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The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-12-29

them, and they began piling into the
diligence with their portmanteaux.
From here they were to journey on
to st. Sulpice and complete their final
training as priests.
There was just a touch of pathos
in the honest admiration these young
men showed for Manon. Youths 60
ing away to be priests. But Manon
was destined for the Convent. There
was little OF no difference-just
youth giving up everything for some
thing it thought was very much
worth while, peaceful and satisfying.
Lescaut turned back and joined the
Comte familiarly. They wound their
way through the groups of students
in the courtyard, leaving Manon to
follow toward the inn as best she
could alone.
Within the tavern the lay brother
was still talking earnestly to Fabien
Des Grieux, who listened attentively
and fondled his medal-the charm
against worldly evil sent to him by
the Bishop.
"My son, the diligence has arrived.
You must be on your way"
eyes, Father, l am ready" Fabien
replied and warmly grasping the
holy ones hand he turned toward the
door.
Before you go, | want to say that
you are about to enter upon a new
life-a richer, deeper life than you
have hitherto known-our blessings
go with you'll"
Il am grateful to you all"
Fabien hurried toward the door, for
getting his portmanteau.
The diligence horn was sounding the
signal for departure and Fabien was
eager to speak with his friend Tiberge
before starting. As he neared the door
he almost collided with Lescaut and
the Comte, who, engaged in close con-
versation, were entering the Inn arm
in arm. They did not notice the young
student and Fabien impatiently stood
aside until they had entered. AS he
again turned toward the entrance
Manon appeared.
Feeling strange and rather lost,
Manon glanced up timidly wondering
if some one had come to help her.
Then when she saw Fabien's face she
stood still and leaned against the door
frame for support. One hand went
quickly to her throat, and she pressed
hard to stifle the cry Of happy fulfill
ment that came from her heart.
But Fabien did not notice her and
walked on.
AS young as Manon was, she rea-
liked that she had always been wait
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ing for someone and that someone
was the young student priest who just
passed without seeing herl
Suddenly Fabien stopped-remem-
bering that he had forgotten his port
manteau. Or perhaps he felt the power
Of Manon's need as she stood there
looking at him. At any rate he turned
and their eyes met
Fabien stared at Manon, fascinat-
ed as though she were some being
from another world.
ooh, my dear, my DEAR!' And he
took step toward her. His lips were
parched. His throat was dry. Some
thing greater than himself clutched
his whole being.
Manon gazed at Fabien, breathless-
ly Her eyes were big and luminous
and her lips finally parted to say
without her knowing TT am 50 hap
ply that you have come-I was lonely
Manon appeared so extremely beau
tiful that for the first time in his
life Fabien appreciated the difference
between m n and women. Up until
now his chastc conduct had been the
theme of universal admiration among
his associat IS. He underwent change
that depri1 ed him Of all reason and
self conCrol when he looked upon this
Girl for The first time. His excessive
timidness left him and without the
slightest hcsits ton he advanced to-
ward Manon, who in a moment had
become the mistress of his heart and
destiny. His fingers, that SO reVerent-
" held the little charm against world
ly evil, opened-and the Bishops
medal fell unnoticed to the floor
Fabien stood before Manon in ardent
admiration.
"What has brought you to Amiens,
he inquired breathlessly
"My brother has travelled here with
me so that | may commence my novi
tiate for taking the veil at the Con
vent" Manon did not take her eye,
from the youths face as she replied
Fabien heard in this announcement
a death blow to his hopes. Love ha,
so quickened his understanding tina
he seemed to be another person.
"Have you any acquaintance il
the town."
"No, I shall be here entirely as
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interest. He smiled to himself as he
watched the Comte devouring her
with his eyes. a charming and per-
haps profitable little drama Of which
Manon was wholly innocent.
