The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-19

show, agreed that there was something
very suspicious about this new discovery
They walked about the quaint town Tor
an hour or two, examining the buildings
the people and the soldiers with deep inter-
est. From the head Of the main street.
Castle avenue-they could plainly see the
royal palace, nearly a mile away. Its tow
ers and turrets gray and gaunt, ran up
among the green tree-tops and were out
lined plainly against the yellow hills.
Countless houses studded the steep noun
tain slope, and many people were discerned
walking and riding along the narrow, ledge
like streets which wound toward the sum-
NIT, far UP in the clouds. Clearly and dis
tinctly could be seen the grim monastery,
perched at the very pinnacle Of the noun
tain several miles away. Up there il looked
bleak and cold and uninviting, in great con-
trast to the loneliness and warmth of the
valley Down below the grass was moist
and soft, trees were approaching the stage
where yellow and red tints mingle with the
rich green, flowers were blooming, the land
was redolent of the sweet fragrance OF
| autumn, the atmosphere warm, clear and
invigorating. y was paradise surmounted
by desolation, drear and deadening.
Wherever the tall, distinguished Ameri-
S~aiiS Ndihtu lncy lOIDleQ tie CcHNGE VI OO-
servation, and were the cause of comment
that bore unmistakable signs of admira-
ton. They bowed pleasantly to many of
those who passed them, and received in re-
turn gracious and profound recognition.
Military men saluted cOurteously; the wom-
en- stared modestly and prettily-perhaps
covetCusly; the merchants and citizens in
general bowed and smiled a welcome that
cOrffd baxy hao az
remarked the absence of vehicles on the
main streets. There were pack mules and
horses. human carriers-both male and fe-
male-but during the entire morning they
saw not more than six or eight carriages
Vehicles were used solely by the quality
and as a means of transportation for their
persons only. Everybody, with the few ex-
ceptions mentioned, walked or rode on
horseback The two friends were delighted
with the place, and Anguish advocated a
sojourn of several weeks, even though they
did not find the GuggensIockers, his object
being to secure photographs and sketches OF
the picturesque people and the strange
scenery, and TO idle away some hours upon
the glittering bouevar1s. Grenfall, since
ne was in the project so deeply. was so
nearly reconcied as TO be eXhilarated by
the plan. They decided to visit the royal
grounds in the afternoon, providing there
was no prohibition. reserving ride UP the
steep for the next day. A policeman who
spoke German fairly we'll told them that
they could enter the palace park if they OBJ
tanned signed order from the chief stew
ard, who might be found at any time in his
home near the gates.
They were strolling leisurely toward the
hotel. for the moment forgetting their quest
in this strange sunny land when they
espied a carriage, the most conspicuous of
any they had seen. The white horses were
gaily caparisoned. the driver and the foot
man beside him wore rich uniforms, the
vehicle itself cleaned and glistened with
gold and silver trimmings. \ short distance
behind rode two young soldiers, swords to
their shoulders, scabbards canking against
their strrups. Each was attired in the tight
red trousers shiny boots, close fitting black
coat with gilt trimmings, and the red cap
which the Americans had noted before be-
cause of its brilliancy. People along the
street were bowling deeply to the occupants,
two ladies.
Harry Lookr' exclaimed Lorry, clutch
ing his friends arm like wise. There in
the carriage-on this sider' His voice was
hoarse and trembling.
Miss Gug-Guggenslocker?' cried An
guish.
Eyes. Yesi" They had stopped and Lorry
was grasping garden wall with one hand.
Then it's funny nobody knows the name
here. She seems to be some one of conse-
quence. Good heaven, 1 don't blame you!
She's the most beautiful
BY this time the carriage was almost OPP
posite and within forty feet of where they
stood. The ladies, Miss Guggenslocker'
companion as young and almost as beauti-
full as herself. had not observed the agi-
tated two. but Lorry's face was beaming,
his hat off, and he ready to spring
TO the carriage side at a moments warning.
Then the young girl at the side of the wom-
an whose beauty had drawn a man half
around the world saw the tall strangers,
and called her companions attention to
them. Once more Grenfall Lorry and Miss
Guggenslocker were looking into each 9TH
er's eyes
The lady started violently, her eyes grew
wide, her lips parted, and her body was
bent forward eagerly, little gloved hand
grasping the side of the open carriage Her
Ideal American" bowling low as was
the tall fellow at his side When he looked
UP again his eyes were glowing. his hand
smile, blush furiously and incline her head
gravely. The carriage had swept past, but
she turned her head, and he detected an
appealing glance in her eyes, a perplexed
wrinkle across her brow, both of which
were swept away instant later by the
most bewitchng of smiles. Again her head
was inclined. this time a trihe more ener-
getically and then the maddening face was
turned from him. The equipage rolled on
ward and there was no effort on her part
to check it's progress. The men were left
standing alone and disappointed on the
streets OF EdelweisS, the object OF their
search slipping away as soon as she had
been found. Her companion was amazed by
the little scene, IL was evident judging by
the eager look on her face as she turned
with a question in her eyes.
Turned down." exclaimed the irrepres-
sible Anguish. dolefully. That's pretty
shabby treatment old man. But she's quite |
worth the journey
I'll not 60 back to America without her.
Do you hear that Harry Anguish?' He was
excited and trembling. But why didn't she !
stop" he went on. dismally.
''Oh. you dear old fool!' said Anguish
The two stood looking after the carriage
until il turned into a side street half way |
down the shady stretch toward the castle |
They saw her companion glance back, but |