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Show PIUTE COUNTY NEWS, JUNCTION, UTAH L-- times I almost thought sh regretted leaving New Orleans and her countrymen, that she already felt the chill of our more rugged northern dime and was perhaps interpreting it aa a aym-bo- l of the welcome awaiting her beyond the Appalachians. Her bearing was less surprising than Labradors. He was preoccupied, often depressed, and seldom spoke unless one of us addressed him. Even answering the girl he first bad to tear hlg mind free from some gloomy obsession. Instead of the excellent companions we had been to each other In the stress of danger we were three taciturn, solemn Individuals, each wrapped in a blanket of Introspection. One night Labrador left our fire and walked to the river bank and stared out over the water. Mademoiselle timidly asked me: Those English? Will they look on me as a queer woman? "They will think you a most wonderful little woman." "But alone with two men? And dressed like a savage?" They would think you mad to travel up this river without men to protect you. or If you wore the flimsy gowns of the old country. Yet they will not receive me as an equal? We have some social distinctions, I admitted. The landowner naturally lives on a different plane from the landless. Yet there is nothing to prevent the first from degenerating to the lowest plnne, or the latter from climbing Into the dignity of an estate. Of course this was false, as there certain types who never would be socially received, no matter how much worldly gear they might accumulate. After a few minutes of silence she said ; Monsieur, that other matter you mentioned as a way to help me. You understand how Impossible that would be? So long as you say so, It Is most Impossible. You should not trouble yourself by thinking of It. The river makes one forget. I always think of It stretching around the world. Last night I dreamed I was dead; that the three of us here were dead, and that we must forever work 1 our way up this ferocious stream. awoke, and for a bit believed we three were dead. I tried to remember Just when we died, or were killed. Monsieur Labrador Is no longer droll. He thinks of a woman. Of the Indian woman who died," she softly explained. "Ridiculous I I cried. She lifted her head and stared at me Icily, as a well bred woman rebukes 1 one guilty of an Incivility. was blundering around In the midst of apologies when Labrador returned to the fire. His forehead wore a frown. He did not seem to see us. Old friend, you are held by little Of what are you devils," I said. thinking? I was thinking of a woman, monsieur." The girl glanced at me In haughty Labrador twisted his cap triumph. into smaller compnss and sadly added : "Of the Natchez woman. She was very fond of me. He had no more to confide, and my respect for the girls reasoning suddenly became exaggerated. It was the last explanatiou of Labradors mood I would have arrived It. Once I knew it, however, there was nothing to be guined by meditating on it. But the girls reference to my offer of marriage was an entirely different matter. That contained endless room for speculation. The next day opened with ruin. The storm blew down the river and was very disagreeable to face, as the rain blurred the vision. Yet I was determined to make the Bluffs that day, and once for all have done with the Mississippi. When we landed at Chickasaw bluffs she gave voice to a fervent, Thank God! From now on It will be overland travel, mademoiselle, I told her. You may find it hard at first, although the trail is good. We will go slowly until you are used to It." Go fast I she urged. Go fast ! The farther we draw from the river the miserable the better I shall feel. We gained the top of the bluffs, and I led the way Into the Chickasaw trail. 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The group parted and I was gazing at the grandson of Strong P,ow, the Ilumn chief. The young Ilumn cnrrled a long calumet, which was decorated with the feathers of a white eagle, making It a pipe of peace. The word hearer took the pipe from him and started with It toward the cahln of the Serpent. At that moment I, a Glorleuse came on the scene, barbaric and Insolent, and with a glance read the situation. The allies of both the French and the Gulf Choctaws, wore sending a peace pipe to the Natchez. The woman questioned the llunm rapidly; then swiftly run after the aged Both Labrador and I were considering the same questions: Where was Dnmoan? What pipe would Tattooed Serpent return? The minutes passed and I wondered what part La Glorleuse was playing In the drama Inside the cahln. Suddenly I realized I was doing wrong to remain aloof when I knew her