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THE
REFUGE
By A. CONAN DOYLE,
Antlior of "The Return of Sherlock Holmes"
COPYRIGHT. 1S93. BY
' (Continued from Wednesday.)
out ot my room, slrl Am I to be
tormented to deatn Dy your importuni
ties? What! You dare to linger when
I order you to go!" The king advanced
angrily upon the minister, but Louvols
suddenly Hashed out his rapier. Louis
sprang back, with alarm and amaze
ment upon his fnce, but it was the hilt
and not the point which was presented
to him.
"Pass It through my heart, sirel" the
minister cried, falling upon his knees,
his whole great frame In n quiver with
emotion. "I will not live to see your
glory fndoi"
"Great heaven!" shrieked Louis,
throwing the sword down upon tho
ground. "I believe that this Is a con
spiracy to drive mo mad. Was ever n
man so tormented In this life? This
will bo a private inarrlnge, man, nnd
It will not affect the state in the least
degree."
Louvols gathered himself up and
shot his rapier back into Its sheath.
"Your majesty is determined?" ho
asked.
"Absolutely."
"Then I say no more. I have done
my duty." lie bowed his head us one
In deep' dejection when ho departed,
but In truth his heart was lightened
within him, for he had the king's as
suranco that tho woman whom ho
hated would, even though his wife, not
sit on the throne of the queens of
France.
These repeated attacks, if they had
not shaken the king's resolution, had
nt least Irritated and exnsperated him
to the utmost. Ho wore accordingly
no very cordial face when tho usher
In attendance admitted tho venerable
flguro of Father In Chaise, his con
fessor. "I wish you all happiness, sire," said
tho Jesuit, "and I congratulate you
from my heart that you have taken the
great step which must lead to content
both In this world and tho next."
"I havo had neither happiness nor
contentment yet, father," answered the
king peevishly. "I have never been so
pestered in my life. The whole court
has been on Its knees to me to chango
my intention."
Tho Jesuit looked at him anxiously
out of his keen gray eyes.
"Fortunately your majesty is a man
of strong will," said he, "and not to bo
so easily swayed as they think."
"No, no, I did not give an inch. But
Btlll it must bo confessed that it is
very unpleasant to have so many
against one."
"Then there Is the more credit to
your majesty for having resisted them.
You have done nobly, sire. You have
earned the praise and blessing of holy
church."
"I trust that what I have done is
right, father," said tho king gravely.
"I should be glad to see you again
later in the evening, but at present I
desire a little leisure for solitary
thought"
Father la Chnlse left tho cabinet with
a deep distrust of tho king's Intentions.
It was obvious that the powerful ap
peals which bad been made to him had
shaken if they had failed to alter his
resolution. What would bo tho result
if more were made? And more would
be made. That was as certuln as that
darkness follows light Somo master
card must be played now which would
bring tho matter to a crisis at once.
Tho bishop of Meaux was waiting in
the anteroom, and Fattier la Chaise in
a few brief words let h)m see the dan
ger of tho situation nnd tho means by
which they should meet it. Together
they sought Mme. do Malntenon in her
room. As tho two plotters looked upon
her perfect complexion, her regular fea
tures, so calm and yet so full of refine
ment, and the exquisite grace of her
figure and bearing they could not but
feel that if they failed In their ends it
was not for want of having a perfect
tool.
She had risen at their entrance, and
her expression showed that she had
read upon their faces something of tho
anxiety which filled their minds.
"You havo evil news!" she cried.
"No, no, my daughter." It was the
bishop who spoke. "But wo must be
on our guard against our enemies, who
would turn tho king away from you If
they could."
Iler face shone at the mention of her
lover. "Ah, you do not know!" sho
cried, "no hns made a vow. I would
trust him as I would trust myself."
But the Jesuit's intellect was arrayed
against the intuition of tho woman.
"Our opponents are many and strong,"
said he, shaking his head. "We must
bring the matter to an end."
"And how, father?"
"Tho marriage must be at once, this
very night If possible."
"Oh, father, you ask too much. The
king wonld never consent to such a
proposal."
"It is he that will propose it"
"And why?"
"Because we shall force him to. It
.is only thus that all opposition can bo
stopped. When It Is done tho court
will accept It. Until It is done they
will resist it"
"What would you have mo do, then,
father?"
"Resign tho king."
"Resign hlml" She turned ns palo
as a illy.
"It- la Hip haat mM, moflomo"
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"All, lather, I might nnvo done it
last month, last week, even yesterday
morning."
"Fear not, madame. We ndviso you
for the best. Go to the king now, nt
once. Say to him that you have heard
that ho has been subjected to much
annoyance upon your account, that you
cannot bear to think that you should
bo n cntiso of dissension In his own
family and that therefore you will re
lease him from his promise nnd will
withdraw yourself from the court for
ovcr." She cast a light mantle about her
shoulders.
