The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-31
CHAPTER All.
\ War and Its Consequences.

LOrry was removed to another room be-
fore dinner, as she had promised.
After they had dined the two strangers
were left alone for several hours. Anguish
rogaIed his friend with an enthusiastic dis
sertation on the charms of one Countess
Dagmar. lady-in-waiting to the princess.
In conclusion ne said gl0wingly, his cigar
having been out for half an hour or more
because his energy had been spent in an
other direction;
you haven't seen much Of her, Lorry.
but / tell you she is rare. And she's not
betrothed to any OF these COMPOUNDED
counts or dukes either. They all adore her
but she's not committed"
How do YOU know all this?' demanded
Iorry, who but half heard through his
dreams.
asked her. of course. How in thunder do
YOU suppose
And you've known her but a day? Well,
you are progressive
ooh. perfectly natural conversation, you
know" explained Anguish. composedly-
she began it by asking me If | were mar
ried. and / said I<wasn't even engaged
Then / asked her if she were married You
see. from the title. YOU can't tell whether
= countess is married or single. She said
she wasn't. and ! promptly and very prop
erly expressed my amaZement. BY Jove,
she has "A viii and a mind of her own,t that
Young woman has. She's not going TO mar
" until she finds a man of the right sort
which is refreshing. / like 10 hear a girl
talk like that. especially a pretty girl VINO
can deal in princes. counts and all kinds OF
nobility when it comes to a matrimonial
trade. BY Jove. I'm sorry for the princess
though"
sorry for the princess? Why?' asked
the other. alert at once
'Oh. lust because it's not in her power to
be so independent. The countess says she
cries every night when she thinks of what
the poor girl has to contend with
TEL ne about it
Il don't know anything to tell. I'm not
Interested in the princess. and ! didn't have
the nerve to ask many questions. l do
know. however, that she is going to have
an unpleasant matrimonial alliance forced
upon her in som way
THAT is usual
That's what ] gather from the countess.
Maybe you can pump the countess and get
all you want to know in connection with
the matter. It's a pretty serious state of
affairs. should say. or she wouldn't be
weeping through sympathy
Lorry recalled a part of the afternoons
sweetly dangerous conversation and the
perspiration stood cold and damp on his
brow.
well. old man. you've chased Miss Gug-
genslocker to earth only to find her an inn
possibility. Pretty hopeless for YOU. Lorry,
but don't let it break you up completely.
We can go back home after a while and
YOU will forget her. y countess. of course,
IS different"
Harry. 1 know it is downright madness
for me to act like this" said Lorry, his
jaws set and his hands clcnched as he
raised himself To his elbow. you don't
know how much I love her"
Your nerve is TO be admired. but-well.
I'm sorry for YOU"
Thanks for your sympathy. 1 suppose
I'll need it, and he sank back gloomily.
Anguish was right-absurdIy right.
There was a rap ct the door and Anguish
FASTENED 10 open il. a servant handed him
Count Halfont's card.
shall vs. see the old boy asked Harry.
yes. yes" responded the other. The
servant understood the sign made bv An
gulsh and disappeared. Diplomatic call. !
suspect"
II is tho prime minister. I understand
Well. We'll diplome with him until bedtime.
II he cares 20 stay. I'm getting rather ac-
customed 10 the nobility. They are not so
bad, after all. Friendly and all that
All. good evening. your excelIency, We are
honored."
The count had entered the room and was
advancing toward the couch. tail. easy and
the pcrsonidcation Of cordiaIty.
II could not retire until I had satisfied
myself as 10 Mr.. Lorrys condition ana his
comfort" said he. in his broken English
lie seated himself near the couch and benz
sharp. anxious eyes on the recumbcnt fig
urc.
''oh. he's all right. volunteered Anguish.