Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-06-15

GOODNESS showing at its best. His eyes
roved round the room, and he tu9ged, as
was his habit when deep in thought, at
his beard. I felt sure that no was caicu-
latins which Of his possessions he could
remove.
Yes" Van Treo answered my "a
thcr got wind Of tho plan in Arnheim.
An English envoy arrived there yesterday
ON his way to C3eves or some part of Ger
many. II is rumored that he has come
out of his road to Inquire after certain
English fugitives whom his government
arc anxious to seize. But, come, we have
no time to lose! Let us go!"
do you come, too!" Master Lindstrom
said, pausing in the act of turning away.
He spoke in Dutch, but by some inspira-
ton born of sympathy I understood both
his question and the answer.
Yes; come Where Dymphna goes I
60, and where she stops l stop, though 1t
be ut Madrid ITSELF" the young man an
swercd gallantly. His eyes kindled, and
he seemed to grow taller and to gain mai
esty. The barrier Of race, which had hin
dcrcd me from viewing him fairly before
fell in trice. felt now only a kindly
sorrow that he had done this noble thing
and not /. I went to him and graspcd his
hand, and though l said nothing he
seemed, after a single start of surprise, to
understand me fully. He understood mo
even better, if that were possible, au hour
later, when Dymphna had told him of her
adventure with the Spaniard, and he came
to me to thank me
Ordered myself to 10 idle, found all
busy round me, busy with n stcalthy dill
gencc. Master LindstIom was packing his
plate. Dymphna, pale, but with soft, hnp-
py eycs-for had she not cause to be proudf
was preparing food and thick clothing.
The duchess had fetched her child and
was dressing it for the journey. Master
BERTHE was collecting small matters and
locking to our arms. In one or other of
these occupations-I can guess in which
Van Tree was giving his aid. And so,
since the duchess would not let me do
anything, it CHANGED that presently /
| found myself left alone for a few minutes
with Anne.
was not watching her. Twas gnawing
my nails in fit of dependency, reflect
| ing that I was nothing but hindrance
| and q drawback TO my friends, since when
| ever n move had to be made I was sure to
| be invalided, when / became aware,
! through some mysterious sense, that my
companion, who was knceling on the floor
behind me, packing, had desisted from her
work and was gazing fixcdly ut me.
| turned. Yes; she was looking at me, her
| eyes, in which a sinoldoring fire seemed to
burn, contrasting wildly with her pale
face and contracted brows. When she saw
| that had turled-of which at first she did
not seem awarc-she rose and came to me
/ and laid hand OH my shoulder and
| leaned over me. A feeling that waef.'ery
! like fright fell upon Inc, her manner was
SO strange. What is it?'' stammered as
| sho still porcd on NE in silence, still main
tanned her attitude. What is the matter,
| Anne?"
| 'Ara You quite fool?" shc whispered,
her voice almost Il hiss, her hot breath on
my check. ''Havo you no sense left that
| you trust that mani"
For Il moment failed to understand
| her. what mani" l said oh, Van
Trcc!''
| Aye, Van Tree! Who else? Will you
| 60 straight into the trap he has laid for
you,' She moistencd her lips with her
tongue, as though they were parched.
You are all mad! Mad, think! Don't
| you scc,'' she continued, stopping over me
again and whispering hurricdly, her wild
| eyes close to mine, that he is jealous of
| you!' '---'----
| ''Ho was,'' said uneasily That is
all right now"
| He was? He isv' she retortcd. He
| went away wild with you. He comes back
smiling and holding out his hand. DO
| you trust him: Don't you scc-don't you
see, she cried, rocking me to and fro with
her hand in her excitement, that no is
fooling you? He is leading US all into q
trap that has been laid carefully enough.
What is this tale of an English envoy on
his way to Germany. Rubbish-rubbsh
l tell you!''
| But C!arcncc'--
Bah! 1t was all your fancyr' she cried
ficrcely, her eyes fer the moment fitting
to the door, then returning to my face.
How should he find US hcrcs Or what
| has Clarence to do with an English en-
voyf"
Il do not know" said. She had not
in tho least persuaded me. In a rare mo-
ment had seen into Van Trees soul and
trusted him implicitly. please take
care, " added, wincing under her hand
You hurt met
She sprang back with sudden change
Of countenuncc as If had struck her and
for moment covered away from me, her
former passion still apparent fighting for
the mastery in her face. set down her
condition to terror at the plight we were
~ in or to vexation that no one would
take her view. The next moment went
further. / thought her mad, when she
turned abruptly from me, and flying to
the door 10y which Van Tree had entered
began with trembling fingers to release
the pin which confined the bar.
stop! Stop! You will ruin all!'' cried
in horror. They can see that door from
the river, aud If they see the light they
will know we are up and have taken the
alarm, and they may make dash to Sc
cure us. Stop, Anne, Stopl'' cried. But
the girl was deaf. She tugpcd desperately
at the pin and had already looscned tho
bar when 1 caught her by the arms, and
pushing her away set my back against tho
door. Don't be foolish.'' said gently.
You have lost your head You must let
US men settle these things, Anne
She was indeed beside herself. for she
faced me during Il second or two as though
she would spring upon me and tear me
from the door. Her hands worked; her
eyes CLEANED; her strong white teeth
showed themselves. i shuddercd. had
never pictured her looking like that.
Then, az steps sounded on the stairs and