He straightened the mane of his horse, and then added:--

"Ner they can't nuthin' conquer 'em."

Soon after two o'clock we turned in at the chateau.

We were a merry company at luncheon, the doctor drinking our health

and happiness with sublime resignation. But I had to hurry

back--that was the worst of it all. Louise walked with me to the

big gate, where were D'ri and the horses. We stopped a moment on

the way.

"Again?" she whispered, her sweet face on my shoulder. "Yes, and

as often as you like. No more now--there is D'ri. Remember,

sweetheart, I shall look and pray for you day and night."

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