The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-11-17

shall Of course pay for them" the Off
Ger told him.
And then Sergeant Schmidt returned,
with little Jeanne covering beside his
bulky figure At the sight of her ia
ther she rushed across the room and
clung to him, piteous spectacle.
All, mon pere, am afraid-I am
afraid" she stammered.
He patted her gently.
There, there, Jeanne-they will not
hurt you Henri Chrlstophe said.
Major Won Brenig looked with some
slight perturbation upon the sight Of
the frightened girl shrinking against
her natural protector, as II he still had
power to shield her from all evil.
mo, my pretty little one. we are not
devils he said. I'VE will not harm
you. | am father myself"
'Tbere-what did I tell your ex-
claimed the relieved Henri.
You are quite safe my child" the
D,alor added-"so long as you obey"
Already the summer air vibrated
with the far-of boom Of heavy guns.
And noy Eagle in the street outside
bla!ed an order TO the troops that were
filing past the Lion dor.
"Oh, papa" the little creature cried.
But Henri ChristOphe knew that the
situation must be faced.
Now, Jeanne will u-prepare the
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each? In the others these gentlemen
will sleep" He bent over her in order
to emphasize his words.
But we have guests already" she
reminded him.
Her father turned a rueful face upon
the major.
"Ah, msieu, | had forgotten. We
have two lodgers," he explained.
who are they?'
zone is an American gentleman,
msieu; and the other Frenchwoman." q
well put them out of their rooms.
We must occupy them"
You hear, Jeanue?" Christophe said.
"Oui, mon pere."
Then hurry, my child'' he urged
her.
Major Won Brenig gave her one last
order.
And tell those twO-those guests
they shall report here to me at once"
"Oui, m'sieu," Jeanne Christophe
hurried away then.
"And now. m'sleu, | go to prepare
your dinner" her Father told the officer.
Just moment! You have here no
firearms of any description
None m'sieu."
"You have no teiephone?"
None. m'sieu."
Major Won Brenig wheeled about
then, and waved his hand at some |
large pacards which his men had al
ready fastened to the walls of the
room.
"Now, my friend, you see those proc
he inquired.
Yes, m'sieu."
1T is well that you heed them" the
officer said sternly. "If there is any
attempt at communication with the
enemy, if there is any attack on our
men by civilians from this house or
my other house, the inmates of that
house, together with the mayor of your
own, whom we hold as hostage will
Ill be shot. 1t is warning to others.
We do not wish to do these
hings, hut this is war. and we must
protect ourselves. You under
tand?"
Perfectly, SIR" said Henri Chris
ophe
I'VE shall take what supplies we
iced the major continued, but any
fficer or man who refuses to pay you
just price, you will report to me,
nd he will be punished If you de-
nand an unjust price, you will be pun
she'd"
Yes, msieu."
The subdued innkeeper had already
tarted to leave the room when the
Ulcers keen eye caught sight of some
ling that Immediately interested him. !,
t bis feet he noticed hasp and pad
Dck. And with characteristic German
iOlOuShHSS6 He Ut OllCG ueSHeu TO
Dive the mystery.
wait! What's thts?" he demanded.
only the entrance to the wine eel
r!' Christophe told him.
"Open ity' s
"Yes, m'seu." Henri Chrfstophe t
ooped and unlocked the heavy pad b
ok. VOLTA, m'sieuF' he exclaimed k
J he lifted the trapdoor. y
"GOod" said the major as he il
eered into the dark cavern. Later
/ you win bring up some wine. 1t a
Ill be excellent for tonight" g
Christophe had started to close the Il
ap when the major halted him again. Il
''Is there any outlet to the cellar Ii
We thls?" he asked thoughtfully. Il
None, m'sieu" fC
Baum" said the major, make sure al
is telling the truth--that no one
uld escape that way"
Lieutenant Baum saluted, and, de.
ching a fTashlight from his belt he q
seended the steps that led into the
liar
Now you may go cook dinner" the
lJor told the innkeeper. "
Once rid Of prellminarles, Major Won hi