The Red Cloud chief., 1902-05-09

keep his engagement for that evening,
come what might.
Oh, sublime faith. II would re-
quire mountains to crush a positive
belief in the conviction of his W. eyes
and his own intuition.
Dinner came next.
He could amuse himself with q
thousand and one theories bearing
upon the ease.
Charlie was enjoying his dinner
with a fair amount OF satisfaction,
considering what a load he carried
upon his mind. when Artemus. who
had been given his address. made his
appearance.
Stuart Immediately decided to make
a full disclosure.
An opportunity came in good time
whereby they could converse without
being overheard.
Then Charlie let loose.
He fairly staggered his companion
with his first volley. containing the
account Of the famous baron and his
charge that Airline Brand was the most
dangerous as well as notorious adyel-
turer in all Europe.
While Artemus was yet gasping
from the effect of this hot shot, Char
lie poured In grape and canister. He
sketched the dramatic advent of the
professor on the scene. the challenge
to- q duel he had flung al the supposed
disturber of his family peace, Charles
amazed questions concerning yellow
hair and blue eyes. and finally the SOL
emn agreement that had been reach
ed between them.
Charlie, having exhausted his roper
toire. now turned the tables.
What became OF YOU. my dear
boy?" he asked.
II waved you farewell" Artemus
said.
Then YOU were not in the second
COACH"
LAY. ay. You see. the fair lady
neglected TO favor me with one OF her
cards. and | was compelled 10 adopt
measures Of my own in order to dis
cover her residence. She went to the
hotel in the Rue de Mennisters."
That's the De la Paix.' with a
frown, remembering the card he held.
Yes. NV boy, the same. I was sat
isied that | had found out Just where
she put ND but curiosity induced me
to waylay the doorkeeper, he who
opened the carriages and exercised
the functions of factotum. So, put-
ting q bit of silver In his hand. | ask
ed him who the lady might bc-she
with the veil over her face. He
scratched his head as though a bit
puzzled himself, and then suddenly
answered, as though at random:
mile. Brand"
Charlie had been listening eagerly.
He gave vent TO an exclamation of
satisfaction.
"Artemus. You are n brisk!'
so" continued the other, with a
grim smile. as though he could scent
something that had not yet become
visible to the naked eye. Il came to
the conclusion the young lady had
given us her true name. after all,
though she limited at possessing an
other
Yes: why did she say that" unused
Cnarlle. But one tnlnB seems clear -
there is an Airline Brand, after all; and
tonight | am bound to discover what
relation. II any connects her with this
bold. intriguing countess, or the run
away wife of the Herr Professor
either that. or tomorrow | am booked
for a duel"
Charlie Stuart saw the shades OF
night close in upon the old city OF
Antwerp with a sigh of deep satisfac-
ton.
Reaching the hotel he boldly asked
to see Madam Sophie Richter.
Some time elapsed whiie ne waited
lie was on needles II pihs-huhg
up, as 1t were on tenter-hooks by sus-
pense.
The lady awaits meihherr In the
ilttle parior oVer yohder' at last came
the message.
Charlie drew IN a long breath u
entered.
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