Influence would he hostile to me and Labrador. With a few hurried words to my friends I rose nnd made for the Serpents enhln. As I reached the door r lie came out. Importantly holding before him a Natchez white pipe. Itehind him walked the woman, her dark face lively with triumph. I had hoped the Serpent would return n pipe ablaze with flamingo feathers. The Serpent from Ids couch cordial ly invited me to enter. You send peace to the Iluinas, who nre nothing hut red Choctaws, and the friends of the French, I said. He stared at me thoughtfully, nnd after a minute calmly replied: I do not ask white men what pipes I shall send to red men, I was about to send hack the flamingo pipe. Hu La Glorleuse opened my eyes. Why send a war pipe to men of my own color, who want only peace? It would he foolish. It Is time enough to send them a red ax when they begin to help the French." Dnmoan the Fox sent the Ilumn with the pipe. Can my red brother tell me where the Fox Is? He Is my enemy." He Is near," was flic evasive anI have told him he may come swer. In safety. That was the talk I sent with the pipe." "lie Is word hearer for the Iron Hand, I reminded; nnd the Serpent and excellent cause to remember Bien-vill- e and his masterful ways and his law of nn eye for an eye." "I do not fear the Iron Hand, because do not fear death. And yet I tell the White Indian that this war against the French is not to my liking My brother, the Great Sun. wishes It. I love my brother and must, as take the path. Hut I do not like It. The Chickasaw 8 promised the Great Sun much nnd made him see Hungs in a dream. The man you call the Fox sends a strong talk through the white pipe. I shall have him tell It to the Great Sun tomorrow after the woman lias been hurled And If ids talk sounds good in the ears of the Great Sun there will he no w nr? Then ttie wurstuks will he taken hack from nil our Ullages and from the Chickasaw s. "What if the Iron Hand demands my head? He cannot have It." "What if he asks thnt the woman he sent to Biloxi? "lie cannot have her. She Is your woman. 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Co., Quag Zino-pad- w s doitMey. amateur d DX Scholls 'Zfaio-pad- s Put one on the pain is gone fUTSandSaiA,TCIiES Stop the smarting and hasten the healing by prompt applicatiun of bite blood. The start must be tonight," he whispered. "Anything to save mademoiselle. Ah, that Fox! If I could only meet him when his Choctaws are not at his back ! Well, the good God may send that haupy day before this Is finished. I have made my plan. I will go Into the village as If to visit the Serpent, and pass on Into the forI will est and keep on traveling. leave my musket with you and take only my ax, knife and pistol. They will think I am vomlng back so long as you two are here. And they will never look for me to leave unless 1 go down the way we came. When It is dark jou and mademoiselle take the 1 war-chie- f. No!" It was explosive. Then almost gently, although there was no gentleness In his dark eyes : His face will show no fear." I Interpreted his cryptic words to mean my friend would die as a part of the funeral ceremony. I retired and walked slowly about the village, trying to straighten out before rejoining my my thoughts friends. English Influence, working through the Chickasaw s, had brought on the threat of war against the French. It would be most Important news to carry East should the Natchez back away from their bargain. More Insistent was the fact that Dantoan with all his cunning would be free within twenty-fou- r hours to walk around the Ullage and ply his arts on thv Great Sun. Although I trusted implicitly the Serpents assurances that the giil and I acre safe I was most anxious to got stray from the village before the Sun could be induced to recall Che wur sticks from the ChUk.neus I depended upon the latters fihnd hip for the English t help me along Though spider bites may often be painful, especially to certain Individuals, they do not justify the fear many persons exhibit for the eight-legge- harmcreatures, as most spiders are less ; few of them are dangerously poisonous. All of the 400 or 500 species that a persistent seeker may find within easy reach of most American communities have poison glands, but nofoe are so poisonous as they are reputed to be. 