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pleased when he hears OF II. What In this
building to which you have brought usf
1t certainly does not look like a hotel"
Look like a hoteli Why should IL? It's
the baron's house. Of course"
Look here" said /; you need not un-
harness.. Keep the carriage waiting on this
spot, as 1 may want It. Ten more coins
like the one I gave you IL you do what Z
wish"
With this I left him and rushed into the
house and up the staircase after the prin.
cess. felt that must get her away with
all speed possible. i met the lackey who
had shown her up and asked him where he
had taken her. He indicated a large re-
cepton room at the end of the corridor,
ana at once entered and closed the door
behind me. The princess was looking out
OF the window. When sha heard my step
she tur.ed and confronted me with the
look OF Gagged panther. As / advanced
her right hand made a swift movement
toward her bosom, and she flashed in my
face a bright. narrow-bladed knife
Stand away" she cried. IF you touch
me will kill you"
The fire flashed from the depths OF her
great gray eyes. i had thought her beauti-
full enough before. but now she was mag
nificent
went a step nearer and held my blouse
open with both hands. exposing my shirt
front to the point of her knife.
XIII me, then" I said, for knew we'll
enough that she wouldn't.
She was half ashamed at this and low
cred her weapon and turned away her
head; but her emotions got the better Of
her, and she became furious again. Then
she began to talk and 1 was careful not to
interrupt her. but let her have her say.
You are villain" she cried: "a con-
temptible scoundreli You have broken your
agreement, and your word is worth moth
ing. Is this the Maitre DArmes HoteIf
is this st. Estephe? II is neither the one
nor the other. 1t is your own house, or the
house OF one Of your wicked friends Do
not deny IT: II would be useless. And I
shame. i oh In
think there was some good In you Yes I
was such a dolt that was commencing to
like YOU Driveing fool that was to
Imagine that. because you were a tall
good-looking fellow, the reports which
had heard about you could not be true. NY
folly Is what saved you. Yes, II IL were not
Tor that and the fear that. after ALL YOU
dld not nave II on your person, / would
have given you such dose in that glass OF
wine that you would have slept for twenty
four hours. Again. while we were in the
carriage. IL you had attempted to take the
least liberty, with me. IL you had given the
ieast sign OF such thing, you would have
felt this knife in your vitals. / was walt
Ing for 1t. even hoping for II: but your
cold, satanic cunning and prudence. az
usual, saved you. I have risked all and
Tor what? For nothing: for / do not be-
lieve that you even have IL with you Hal
you do not say that you have. Then there
is an end of IL. and / will tell you some-
thing now that will disarrange your plans
and show YOU that you are fool for all
your pains. Learn this-that / am not the
princess
Learn this. also." said /, that L am not
the baron"
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kept every agreement, and have, through
out, conducted myself toward you in the
most respectful manner. Can you ask for
more? To be sure. l have humored you in
the mistake you made in taking me for
Won Pilsener. but did ii because thought
the man was a dirty scoundre and it
seemed to me that II was the best way to
protect you from his Vaccinations and at
tentions. / came up to find you now, be-
cause had just discovered that the rascal
OF a driver had brought US to the baron's
house instead of to the Maitre D'Armes at
st. Estephe. / knew that you would not
wish to remain here, and / have ordered
him to hold the carriage I'm readiness to
take you wherever else you wish to go. I
would like to thrash the baron at this mo-
ment, IL only to please you. In short.
wish to call myself your friend. Can / not
call myself so2"
So saying, / held out my hand to her.
She hesitated somewhat. and then put her
palm in mine, and gave it a good, hearty,
American clasp.
"Of course" she said somewhat sadly.
IT am glad to find now that you are not
Ven Pilsener. But alasl / have failed in
what L undertook. / doing IL all for
my cousin, the princess. We were children
and schoolmates together. and 1 would die
to protect her / was to elope with the
baron tonight, or pretend to elope with
him, that l might simply obtain from him
something which is Indispensable to the
princess future happiness. i thought he
would certainly have IL with him, and IL
so, ] would without doubt have possessed
myself of ii. 1 am afraid now that Il 10
lost forever"
And that is the mysterious something
Evening star., 1896-09-12
PART V,

Not the baron!" she exclaimed, with
wonder-distended eyes. Then who in the
name Of heaven are you?'
Il am an American. and my name is John
Wentworth Jenkins. / was the baron
simply because you called me so, as make
1t a point never to contradict a lady Since
1 have told you my name, will you be kind
enough to give me yours?"
