New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 21, 1922, Page 5

SpANOUCHE © by Rafacl Sabatint ) BEGIN HERE TODAY Idealistic and sensitive, PHILIPPE DE VILMORIN, divinity student, was filled with horror when he learned of the brutal shooting of the peasant Mabey, discovered poaching on the estate of the great noble, the MARQUIS DE LA TOUR D'AZYR. With his young lawyer friend, ANDRE-LOUIS MOREAU, he ap- pealed for justice to the rough, but good-hearted QUINTIN DFE. KERCADIOU, Lord of Gavrillac, who is popularly believed to be the father of Andre-Louis. The Marquis was present at the in- terview and Andre-Louls learned with horror that he was suing for the hand of the young and beautiful ALINE DE KERCADIOU, the niece of Gavrillac. At the request of the Marquis the discussion of the death of Mabey is continued in the inn. There was something sinister in the Marquis’ attitude which made An- dre-Louis fear for Philippe. 0 ON WITH THE STORY “It seems, monsieur, that I must refresh your memory.” The Marquis directly faced M. de Vilmorin. “You spoke, monsieur—and you spoke very eloquently, too eloquently al- most, it seemed to me—of the in- famy of such a deed as the act of summary justice upon this thieving fellow Mabey. Infamy was the pre- cise word you used. You did not retract that word when 1 had the honor to inform you that it was by my orders that my gamekeeper Benet proceeded as he did.” M. de Vilmorin's fine face wore a look of perplexity. He did not understand the drift of this. “It occurs to me, M. le Marquis, in view of your readiness to assume re- sponsibility, that you must believe in some justification for the deed which is not apparent to myself.” ““That is better. That is distinctly better.” The Marquis took snuff delicately, dusting the fragments from tht fine lace at his throat. I tell you that for months past I have been annoyed by similar depredations, you will perhaps understand that it had become necessary to employ a de- terrent sufficiently strong to put an o N\ [ “When | have a very dangerous gift of elo- quence, I can conceive of men being swayed by it. Had you been born a gentleman, you would not so éasily have acquired these false views that you express,” M. de Vilmorin stared blankly, un- comprehending. “Had I been born a gentleman, do you say?" quoth he, in a slow, bewil- dered volce, “But I was born a gen- tleman. My race is as old, my blood as good as yours, monsieur," “You have been deceived in that, I fear.” “Deceived 2" “Your sentiments betray the indis- cretion of which madame your mother must have been guilty." The brutally affronting words were sped beyond recall A dead silence followed. Andre- Louis' wits were numbed. He stood aghast, all thought suspended in him, what time M. de Vilmorin's eyes con- tinued fixed upon M. de La Tour d'Azyr's, as if searching there for a meaning that eluded him. Quite suddenly he understood the vile af- ront. The blood leapt to his face, fire blazed in his gentle eyes. A con- vulsive quiver shook him. Then, with an inarticulate cry, he leaned forward and with his open hand struck M. le Marquis full and hard upon his sneer- ing face. In a flash M. de Chabrillane was on his feet, between the two men. Too late Andre-Louis had seen the trap. La Tour d'Azyr's words were but as a move in a game of chess, calculated to. exasperate his opponent into some such eounter-move as this —a counter-move that left him en- tirely at the other's mercy. M. le Marquis looked on, very white save where M. de Vilmorin's finger-prints began to color his face; but he said nothing more. Instead, it was M. de Chabrillane who now did the talking, taking up his precon- certed part in this vile game, “You realize, monsieur, what you have done,” said he, coldly, to Philippe. “And you realize, of course, what must inevitably follow." M. de Vilmorin had realized noth- ing. The poor young man had acted upon impulse, upon the instinct of decency and honor, never counting THE BLOOD LEPT TO HIS FACE, FIRE BLAZED IN HIS GENTLE EYES. end to them. And there is more than that. It is not the poaching that annoys me so much as the contempt for my absolute and involable rights. There is, monsieur, as you cannot fail to have observed, an evil spirit of in- subordination in the air, and there is one only way in which to meet it. To tolerate it, in however slight a degree, to show leniency, however leniently disposed, would entail having re- course to still harsher measures to- morrow. If anything in what I have said is still obscure to you, I refer you to the game laws, which your lawyer friend there will expound for you at need.” ‘“Are there in the world no laws but game laws?’ he demanded, angrily. Have you never by any chance heard of the laws of hu- manity ?"" The marquis sighed wearily. “What have I to do with the laws of humanity?"’ he wondered. M. de Vilmorin looked at him a moment in speechless amazement. “Nothing, M. le Marquis. That is _ alas!—too obvious. I hope you will remember it in the hour when you may wish to appeal to those laws which you now deride.” “Of your charity, spare me a ser- mon, M. I'abbe!" “You mock, monsieur. You laugh. Will you laugh, I wonder, when God presents His reckoning to you for the blood and plunder with which your hands are full?” “Revolutionist!” said M. le Mar- quis, contemptuously. “You have the eftrontery to stand before my face and offer me this stinking cant of your modern so-called intellectuals!” “Is it cant, monsieur? Is it cant the consequence. ‘But he realized them now at the sinister invitation of M. de Chabrillane, and if he de- sired to avoid these consequences, it was out of respect for his priestly vo- cation, which strictly forbade such adjustments of disputes as M. de Chabrillane was clearly thrusting upon him. He drew back, ‘“Let one affront wipe out the other,” said he, in a dull voice. “The balance is still in M. le Marquis' favor. Let that con- tent him." “Impossible.” The Chevalier's lips came together tightly. Thereafter he was suavity itself, but very irm. “A blow has been struck, monsieur. Your action would seem to confirm the assumption that you found so offensive. But it does not on that account render you immune from the consequences.’ “I desire no immunity,” flashed back the young seminarist, stung by this fresh goad.” “But he does not wear a sword, messieurs!” cried Andre-Louis, aghast. “That is easily amended. = He may have the loan of mine.” “I mean, messieurs,” Andre-Louis insisted, between fear for his friend and indignation, “that it is not his habit to wear a sword, that he has never worn one, that he is untutored in its uses. He is a seminarist—a postulant for holy orders, already half a priest, and so forbidden from such an engagement as you propose.” *All that he should have remem- bered before he struck a blow.” said M. de Chabrillane, politely. “The blow was deliberately pro- voked,” raged Andre-Louis. Then he recovered himself, though the other's that the feudal grip is on all things|]haughty stare had no part in that re- that live, crushing them like grapes|covery. in the press, to its own profit? And do you think in your ide that France, this Job among the nations, will suffer forever? “Do you see nothing of the gather- ing clouds that herald the coming of the storm? The Third Estate, which you despise, will make an end of this canker of privilege that-is devouring the vitals of this unfortunate country.” ' “M. I'abbe,” said the Marquis, "you SAVDNES S “O my God, I talk in vain! How is one to argue against a pur- pose formed! Come away, Philippe. Don't you see the trap g M. de Vilmorin cut him short, and flung him off. “Be quiet, Andre, M. le Marquis is entirely in the right."” “M. le Marquis is in the right?” Andre-Louis let his arms fall help- lessly. This man he loved above all other living men was caught in the snare of the world's insanity. He was baring his breast to the knife for the sake of a vague, distorted sense of honor due to himself. CHAPTER 1V, Within a few minutes, all arrange- |’ ments were concluded and that sinis- terly intentioned little group of four BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1922 measurements of blades or selection of ground, M. le Marquis removed his sword-belt and scabbard, but de- clined~—not considering it worth while for the sake of so negligible an op- ponent—to divest himself either of his shoes or his coat, Tall, lithe, and athletic, he stood to face the no less tall, but very delicate and frail, M de Vilmorin, The latter also dis- dained to make any of the usual preparations, (Continued in Our Next Issue,) KIDDIES READY FOR IN.B. FRESH AIR CAMP Sixty-ive Girls Go Tomorrow-- Change in Plans This Year — Tomorrow afternoon at 2 65 happy youngsters, their faces glowing with pleasure and their hearts beating with the thrill of an- ticipation, will leave by auto for Bur- lington, They will be “horder line" children, who