The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

seen INTO tnelr depths, surprised tneH
secret. Just for that one instant
you forgot, and gave me glimpse of
your heart. 1t is now, Mademoiselle,
hold you prisoner"
She arose to her feet, looking frankly
at me, her hands clasped.
II regret my eyes have uncon-
siously played me such trick, Mon
sieur,' she said soberly. "They have
have been guilty of treachery before,
so you must not presume upon them.
But is this a time to stop for such
gallant speech2 There are already signs
of coming day in the sky, and that
means hurry. Haven't you much to
dor"
at will not take long, unless those
tinkerers have flung something out
of gear, And | am going to trust to
your eyes, Mademoiselle-not your
words-your eye Never mind what
/ mean-you will learn all that soon
enough. You held the door fast?"
Eyes; | stood there trying to see,
and heard the man running. | did
not know who he was, but thought
would want him stopped
1.-THE service was well rendered;
his escape would have spoiled all.
Now there is nothing left to be done,
but get away. What is it, De Vigne?"
"Pve got the three all right over
there" he said pointing toward a
dark corner, but with his eyes in the
girl g had to be rough with the chauf-
feur, Monsieur; the devil bit me
see," and he held up his hand which
was bleeding.
He is a vicious cur, fit to be asso-
ciated with this kind of leader"
touching Brandt with my foot.
Shall tie him, too2"
No drag him back out Of the way
of the rudder, and let him lie there.
He'll come to all right if only let alone
his kind don't die easy, more the pity"
stood aside as he logged Brandt's
heavy body out of the way, holding
the lamp aloft. She remained close
beside me, but without speaking,
until De Vigne came back. | could
see the contour of her face, clear cut
as cameo in the bright CLEAN, but
her eyes were averted. The silhouette
fascinated me, yet | was aroused now
to the swift passage of time, and the
very moment De Vigne dropped his
burden, | flashed the light about upon
the monoplane, anxious to learn its
condition. My own resolve was made,
but | must be certain we would run
no unnecessary risk. The mechanic
joined me, one hand grasping the frame.
did those fellows work any injury
tinkering around2"
Not unless thy loosened something
about the motor, Monsieur. The
chauffeur had a small monkey wrench
in his hand, but / don't think he found
any chance to use it. Let me have
the light, and I'll see"
He was scarcely three minutes at
it, for he knew every bolt and brace;
then he took hasty survey of radiator,
and propeller, flashing the sharp ray
of light into each intricate part, and
testing them with trained fingers.
| watched his face anxiously, pleased
to see it lit up with smile, as he finally
stepped back fully satisfied with his
scrutiny.
Fine as a watch, Monsieur" he
reported proudly.
"Ready for fight at this minute?"
"Everything-yes," and he gesti-
culated with both hands "Those
were your orders yesterday, Monsieur.
You were to try it this morning if the
weather was by chance clear So it
was | looked over the machinery,
while Ramon saw to the supplies. 1t
is well, perfect; l took great care"
Gasoline, oil, tool hamper, water,
food?"
ran over the various items swiftly,
l