There Is no reason why I should not do
so, sir! 1 am Hilda Won waldeck, second
cousin once removed Of the Princess Ste
phanie. But how was II that you came to
me in the baron's place, sir? Did he send
you to me?"
NO. Fraulein Waldeck. he did not send
me. II / had gone where the baron sent
me, 1 would be very, very far removed
from here. The manner of my Introduction
to your apartments, in the place of the
barp. is a wonderfully singular story, and
1 will be glad enough to tell you all about
1t when we have more leisure and are I'm a
more proper place for 1t. You really have
no cause of complaint against me. / have
obliged YOU In your every wish. / have
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mind. and began to mature plans by which
1 might remain on that same spot for an in
dehnite period-days. months II necessary.
also assumed an appearance which indi-
caaed my intention. / took q look Of
leisure, made 1t seem as though time was
and slowly lighted it, and then leaned in a
comfortable attitude against the stone
frame Of the doorway.
He at length lost patience and spoke to
me, In voice which quivered slightly with
suppressed eagerness or rage or both.
My good fellow, there are reasons which
make your further presence here Just now.
rather awkward. l hope you have satisfied
your curiosity about the door, and bid you
good evening. and hope You will have q
pleasant walk"
He leered at me patronizinRly. as he
said my good fellow" and 1t was really
more than could stand.
why, my dear old gentleman" an
swered. Il am not in the slightest hurry to
go. To tell the truth, I had thought of
spending the night here. 1 do not object to
company. however. and you may remain
here with me II you wish"
Young man. do not wish for your COM
pany, and you will do very well without
mlne These grounds are private and the
property OF very exalted parsonage. You
Will do we'll to take my advice and go at
once"
Your advice" said l. 'is without doubt
excellent and will take 1t into considera-
tlon- would like to know first whether
You speak by authority Of this same exalted
parsonage. and whether he knows that YOU
yourself are here"
L had evidently hit the nall on the head
this time. for he betrayed some uneasiness
and glanced furtively up and down the
street. Time pressed him, without doubt.
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for he showed disposition to hasten mat
Fellow he cried. II will have no
loiterers about here. Either go at once. or
L Will take steps to compel you"
rake your steps at once" said l. II
shall be delighted to see them: but first.
mad L not better help you over the fence?"
Ever since we commenced to talk his
rage had been growing on him, until now
MS face was purple. the veins stood out
on his forehead, and his eyebrows had
come together in a malignant scowl. To
get at me. he gripped the fence with both
hands. raised one foot and set 1t between
the pickess. and lifted himself up, that he
might spring over to my side.
NOW, the iron pickets Of the fence rose
SIX or seven inches above the rail; they
were about four or five inches apart, and,
at their tops, were wrought to the shape
OF arrow heads. with good sized barbs pro-
1ecting downward and sideways. He had
placed his foot between two of these pick
side. he suddenly lost his balance and fell
sprawling at my very feet.
This wasn't the worst of his misfortune.
either, for his boot had slipped backward
as he fell and his ankle had gone down
past the barbs and had become inextricably
fastened between the pickets, just as II he
were In the stocks.
He tumbled about on the floor of the
bridge and raved and swore in the most
artistic way-after the manner of Germans
he tried to raise himself up like a cat
he pulled this way and that-he tugged
like a bull-he fumed and frothed, but It
was all Of no use. The fence had been
made by good, honest blacksmith, and
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had said had not brought it. she might
not be pleased. 1 therefore chose middle
course and answered:
Il have not brought 1t with me. your
n1ghneSS. Dut can promise that 1t will be
forthcoming without fail at the proper mo-
ment."
The princess bit her lip and seemed some
what vexed.
Il see. Herr Baron, that you are as much
diplomat as ever"
II was never more of a diplomat than
now. your highness.' I answered. with a
gallant bow.
AT all events" said she, you must have
| 1t with you at st. Estephe or do not mar
ry you. The agreement was that 1t was to
| be handed to the mayor before the cere-
mony. to be by him given to me immediate
THE exact terms" said I, at the same
time wondering what was this mysterious
something upon which she set SO much
store. and which played such an import
1t.
"And now," she continued, "as to the 9TH
er conditions. You must recollect that most
OF our negotiations have been conducted by
the means OF your secretary or emissary,
Jarno; that have never talked to you ex-
cept at the masked ball a week ago. and
tnat nave never really seen your face till
| now. l thought. therefore, that this was
the proper occasion for asserting my
your wishes shall be law. your high
ness" i
I'm the first place. you are to drive me
11n,sn, TOM .. across the frontier; to st. Estephe.
miles?' - 4,
More or less, your highness."
