Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-06-17

Tut Journal. are full this morning, l
/ see, of the state hall which was given
Lust night. You were present, believe r.
he asked.
"fes- 1t was truly magnificent"
Indeed! replied the duke, grimly. ''but
] heard of some scandalous scene"
"Oh, mere trifle. Some roughs pick
ed n quarrel with the soldiers: then some
drew knives.
Nothing more?" said the duke, sig.
niiicantly.
LET me see. All, yes, your studious
nephew. Count PaimatOs, was one Of the
Grst to arrive
Never mind my netnew," interrupted
the duke, shortly; "si.eak Of my duchess ''
Il saw her for moment, afterward she
disappeared"
And You did not seq her again ?' sail
the duke eagerly, ''you did not remain
near herr You do not know to what in
dividualS she WIS presented?
Frankly" returned Feverai, in tho
same indifferent tone. 81 do not"
"Nr. Feveral," said the duke sternly.
''let us understand each other. You are
my secretary, my servant, employed by
me at your own particular request to
serve NE In any way l wish; at the very
moment when / most depend upon you,
when l look for services more domestic
In their nature and more affecting my hap
piness. your ardOr cOOls, your devotion
vanisheA. Hereafter you must keep
closer watch upon the duchess, or leave
my employ. Decide!-
MY lord" answered Feveral, II must
have an hour to reflect"
As the door closed upon him, the duke
smiled.
"He Is mine," he said; "when such q
rascal demands time for reflection he is as
good as bought"
He paused: the room door opened and
admitted Count pnlmatos, the dukes
nephew. He ups youth a sixteen. with
black hair. brown skin. and dreamy
eyes.
"Wen," said the duke. with a smile,
show are you enjoying your visit, my dear
boy? Did you 90 to the state ball last
night?"
II did. my lord"
"You saw the duchess, Of coursef''
"Saw herf o y6s, Of course, Just for n
moment. I assisted her to her carriage.
There were present two others, Mr.. Few
eral, your secretary, and"
Yes" said the duke. quickly. "the
Otherr'
The other Is a gentleman whose name
I do not knOw-.a charming person, who
saved my life"
"Indeed!'
Yes. There was a scuffle outside the
palace. Some rufIian drew a knife, which
was ut my throat when my preserver in
terposcd and received the thrust in his
breast"
''He was wounded, you say?"
"A flesh wound, which will heal, with
care. in a few days"
"May I ask-did the gentleman accost
the duchessY'
"Not in my presence"
The youth looked at the duke in a puz
xled sort of way. Then he left the room.
wondering what all this mystery could
mean.
Meanwhile Feveral was sitting in his
room thinking deeply over the interview
which he had had with the duke, and
wondering what course It would be best
for him to pursue. .sss'7---r-',eEe 4s
''Feveral," he said to himself, swhat h
coming to you? A few weeks ago Won
betrayed the duchess simply for the pleas
ure of humiliating the duke, and now be-
cause you are asked to repeat the per-
formancc you hesitate. Why should you
hesitate? Your task in life Is set: why
should you refuse To accomplish it? If
were once to leave this roof l should
never reap my revenge. 1 will not leave
it-I will do as the duke wishes me- ]
will become his spy"
(IO be cOntinued)