The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-06-18

nash OF SfatltuUe as unmlStakabIe IL she had
spoken her thanks. 1t quite evident that the
girl had no desire to meet his excelency, which Is
not to be wondered at. she had already encoun-
tered him three times i'll her capacity Of journalist
He not only knew the Princess Steinheimer, bur
he knew Jennie Baxter as we'll
She leaned back in her chair and said YEARLY:
Il seem to be having somewhat overmuch of dip
lonlatic society this evening Are you acquainted
with the American ambassador also, Lord Denal?'
Yes, cried the young man, sprnging to his feer.
He was a prominent politician at Washington while
was there He is excellent man. and 1 shall
have no difficulty in making your to him II
you don't wish to meet him.
Thank you so much You have now an opper-
tunity of retrieving your diplomatic reputation you
can postpone the interview without offending him."
Lord Dona departed with aaerity and the
ment he gone all appearance of languor vanished
from Miss Jennie Baxter.
Now is my chance" she whispered to herself ST
must be in my carriage before he returns"
Eager as she was to be gone. she knew that she
should display no haste Expecting to find stair
the other end of the gallery, she sought for it, but
found none Filled with apprehension that she
would meet Lord Donal coming up, she had difficulty
in timing her footsteps the slow measure that was
necessary. She reached the bottom of the stair IN
safety and uIIinpeded, but the main lloor
problem presented itself. Nothing would attract
more attention than young and beautiful lady walk
ing the long distance between the gallery end of the
room and the entrance stairway entirely alone and
unattended. She stood there hesitatng. wondering
whether she could venture finding quiet side exit
which she exist in this large house.
when, to her dismay, she found Lord Dona again at
her side rather breathless if he had been hurying
in search of her. His brows knit, and there
anxious expression his face
Il must have word With you alone" he whis-
pered "Iet me conduct you to this acoye under the
gallery"
mo; am tired. going home"
Il quite understand that but you must with
me for moment
'AIust!" she said, with q suggestion of defiance
in her tone.
Yes" he answered gravely. 81 wish to be of as
sistance to you. 1 think You will need it."
For a moment she met his unfnching gaze stead
ily then her glance FELL and she said in a low voice
Every well.'
When they reached the alcove she inquired rather
Quaverngly-for she something had happened
which had finally settled all the young mans doubts
is it the American ambassador"
NO; there was little trouble there He expects
to meet you later in the evening. But telegraphfc
message has from Meran signed by the Prin-
cess Won Steinheimer, which expresses hope thar
the ball will be and reiterates the regret Of
her highness that she could not be present Luckily
this communication has not been shown to the
duchess told the duke. who read it to me- knowing
l had been with you all the evening, that it was
likely practical joke the part of the prince but
the duke. who is rather serious person, does not
take kindly to that theory and If he knew the prince
he would dismiss it absurd which it is. have
asked him not to show the telegram to any one; so
there is little time considering what had best
be DONE
There is nothing for me to do but to take my
leave quickly and quietly possible" said the
the hysterical. 81 about to make my way OUT
by some private exit if 1 could find cne'
THAT would be impossible and the attempt might
lead to unexpected complications. suggest that you
take my and that you bid farewell to her grace
pleading fatigue the for your early de-
parture. Then 1 will you to your carriage and
when 1 return shall endeavor to get that unlucky
telegram from the duke by telling him should like
to find out whether it is hoax not He will have
forgotten about it likely in the morning There
fore all have to do is to keep up your courage
a few moments longer until you safe in your car
riage"
you very kind" she murmured with down
cast eyes.
You are very clever, my princess but the odGs
against you were tremendous. Some time YOU must
tell me why you risked it,
She made reply, but took his arm and together
they sauntered through the rooms until they found
the duchess. when Jennie took her leave of the
hostess with demure dignity that left nothing TO
be desired. All went well until they reached the head
of the stairs, when the duke. an ominous frown on
his brow, hurried after them and said:
my lord, excuse me-"
Lord Donal turned with ill concealed express
sion of impatience but he helpless he feared
his host might not have the good sense to avoid
scene even in his own hail. Had it been the duchess
all would have been WELL for she was a lady of in
finite tact but the duke, he had said was stiIpid
man, who needed the constant eye of his wife upon
him to keep him from laundering. The young man
whispered: Keep right until you in your
carriage 1 shall ask my here to call it for you;
but please don't drive away until 1 come"
A sign brought serving man up the stair
Call the carriage of the Princess Won Steinheim-
err" said his master. Then. the lady descended
the stair. Lord Donal turned with very thankful
feeling in his heart hear what his host had say
Lord Dona, the American ambassador says that
is not the Princess Won Steinheimer, whom
he has met several times in London l cannot re-
member her name Now, who is she, and how did
you come to meet her?' So,
my lord duke. it never occurred to to question
the identity Of guests met under your hospitabie