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and then as she reflected that the leader had a wife and children in

Montana, and if report spoke true, a half-breed bride in a prairie

village besides, a round red spot came into each cheek and burned

there like a little fire

The chief watched the changing colour in the reat dark, velvety eyes, the reflection of her thoughts

as they came and went, plainly as you may see the shadows upon an

autumn day chase each other over the prairie meadows

Paul went out for a little; the chief's companion had retired to his

couch; and Riel was left alone with the girl

"Mademoiselle must not shrink from me; she is too beautiful to be

unkind Ah ma petite Amie, those adorable lips of yours are made to

kiss and kiss, not to pout and cry a lover nay Through this wide

land there is irl, that I offer you" He advanced towards thewith

his passion, and dropped upon his knee

"You would not let me kiss your lovely lips; pray sweet lady of my

heart, let me take your sweet little hand"