Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1894-07-07

carriage: then q swift drive through
the night air: all else was oblivion.
As she lay, gradually c llecting her
scattered thoughts, q full realization
of the events of the previous night
flashed upon her. Her lover was
arrested, in danger; II was for her to
move heaven and earth to rescue him.
Calling to Felicia, she hastily dressed,
ordered her carriage and drank cur
of chocolate
1t was now 10 o'clock in the morning.
She drove first 10 the Hotel di Roma,
where the Chcvalier de Carneles was
staviny: the concierge told her that
that gentleman had gone out fully an
hour before. but as TO where he was
or when ne would return he could
give no in 'ormation. This was ter
rible blow to Floria, MS she had
counted much upon the Cheva-
lier's assistance. What TO DO next
Suddenly she thought Of Prin c knlisch.
The old Russian always profes.e |
himself her devoted friend. ana with
his influence ut court could doubtless,
II he chose. he OF great advantage 10
her.
She was fortunste enough TO find
Kalisch ut home. At her first words
he assured her that she might rely
upon him to do all in his power. Hav.
ing hra d her story, he sat for some
moments in deep thought :,
my dear madame he said, hnaiiy'
'this is a most unfortunate occur
renee. The laws are very severe
against the harboring OF polit cal rel.
urees. and after the news OF last
night, the authorities, | fear, will not
he inclined to be lenient "
what do YOU mean. Prince?' she
asked. her eyrc di,ated with fear.
Il DO not mean TO alarm You, my
dear madame" he said quietly. "but
Il Is useless to conceal from YOU that
We have difficult task before us.
However, leave all in my hands /
will see the queen myself. explain the
matter fully TO her, and ruage per-
soma appeal In behalf OF tavaradossi.
And now, my dear child pardon me;
am old enough TO be your father
You are worn out with anxiety and
fatigue. 90 home and rest"
"Rest" she ejasr ated, bitter y.
'In such suspense, can there be such
q thing as rest for mc?"
TRY, Mt I'LL events" said the Rus
sian. taking both her hands In his
You have need of all your strength" "
"You will let me know instantly"
she implored. the result Of your in
terview with the queen"
"Without fail You can trust me.
I will come myself as soon as have
any news"
Wit his she was obliged to be con.
tent, and with few broken words OF
thanks she took leave of the prince
and d. owe home. To follow the Rus
slams advice, however. was impossi-
BILE. She knew that he would keep
hi. word and use h s utmost endeavors
for her lover. She knew also that his
influence was considerable. But this
inaction was horr bile.
She paced feverishly up and down
her apartment, reviewing in her mind
every incident of the nig.,t before
her lovers torture, he own agony,
her frenzied avowai, and Angelo,ti's
/, ayic d. And % tn INK hat her own
senseless jealousy had brought about
the present terrible state of affairs- II
Mario were only free once more, free
to go with her to S me place far from
this turbulent Rome, how BY . life OF
devotion she would atone to him for
her folly. 1t was with the greatest
difficulty she could restrain herself
from flying TO the castle Of st Angelo
and demanding Ambulance TO her
lover. Would tine prince never come?
Why had she not gone with him 70 add
the force of her own entreaties 70 his?
Would the queen he m rciful? She
was Q woman, she had q woman's
heart; she surely would pardon Mario
Over and over again Floria argued
with herself, now hopeful. now de-
spupdent Despite er maid en-
treaties she would take no refresh.
ment. no rest, but paced back and
forth like some Gagged wild animal.
At last Prince Kali ch was an
nounced. With q cry full of question
ing anxiety, she fastened TO meet
him. In q moment she Jaw from the
gravity Of hir expression that his mis-
sion had not succeeded. and she sag
Rercd back ashen pale, one hand
pressed rigidly sgzinsl her heart
"You have failed! she gasped.
'sNot entirely; there $50 ehope LEFT"
Zone hope. Speak, what b III For
Gods sake, do not keep me In this sus-
pense."
Compose yourself, ! implore, my
aenr nuadnne. and Won shall know All.