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I believed we were beyond all danger. Our awakening came when the girl happened to glance back. She gave a shrill scream. Before she had finished Labrador had her behind a tree and I was under cover on the other side of the trail. I could see nothing to cause alarm. What was it, mademoiselle? I asked, my voice betraying ray Impatience, I fear. A painted face close to the ground, she huskily replied, and pointing a trembling finger at a sycamore ball way down our field of vision. "You Imagined it," I told her at she walked beside me up the trail with Labrador bringing up the rear. I tell you I saw it I A horrible face, with white nnd yellow stripes running up and down " With a low exclamation that was more a bark than any spoken word Labrador swept the girl from my side and daited with her Into a clump of oaks. I did not pause to look back, hut followed him. 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Ask your dealer for color chart and suggestions or write Miss Ruby Brandon, the Alabastine Company, Grand Rapids, Mich. save money Little Need to Fear Bite of Brown Spider trail to Fort Rosalie, keep clear of the fort and make the river north of It. There you will find pirogues. You will also find me waiting for you If all goes well. Adieu 1" Without waiting to hear my opinion on his planning he laid aside his inus-kand strolled Into the village. He had thought It out very wisely. The Natchez would not suspect Labrador of planning to eacupe in the daytime and without his gun. fat Its easy feel fine." The Young Huma Carried a Long Calumet Which Was Decorated With the Feathers of a White Eagle, Making It a Pipe of Peace. Farewell to the River. Labrador was waiting for us above Fort Rosalie, and we started on our long journey in a stolen pirogue. We aw nothing of Damoau and his men; and ns the days passed I began to hope he had abandoned the pursuit. So, with no daily crisis to keep us alert, we three subsided and dwelt within ourselves. With danger leli hehln 1 1 had expected mndemol-ellto become hnojant and more girlish. To the contrary she seemed to be more mature, more thoughtful. AA Long Town. Labrador, aa if bidding farewell to the river forever, went to the brink of a bluff and stared gloomily at the leaden waters below. I saw him lift his hands, as If In adieu, then leave the gesture unfinished and lean forward and peer I called and Intently down-streaafter a bit of hesitation he turned and swaggered back to ns. He smiled at the girl, and gave me a look that made me examine the flint In my gun. "Forty-foo- t pirogue coming upstream. Filled with Indians. I think there Is one white man In It, he told me in Choctaw, with a flash of his white teeth. The girl was not to be deceived by his cheery manner, and fiercely demanded: "What It Is? Where are they?" There Is a canoe down the river, heading this way. We dont know who is in It. There Is nothing to fear. If mademoiselle will put her best foot forward for a few miles we will laugh at them. Remember, there is no danger. We shall be far up the trail before they can even land. I meant this assurance only In part. Mademoiselle at her best could make but slow progress. Not used to forest travel and long confined to the pirogue she made me groan Inwardly. She believed she was doing famously, and e e rador? pain osie minute On min tfe war-chief- s word-heare- ctcoK leavening etrength in every at my Journey to the English settlements, and their hatred for Bienville would sorely prejudice them against my French friends, especially If he told them the Natchez refused to breuk away from their allegiance with the French. In returning to my friends my attention was attracted to a medicineman seated before his cahln. He was busy mixing vermilion as I paused to give him greeting. As the vermilion was not for war I knew It must be for the funeral ceremony. Who Is to wear the new red?" I asked, after a respectful silence. It Is to brighten the fuce of him who may be afraid to die. His face shall show no fear," he mumbled, bending low over his tusk as a hint he would talk no more with me. The new paint was Intended to cover any pallor In Labradors dark countenance. It was a custom of the Natchez, this painting a victims face, so that none could say a cowards death disgraced the noble dead. The girl had fallen asleep In the warm sun. Labrador was staring at her most worshipfully. Without arousing her I hurriedly Informed him of the new paint, whereat he made a grimace. I told him of the Natchez strong Inclination to take back their war-pipfrom the Chlekasaws and bury tlm ax thpy had promised to raise In detail I up against the French. spoke of escape and announced my preference for the overlnnd trip from the Bluffs to Long Town. He readily agreed we did better to trust to the ChIchauwB to stand between us and any pursuit, provided they were not enraged by the withdrawal of the Natchez to a point where they must shed 16 6 Airmen or kings or mrussom. cum py a momiA scout how we must follow It for more than a hundred and sixty miles to reach . IV - ry k V k J |