Manon suddenly realized that her
brother was staring at her. CHANGING
up she caught his eye and he quickly
changed his expression. She reached
over and trustingly nestled her hand
in her brothers with a sigh of con-
tentment.
"Well, little one, if you hate to
leave me as much as that-how
would you like to spend the night at
the Inn?" asked Lescaut. eve can
have dinner and breakfast together
before time to retire to the convent"
81 would love to, brother dear, |
suppose the convent will be all right
but | hate the thought of wearing
coarse, drab convent clothing" Manon
bent over and kissed her brothers
hand as if ashamed of her objection to
this fine thing he was doing for her.
The two men loo ked at each other
over the girls bent head. The Comte
nodded gratefully. Lescaut was glad
that the wealthy man understood why
Manon was to remain at the Inn over
night He, also, secretly felt that it
was just as we'll for Manon to have
expressed a hatred for ugly attire
the Comte might have the privilege
Of gowning her as extravagantly as
he desired-provided of course, he paid
for the right.
AS the diligence neared the White
Horse Inn, the man on the box raised
the great coach horn to his lips and
blew long and loud blast. The foot
man jumped off and, waving aside
the students, opened the door with a
| flourish.
Lescaut alighted first and swagger-
ed on toward the courtyard, utterly
ignoring his sister. Comte De Ravoil
stepped out next and gallantly turned
to assist Manon from the diligence
as though she belonged to him.
Permit me, my dear!"
She flushed with annoyance anC
scarcely touched his extended wris
as she stepped daintily to the ground
The students watched her admiring
ly but she appeared not to notice
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81 know-I heard them talking.
That is why am here"
But nothing can be done. Appar-
emily it is the will of Heaven"
The sweetness of Manon's express
sion and the air of sorrow with which
she announced her fate so affected
Fabien that without a moments
thought of what might be involved he
said, impulsively:
'You have inspired me with ten
der interest. Trust to my honor and l
will sacrifice my life to save you from
the tyranny of this situation"
"Oh, if you could l shall owe you
more than life itself could repay"
mo, not that-iust trust me more
than anyone else in the world"
Il do trust you, Monsieur, and I,
need a friend"
Fabien's hand went out to hers in
protection. AS they looked deeply into
each others eyes the moment was too
big for either of them to speak.
A noise in the stable yard drew
their attention that way, and Manon
cried out in sick realization as she
saw the coachman climb on the box
and gather up the reins that held four
prancing horses in check.
sThat is the coach that the Comte
has ordered to take you away" Both
of Fabien's hands frightened over Man
on's slender ones.
81 can't go with him. cried Manon,
looking hopefully at Fabien.
Slowly he grasped her meaning. She
was suggesting that he take her away.
The very thought made him forget his
boyhood.
Trembling with emotion, he inquir-
ed, will you trust yourself to me-"
"Oh, yes; Wait while get
my things
Manon forgot her former terror,
and running into the room gathered
up her bag and little Fiji. She was
back on the balcony in moment, hel
arms full.
With difficulty Fabien helped hel
over the railing and they began then
dangerous and thrilling ascent to the
ground Like two children on a lark
they raced across the courtyard and
drew up breathlessly at the waiting
coach.
Fabien opened the door with lord
ly gesture and turning to Manon, said,
MAY | help you in-and here is your
bag and basket
Fabien was fast learning that he
was less boy than he had imagined.
The man on the box looked down
protestingly, This coach was ordered
for the Comte De Ravoir.'
WELL" Numbered Fabien threaten
ingly. Then with an eloquent swing
he took out a purse Of gold from his
belt and tossed it indifferently to the
coachman.
"Your pardon, M'sieu lie Comte,
apologized the man. II had not ex
pected to see so young a gentleman.
! Fabien raised his hand in a gestur
that seemed to signify, All right, bu
no more mistakes from now on" The
he said, Gust moment and we viii
pull out with all speed"
A clever thought had come to Fa-
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CHAPTER II

