The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-30

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The two cnatted together throughout the
long ride to Berlin. and when IL p. m.
ana the Schlesische station came ct last
they still seemed to have only begun their
conversation, so much more remained TO be
told.
The telegram of the princess was fanded
TO Lord Donal at Berlin. Il congratulate
you most sincerely she wired, and tell
Jennie the next time you see her"-Lord
Donal laughed as he read this aloud-.that
the Austrian government has awarded FER
t3c,cOO for her share in enabling them TO
recover their gold. and little enough ! think
IL is. considering what she has DONE"
Now, call that downright handsome Of
the Austrian government" said Lord Donal.
Fl thought they were going to fight us when
but. instead of that, they are making we'd
ding presents to our nice girls"
All. that comes through the gcod-heart-
edness OF the princess and the kindness of
aged it,"
But what in the world I'D you do for
the Austrian government, Jennie?"
Ihat is a long story. .Donal, and think
a most interesting one"
journey for You to tell it thar and me 1 to listens
And saying this, the unabashed. forward
young man took the liberty of kissing his
the turmoil and hustle of the Schlesischer
Bahnhof in Berlin.
1t was early in the morning when the
two met again in the restaurant car. The
train had passed Cologne and was now rush
ing up that picturesque valley through
WHICH runs the Drawing little river NeSQre.
Lord Donal and Jennie had the car to them
selves, and they chose table the
center of it and there ordered their break
! fasts. The situation was a charming one.
The broad clear plate-glass windows
each side displayed In rapid succession a
series of pictures we'll worth viewing-the
densely wooded hills. the cheerful country
houses: the swift roaring stream flashing
itself into fleecy foam, now and then a
heights. and in the deep valley. here and
there water mill.
1t was quite evident that Jennie had slept
we'll and, youth being on her side, her rest
had compensated for the nightmare of the
| Russian journey. She was simply but very
| effectively dressed and looked as fresh and
| The enchanted young man found 1t i'm
| possible 10 lure his eyes away from her,
and when with a little laugh, Jennie pro-
tested that he was missing all the fine
scenery he answered that he had something
much more beautiful to look upon, whereat
| Jennie blushed most enticingly smiled at
| him. but made no further protest. Whether
| 1t was his joy in meeting Jennie, or the re-
suit. of his nights sleep, or his relief at
as he had imagined, or all three together.
Lord Donal seemed his old self again and
VAS as bright, witty and cheerful as a
| their breakfasts with the relish that youth
and healthy appetite give to dainty meal
tcothsome; the butter, in thick corrugated
| splrals. was of delicious golden color cool
and crisp.
and the waiter was silent and attentive
Russia. like evil vision. was far behind
and the train sped through the splendid
scenery swiftly toward England and home.
The young man leaned back in his chair
interlaced his fingers behind his head and
gazed across at Jennie. drawing a sigh of
deep satisfaction
We'll. this is jolly" he said
Yes" murmured Jennie. its very nice
w5 always y did enjoy m foreign travel especially
luxury costs money, doesn't it?
Oh. you don't need to mind! You are
That is true. 1 had forgotten all about
II hope. Jennie, that the fact of my trav-
regarding my wealth. / should have told
you that usually travel third-class when
am Transporting myself in my private ca
gance from the reluctant pockets of the
British taxpayer. When 1 travel for the
British government, l say. as Pooh Bah
said to Koko in The AIikado' DO it well.
my boy, or words TO that effect"
Indeed laughed Jennie. Il am in a
somewhat similar SituatiOn-the newspaper
Is paying all the expense of this trip, but
shall insist on returning the money TO the
Bugle now that have failed in my mis-
Dear me- how much more honest the
newspaper business is than diplomacy! The
idea OF returning any money never even oc-
CURED to me. The mere suggestion freezes
my young blood and makes each particular
hair stand on end like quilts, of the fretful
Get all you can and keep all you get"
But. then. you see. your case is different
and 1 failed through my own choice. and
thus | sit here traitor to my paper"
Ing up the dispatch box, which he never
allowed to leave his sight. and placing it
on the table, you've only to say the word
and this contentious letter is in your pos
session again Do you regret your gener-
osity?"
'oh, no. no, no. no! l would not have it
back on any account Even looking at the
matter In the most materalistic way. sue
cess means far more to you than ii does to
me. As you say. am rich: therefore / am
| going to give up my newspaper career /
suppose that is why women very rarely
make great success of their lives. A wom-
ans career so often is merely of incidental
| interest TO her; a mans career is his whole
| life"
What pity it is" unused the young
man, that one persons success generally
means another persons failure! If 1 were
| the generous, whole-souled person I some
times imagine myself to be. / should refuse
to accept success as the price of your fail
ure. You have actually succeeded while I
| have actually failed With generosity that
makes me feel small and mean, you hand
over your success to me. and | selfshly ac-
| in This way. You and I are to be married.
then we will be one. That one shall be heir
| to all the successes of each of us and shall
| disclaim all the failures of each. Isn't that
| a good idea?"
Excellent" replied Jennie. Nevertheless
II
| poor Mr. Hardwick"
WHO is he-the editor?"
Yes. He did have such faith in me that
| II seems almost pity to disappoint him."
You mustn't trouble your mind about
Hardwick. Don't think of him at all. Think
| of me instead"
| Il am afraid do and have done for some
time past. Nevertheless I shall get off at
Liege and telegraph to him that / am not
| bringing the document to London"
Il VIII send the telegram for YOU when
| we reach there, but IL / remember rightly
| what you told me of his purpose he can't
be very deeply disappointed. L understood
| You to say that he did not intend to publish
| the document even If he got it,
That is quite true. He wished to act as
the hnal messenger himself and was to
meet me at Charing Cross station secure
the envelope and take 1t at once to its des-
| tination."
Il must confess said the young man.
with a bewildered expression, that I don't
see the object of that. Are you sure he told
you the TRUTH
ooh. yes! The object was this: It seems
that there is in the Foreign Office some
crusty old curmudgeon who delights in baf-
| fling Mr.. HaIdwick. This official-I forget
| his name; In fact, don't think Mr.. Hard
wick told me who he was-seems to forget
| the Daily Bugle when important items of
| news are to be given out and Mr.. Hard
4 wick says that he ssavors one of the rival
papers, and the Bugle has been unable so
/ far to receive anything like fair treatment
| from him, so Mr.. Hardwick wanted to take