New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-14

by taking the train TO Paris, Baron that n
due in ten minutes. and remaining in that
| pleasant city" said a voice behind them; and
turning they both recognized In the peasant The
Elector Of Inselslard.
Won Egidy started back with an oath but thu
Princess made a profound courtesy, saving
mockngy "SInce when has your Serene High.
ness added the role Of detective TO your MANY
accomplishments?
Since J have found it necessary 10 protect nv
| honor and yours. madam" was the answer; and
the Princess flushed and bit fer lip
There was painful silence. only broken nv
the unrestraiDed sObbing Of tho Countess The
BE ron hdgetcd with the cap ne had taken IN
when he recognized the Elector. and threw I'm.
poring glances at the Princess whose eyes we're
resolutely fixed upon the floor: but her lips were
smiling. The Elector regarded the Baron with
open contempt.
THE carriagc is waiting h. said al length
Offering his arm 10 tho Princess; but turning
to Baron Hcdcrich. she said. What DO you ad.
wise to dor
Il think. madam. tina, you had-better re-
turn" replied the Baron weakly ard 10 his be-
wilderod mind ii seemed that her smiling face
was not that Of woman who's" brightest hopes
had suddenly been shattered
"Ah. Baron" replied the Princess am,ably
your advice is sounder than your protcstations
fear" But a sting lay behind her words and
Won Egdy WINGED.
Still smiling the Princess took tho Electors
arm and the sammng " carriage door
sounding through tn still air as the Paris train
rumbled In the distance told tho Baron that HE
house of cards had tumbled about his fee, and
that he an exile
The return journey 10 Iatunhof was per.
formed IN silence. and it was only when they
reached the foot Of the grand staircase that The
Princess spoke Is II up or down. sirr' she
asked nippantly. her foot upon the loves, step
"to the deepest Of your dungeons ~ % my
apartments"
your rooms Madam" the Elector replied oddly
and. bowling profoundly he disappeared down
corridor.
The next morning letter was hrough, n
the Eector from the PRIV cess Irene asking for
an interview and with q grave face th. Young
monarch Immediately went % her bDIdp.r the
Countess Won Voge leaving as be- eur rcd
The Princess rose to receive him with a shy
awkwardness in her Mariner that Doe had never
seen before
II know you must be thinking very N =.
me-" she said. looking away from him az no
stood with his hand resting on table and row
that everything is over II want sou 20 know
t-that-that--I am not 50 foolish as appear
to have been"
Il am afraid that do not grasp YOUR mean.
ing" the Elector said coldly.
The Princess moved nearer 70 him. and as she
came into the light he saw that her eyes were
swollen with weeping.
at is very hard 70 tell you" she said her
voice breaking. you cold; but se. I
could not leave Zatunhof without telling YOU
that I never had any lnt~ytion Of eioIng with
Baron HederiCh Won Egidy."
The Elector started What was your object,
then" he said. adding. with kinder note IN
his voice Gin allowing matters 70 70 go far"
The Princess blushed. then grow pale II
cannot tell you" she stammered.
For a moment the EectOr looked at her IN.
tently then. crossing 10 her side, took her face
between his hands and looked into her eyes
Il think understand" h. said softly Irene"
and as he put his arms around her she buried
her head on his shoulder. passionate sOhs shak
ing her slender figure.
Il never knew you cared" tho Princess SAID
later, as they Were sitting in the "ird0w-seat
II liked you from the first you were 80 dif-
ferent TO other men. But you ALWAYS were 50
cold. so reserved. and | felt that YOU would
never love me-neVer'
And you were so merry, so bright Irene tia,
I felt you could never think me anything but
dull and tedious bore but
Yes there are "A great many butts" inter
rupted the Princess. with touch n her Old
gayety, and I must make cont. ssion. The
roor Baron was A tool. and when | saw that
could not provoke You by nay open interest In
hm-well I lost my better sense. lis note
making appointment. was a terrible shock
to my pride but when I found YOU were not
upon the ice that afternoon ! kept h. hat
determined 70 end the matter AZ once hut
catching sight Of "A peasant cutting down trees.
I recognized you. and remembering your favor
tie hobby and disguise | determined - consent
to the eopement. and to arrange the plans IN
Your hearing. simply To see whether you cared
madness on my part. Tor If you had not
come
''rhe end in this instance. Irene. iustdes RE
means" said the Elector. kissing her "f1- y
I had not overheard the Barons plans AZ YOU
intended should never have known h0u much
you loved me-"
And II you had not loved me- echoed tbs
Princess you would not have saved me from
my folly"
yet you played 4 desperate game"
Yes but the stakes Wee happiness--ani
you"
And tn, Baron" asked the Elector play
fully
All the Princess replied. smiling. be- to-
PLAYED q despcrat" game; but he FORGOT that
his opponent was woman and woman IN
love" IS, James's Budget.