Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-01-15

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pected his presence at Ogoke, David
had more chance Of learning that
night than he, but that the outraged
pride of Rose Laflamme would lead
her to talk, If the opportunity offered,
he was now sure. Her reference to
Wailing River had cleared any doubt
on that score The canker Of jealousy
and the flouted woman's instinct for
revenge would play havoc with the
half-breed In Rose Lafiamme.
"You are from New York, Monsieur
Steele, that wonderful city l have
never SEEM" the hostess was saying.
Eyes, 1t is my home, but l seldom
see it,"
Seldom see it2 And all the life
there to enjoy-the theaters, the
beautiful women"
But there are beautiful women
elsewhere, mademoiselle; Ogoke lake,
for instance" Steele hazarded lifting
his glass to the girl as he glanced
furtively at Lafiamme.
Mon Dieu, but you are the fat
terer! You are man of thee ladies,
monsieur, even eef you desert them
to travel cen this wilderness"
'It is only that my inspiration is
great this evening"" he returned
Latlamme laughed unpleasantIy in
the girls face, kindling with pleasure
at the remark. In flash, she turned
with WI hot oYsl 6or rlI
eyes flaming, "You see, from others
there is appreciation J" Then, light
ing a cigarette, she rested her round
elbows on the table, and leaning to-
ward Steele with challenging look,
startled him with: "Say more pretty
words to me, you big American
Steele threw a sidelong glance at
Lafiamme, to find only amused toler-
ance. He was in doubt whether the
girl was making a forlorn attempt to
arouse the traders jealousy or merely
set on his own conquest. Since his
ready answers to few well-chOsen
questions Of Laf1amme's regarding
New York, Steele believed that the
latter's suspicious had faded. But
it was too early to hazard an attempt
to learn anything. He was dealing
with q man both ruthless and power
full. So Steele was discreet, but he
saw that little more whisky was need
ed to loose the tongue Of the girl be-
yond control. For that he waited.
But, mademoiselle, you must be
with nrnttu
Monsieur" he said maliciously, sure
of the effect.
"Pretty words from heem?" She
laughed bitterly, that ees a joke !!
No pretty words from heem since the
lady, who will marry Lascelles at Al
bany, drive heem crazee, eh, Louis p
Lafiamme scowled into her mocking
eyes, but was silent. He rose and led
his guest to the living room Then
the sound of voices outside attracted
his attention, and shortly, the Ojib-
way girl appeared and spoke to him
In a whisper
you will excuse me for a little
while? 1 am called to the trade
house" At the door he added with
a brutal laugh, Help yourself to the
cigarettes and whisky. And-a-Rose
will keep you entertained, no doubt"
Steele wondered If David had run
into trouble. If the trader were free
with liquor with his men, which
seemed improbable, David might have
been set on, but the Ojibway was too
wise to imperil his chief or their
plans.
Following the slam Of the outer
door the girl rose, placed her fingers
warningly on her lips and tiptoed out
Of the room, leaving Steele curious,
uneasy. He heard talking in low
tones from the direction Of the kitch-
en-, then she returned and walking to
his chair, looked Quizzically down.
"Are you as much Of a man as you
lOokT" she demanded.
"How long before Lafamme sur
prises us, mademoiselleY" he coun-
tered, forcing yawn, having no In
tention of playing into Laf1amme's
hands.
"You theenk I'm working for that
beast? Are you blind2 Can't you
see he's done with me2" She began,
dramatically, then, "Why did you
look at heem that way before dinner?
1 saw you'll You stabbed heem with
your eyes. You needn't deny it You
hate heemI Why?"
"You are mistaken, mademoiselle. l
never met Laflamme before today"
"You lie! But you are suspicious ;
you theenk thees Is a game-theenk
he ees listening. Don't you see hat
ees why went QUITO learn If he
had left the house? Oh, you can trust
me! This ees the naked truth. l
would kill heem tonight If could get
away. But you-why do you hate
heem, too"
Does Laflamme suspect meT he
asked, ignoring her question.
"No, he knows you are what you
claim to be-"
"What do you want me to DOR