The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
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accustomed 10 count his feelings. a. ne
fed barefooted flor what protection could
silk socks affordD across Hampstead
Heath with three incensed persons on his
track among the keenest sensations OF
his life, TIE exhilaration OF the night
air and the chances OF the situation In
which he found himself com oined 10 pro-
ducs in rim a remarkable elatfon Of spir-
Us. He laughed as he ran. til. shorten
ing breath warned him against such ex-
travagant wasting Of his resources; then
he settled down to a steady run, heading
across the heath, up ana down. over dip
and hiiiock. Yet he did not distance the
pack He heard them close behind him:
glance round showed him that the lady
was well up with her friends, n spite OF
the impeachment OF her skirts. The duke
began 10 pant: his feet had grown sore
and painful; he looked tor a refuge. 10
his delight he perceived, about 4 hundred
yards 10 his right. a small and picturesque
red brick house Ii was now between /
and o'clock, but he did not hesitate.
Resolving to appeal TO the hospitality or
this house. hoping, IL may be, again 10
find door open. he turned sharp 10 the
right. and with last squirt, made for his
haven.
Fate seemed indeed kind to him; the
door was not only unbarred, it stood aJar.
The dukes pursuers were even now upon
him; they We're no more than i've or six
yards behind when ne reached the little
red-tiled porch and put out his hand to
push Fhe door back. But at the same in
slant the door was pushed open, and a
burly man appeared on the threshold. He
wore a frock coat embeliisaed with black
braid and a peaked cap. The duke at
once recognized him as an inspector OF po-
lice. Evidently he was, when surprised
by the dukes arrival, about to sally out
on his round. The duke stopped and,
between his pants, made shift TO address
the welcome ally: but before he could
get word out the young man was upon
him.
Inspector" said the young man in the
most composed manner, II give this TEL
low in charge for stealing my property"
Il saw him take the tankard,' observed
the driver, pointing toward the queen
Bess dason.
The lady said nothing, but stood oy the
young man. as though ready with her tes-
timony in case 1t was needed.
The inspector turned curious eyes on
the Duke OF Belleville; then ne addressed
the young man respectfully:
May / ask, sir, who you aTe?"
II am the Duke Of BeIleville." answered
the young man.
The Duke Of BelIe-ville.' cried the in
spector. his manner showing an increased
Difference. Il beg your srace's-
The name" said the duke, lis pro-
nounced Bevvle--to rhyme with devil
The Inspector looked at him scorntully.
Your turn will come. my man. said
he, and. turning again TO the young man,
he continued, DO you charge him with
stealing this cup?'
Certainly l do
DO you know who he ISL
Il imagine you do" said the young man
MI {gF- -
licemen.
The inspector stepped back and turned
UP the gas in his passage. Then he scru-
tinized the dukes features.
"One of my menr' he cried. Your
grace is mistaken. i have never seen the
man"
Yes yes" cried the young man. ana
in his eagerness to convince the inspector.
he stepped forward, until his face tell
within the range OF the passage light.
As this happened, the inspector gave
loud cry.
Halo, Joe simpson, And he sprang
at the young man. The latter did not
wait for him: without a word he turned,
the inspector rushed forward, the young
man made fer the heath. and the driver.
after standing for a moment apparently
bewildered. faced about and made or in
the opposite direction 10 that chosen by
his companion The three were thirty
yards away before the Duke or Beiieville
could realize what had happened. Then
he perceived that he stood in the pass
age of the inspectors house, alone save
for the presence of the young lady, VINO
faced him with an astonished expression
on her pretty countenance.
1T Is altogether a very remarkable
night" observed the duke.
1T is impossible thai you should be more
puzzled than / am said the young lady.
Excuse me" said the duke, but You
run very we'll
Il belonged to my college football club"
said the young lady, mcdestly.
''preciselyr' cried the duke II suppose
this door leads to our good friends par
lor Shall we sit down while you tell me
all about it? l must ask you 10 excuse
the condition OF my feet"
Thus speaking. the duke led the way in
to the inspectors parlor. Placing the
Queen Bess iiagon on the table, he In
vited the lady 10 be seated and took a
chair himself. Perceiving that she was
somewhat agitated. he provided her with
an interval In which 10 regain her COM
posture oy naTrating TO her the adven-
lures OF The evening. She heard him with
genuine establishment.
DO you say thar you are the Duke OF
Beiev3lle%' she cried.
Don't lock- like IL" asked the duke,
smiling, but az the same time conceaIing
his feet under the Inspectors dining-tanle.
But he-he said he was the duke
He said 50 10 ma aiSO," observed the
Duke Of Beneviile.
The lady looked az him long and keen
ly; there was. however, a simple hon
esty about the dukes manner that at
tracted her sympathy and engaged her
confidence.
Perhaps Ia better tell you all about
H." said She with a sigh.
Not unless you desire 10 10 50, / beg
said the duke. with wave or hts hand.
i am Is" began the lady. Tie duke
heaved ar envious sigh. Il live with my
aunt" she continued. We live very re-
tired life. Since 1 ,e:t couege-whica I
did pregnaturely owing 10 a difference or
opinion with the princtpaI-i have seen
hardly any ore. IN the course OF a visit
to the seaside met the gentleman VINO
who
Prom whom we have just psrted?'
suggested the duke.
Thank you. yes. No< 10 weary you
with details
PRINCIPLES weary me. bu; not details
.uterposed the duke.
In fact" continued the young lazy. he
p-oEessed - &c II. love with ne Now
my aunt. although rot inSeusthle 70 the
great position which he offered me (for Of
course 1S Represented himself 10 % the
Duke Of Rellexillel enisrralns the opinio1
nat no girl should marry tin she is u.
Moreover. she considered that the ac-
cuatatsnce was rather snort
May ask when you ITst net the gen.
ttegraa@''
Last Monday week She forbade the
am myss,t Of an impatient
disposition
50 am l." observed he Duke q Belle
vile III II the interest OF the discussion
Pc became SO forgst.ui as ~ withdraw