The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-30

promised that he would persuade the old man TO
let other newspapers have advantage which he
refused to the Daily Bugle. did not give the doc
ument to Sir James. gave it back to Lord
D0naI."
Lord Donal Stirling-Lord Donal Stirling"
unused the editor. "Where have 1 heard that name
bofore2
He is a member of the British embassy at St
Petersburg; you may have his in the
dispatches"
NO; he is not so celebrated rs all that comes
to. All. 1 remember now l the detective the
other night and asked him If anything had come Of
that romance in high life to solve which he had
asked your assistance. He said the search for the
missing lady had been abandoned and mentioned
the name of Lord Dona Stirling the foolish young
man who had been engaged in the pursuit of the
unknown"
Jennie colored at this and drew herself up In
d%nantly.
Before you say anything further against Lord
Donai." she cried holly II beg 10 inform you that
he and l to be married.
| "0h. l beg your pardOn" said the editor Jelly.
"Then having failed to find the other girl he speed
lily consoied himself by
There other girl! the person Mr..
Cadbury Taylor in search Of! willingly gave
him valuable assistance the OF failing fnd
myself Having only a stupid to 1ea with. I
had little difficulty in accomplishing my purpose.
ed that the missing person in their employ"
"WeH l am blesSed" CALCULATED Hardwck 80
you bafled Cadbury Taylor searching for your
self you bafied in getting hold of the 1;ur-
sian letter. 1t seems to me. Miss Baxter, that
where your fnclnations do not coincide with
the wishes of your employers the interests Of those
- who pay you eall to the ground"
"AGr Cadbury Taylor didn't pay anything
fOr my services as amateu: detective, and he has,
prafO no riunt 10 InlIln Ac c
Petersburg trip. 1 shall send you check for all
expenses incurred as soon as I reach home"
ooh you mistake me-" asserted Mr.. Hardwick
- earnestly. 81 had no thought of limiting that
you have not earned and over again all the
money the Daily Bugle has paid you; besides, was
longing for your return, for l want your assistance
in solving mystery that has rather puzzled US ALL
'aris is in turmoil just the
Jennie's clear laugh ranG out.
81 am going over to Paris In a day or two Mr..
Hardwick, to solve the mystery of dressmaking and
l think from what 1 know of it already it will re-
huire my whole attention. I must insist on return
ing to you the cost of the st. Petersburg Journey
for after ALL it proved to be rather personal excur-
sion, and couldn't think of allowing the paper 10
pay for it. merely came in tonight to hand you
sthis card from Sir James Cardiff. 1 also desired
to tender to you personally my resignation and so
i must. bid you gOod-ty. Mr.. Hardwcl" said the
girl holding out her hand, "and 1 thank you very
much indeed for having given me chance to work
on your paper
Before the editor could reply she was gone and
that good man sat down in his chair bewdered py
the Suddenness Of 1t all, the room looking empty
and dismal, lacking her presence
"ConfOund Lord DOnalr' he muttered under his
breath. and then. editor should he went On
tmpassivey with his nights work
1t was intended that the wedding should be
rather quiet affair." but circumstances proved too
strong for the young people. Lord DonaI was very
popular and the bride very beautiful
Sir James thought it necessary to invite
a great many people. and he intimated to Lord
Donal that highly placed parsonage desired to
honor the function with his presence, and thus the
event created quite little futter in society The
society papers affirmed that elevated parsonage
had been particularly pleased by diplomatic
service which Lord DonaI had recently rendered
him. but then, of course, never believe what
one reads in the society press. However the
of elevated rank there and so people said that
perhaps there might be something in the rumor
Naturally there was great turn cut of embassa-
doris and minister's and their presence gave color and
dignity to the crush St Georges Hanover square
The Princess Stenheimer made a special jour
ncy from Vienna to attend and this occasion she
brought the prince with her. The general opinion
was that the bridegroom very noble looking
fellow and that the bride in her sumptuous wedding
apparel was quite too lovely for anything.
The princess was exceedingly bright and gay
and she chatted with her old friends the embassa-
lors from Austria and America
I'm so sorry" she said to the ambassador from
America. chat 1 did not have time to speak with
you at the Duchess of ChiseIhurst's ball but was
compelled to leave early. You should have come to
me sooner. The count here was much more GAL
liant We had most delightful conversation hadn't
We count? l was with Lord Donal. you remember
ooh. yes!" replied the aged Austrian bowling
low. 81 shall not soon forget the charming CONVEX
sation had with your highness and hope you OH
your part have not forgotten the cordial invitation
you gave me to visit again your castle at Meran'
Indeed, count you know very we'll how glad
l am to see you at any time. either in Vienna or at
=, BIeran"
The American ambassador remained silent and
glanced alternately from the bride to the princess
with puzzled expression his face.
The mystery of the Duchess of Chiselhurst's bali
proved too much for him. as the search for the