Comte De Ravoir acknowledged
Lescaut's question by slowly nodding
his head and sensuously stroking his
lips. Lescaut suddenly Strengthened
up. He was no longer bored. His lips
formed into a whistle and he almost
let it out in his excitement.
Here he was just on the ace of
throwing away his most valuable
stake! His little Manon-now
had a new value for him. He looked at
her critically and with an awakened
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bien, and dashing into the stables he
disappeared from sight for few
seconds. When he climbed into the
coach with Manon he wore worldly
expression Of cunning and satisfac-
ton that would have amazed the
Bishop.
With the crack of long whip and
the clatter of horses hoofs. the coach
started down the road.
In the meantime, Lescaut had been
vainly searching the Inn for Manon.
In chagrin and desperation he was
finally forced to admit to the Comte
that he could not find her.
"What? The Comte paused in the
midst of ordering the servants to car
ry his luggage to the coach. "She
must be about some place.
Lescaut glanced out the door, rather
than meet the Comics eyes. He saw
the coach going down the highway.
Grasping the Comics arm he cried in
amazement, my Cod There is Man
on-see her through the rear window
and there is a man with herr"
This last was uttered as Fabien's
head came through the window, urg-
ing the coachman to lash the horses
into greater speed.
Lescaut and the Comte fastened out
into the courtyard.
There they were joined by Tiberge,
Fabien's friend, who had recognized
his fellow student as Manon's cons
panion. Tiberge had singular affec-
tion for his friend and from what he
had seen of Fabien's strange actions
he suspected the youths passion. He
wanted to save him from ruin. But
was it too late? Unconsciously Tt
berge fingered the rosary at his belt
and whispered prayer for Fabien's
salvation.
Landlord shouted Leseaut fran
tically.
prepare some horses Immediately!
We must overtake the coach"
Lescaut was in furious temper.
To think that inexperienced Manon
could get away from him just when
she had become a valuable property!
Putting aside his own annoyance he
tried to soothe the Comte as they
walked hurriedly toward the stable.
No sooner had they arrived than
the landlord met them at the door
with this startling news, "There IS
not horse in the stalls. The young
scoundrel cut them all loose before
he left"
But we must overtake them!'
whined the Comte impatiently.
Impossible, Sir. There are no
horses in the countryside that can
overtake the ones I assigned to that
coach"
In hopeless, temporary defeat, Les
caut and the Comte retired to the Inn
to plan on setting a trap for Manor
as soon as she arrived in Paris will
her young escort.
, Ito be continued
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follow her, SO he rushed out into the
Inn eagerly scanned the windows,
praying that he would see her. Luck
was with him.
On beautiful vine covered balcony
not far up from the ground, Manon
stood with her fluffy little white kit
ten cuddled against her neck. But Fab
len was forced to restrain himself be-
cause Lescaut was just joining her. He
knew that it was to tell Manon about
plans far more distasteful that enter
ing a Convent.
Viii. Fabien was trying to think OF
what he could do to prevent The 81
tuation, Les u WAS saying t. : IS Sis
ter:
81 did not realize before that you
are pretty-you are worth studying, y
scrutinized Lescaut.
"Why, Andrel Why are you so flat
tering ?" Manon was puzzled and
pleased at this first compliment from
her brother
''In truth, my dear, you are worth
it! Let me see your eyes-your profile
your neck is truly beautiful" Les
caut tilted back her chin and half
squinted through an experienced eye
as he looked her over. "Is that color
on your cheeks real?" he asked as her
face flushed crimson at this bewitder-
ing procedure.
"Of course it isl"
"Well, one should pay high for that
The old buffalo is right--you are a
beauty, Manon."
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CHAPTER III

