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|fron Sin to Contrition
Lucy Warrilglan's Sacrifice.
The Story Of a Hasty Marriage and
Its Tragic Sequel
. BY ERNST BRUNCKEN,
.Author Of sIhe Biblionsdntac's Crime,
"a Terrible Secret" ctc., etc.
CHAPTER XIV.

CHAPTER XIV.
TEMPTATIONS.
~After all, it is very disagreeable en-
tanglement, and was fool" said
Count Won Hohenfels to his friend, Lieu
tenant Won Greibern, after he had told
him about the scene in Singers Hall
"a very disagreeable affair, indeed, {"
Greibern assented @I'm afraid it may
interfere with your career"
Il should not be surprised. For one
thing, I cannot 60 back to America"
Il should think that would not be
much Of a misfortune 1t must be a
hslf-exile."
sWell, don't know!" The dfplomatist
shook his head obviously. u had q
great deal Of fun with those Yankees.
ESPECIALLY with those Of the female
persuasion. Eh, old man?"
But the Count did not relish his
friends jocularity. he answered not
oven with smile.
sAh, those Yankees are a set OF paS-
venues" the Lieutenant continued;
democrats, you know-trades people,
and all that"
There was world Of contempt in the
tone Of Greibern's words, uttered with a
shrug of the shoulders that clearly signi-
fed: "How can man speak OF having
fun with such canaille."
The Count. paid no attention to his
friends manifestation Of aristocrstic
disdain.
Il can count upon you, Of course, to
meet Warrlngham's friend and arrange
everything that is necessary" he said.
1Of course, dear boy! Waiter, give
Us another bottle Of Ruedesheimer.
sOf course" Hohenfels went on, II
have no particular desire to harm the
Doctor. Therefore, If there should be
any chance Of reconciliation, you
know"
Certainly, certainly! He will not
6ght!"
.&You are mistaken. That American
will fight. There is good deal OF met.
tie in those Yankees Besides, he is in a
furious rage" .,.
~Well, he has some cause to be furious,
has he not?" rejoiped the Lieutenant,
with smile.
Hohenfels returned the smile, but
with half heart.
aWell, some," he admitted. ats a
bad affair all around. did not even get
much fun out of this liaiSon."
A waiter entered, bearing card,
which he handed to the Count The lat
ter read the name.
sTell the gentleman, said he, II shall
be glad to see him" Addressing the
Lieutenant: ut is DR.. Braunteld. He
comes from Warringham, presume.
DIR. Braunfcld entered presently. He
steemed little annoyed when he didn't
1nd Hohenfels alone. The two gentle
men rose and bowed politely.
81 beg your pardon, il intrude at an
tnconvenient time" the Doctor said u
ain the bearer of very important mes
sage to the Count"
aWhatever it IS, speak out, If you
please, Doctor. have no secrets before
my friend. The gentlemen are not ac-
quainted? Baron Won Grelbern DIR.
3raunfeld."
The gentlemen so introduced bowed
formally and stif1y.
al am the representative Of my friend,
Dr.. Warringham," the Doctor began,
without noticing the motion with which
the Count ,proffere6 him seat. II hope
that you will give him the satisfaction
to which he is entitled"
II shall be glad to render DR.. Warning
ham all. satisfaction consistent with the
honor of myself and the lady who is
unfortunately involved in this affair"
sVery well, then," DR.. Braunfeld :e-
piled @Will you have the kindness to
designate a friend with whom I may
make further arrangements"
certainly! My friend here will meet
you at any time or place which you pre-
fer"
, "very we'll, then. Would my cham
bers be convenient? I shall be at home
from now until night"
every well; let Il be so."
u have the honor to bid the gentle
men good-day."
The Doctor withdrew. When he was
gone Hohenfels said:
aWell, Greibern. I think you had bet
ter see him at once. I am anxious to
have this thing off my mind"
sYou are very inpatient Greibern
said, with smile. "Are you so blood
thirsty?" .r.
business all around. wish could get
out Of it in some honorable manner.
Il see no way out Of it," the Lieuten.
ant replied, seriously. "Even an apol-
ogy would hardly be accepted. Besides,
don't see what you could possibly apol-
ogize for"
NaWell, we will have to fight 1t out then
But, bear you in mind, it will not end
WE'LL The Count passed his hand over
his brow. aOh. what fools men do make
Of themselves.
Greibern did not like his friends mood.
sInstead Of philosophizing, he said,
syou had better give some thought to
tho matter in hand Have you any pis-
tolls here?"
The Count had none with him.
sThat is bad. We will have to buy
new ones, and new pistols are a bore. !
will get some at once, and you had bet
Ter 20 to work and practice with them,
10 as to become used to them"
Hohenfels shook his head. 3Never
mind that" he said; u don't mean to
shoot him"
Grcibern was disgusted. "You are as
sentimental as girl!" he said. what
in the world does man 60 into duel
for II he intends to miss?"
The Count did not discuss the ques-
ton, but evidently had his own opinion
about it.
Tho Lieutenant rose, put on his sword,
beng careful that the belt encircled his
waist with mathematical accuracy,
brushed few specks of dust from his
uniform. cast a critical glance into the
mirror, and, putting on his kid gloves,
said:
sWeII, Tn 60 and see this Doctor-ah
-ah-whats his name? I'll bring the
pistols on my way back"