You are to take me Immediately to the
Maitre DArmes. and, leaving me at the
door,. you are to put up elsewhere. The
marriage ceremony Isl sbe performed by
the mayor of st. Estephe at o'clock to-
mo5r1w 7 %,rSs. morning Can 1 trust you to do as
Your highness." saAd T. placing my hand
upon my heart. Il will ri,e your devoted
servant in all things" And spoke truly
IN all things, for had taken a great fancy
to her, and felt that there was nothing 1
would not do to servefher
The world may condemn me for making
runaway match, butoyour conditions were
marriage or nothing, and. as we couldn't
be married here, there was nothing for 1t
but to elope 1t will be considered, of
course, as morganatic. Of that you are
aware There Is nothing further to be said
Will take glass of wine with you, and
then we will start"
Saying this. the princess arose and step
PED to cabinet In that part Of the room
that was back of me. I heard the tinkle of
glass. and. happening to turn my ewes to-
ward small Venetian mirror on the wall
at my left, saw that It reflected her every
movement, and that could watch her
without being conscious of 1t.
She had filled two wine glasses from a de-
canter, and now, with the utmost surprise,
nlstlnct!y saw her produce from her cor
sage a tiny silver-mounted phial, from
which she poured several drops Of some
colorless fluid into one of the glasses.
the baron Is lucky man. after ALL -
The thought Of Lucretia Borgia came to
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worth Jenkins of New York. U. 8. A. shah
be as good as any count or baron of them
all: SO here goes. All have to do is to see
this princess, who doubtless needs my serv-
ices, let her havc her own way about
everything, and contradict her not. keep up
good nerve, and take everything for
granted"
These reflections were made in the
twinkfing Of an eye. 81 shall not keep her
hishness waiting long," I answered my
attendant. "But. as I am somewhat un-
Used to this passage. will you kindly reach
me your hand. and I will follow you at
once"
Here 1t Is. then" said the voice, and
felt about me in the pitch darkness Of the
place and caught hold of q soft, warm lit
lie palm, not SO small, either, but a good
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held him fast. Several articles came out
Of his pockets during his struggles: pock-
etknife, memorandum book, a SNUFF box,
and one or Two other small things I pick
ed them up meaning to hand them to him
when he should become more composed.
but, just then, his coat came down over
his head. and he presented altogether such
ridiculous, outrageous spectacle that
laughed till my sides ached.
And now comes very curious thing
During my merrfment I had incautiously
approached too near this chained wild
beast. for he suddenly reached out and
caught my ankle with ferocious grip
exerted all the strength 1 was capable of
and wrenched myself loose. but, in doing
so. lost my balance and hurled myself
like stone from a catapult against the
door in the old wall.
Have you ever seen Harlequin in Humpty
Dumpty dive headlong through the parti-
tion? Well. that is exactly what did at
that moment. I felt myself strike the door
and the next instant 1 was in utter dark
ness. sprawling at full length on what
seemed to be stone pavement. As was
shot through 1t seemed to me that light
flashed and disappeared. but thought that
1 might perhaps be mistaken. rose and
sought for the door and found It. felt a
great, heavy latch. and tried 1t, but the
door was tmmovable. 1t was evidently
hung with strong spring and fastened
with spring lock. 1t was ajar when /
struck It; 1t had opened to admit me- and
had Immediately closed again and made
AhS CdpGtc. JuSl III tHdt moment. OUT OF
the darkness. close beside me. there sound
ed q tittering or gtggling. such as young
maidens give utterance to on almost all
occasions. and a voice of very sweet and
pleasant timber spoke to me:
You came in hero very quickly SIR I
hope you did not harm yourself"
"Oh. no; not in the least" said I. "In
fact. 1 always enter a door in that manner,
To tell the truth. I prefer it."
well. then. there Is no harm done"
said the voice. excepting that you have
put out my candle by opening and shutting
the door so swiftly; but l suppose we can
find our way very well in the dark so come
along, for the princess Is waiting for YOU"
PART II.
"Ah, ha!" said I to myself, while xnY
heart beat little faster than its won't
Here Is the princess. after all. Advsn-
lures come to him who seek them, and thu
age of entertainments is not past by a rood
deal. Now, an ordinary young man might
say to himself: 1t is not you whom this
princess is expecting, but Count. Won So
and-so. or Baron Something Else; and If
you take the place of the expected visitor.
you will be thrown out for your pains.
