The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-22


like speech. The police seem to think
that England has had hand in this
robbery; but, of course, that is absurd
II am not SO sure of that replied
the princess. taking, as she spoke, the
Chicago point of view and forgetting
for the moment her position among the
aristocracy of Europe. England takes
most things it can get its hands on,
and she is not too slow to pick up
gold mine here and there. So why
should she hesitate when the gold is
already minted for herr Z"
1t is too absurd for argument, -
continued Jennie calmly; $50 we won't
talk of that phase of the subject. I
must get away to England instantly
Let US find out when the first train
leaves.
"Nonsense!" protested the princess
"What do you need to go to England
for9 You have seen nothing of Vienna. y
ooh, l can see Vienna another timel
must get to England with this ac-
count of the robbery. y
wont your paper pay for tele-
graphing such an important piece of
news?'
"Oh. yes! There would be no diff
Guilty about that, but | dare not trust
either the post or the telegraph in a
case like this. The police are on the
watch .
"But couldn't you send it through
by a code? My father used always to do
his cabling by code 1t saved lot of
money and also kept other people from
knowing what his business was Z
81 have code, but hesitate about
trusting even to that"
"I'll tell you what we'll do" said
the princess. 81 want you to stay in
Vienna
"Oh, will RETURN said Jennie.
'I've only just had a taste of this de-
lightful city. I'll come right back.
81 can't trust You to do nything of
the kind. When you get to London, you
will stay there Now, here is what I
propose, and it will have the additional
advantage of saving your paper day.
We will run down together into Italy
to Venice; then you can take down
your code and telegraph from there in
perfect safety. When that is done, you
will return here to Vienna with me.
And another thing, you may be sure
your editor will want you to stay right
here on the spot, to let him know of any
outcome of this sensational denoue-
ment."
"That isn't a bad idea," murmured
Jennie. "How long will it take us to
get to Venice?'
81 don't know, but am sure it will
save you hours compared with going to
London. ! shall get the exact time for
you in moment.
Jennie followed the suggestion of the
princess, and together the two went to
the ever enhancing city of Venice. By
the time they reached there Jennie had
her account written and coded. The
long message was handed in at the tele-
graph office as soon as the two arrived
in Venice. Jennie also sent the editor a
private dispatch giving her address in
Venice, and also telling him the reason
for sending the telegram from Italy
rather than from Austria or Germany
In the evening she received a reply
from Mr.. Hardwick. .This is magnifi-
cent, . the telegram said. 81 doubt if
anything like it has ever been done be-
fore. We will startle the world tomor-
row morning. Please return to Vienna,
for, as you have discovered this much,
am perfectly certain that you will be
able to unearth the robbers. OF course
all the police and all the papers of Eu-
rome will he on the sama Seapt but 7
am sure that you will prove match
fer the whole combination.
"Oh, dear!" cried Jennie, as she
n&nded the message ito her friend
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