The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-09-26
A Novel
A Week
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ing me
For an hour past. for what rea
son did you leave the ballroom"
Has II been so long. Monsieur =
] returned In apparent surprise
why. | merely sought a breath ol
fresh air. and became Interested In
the scene without"
la Barre stood motlonless. his
heavy eyebrows contracted In q
frown.
II will question the young lady
cassion," he said sternly, for
have interests here OF my own
Mademolsellei"
Yes. Monsieur"
Who was here when you came
inY"
No one. Monsieur; the room was
empty"
Then you hid there. and over,
heard the conversation between Col
onel DelEuard and myself"
Yes. Monsieur" | confessed, feel
ing my limbs trcmhle.
And also all that has passed
since Monsieur casslon en,eredT"
Yes. Monsieur"
He drew a deep breath. atrlkinr
hts hand on the desk. a. tho he
would control his anger.
Were you alone' Had you a
companion
| know not how managed a.
yet ! raised my eyes to his. simu
lating a surprise was far from
feeling.
Alone. Monsieur am Adele la
chesnayne: II you doubt. the way
of discovery IL open without word
from me"
His suspicious. doubling eyes
never icft my face. and there was
a sheer IN his voice as he answered
Bah am not In love 10 b.
played with by witch Perchanes
IT'S not easy for you to lie. foos
within IN. aicove. Casslon."
The Commlssaire was there. even
before the words OF command we're
uttered. and my heart seemed "a
stop beating az his heavy hand tore
aside tho drap.ry. leaned on the
desk. bracing myself. expecting q
blow. a struggle. but all was silent
NO one IL there. Monsieur" Cas-
sion reported. "bu, the window II
open"
And no, : dangerous leap "a the
court below" returned Ia Barre
thoughtfuily. so far Won win
Madsmolsciie. Now propose clos
ing -FOUR mouth and placing you be.
yond temptation. Monsieur Cassion
have the lieutenant at the door
enter"
stood In silence. wondering II
what was about 10 occur La Barre
must seal my lips to protect him
saif--but how As tho In q dare
saw casslon open the DIOR. and re
turn. followed by . young officer
who glanced curiously aside at me
even "a he sainted La Barre
Where In Father lie Cuardy'
In tho chapel. Monsieur. hs
passed me a moment ago"
Good. inform the pere that ! do
sirc hts presence At once. Wait
Know you Hugo Chevet7"
4 have seen the man. Monsieur.
Bring him here to me. Attend
to both these matters"
Yes. Monsieur"
La Barrels eyes. turned from the
disappearing figure OF the officer
rested on my face.
Your marriage IL 10 take place
tonight. Mademoiselie."
Tonight, my marriage tc
whom7"
"Ah, Is there then more than
one prospective bridegroom. Mon
sicur cassion. surely am not In
error that you informed me OF you'
engagement to Mademoiseiie Ia
Chesnayne7"
she has been pledged me In
marriage. Monsieur"
"'Tis then as / understand" Ia
Barre went on, chuckling. The
lady Is over modest"
Never have felt more hopeless
more utterly alone.
The door opened. and lear
priest entered noiseiessly. bending
his shaven head 10 La Barre.
Monsieur desires my presencc7'
Yes, Pere lie Guard. n mission o.
happiness. There are two here e
be joined in matrimony by bonds
OF Holy Church. We but wait ths
coming OF the lady's guardian"
The perc must have interpreted
the expression OF my face.
"'Tis REGULAR he asked.
by order OF the King" returned
La Barre sternly. Beyond that 4
is not necessary that you inquire
All, Monsieur Cheyet! they fount
you then? have a pleasant sur
prise for you. 'Tis hereby ordered
that you accompany CommIssair,
Cassion to the Illinois country AZ
interpreter. TO be paid from M
private fund"
Chevet stared into the Governor
dark face. scarce able TO compre
bend.
But my land, Monsieur; m,
niece"
La Barre permitted himself /
laugh.
Bah let the land lie fallow
twill cost little while you draw ,
wage, and as for Mademoiselle. Til
that you may accompany her
make choice. Stand back: you hav,
your orders, and now I'll show 20,
good reason" He stood up, ant
placed his hand on Cassion's arm
Now, Francois, II you win join tn,
lady"