Without knowing what his next
move would be, Fabien proceeded aim
lessly along the hall. Suddenly he was
aware of voices in an adjacent room
and stopped to listen when he heard
a man say:
Il am concerned, sir, about your sis
ter-the Convent will be a dull frame
indeed for such fresh young beauty
what would your" inquired Les
caut. Zone cannot provide gold
frames with an empty purse"
Instinctively Fabien knew that they
were discussing the girl who had just
conquered his senses. Crossing to
position where he could look into the
room without being conspicuous, he
saw Andre Lescaut and Comte De Ra-
voir at table near the window,
drinking wine. With conspicuous af-
liability the Comte was urging Les
caut to indulge freely Then leaning
across the table his eyes narrowed, he
moistened his lips greedily and said
insinuatingly:
Paris is the proper setting for her
AS connoisseur-and one Of ample
means-may | suggest And the
Comte's hand reached for his purse.
Fabien was overcome with re
pugnance. He Involuntary made a
move toward the window, eager to
| oopfro,,+ 4l,oeo man 1ll,o,, I,o +bo,,ol,4
it would perhaps be helpful to learn
more before exposing himself. He
drew back in horror when he saw the
Comte scatter handful of geld on
the table before The greedy brothers
eyes. Fabien felt that the gold was to
barter for the girls very soul Every
netve and muscle in Fahian's body was
taut. He was fast learning about re
actions to worldly passions.
From his place Of concealment he
saw the two men clink their flagons
of wine together and drink toast to
the successful completion of their
deal! With a satisfied smile Lescaut
scooped up the gold and pocketed it.
Landlord" beckoned the Conte as
this rotund individual CHANGED to pass
through the room, come here just
so. Now lend an attentive ear. Have
you such thing as clean, comfor-
table coach in your stable?"
"The very best, SIR" A beautiful
thing" replied the landlord proudly.
"Good, now tell me about your
horses-all old and slow, presume ?"
"Ah, not at all, sir. have four that
will travel faster and longer than any
thing in the neighborhood"
''Then those are the four | want
hitched to your, ah, beautiful coach
and ready at my command as soon
as possible, to carry me and a young
lady on to Paris. And here" giving
him gold piece, "take this so that
you will be sure to remember"
With an understanding chuckle the
/ landlord waddled away.
Lescaut rose to his feet and salut-
, ing the Comte said, "Comte De Ravoir,
| am indebted to you! I shall go now
and prepare my sisters mind for
what shall we say-her journey with
: you"
5 From his place in the hall, Fabien
knew what all this meant. Love had
+ awakened an understanding of worldly
] things that he had not before imagin-
+ ed. His only thought was to see Man
on and save her from this old roue and
\ her brothers greed. He decided that
she must have retired to her room.
. # was out Of the question for him to
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Manon started to laugh. This was
such funny way for her Indifferent
brother to act. Yet she was pleased,
SO made him a graceful courtesy and
said, 81 like to have you nice to me
and think | anal right"
"How would you like to forget the
Convent and go to Paris" inquired
Lescaut airily.
81 would adore it," Manon's face
lit up with eager childish pleasure.
ct was the Comics idea," supplied
Lescaut casually.
"Why should he be interested 2"
inquired Manon, with her pretty white
forehead all wrinkled up in an effort
to solve the puzzle.
Not until then, when Lescaut rea
LIKED that she was helplessly innocent,
did he bluntly explain the Comics
proposition.
Manon was Mortified. Her hands
frantically covered her ears and then
her eyes as if to shut out the whole
terrible thing from her mind.
"No-not that ugly man who was
in the diligence?" Manon looked ap-
pealingly at her brother through a
mist of tears.
eyes, he will give you all the things
that | cannot afford to buy-laces,
velvets, diamonds! You are young and
pretty-now that think it over, you
should not be buried in a musty con-
vent" Lescaut talked soothingly, pat
ting his sisters shoulder, but all the
time there was a quizzical, sardonic
CLEAN in his eyes.
"But / would rather go to the Con-
vent than to him!"
"My dear, you are too young to
know what you like. 1t is very gener-
Gus of the gentleman to want to do
so much for you"
Manon was like poor little trapped
bird.
Lescaut had won his point and felt
that he could be magnanimous "You
will not be lonesome in Paris-I will
drop in often" With that he patted
Manon on the shoulder and saunter-
ed from the room.
All Of Manons vivacity had been
crushed out of her. Her dainty little
figure dropped. Leaning contemplate
lively over tie rail of the balcony she
dabbe1 at her tear-stained eyes.
Slowly Manon began to realize that
someone in the courtyard was trying
to attract her attention. 1t was Fa-
bien He had been waiting patiently
for Lescaut's departure.
When Manon saw him he was gaz-
ing at Ter with worship and true
alteration in his eyes, His who.e at
titude and the comfort he seemed to
inspire made her feel that he was the
one person in the world she could
trust She held her hands appealing
toward him.
With an expression denoting only
unselfish love and tenderness Fabien
answered her call for help.
Moving quickly over toward the low
hung balcony, he impulsively climbed
up the jutting stone wall and grasped
the railing so that he could look ador-
ingly at her
"There are tears in your eyes
'They will go away now," she re-
tremulouslly, but when more tears
continued to come she explained, My
brother has made some miserable
plans for me and my heart is break
ing"
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SYNOPSIS