are hovering on the line between health and illness, due to under-nourishment and under-de- velopment, Off for the Woods, They will be leaving for their an- nual two weeks' stay in the fresh air and the green woods, out in the coun- try where they can eat good, whole- some food, under the direction of an expert dietician, Out where they can romp, play, and enjoy themselves in the fields, sleep in the good, fresh o'clock, air, under a protecting roof, and learn to swim and grow healthy as they They wili be going to New Brit- ain’s Fresh Air camp, made possible by the generosity of their philan- thropic friends, who contribute to shield them from the onslaughts of tuberculosis or other germs which find ready resting places in' the con- stitutions of children who are not so well equipped physically as they should be to ward off the dangers of disease. Different Arrangements, They will find many changes this year, from previous years in the camp, There will be no mixed crowds. Only girls will go the first and thus more will be accommodat- ed, The camp will be divided into two sections and will ha as headquarters, Two Houses, Millstone, the house which was used last year, will house the larger group, while "Brookside,” the house recently purchased, will hold about a dozen older girls in charge of Miss Caroline k., Bartlett, matron of for- mer years. Miss Doolittle in Charge. Miss Ruth J. Doolittle will be matron from June 22 until August 2, Miss Doolittle has taken a course at Yale In this kind of work and has had considerable practica® experience | in fleld work among children, She will be assisted by Miss Fannie Lund, the nurse of previous years, Miss Lund has had considerable success in looking after the minor ills of chil- dren in the past two years, She also saw service with the A, E. I, during the war, Expert Dietician Also. Miss Corinne Goodwin, an expert dietician and domestic science grad- uate, will have general supervision of the food, its quality, etc. Three rec- reation leaders will be in the camp at all times. Miss Helen Rackliffe, who was at the camp the two pre- ceeding years will be there from June 22 until September 1. Eleanor Tilden, who was there last year will remain the same length of time. Miss Muriel Sargent will be there from June 21 until July 19, when Miss Marita St. John-Oye will take her place, re- maining until August 2. Another recreation leader for girls is needed for the last two weeks. Mrs. Anna Deutsch and Mrs. Mary Amberger will do the cooking and will be assisted by Miss Mary Far- mer, Boys' Recreation Leader After August 2, Mr. and Mrs, Charles C. Wilson will join the camp- ers, Mr. Wilson is physical instructor at the Hartford High school and will be recreation leader for boys at the camp. He will be assisted by Mil- ton Slope and Russell Davis, two helpers of his own selection. 3wim- ming lessons will ge given hoth the boys and girls during the entire sum- mer. Miss Bartlett At Brookside In Brookside Miss Caroline E. Bart- lett will be matron and will be as- sisted by Misses FEmily Mott and June 22 to July 6 period, [and by Misses Edna Olson and Pansy from that time until August when the girls' camp will be ended Brookside will be [ The Agnes Di lush ¢ two houses | Whether or not used for boys after that time depends somewhat on the amount of money received, Workers Cn The Joh at the camp since last Saturday get ting things In readiness for the ar-|dies. rival of the first youngsters Thursday missary supplies barn has been overflow, consignment of The recreation 4,|leaders and cooks went today, been put in refloored and fixed up to take care of any possible Children are being examin. | S ed at the board of health elinic, and nothing remains but the need of moie | which Is to be built by the states of Misses Lund and Bartlett have heen|cash and someone to speed up the | Pennsylvania and New Jersey and the clock, according to the waiting kid have feom he engichment of diet in v Vegex i ~ Vegex inthegr Delaware The new city of Philadelphia, s cost about $28,871,000, “Watch me,” said > the strong swimmer, “I'm not afraid” So he matched his strength against the swirl of the rapids, and laughed at the danger, and kept repeating the stunt, until— It was the day the life-savers had been waiting for—that day the call for help came, It's an easy matter to smile at coffee warnings when you're going strong. 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