and lips smiled
I as he turned again and faced me.
"But, monsieur" 1 questioned puz'
zled. why was it not easy? You met
with trouble?"
{ Hardly that; a mere annoyance.
may only suspect the cause, but an
hour after 1 left you my ticket of in,
vitation was withdrawn"
Withdrawn? by whom?"
/ "The order of La Barre, no doubt
/ an officer of his guard called on me
to say he preferred my absence"
"'Twas the work of Cassion."
$50 chose to believe, especially as
he sent me word later to remain al
the boats, and have them In readiness
for departure at any minute. Some
inkling of our meeting must have
reached his ears"
but how came you here, thenT
He laughed in careless good humor
] why, that was no trick! Think you
/ am one to disappoint because of sc
| small an obstacle? AS the door was
refused me l sought other entrance
and found it here" He pointed through
the open window. at was not q diff
ficult passage, but l had to wait this
| withdrawal of the guards below, which
caused my late arrival. Yet this was
compensated for by discovering you sc
quickly. My only fear was encounter
ing someone l knew while seeking
| you on the floor"
I You entered through this Window
Eyes: there Is lattice work below
"And whose office Is that within?"
MY guess is that of Colonel Del
guard, La Barrels chief of staff, fol
there was a letter for him lying or
the desk. What difference? You are
glad l came?"
Yes, monsieur, but not so much fol
my own sake as for yours. l bring
you warning that you adventure witt
those who would do you evil if the
chance arrive"
BAH Monsieur CassionT
"'Tis not we'll for you TO despise the
man. for he has power and is villain
at heart in spite Of all his pretty ways
It's said he has the cruelty of tiger
and in this case La Barre gives him
full authority"
ak or hammer and chisel as still the
chief tools employed. With the ad
vent of the railway. however. tunnel
| 80 h.