In the ancient university town Of
Amiens, in old France, the Chevalier
Fabien DIES Grieux, a poetic youth, as
handsome as good awaits the Paris
coach which will carry him to st. Sulpice
where he will complete his training for
the priesthood His friend Tiberge keeps
him company. Meanwhile, on the lumber
ing diligence as it nears Amiens rides q
beauteous young orphan, Manon Lescaut,
being taken to a Convent by her only
relative, brother in the Guards, who
doesn't want to be bothered with her.
Another passenger the Comte de RAJ
voir, connoisseur of women, furtively
watches her.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1927-12-29

Young Doctor; That patient of mine
imagines he has appendicitis.
Specialist: A nd what do you
imagine it is?
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New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

the best interests or the city" Mey, ering cried.
 No, no." came cries from the floor and galleries. 'TAe house may be packed against me tonight" Meyerins shouted, but seven years ago you didn't hiss me- The crowd about-faced temporar- fly and cheared the alderman. Turning to the mayor, Meyering said;
 T have lived in this town q long time, and have listened 10 many kinds Of bunk and bull. but never anything like l listened to iu the last campaign whereupon the crowd again turned on him with cries Of Put him out. send him back 10 the army"
 Neyering finally was ruled out Of order. and the incident was closed.
 shortly after this first meeting under the new mayor, Chicago's con- tingcut Of waterway boosters, headed by the executive, started On the first lap Of their trip to New Orleans.
 During the day there was meet ing between Mayor Thompson and E,amon De Valera. former president of the Irish republic. The two men were described by Captain Dennis Malley, president Of the American Association for Recognition Of the
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
REMINGTON NEWS

Justice Of the Peace E. Stanley Welles med Joseph Chroskowsky of lto Broad street, New Britain. s25 and costs in town court last night on charge of reckless driving. The costs amounted to sl4.9l.
 ChroskoWsky was driving through Newington Monday and could not make the turn from Cedar street into Main street because Of the rate Of speed at which he was travelling, and as a result his car struck a tree and overturned. He was arreste ed by Consta ble Raymond V. Halleran. Patrick H. Martin testified against the defendant. Chroskwosky ad- mitted that he was travelling too fast but claimed that as he made the turn his foot slipped off the brake onto the accelerator. Grand Juror Harold Lucas prosecuted.
 A family squabble ended last night in the fining of AXel Nelson Of Elm Hill s and costs on a charge of assault. The costs totaled s19.41.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

All dog-owners are warned th,, uos-ilcenses must be procured from Town Clerk Thomas 4. Francis or or before May l.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
BRANDS REPORT AS LIE

New York April 19 P>-Brand- Me as a lie reports that she had received so.o00.ooN from the late W. E. D. Stokes. wealthy real es- tate man. for returning her son, w.. E. D. Stokes. Jr., 10 him after their divorce, Mrs. Philip Lydig. society leader who on April filed q peti- ton in bankruptcy listing liabilities of saS,O55.14, today told her credi- tors she would meet her debts by selling her furniture. rugs and pie iures
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
NOORAD IN PHI BETA KAPPA

Philip ]. Noora1 of New Brltaln as been elected to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa, college honor fraternity. at Hobart college. The local boy. who will graduate in June, IS one of the six members of his lass 10 achieve this distinction.
 He is also a member Of the con- 4ittee from Hobart which Is cooper lrinc in the Model League of Nations assembly to be held at Syracuse uni yersity on April 29 and 30. Ills col lege will represent Persia and its delegation will be ed by the New Britain boy. who has been prominent in the debating club.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

First selectman James C Cnhar, .iss posted notices for the special town meeting. Saturday. at the orange hall. In addition to tho three petitions which have been presented to Mir. Gilbert, action will also be taken on the pronosed ,, propriat1on Of 5000 for the con. Slruction Of a cement bridge on Dowd street.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
THOMPSON IS IN
 FULL CHARGE NOW
Again Promises Chicago Clean up in 90 Days

Chicago April ls lP'-ENcep' TOT enc outspOken alderman who dared 10 shout before the assembled coun- cil and 2.5oo spectators that bunk and bull" we.e the chief ingredients ot the recent mayoralty campaign, the formal induction Of Big Bill Thompson as mayor 0. Chicago was an unqualified success.
 IL was a happy, victorious au- dience that William Hale Thompson addressed as he plunged last night into his third term as mayor. There was repeated cheering when he re- iteratad his campaign promises and boos and jeers when struggling crit icism arose from the few bitter end CTS among the CounCilmen.
 In his inaugural, Mayor Thompson
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
Radio Interference
 Soon to Be Eliminated

Washington, April f9 (JP)- Within two weeks, radio Interference in New York and Chicago will be sioner II. 4. Bellows announced to- day.
 Bellows said stations n the two cities would be kept 50 kylocycles apart and some would be assigned the same wave length, forcing a di- vision Of time, consolidation or abandonment.