The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

ting on with him. do not thinksh is the
right man here. wish him to CO."
You do not like him?''
What an expressioni have my rea-
sons for thinking he ought to be re-
placed"
HAS he been making love to one Of
the governesses? He's a good-looling fell
low. Ha, ha!'
you are coarse" she said, haughtily.
HE has always acted with the greatest
propriety: We must let him get some
other more lucrative occupation. But
do not think he is the right, man for
a tutor here. You have given me your
promise
''Nonsense!
''You refuse?' She stood away from
him. splendid in her silver brocade.
Yes; unless you give me some rational
reason. l am perfectly satisfied. Why.
your uncle is coming tomorrow; what
explanation could l give him for dis
missing the MANI"
'You--you promised" she exclaimed.
Nonsense! l say, give me a reason"
my reason? To see whether the Duke
of Lauenstein can keep his word to his
wife"
''Well you are answered. The Duke OF
Lauenstein can break his word to his
wife" She went toward the door, Ring,
il you please" he called after her; IT
can't think why that fellow don't bring
the poultice.'
Next afternoon came Prince Sigismund.
and the duke recounted to him, with roars
of laughter. how Eleanor had taken a
sudden dislike to Goertz. The old gem
tleman listened attentively, curling his
waxed mustache.
''And why is this, my niece?" he Quer-
fed, after the tale was told.
ASK Ernest" replied the duchess. with
compressed passion. "Ho can tell ANUS
ing stories. He can also tell unamuslng
lies"
"Ffe, what world" The old nan said
no more, but he curiously eyed his nieces
flashing glances at her lord. He waited
till he met the tutor-by accident, as 1t
were--next morning In the park.
Have cigar?" he said. You are look
ing far from well.'
II thank your highness, I am well
enough" said Goertz.
"No, I tell you, you are ILL.," objected the
old prince, sharply. This northern air ev-
identity does not suit you. You must come
down south again. As 1t happens, / have
an excellent place for you in my estate
office"
Your highness is too gracious. For the
present, ! would ask leave to stay here.
Prince Wilhelm
"Confound Prince wilhelm! tell you,
you had much better resign before they
turn you out. Inc duke, nave reason 10
understand, is not satisfied with your
method"
'And the duchess?'
Prince Sigismund stopped dead IN the
middle of the path.
You will give in your resignation at
once he said peremptorily. you under
stand? Ask the duke no uuestlons-no, a
word. Thereby you will save your own
position. Simply state that I have offered
you so excellent situation that you crave
his highness' permission TO accept 1t. And
now hold your tongue
The young man turned crimson.
II understand. he said, but have not
merited--'
II do not know what you have mcrited,
! do not wish TO know. Surely you can be
satisfied with what you get?''
81 refuse" said Ernest Goertz. still
crimson. III the duke dismisses me. of
course will 60"
You refused" exclaimed tho Prince Sig
ismund, with an oath. Say anything like
that again. and I turn your old father
into the streetsH
Il crave your highness' pardon; I had
forgotten my father
And you viii do as l bid7'
II beg OF your highness, as a favor,
+. ehiaiR nv Dismissal tIoR tAe dpkss-