Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1928-12-06

I shall leave him at the farm in the
valley where I get the milk. And they'll
keep an eye on the camp"
II see," said Elaine, thoughtfully.
I'VE needn't leave here till evening"
continued Admiral. There's a train
from railhead for Paris that leaves about
ten"
Good" said his guest. rising. I'll
like to have one free day. When I've
washed these things
I'll bring you the water" said Am
miral.
MY dear" cried Elaine, don't forget
that the danger is past. Today I can
see and be seen"
Admiral got to his feet.
Not here he said. Not as my guest.
In the car, on the road, in the train;
but not in this camp"
20, Terry, what can it matter? Don't
be so strict. Besides it's a chance in a
million. We can't be seen from the road.
II don't care. It's a chance / won't
take. You n l know why you are
here, but"
A low growl from Roster snapped the
sentence across. For a moment the two
stood listening. Then, Into the bed
room" breathed Ammiral.
AS the girl slipped behind the curtain
he took his stand in the gap which led
to the inner room. Then he leaned
against one of the tent poles casually
enough.
May I blow in?" said a voice.
Admiral nodded to the Airedale. whose
eyes were upon his face. Then, by al
means he said.
what o." crowed the other. I'D we
laid a till to a toothpick hat you were
MT French" and with that the genia-
intruder followed his Cockney accent intc
+1A tA~+ sCA~14 ~ MALI " No rhns.fnI
here's an English gentleman wants you
to ave a drink"
Walt appeared in the doorway-as fail
q foil to his fellow as could have beer
found.
Both were fat and of a cheerful coun'
~tenance, both were exuding good will
both were suggesting an honest belle.
in beer.
The position was absurd-ludicrous.
Till this morning he had been so care.
full, had never relaxed for an instant hi
precaution against surprise. And now
With a hazy, halting idea of gaining
time, his host waved Walt to a chair ant
crossed his legs.
Are you doing the p--~nees?"
That's right said Waits companion
"Beeritz to Karkersong. The charrer
bangs down the road with a wheel II
the ditch. An hour an a 'alf itn b
before she's out. When / said we'd wall
on to the pub, the driver laughed. AZ
quite a game with us, didn't e, Waltz
"Takin' a stroll we was to tryfto for
: get. Then we come roun' the corne
right on top o. this nest. The momen
I see it l says, That's an Englishman'
pitch Everything clean an shipshape
an a nice, white"
Elaine appeared in the doorway, he
hand on Ammiral's arm.
; That's quite right" she said. IN
husbands very particular. I'm American
5 myself. but he's taught me any amount.
The two strangers were on their feet
| Proud to meet you m1ady," said Ton
II 'ope We 'aven't disturbed you. 1t
early yet"
r I'm very glad to see you.' said Elaine
. If / hadn't been finishing dressing, T.
have appeared before" She turned t
Y Ammiral. And now that I'm on parade
. will you get some beer?" She returne
to her new-found friends. I'm sure yo'
must be thirsty, and to walk ten mile
in this sun is a had too thick"
$50 it is, mlady," said Tom, hearth!
Admiral left the tent like a man in
e dream.
j Five minutes later he returned to fin
my lady ~discoursing Of prohibition, wit
0 Tom and Walt hanging upon her lip
g The Antoinette ring which glowed fror
her wedding finger might have bee
there for years.
n Admiral poured the beer. cool fror
the brook.
Half an hour later the strangers too
t their leave.
dl Their host saw the two as far as tn