Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-24

ter, But this happened to be typical in
stance in which the interests of the corps
OVERRIDE those of the individual. Moreover
the custom of the guard required the indi-
V1dual most concerned to prove his loyalty
at such times.
Colendorf continued to gaze at Unfair.
We are much obliged to you. Adolf he
said cOurteously; but in compliment to his
comrades feel sure that Unfair will hard
iy wish to allow any other TO undertake
this special matter"
Adolf would have spoken again, but I'm
ziar stopped him.
las a personal favor, Adolf, leave 1t to
me-" he said
Adiron, who had thus far taken no part
in the discussion, now struck in.
But remember. Unfair, that you must
act with caution. For obvious reasons there
must be no apparent design The dispute,
whatever 1t may turn upon, must appear to
come about naturally. Above all, it must
not take place here"
precautions from Adiron!" remarked
Colendorp with thin smile. THE affair
becomes serious indeed"'
We cannot afford to offend England
while Elmur is at work in this country.
She Is at this moment our very good
friend Adiron observed apologeticaIy.
There will be many public occasions--at
the palace ball, for example"
You may trust me to keep up appear
ances. said Unfair. Then it is understood
that 1 arrange the affair of Captain Rally
wood at the palace ball II possible. The
matter may safely be left in my hands,
Once more the folding doors were thrown
back, and between the crimson portieres
appeared the face Of Colonel WallenlOup,
charged with a strange expression. He adj
vanced step or two into the room. then
turned to Introduce man behind him.
Captain Hollywood, gentlemen he said.
CHAPTER ".
Danger Signals.
week later Hollywood returned from
the frontier to take up his appointment in
the guard. Advised by a note from Wal
lenloup that his quarters were not yet in
readiness for him at the palace, he drove
direct to the Continental on his arrival in
Revonde.
Here presently Counsellor dropped in upon
him. Hollywood was in his dressing room
Transforming himself as rapidly as possible
into the likeness Of an English gamekeep-
er; for magnificent festivity in the shape
of masked ball was about to take place
at the palace. All the world had been in
vited, and as many of the world as could
go were going, each with his or her own
dream or purpose as the case might be-
Maj. Counsellor sat and surveyed his
friend, occasionally Offering suggestions
and remarks.
Are You aware that the guard of Nassau
never condescends to show itself I'M Re-
vonde in any costume but its own blazing
uniform? I see You have your edition of it
lying on the chair over there. Why are
you not conforming with Its amiable pecu-
Harbties?
Hollywood had his back to Counselor at
the moment.
$50 I have heard. but do not join until
tomorrow" he replied in an expressionless
voice.
And your quarters in the palace? How
about them?"
II shall also have the rooms tomorrow -
Then he wheeled around and his eyes lit
| on his companion. "HulFo! didn't notice
you before. Is that your notion of the gem
tie art of masquerade? What are YOU
meant to be a-sort of Tommy Atkins ?''
II believed myself to be disguised as an
officer and gentleman" returned Coun-
setior, rising to give Hollywood the full eff
/ feet of fAs sturdy figure, clad in the IN
compromising scarlet 20 dear to his coun-
ty's heart. Tbs = The unifosm az ~