Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-10-14

Marie was closed n tightly ~ it was
ever likely to be, Father Luclen took
the homeward road to st. Boniface
again.
He went through the limits instead
Of along the shore, and was nearing
the village when he encountered Lafe.
"Hello, Father Lucyi Where do
you come from1" asked the latter.
"rve Just been paying . pastoral
visit to Ste. Marie," said the cure de-
murely.
Lafe stared at him. "what d'you
call that7" he demanded.
"That IL . singlestick." said Fa-
ther Lucien. TT II q good exerciser
for old men like You and me. Lafe."
3 "Sort Of light double club" said
Lafe. "what's that hair ON the end.
father1 Say, that looks like blood.
don't itT'
"That Ia Simeon Duval's." the cure
answered. "You see, Mr.. Lafe-"
Lafe stopped short. "Father Lucy.
d'you mean to tell me you've knocked
out Simeonf"
"I'm afraid 20, Afr. Lafe. couldn't
get into his soul In any other way.
But I'm getting there. Next time I
shall have learned some more exer-
cises, and then"
''You closed up Ste. Marier'
swell, for the present, yes" ad-
mitted the cure. "But next time"
"Shake, father" said Lafe. stretch
ing out his hand. by George, you do
get results after all when you start
In. But why didn't you do that be
foreY
at was your friend. Monsieur As
kew. who put the thought into my
head" said Father Lucien. "By the
way, Mr.. Lafe. I have a letter from a
friend In st. Joseph"
"St. Joseph7 Why. that's where
Nanette Bonnat-"
Precisely. And she has told every
thing about the visit to the island.
concerning which. as you are aware.
Mademoiselle Rosny-"
Lafe shook his head. "It amt any
use. father" he said. II been to see
her and told her. She knows that
yarn amt true. But she's like all
them Rosnys. She hates herself SD
much because she knows 1t amt true
that she hates him more. And he's
going to leave ST. Boniface."
"Tut, tut |" said the cure. "3Ir.
Lafe," he added seriously I'VE must
stop this. It Is not for me to inter-
fere. but at lenst the truth should he
known. am going to see the girl Ma
rie Dupont"
''I'm going that way" said Lafe. "ru
g" with you. I'm Hilary Askew's
friend. And I'm uneasy about him.
I've jnst been to the camp. and they
tell me he's gone back to st. Boniface."
1t was growing dark. The two set
ont with quickened pace, but It was
quite. dark before they saw the cot
tages Of st. Boniface before them. A
an exclamation.
'The schooner's gone I" he cried.
"Whose Mr.. Lafe"
'The captains. That other ones
laid up for the season. I hope to God
Hilary aip't done anything foolish and
slipped the cable"
They almost ran to the captains
house. The interior was dark. save
for the dull flicker from the stovs.
The cure flung the door open. They
heard sobbing within. Carefully Fa-
ther Lucien struck match and lit the
lamp. disclosing Marie Dupont kneel-
ing. her face in her hands. beside the
embers. She looked up with an ex-
preston Of utter despair.
'Where is thy father7"
HE has sailed, with Leblanc and
Pierre, and Monsieur Askew Is aboard.
and Madeleine Rosny-"
"What!" shouted the cure, pulling
her to her feet. ''Thou art dreaming,
child!"
'"They planned to kill Monsieur As
kew. I went to mademoiselle. and we
drove to the wharf. She sprang
aboard. and the ship sailed, half an
hour ago. They will kill them"
Father Lucien went white and began
to tremble. Marie Dupont. swear to
me" he began.
"Ah. mon Dieu, It is true. I swear
It'll"
''Why didn't thou come to me2"
II was afraid"
The cure translated to Lafe. IF
she speaks the truth" he began.
ut 10 true, guess" said Lafe.
"Quick. father, let's get the other
schooner and 60 after them. Its our
only chance. TIL go. Darn 1t. II they
hurt a hair Of Hilary's head. or-or
mademoiselle's, I'll send the gang to
hell !" cried Lafe. half sobbing.
but 1t II impossible!" cried the
cure. "Who will sail her?
"Come with me, father" answered
Lafs, flicker Of whimsicality appear
ing on his face, a. In such moments.
II guess I'm In charge now. sect Lst's
20 to the store"
There were the usual loafers inside.
Yes, II was true the schooner had