The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1922-08-25
CHAPTER CONTINUED.

Macconochie until tomorrow"
well, and it's delight to hear yo,
say So" says the stranger. THE truti
is that my name is not a very suit
able one in this country of Scotland
With gentleman like you, my deal
man, ] would have no concealments
of course; and by your leave, I'll just
breathe it in your ear. They call me
Francis Burke Colonel Francis
Burke; and am here, at most dam
nable risk to myself, to see your mas
ters-if you'll excuse me, my good
man, for giving them the name, for
I'm sure it's circumstance / would
never have guessed from your appear
ance. And if you would just be SO
very obliging as to take my name to
them, you might say that come bear
ing letters which / am sure they will
be very rejoiced to have the read
ing Of"
Colonel Francis Burke was one of
the princes, Irishmen, that did his
cause such an infinity of hurt and
were so much distasted of the Scots
at the time of the rebellion; and it
came at once into my mind how the
Master of Ballantrae had astonished
all men by going with that party. In
the same moment strong foreboding
of the truth possessed my soul.
IF you will step in here" said l,
opening a chamber door, 81 will let
my lord know"
And l am sure it's very good of
you, Mr. What-is-y our-name, says the
colonel.
Up to the hall | went, slow footed
There they were all three, my old
lord in his place, Mrs Henry at work
by the window, Mr.. Henry Gas was
much his custom) pacing the low end.
In the midst was the table laid for
supper | told them briefly what l
had to say. My old lord lay back in
his seat Mrs. Henry sprung up
standing with a mechanical notion
and she and her husband stared at
each others eyes across the room; it
was the strangest, challenging look
these two exchanged, and as they /
looked, the color faded in their faces,
Then Mr.. Henry turned to me; not to
speak, only to sign with his finger,
but that was enough, and l went down
again for the colonel
When we returned these three
were in much the same position had
left them in; believe no word had
passed.
MY Lord Durrisdeer, no doubt?"
says the colonel, bowling, and my lord
bowed in answer. And this" con-
tinues the colonel, should be the
Master of Ballantrae?"
81 have never taken that NAME"
said Mr.. Henry; but | am Henry
Durie at your service"
Then the colonel turns to Mrs.
Henry, bowling with his hat upon his
leart and the most killing airs of gal
antry. There can be no mistake ,
lbout so fine figure of lady" says
lie. Il address the seductive Miss Ali :
ION, of whom l have so often heard?'
Once more husband and wife ex- +
hanged look Y
Il am Mrs. Henry Durie,' said she; n
but before my marriage my name T
vas Alison Graeme' "
Then my lord spoke up. Il am an u
Id man, Colonel Burke" said he, t,
and frail one. 1t will be mercy on b
our part to be expeditions. Do you r.
ring me news Of he hesitated, and .
nen the words broke from him with O.
singular change of voice = my t
on?" W
MY dear lord, will be round with it
on like soldier" said the colonel ii
do
My lord held out a wavering hand, E
e seemed to wave a signal, but Ii:
neither it was to give him time or W
} speak on was more than we could |
less At length, he got out the one al
ia
why, the very best in the crea- m
on?' cries the colonel. For my l
'od friend and admired comrade is so
this hour in the fine city of Paris. pu
Id as like as not, if know anything oh
his habits, he will be drawing in kn
S chair to piece of dinner. Bedad, wi
believe the lady's fainting.' II
Mrs. Henry was indeed the color it
death, and dropped against the CHI