But l shall not be governed by any such
low and servile considerations. John Went
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you I also got word to your coachman to
leave the conspicuous place in which he
was posted and to drive around into the
small street or lane which is Immediately
under my apartments. It IL very dark
there, and nobody will see US go. / doubt
whether your own coachman will be able
to recognize you"
I.
With that we started. Melanfe going
first, her mistress next and bringing
door opposite to that which had first
entered, then through two or three apart
ments. went down a staircase, turned a
ccrEer, went through a corridor, down
another narrow staircase and arrived at
the street door. Melanie opened it with
key which she had brought with her
and we passed out and found ourselves
rron the street. That is to say, I sup
posed 1t to be the street, but 1t was really
so dark that couldn't have sworn to 1t.
The indistinct outlines Of close car
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the road. and q servant In livery stood up.
on the threshold.
I gave one look at the driver He wss
gfarfng at ne with bulging eyes. He
seemed to be paralyxed with astonishment
I took the princess up the steps and con-
signed her to the lackey
Take the lady upstairs" said, "and
see that she wants for nothing. I win Be
up there myself In a few minutes"
When she had disappeared up the wind.
irg staircase with the footman, the driver
found his tongue.
THE baronw he cried huskily. -
thought you were he"
Others have also thought so," said n
At the same time slipping q twenty-marS
goldpiece into his hand. II am doing thi0
to obltge the baron. He will be much
Evening star., 1896-12-15
SUBURBAN N E W S
ANACOsTIA.

-rherp Is encouragement to believe that the ef-
forts OF Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson. pastor of thu,
AnacosIia Baptist Church, to secure the removal CT
wayland Seminary from Its present location In
Washington to the site Of old Fort stanton. near
Anaeosiia, Will be rewarded with success. and that
in consequence the idea of having cemetery there
will be abandoned. The removal Of the seminary
to the proposed site wtl II coDsummated, mean
investment there Of. 1t Is said. Mt least 500
UNO and. IL is believed, will eventually result In
attracting students from every portion of the
country.
Mr. benjamin Mosher. the aged mail carrier who
conveys the mail between O1on Hill, Nd, and
Anacost!a. seriously hurt Saturday Nichols
avenue. Anacostia. Mr.. MOsher, II Is said, at
tempted while driving his vehicle at rapid rate
to pass between q Mr.. j. W. Toisou's wa
gcIs which heavily loaded and carriage.
but unable to do 50. and a collision followed
Mr.. MOsher thrown a considerable distance.
and his carriage wrecked. He thrown to the
ground with great force and painfully cut about
the fsce and head -.
Mr. David Gillen Of Congress Heights was pain
fully hurt few nights ago by accidentally run
ming stick In his right eye. and for q time 1t
Was feared he would lose the sight, but he is now
So much better that II Is thought danger past.
Mr. and Mrs. A E. Racdle, who were visiting In
New York. have returned to their home In Con
gress Heights
Mrs Mary GIllen. who has been visiting friends
In New Jersey. is again at her home near Ana
costa. I.
Ms. Sarai Day Of Anaeostia b visiting her son.
Mr. Alfred Day Of GiesbOrs,-
Mr. Edward wylie. formerly Of 0xon Hill. Nd.
has removed Anacostid-
Evening star., 1896-12-15
HYATTSVHLE.

The Christian Endeavor Society Of the Presby-
terian Church gave an enjoyable sociable Friday
evening In the lecture rOOm adjoining the church.
DIR. G.. A Richardson, c. A. Callan VIM. Kreteh-
mar. G. P. Crump, NJ II. Bendz and Miss H. G.
Gladmon took part In the exercises and treated the
audience to some very charming instrumental
music.