"I follow your advice," sho said. "I
believe that you are wiser than I. But,
oh, If he should take me nt my word!"
"lie will not take you nt your word."
The king had remained alone In his
cabinet, wrapped In somewhat gloomy
thoughts. Suddenly there came a gen
tle tap at tho door, nnd there was the
woman who was in his thoughts stnnd
Ing In the twilight before him. He
sprang to his feet and held out his
hands with a smile.
"Francolse! You heio? Then I have
at last n welcome visitor, and It is tho
flrtt one today."
"Sire, I fear that you have been
troubled."
"I have indeed, Frnncoise."
"But I have a remedy for it."
"And what Is that?"
"I shall leave the court, sire, and you
shall think no more of what has passed
between us. I have brought discord
where I meant to bring peace. Lot me
retire to St Cyr or to the Abbey of
Fontovrault, nnd you will no longer bo
called upon to make such sacrifices for
my sake."
Tho king turned deathly pale nnd
clutched at her shawl with a trembling
hand, as though ho feared tlint she
was about to put her resolution into
effect that very instant
"No, no, Francolse; you must not
leave me! You must btny with mo nnd
bo my wife." lie could hardly speak
for agitation, nnd ho still grasped nt
her dross to detain her.
"Some time must elapse before our
wedding, sire. Yet during nil that in
terval you will bo exposed to these nu
uoynnces. How can I bo happy when
I feel that I have brought upon you so
long n period of discomfort? A day
would be too long, sire, for you to be
unhappy through my fault. It Is a
misery to mo to think of It Believe
me, it would be better that I should
leave you."
"Never! You shall not! Why should
wo oven wait a day, Francolse? I am
ready. You are ready. Why should we
not be married now?"
"At once? Oh, sire!"
"Wo shall. It Is my wish. It Is my
order. That Is my answer to those
who would drive me. Let it bo dono
secretly, Frnncoise. I will send in a
trusty messenger this very night for
the archbishop of Paris, and I swear
that if nil France stand in the way
he shall inako us man and wifo beforo
ho departs."
"Is it your will, sire?"
"It Is, and, ah, I can see by your
eyes that it Is yours also! Wo shall not
lose n moment, Francolse. What a
blessed thought of mine, which will
silence their tongues forever! When it
Is ready they may know, but not bo
fore." The king was all on Are with the ex
citement of this new resolution. Ho
baj lost his air of doubt and discon
tent, and he paced swiftly about the,
room with a smiling face and shining
eyes; then ho touched n small gold boll,
which summoned Boutems, his prlvnto
body servant.
"What o'clock is it, Bontems?"
"It is nearly 0, sire."
"Hum!" The king considered for
some moments.
"Do you know where Captain do
Cntlnat Is, Bontems?"
"Ho wns In tho grounds, sire, but I
heard that he would ride back to Paris
tonight"
"Does he ride alone?"
"lie has one friend with him."
"Who Is this friend an officer of tho
guards?"
"No, sire; It Is a stranger from over
tho seas from America, as I under
standwho has stayed with him of
late." ,
"A stranger! So much tho better.
Go, Bontems, and bring them both to
"I trust that they have not started,
sire. I will see." lie hurried off and
was back In ten minutes In tho cabinet
onco more.
"Well?" ,, ,
"I havo been fortunate, sire. Their
horses had been led out and their feet
wero In the stirrups when I reached
tbera." . .,
"Where nro they, then?
"They await your majesty's orders
In tho anteroom."
"Show them In, Bontems, and glvo
admission to none, not oven to tho
mlulster, until they have left me."
To Do Cntlnat an nudlence with tho
nionnreh was a common Incident of
his duties, but It was with profound
astonishment that he learned from
Bontems that bis friend and compan
Ion was included In tho order.
(To Bo Continued.)
CQQS BAT TIMES, MARSHFIELD,
WANT ADS
WANTED.
od family hjo; bay
mnre pre
ed. F. A. Gtlden,
WANTED. An apprenHte to learn
the trade. iNorth JJend Cigar Man
ufacturing
FOR SALE
Hjfusehold &q6ds for
sale and
(fse for rent.X Address
Mrs. J. F,
vwrnnn, Maysltfleld.
5-16
WANTED
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famMyto take
Goodnges. Will
dnlry ha
charge at
also pay
iyfMU 1
:10 per niontuf nnd board
for an XssfUnnt, marr
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and furnlslAa good hduto for man
with ffdmllyi E. L Betsey. Coos
RlvcrVI Phone, Cofis 20
5-1G
WANTED. To rent tjso or more
roomsjfor housekeeping, furnished
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NOTIC
-Ufhoso having Vliaggage
sit tho Central hXtel will
all for same by JSuno 1 or
freold. I Vi-7-22t
stored
pleasi
it wii;
for r:
3NT. Rooms4n tho Rogers
ng; suites of singly. Apply
Rogersi atamer Coos River,
O. Half; A street.
build
S. C.
or E,
FOR SAL
G2 acres for farming
,.. I
1U11U,
25ncres alreadW burnt nnd
2 acres gkod bottom lnd, $25 per
ncre. I Jadftob Mattson Worth Inlet.
