The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-07-10
Inn CHAPTER I.

Louise was leaning back among the
cushions or the motionless' car. The
moon had not yet risen, but d faint and
luminous glow spreading like a halo
about the topmost peak Of the ragged
line Of hills, heralded it's approach.
Her eyes swept the hillsides, vainly
yet without curiosity, for any sign of a
human, dwelling. 4Her chauffeur and
her maid stood talking heatedly to-
scthcr near the radiator. ~.
Louise Heanell forward and called to
the chauffeur.
Charles" she asked, "what has hap
pencd? Arefwe really stranded hcre?"
The mans head emerged from the
bonnet. .0IIe came round ito the side Of
the c,ir.i 10 = t,ds1<iG Jepf hTj}, Z
Il amtvery sorry, m,iiariGF The re-
ported, "bnt something has g,,ne wrong
with the mnr,ctO.'. I shall have to take
it. to pieces before l can tell exactly
what is wrong. 1t will take several
hours and it ought to be done by day
light. Perhaps had better 80 and see
whether there isn't Il farm somewhere
near"
"And leave us here alone?' Alne ey-
claimed Indignantly.
Her mistress smiled at her reassur-
ingly. 80. go
"What have we to fear, you foolish
girl? For myself, would like better
than anything to remain here until the
moon comes over the top Of that round
hill. But listen! There is no neces;-
sity for Charles tOleave us" M
They all turned their heads. From
some distance behind there came,
family at first. but more distinctly
every moment, the sound of horses
hoofs. Louder and louder came the
sound. Louise gave little cry as a
man on horseback appeared in sight
at the crest of the hill. The narrow
strip of road seemed suddenly dwarfed,
an unreasonable portion of the horizon
blotted out. In the half light there
was something almost awesome in the
unusual size of the horse and of the
man who rode it.
ut is a world of Goblins this, Aline! !"
her mistress exclaimed softly. what
is 1t that comes?"
1T is a human being, Dieu merci !"
the maid replied, with matter-of-fa
LITTLE SIGH IF content
A few moments later horse and rider
were beside the car.
HAS anything happened?" the new
conner. asked, dismounting and raising
his whip to his cap. N
81 have broken down." Louise said.
"Please tell us what you would advise
us to do. Is there village near, or
an inn, or even barn? Or shall we
have to spend the night in the carp
''The nearest village" he replied, lis
twelve miles away. Fortunately, my
own home is close by. shall be very
pleased--I and my brother-if you will
honor us. AM afraid cannot offer
you very much in the way of entertain.
ment--"
SHE rose brIskly to her feet and
beamed upon him. ...,
"You are indeed a good Samaritan !"
she exclaimed. "A roof is more than
we had dared to hope for, although
when one looks up at this wonderful
sky and brcathes this air, one wonders,
perhaps, whether a roof, after all, is
such a blessing" -... -:
1T gets very cold toward morning.
the young man said practically. 81
"Of course" she assented. "Aline,
you will bring my dressing-bag and fol-
low us. This gentleman is kind enough
to offer US shelter for the night. Dear
me, you really are almost as tall as
you appeared!'i she added, as she
stood by his side. For the first time