. St. Nicholas [serial]. again, Cap-tain Badger retorted angrily. I showed Made-moiselle de Soulange a ring that proved my goodfaith. I92IJ THE LUCK OF DENEWOOD 1023 I should like to see that ring, said Peg, look-ing up expectantly in the mans face. And why should I show it to you? he de-manded, with an undisguised snarl. I 11 tell you, Captain Badger, Peg answered,stung by his manner and losing something of hercalmness. My cousin here does not believeyour story. As I said, she would nt have comeif it had nt been for me. 1 believe there is truthin what you say, and if we can find a way— and th
. St. Nicholas [serial]. again, Cap-tain Badger retorted angrily. I showed Made-moiselle de Soulange a ring that proved my goodfaith. I92IJ THE LUCK OF DENEWOOD 1023 I should like to see that ring, said Peg, look-ing up expectantly in the mans face. And why should I show it to you? he de-manded, with an undisguised snarl. I 11 tell you, Captain Badger, Peg answered,stung by his manner and losing something of hercalmness. My cousin here does not believeyour story. As I said, she would nt have comeif it had nt been for me. 1 believe there is truthin what you say, and if we can find a way— and though it meant sacrificing the possessionof Dene wood, she could not throw away a chanceto save the life of her cousin Louis. The man straightened up and looked at Pegdoubtfully, the tips of his pointed teeth just show-ing between his slightly parted lips. What proposal can you make? he demanded. You say that this band in France who holdCaptain de Soulange demand three hundredthousand francs, began Peg, earnestly. That. WHAT DO YOU KNOW OF LOUIS DE SOULANGE? SHE CRIED, FACING THE BRITISH OFFICER (SEE NEXT PAGE) You need nt go on, Captain Badger inter-rupted abruptly. Mademoiselle de Soulangetells me she cannot give me the information Iask. That, then, is the end of the matter. I amleaving Germantown to-day and shall sail forEurope on the first ship on which I can get pass-age. I go from here to take the train to Phila-delphia. You see I brought my luggage withme, he indicated the bag at his feet and made amotion to pick it up. If you would let me finish what I was saying,Peg insisted, jumping up from the bench, youwould learn that I have another proposal tomake. She was frightened by the mans ap-parent intention to quit the place for good andall. That she could not allow. On the spur ofthe moment she had thought of a way to satisfyCaptain Badgers demand. He must have money is sixty thousand dollars, Captain Badger. Alarge sum, but I think perhaps I can furnish it. A smile of s
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