Half fcasll and remainder on time.
FOR SA5VE-A farm of 801a
DanielsV Creek. AddresW
cs on
E. R.
Jones.Hox 110, MarshfielA 5-2G
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WANTED'
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od wnges. Ms. I. S.
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Ilk 0-2 G-l
FOR SLVv-Two Lots lit West
MarshrfpM. Both for M25. In
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Barber, Plat Bk 5-29-3
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nnd skirtX hand! yMrs. A. ohann-
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5-29-3
FOR SALT
first classylillk cow.
For partly
rs inquire JV). Stoops.
I 5-29-5
ront room for
Hougard.
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party whet took my
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favor by cal
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same. H. B.l
Menofeo,wth Sav-
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hop.
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4:45 1 5:15
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OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY SO.
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Will be installed by
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July 10th
11907
Motors, fans, quming
irons, felectric heating
and ' cooking utensils,
etc, etc.
The Cods
Makes Kldnoya and Bladder Right
If you yflon't see Spy Sun in
Marshmlfl drop arouW to the
shootinggallery on Fcfcnt St
Prizes offered for tyesa shots.
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Leaves' Marsnueicievery
iYiorn&ig at 5 a. nf. run-
nine up Coos Raver to
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A. HIRING
in PuroGnVm Milk
uttermllk. VFreo do-
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nd,
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Rooms i
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Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affect
ed by the National Puro Food and
Drug law as It contains no opiates
or other harmful drugs, and wo rec
commend It as a safe remedy for
children and ndulta Red Cross
Pharmacy.
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TRAIN SCHEDULE NO. 2.
In EfTct Jnnunry 1, 1007.
All previous schedules nro void.
Subject to chango without notice.
W. S. Clpndler, manager; P. A.
Lalso, freight agent; general offices,
Marshfleld.Oregon.
No.
Trains. '
Dal
Except Sunday. Stations.
Leave 9: 0 a. m.Marshfleld.
9: 10 n. m.B. H. Junction.
9: 15 a. m.jcoqulllo.
Arrive 10 30 a.m. Myrtle Point.
No,
Dalll
Except Sunday.
wl 'J lll'l
Leave 10:45a. m.lMyrtlo Point.
10:30i. m. Coqullle.
12:00 Vi. JB. H. Junction.
Arrive 12-iSO ft.m.lMnrshfleld.
Extra tralhaXwlll run on dally
special orders. Trains to nnd from
Beaver Hill dally.
UPkdLsTERY
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Our increasing: tride de
mand mat we secure more
help. 4 his cos u money
but wel nave secured the
most skilled workmen on the
coast. We are mow pre
pared to take in afl kinds of
repair wrk and insure dur
ability aod beautr of finish.
We airy the Largest line
of Covirslin Coqs Coanty.
Coos Bay B adding &
Jpholste y G
North' Front Street
MARSHFIELD, OREGON
Nelson Irbn Works
P. C. NEL9AN, Prop
We repair all' kfmli ot MAchlnory,
Steam and Oa linglnes, tuiir and 1)1-
O clea. Ilest of work our Vpqclalty.
We manufacture Cattln
Jlronzo far Haw Mills
Camna. Ate make the I
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ARCHITECT AND SUPERINTENDENT
Plums nnd specififtationa
iadd for all cIiihAob of
'buildings.
Nqrth Bend,
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and 1030 a. m., and ISO, 2:30
and 4.Q.0 p. m.
Leaves North Bene al 8:16,
9:45 and 11:16 a. ml ana 1:45,
dip nuu.uivv iJ uy
Mnkea dally trlpexcopt Sun
days, Faro: Ono way. 16
cents; round trip, 25 cents.
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E. E. STRAW, M. D ,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Diseases of the Eye, Ear Nose
and Throat a specialty.
Office in Lockha'rt's Buildine.
Marshfield, Oregon
L
DR. HAYDON
Offlee opposite UnionFurniture Btore. Hnuri T
10 to" rr.nd 2 to'6 I it
Special attention pafd to dlseaiei ot the ikln
urinary ana digestive orgau
U. s:-Pension ezamlnci
Marshfield, -
Oregon
DR. J. W. INQllAJI,
PliTBlctkn and Surgeon.
Offlco over Songstacken'B Drus Store. ,
Phones Office 1631; resldeoo 7M.-
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n. M. RICHARDSON,
Physician and Surgcoa. '.
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Diseases of eye, ear, noso and throaty ,
a specialty. i
Offlee In Eldorado Block.
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Lawyers.
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Attorncy-at-Law.
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Lockhart (Building. Marshfield, OriL
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Contractor for Teaming
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