The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-02-07

imagination run away with your
"Not for moment ask you to at
tend the ball at the American ministry
this evening, and if the likeness be-
tween the two women does not con-
VINCE you the matter shall drop SO far
as am concerned" III
"Has Herr Wentworth any idea of
the AFFAIR." So
1T is not, possible. What would be
his object in keeping it secret?"
still it's grave matter and with
out precedent. We must move careful
ly. You understand that there was no
knowledge of another child, only ru-
NOR, and then it was believed to be a
hallucinati0n of the mother, whose
mind was not very strong" -.
do you believe" asked, ''that two
persons born of different parentage in
different lands may resemble each 9TH
er as these two do?'
mo. l shall let you know what
stand I'll take when I have seen them
together. And what will his majesty
sayY', he unused. 'I'm afraid the mat
ter will assume many complications.
And might add that you seem partic-
ularly Interested" -. =. ...-.
A slight warmth came into nv
cheeks.
''Your excellency understands that a
journalist always takes great interest
In affairs of this sort" was my re-
joinder.
Eyes, yes" pleasantly "But this so
called sister-has she not lived most Of
her life in America, your own coun-
try?"
"Your excellency," said l honestly,
whether she regains her own or not
is immaterial to me from a personal
standpoint" ~, D.:
We'll, one way or the other, shall
decide what to do tonight. But, mind
you, there must be proofs. Though
they may look enough alike to be two
peas in pod, that will give your friend
nothing you claim for her. The fate Of
your princess rests in the hands of
Herr Wentworth. Have the two metY'
mo, but during the short time they
have been in the city they have been
mistaken for each other. And why do
you call her my princess?"
"She is not ours yet. 1t was strange
story. as remember it. In those DAYS
we had our doubts, as we still have, of
another child. By the way, who sug-
gested the matter to you?" .
|. | recounted my Interview with the
prince.
"Ah," said the chancellor, $50 it was
he? He is q greedy fellow and care:
full. can readily understand bis oh.
1ect. He wants all or nothing. shall
help you all cam" he concluded as I
reached for my hat - -. '~ ~.
IT ask nothing more" replied. And
then I passed from the cabinet into the
crowded anteroom. 1t was filed with
diplomats and soldiers, each waiting
for an audience. They eyed me curious
" and perhaps enviously as 1 made
my way to the street.. Yes, indeed,
what will the king say?" unused on
the way back to my rooms. What
could he say? =: : = = - =
That night Pembroke and l arrived
at the ministry a little after 10. I
was in a state Of extreme nervousness.
I'm in a regular funk, said Penn
broke. Surprising your princess does
not Gomez p =, -. .z IL
SIT is written that she will come"
! Well, I'm glad that looked you
up in london. would not have miss.
ed this adventure. r. ..sz.:zz- 81 IS
We found Phyllis in nook under
the grand staircase. gave a slight
exclamation assI saw her. had never
seen her looking SO beautiful. s -.
"Come and sit down." said she, maxi
ing room for us. Il have had curious
adventure .=s..s= s. go {. S
+ I. "aTell us. all about it, said Penn
broke. SE--z-S S.
Il q have had the honor#of being mis-
taken for princess. J" trinmphantly.
81 who could doubt ity' said with q
glance could not help, which made
her lower her eyes s5.s.