"Still, I do not despair. He may arrive before the night is over."
"If he is alive."
"What, papa? You do not suppose that Batoche took part in the attack?"
"I do. I am sure he never quitted the side of Cary Singleton."
"I did not think of that. Alas! I fear you are right. In that case, who knows?"
"Yes, the worst may have happened to our old friend, and he may never return."
Both Zulma and her father instinctively looked at little Blanche. An angelic smile played upon her lips and her eyes were far away.
"Blanche," said Zulma, laying her hand softly on the child's shoulder.
"Yes, Mademoiselle. Grandpapa when he left me, two days ago, said au révoir. That means, 'I will see you again.'"
"But perhaps those bad men have killed him."