The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-26

accessory, sort of bushwhacker who had
only TO do the shoot, slap-bang work and
close the act You did the hero's work.
But what do you think of the way they
hand out justice over here? All but two of
'em deadi"
Whose plan was il to kin those menu"
cried Lorry. suddenly sitting upright.
"Everybodys, 1 fancy. They didn't con-
suit me, though, come to think of it. All,
here is her highness!"
The princess and Aunt Yvonne were at
his side again, while Count Caspar was
coming rapidly toward them.
You must not sit up Mr.. Lorry," began
the princess. but he was crying;
Did they make a confession, Harry?'
q don't know. Did they, Unc-Count Hal
font? Did they confess? Great heavens,
never thought of that before"
What was there to confess?" asked the
count, taking Lorry's hand kindly. They
were caught in the act. My dear sir, they
were not even tried"
Il thought your police chief was such a
shrewd man." cried Lorry. angrily.
Whats that?" asked a gruff voice, and
Baron Dangloss was a member of the par
~, red and painting.
killed those men?" demanded Lorry. They
surveyed him in amazement, except An
guish, who had buried his face in his hands
dejectedly.
And, sir, I'd like to know why not?'
clustered Dangloss.
And, sir, I'd like to know, since You
have shot the only beings on earth who
knew the man that hired them, how in the
name of your alleged justice you are going
to apprehend him?" said Lorry. sinking
| back to his pillow, exhausted.
No reserve could hide the CONSERVATION.
embarrassment and shame that over
whelmed a very worthy but very impetu-
Gus nobleman, Baron Jasto Dangloss, chief
of police in Edelweiss. He could only sput-
ter his excuses and withdraw. swearing to
catch the archconspirator or to die in the
attempt Net a soul in the castle, not be-
ing in all Graustark could offer the faintest
| clew to the identity of the man or explain
his motive. No one knew a Michael. who
might have been inadvertently addressed
as you" possible "highness." The greatest
wonder reigned; vexation. uneasiness and
perplexity existed everywhere.
Standing there with her head on her
aunt's shoulder, her face grave and
| troubled, the princess asked:
why should they seek to abduct me ?
| Was it to imprison or to kill me? Oh, Aunt
Yvonne, have / not been good TO my peo-
! pie? God knows have done all that can.
L could have done no more. Is it con-
| spiracy to force me from the throne? Who
can be so cruel?'
And no one could answer. They could
simply offer words of comfort and promises
of protection. Later in the day gruff Dan
| gloss marched in and apologized to the
Americans for his suspicious concerning
them. imploring their assistance in running
/ down the chief villain. And as the hours
went by Count Halfont came in and, sit
ting beside Grenfall, begged his pardon and
asked him to forget the deception that had
| been practiced in the United States. He ex-
| planned the necessity for travelling incog-
nito at that time, and Lorry forgave him,
magnanimously! After which the count en-
tered plea for her highness. who had ex-
| pressed contrition and wished to be alb
| solved.
! ITO be Continued on tuesday,