The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-20

1t was . German plot, in which Baron Won
Elmur was using Count Sagan. Oh, you
must be on your guard against them :,
Who has been frightening you with all
this nonsenseT" asked selpdorf, with cold
suspicion ,g $3.50.
You, don't understand me! Father. I
know how Capt. Colendorp died. saw II
the struggle and his fall over the clin.
Then, guessed his highness was In danger.
and went 10 warn him. Capt. Hollywood.
tell my father Of Count Sagan's visit to the
dukes rooms In the middle Of the night
with Baron Won Elmur-we. Isolde and I
heard the shots. You do not know It.
but there is plot. Your life is not safe.
Capt. Hollywood is right; no life that
stands in Count Sagan's way Is safe! And
you on whom the state depends-you who
alone can uphold her hberty-you are the
FIRST they will try to destroy! He hates
you. else why should he try TO kill me?"
She was clnging to his arm.
ITO kill your II ! thought that was
true-if could believe he meant to In
The Chancellor raised his syoa At this
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS was superb.
He had q air Of sagacous decision. an air
Of holding a master stroke in reserve.
negative position to wait upon events.
Tell me the story" he said.
There Is nothing further to tell" replied
Hollywood. "Mademoselle has given you
the main facts. But for her Nassau would
to-day be province Of Germany. in fact
II not in name"
Il have been misinformed and deceived
In an mcomprehensible manner" the Chan
cellor said emphatically. There was still
the matter Of counsellor's dispatches.
to the old dipiomatist, Nassau was
sure to profit for the time at least.
The dificufty was to get rid Of the packet
vutN yn-- - %
as to Major Councillors dispatches" he
added doubtfully.
You will send them back TO him. said
Valerie eagerly.
sition." The Chancellor laid his hand upon
her shoulder. ITO be frank with you. and
In confidence, Capt Hollywood, I have not
been ignorant that an understanding exist
ed between Count sagan and the Baron Won
Elmur. have even beeu Obliged TO coun-
know, they are aware that these dispatches
have been sent to me-. II use them ABB
my daughter suggests, I need scarcely point
out that trouble must ensue. since l. more
not afford to offend Germany She only
awaits o pretext to hurl down her army OF
occupation upon us. Had never had those
dispatches the way might have been
easier" ~
His glance at Rallywood held large re-
proach.
"But, father, in honesty and Justice"
ut is case Of private Justice as opposed
to national necessity. II Capt, Rallywood
had sacrificed his public to his private hon
or. II he had chosen to prefer his country's
cauee to his oath of fealty-"
Rallywood understood.
mo one knows I am here" he said.
"Ah. true!"
mo one need ever know where tho de-
spatches have been. In four hours they
shall be with Major Counsellor at the Bril-
fish legation"
"If you, Capt. Hollywood. will bear the
whole responsibility that would simplify the
matter. Otherwise. It is war" selpdorf
looked meaningly at Hollywood as he spoke.
But Valerie was not deceived.
Not that Not that!" she cried.
1T must be that or nothing" Selpdorf
did not look ut her. and he spoke almost
brusquely.
~ know what It means. They will say he
was false to his oath. Oh, father. is there
crushing her two Strange gifts into his
hands, love and death at the same moment.
He crossed to valer1e's side, and drawing
her to him. his gray e-es looked their cour-
age and their happiness into hers.
MY darling. this makes 1t easy, what
ever comes!"
ut may be DEATH It will be DEATH"
He WINGED at the low agonized whisper.
She turned back to her father.
Father. you have power to do anything
you please In NASSAU. You will save him
for me. You can save him. Promise me
that or cannot let him goI"
Seldorf was touched. He liked Rally
wood There was much IN the SINGLE
hearted soldier that appealed to his sym
pathies. But
"I will not deceive you. Valerie, at such
q time as this" he answered gently; IT
cannot foresee what may happen. I may
not be able to prevent the worst. Capt.
Rallywood holds the despa tches. He offers
to sacrifice himself for the state. and the
decision rests with you"
Valerie buried her face In her hands.
The clock moved noiselessly on and on,
and the very air seemed to throb In the
silence. Then the girl raised her head and
looked steadily at Rallywood.
at would not be love II I said otherwise.
You would not love me II I said otherwise.
You must go, joint
(To be Conttnved.)