Now that the judgeship Of the seventh judicial
district has been decided by the appointment Of
Mr.. George C. Merrick to that position this CON-
clerk Of the circuit court vice John W. Belt. whose
sudden death last week was such great shock to
his. his many any M friends Mr. Wilson deputy
Belt. favorably mentioned for the Office, and
the appointment, which will be made by the three
Judges OF the circuit, will, 1t Is understood, go to
The trustees Of the Maryland Agricultural Col
aiiernOon at ae the College With Sr w%ot Jon
son Of Catonsvle. Baltimore county, in the chair.
was resS and ID wi
Sylvester. president Of the institution submitted
his report. giving various details concerning the
geLeral progress Of the college. one hundred and
twenty students having registered for the present
scholastic year. Resolutions passed urging
sity Of the enactment Of the WiisoD.sguire bili,
which fayors the establishment of mechanical
vester Messrs johnson and Stanley were appointed
committee to revise the constitution and By laws
next meeting OF the board. Mr.. r. H. Miller
made report In regard to the experiment station,
journed and repaIfed to the dining hall. whers "a a
course dinner was served There were present at
Calvert. Charles H. Stanley, David seibert Murray
yandiver, Charles Ii. Evans and W. Scott White
Miss Mudd who has been visiting relatives in
baltimore. has returned.
Miss Julia Hauek Of Virginia is the guest of
A smoker will be given By the nyattsville b.
Miss Householder Of Washington is visiting Mrs.
g. A. Richardson.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
KENSINGTON.

Dr. Eugene Jones will 20 to Chicago this week
to attend the meeting Of the surgeons Of Balti
more and Ohio railroad.
Miss Meta Puerner Of Washington has been visit
ing her grandmother. Mrs. William Calhoun.
There were two burgiaries In Kensington during
the past week. Thursday evening the store OF Mr..
W. J. Hopkins entered by cutting glass from
the front door, and cigars, tobacco. canned goods
shoes. underwear. &C., taken. The money drawer
pried open. but fortunately money had been
left In 1t. This Is the second time Mr. Hopkins
store has been entered within year. Friday night
the Methodist parsonage was entered, but the
thieves were not 80 fortunate. A blind leading
from the back porch In the pantry was broken and
and the thieves succeeded In gaining an entrance.
Fortunately Mr.. Moore had locked the doors leading
ARE 20 have s.;
the same parties. kensington has been infested by
a gang Of tramps who have camp In the woods
they are the thieves. Measures will be taken to
drive them away from here:
SUNDAY 90 tne Mss Marie Rart nsa
After some amendment q constitution was finally
adopted The reports Of the secretary and treasurer
given: Hymn. Come. Ali Ys Faithful, scripture
TWssdss Ws H;s ssnssncs ps pssys'i hymn; S to the
oa the and Ross oi :pS :: sn
": MaIson; "A Misston Building and Who Built
IT, and Syrian Incide.'::" e.: Ms: Lillian Brady:
1T Came Upon the Midnixht Ciesr' Misses Minnie
Hut Crimson and Margie Hart; readings. 'Supersti-
Flora smith: The meeting closed with the repeti.
ton of tn. Mzpah benediction.
Miss Fannie A. Psriey. who has been mis-
Presbyterian Church of this life and customs Of the
Of missionaries. The caristian Endeavor society
was he'd by Miss Florence Tisomas.
young friends at . Hrthdsy party At her home sat-
urday evening. -.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
HERNDON.

musical and literary entertainment was given
Friday evening In Central Hall, the proceeds of
which are for the benefit Of the Episcopal Christ
mas tree. A duet. violin and voice, by w. T..
Ro6ey and Mrs. Ballou, was the opening piece fol-
lowed By recitation, Miss LYDIA Russell; reading,
Mrs. Coleman: music. string hand; vocal solo, Miss
Jarrett; recitation, Miss Stephenson; vocal solo,
Miss Jennie Robey; old woman's recitation, Mr.
D. Van Vleckj music. string band; reading, Miss
'. Casticman violin solo. W. !. Robey, jr: recita.
tion, Miss Sidney Duf1e; violin and voice duet
Robsy and BaliOu: vocal solo, n e HINES: music
string band; recitation, Miss McCook A well.
hlied house was highly edited with the evening 3
entertainment.
Justices court opened In Central Hall
saturday. Justice J. b. Coleman presiding The
plaintin TN the was Madison O. NAYS whs
alleged that when on his why from his s0n's resi-
met ~ Mr. Waller K. Taylor not far distant from
horses. and sfter some talk change was effected
satisfactory 10 both. According to fhe terms Nyo
vas to pay Taylor $a0 $l6 Of which be paid at
day: after which The parties seRarated Some time
snd st.ssd thas he la.ys1 fathsr a.d hipssif had
% ans ha": s, xh,cA be xosld Ma to havs him pay
tie would bring m order frsm his father svko had
fDnc e Ume other part ef the state after isavine
wasafngton aaoss0sestiy he called o. tAs 90