The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1902-04-18

role the same as this gentleman"
Karl shook his head in the negative,
while the others hung upon his words
eagerly, waiting for the light that was
so slow In coming-Karl seemed SO
positive. so utterly reckless OF conse-
quences that one could almost believe
he expected corps OF the Feldwachc
with their spiked helmets 20 apear
upon the scene whenever he chose 90
turn wizard and utter the magical
words that insured their coming.
II have not. Monsieur le Major" he
said. firmly.
"Ah! Then you freely admit that
YOU. German soldier OF the line. have
entered Metz for some purpose other
than sight-seeing?" eagerly.
Karl did not hesitate an instant In
replying.
Even that IL true" he said. calmly
Whereat Paul mentally groaned. and
the Britisher elevated his eyebrows in
surprise. for both OF them believed
the frank soldier OF the Rhine was
giving himself bodily into the hands
OF the enemy.
since you have confessed that your
mission rs that OF n spy, theiC is no
other course open FOR me but 10 con-
vey you 20 dungeon and put your
case before a drumhcad court. Resist
ance. you realize. is utterly useless. |
shall proceed 90 have you searched on
the spot. so that you may not get rid
OF any discriminating evidence"
"Ah. do" said Karl. composedly
"since 81 will gave me very much
trouble in explaining certain facts
which had better been whispered In
your private ear-facts that your COM
mander most particularly desired
should be kept secret
His words. of course. aroused the
majors curiosity. Since seeing the
magic paper carried by the English
man. he was fearfully afraid OF ex-
ploding some other hidden mine
Come. monsieur" said the accom-
modating major. you are concealing
something from me-something !
should know"
Something you shall know" de-
clared the other. placidly. noddlng and
smiling. 1t Is for your ear alone,
Monsieur L. Major"
The soldier waddled forward. while
the countess Kissed and showed her
utter disgust 10y crying:
Fool! coward you would lose ALL"
Kari spoke few sentences In low
tone.
Whatever their import. they startled
the French major. who looked AZ him
in amazement.
"Can you show me the proof?" he
demanded. hoarsely.
Apparently II was the fashion 20
produce papers. for Karl took one
from some concealed pocket
Paul rad "A glimpse OF II. and Eel,
sure tho peculiar chirography was ex-
actly the same as that which char
acterized the Bazaine letter or pass
port Sir Noel carried.
AZ any rate. the effect upon the ma
jor was quite "a startling-his hand
trombled as II held the magical docu-
ment. and his little eyes glowed Ike
sparks Of Ere.
Enough" he cried. handing Il back
20 Karl hastily. Il have come upon
n FOOLS crrand. There are no spies
| in Metz-there will be- no need OF any
after Tomorrow. the eth. for Metz
will no longer te ours. Sergeant. take
your men or. Go and tic crepe upon
your left arms. soldiers OF France. tor
We are undone.'
Evidently tho gallant fighter had
read that which chilled his heart.
The order was given.
Tramp. tramp. tramp. the tall guards
marched out OF the room-tramp.
tramp. tramp. they went down the
stairs until all had disappeared.
Those who we're left stood and
stared.
"Gentlemen-ladles- congratulate
you on the very happy outcome OF this
adyenture-for you. Pardon my un-
warranted intrusion. and. bon solr."
With this the stout. discounted ma
| jor betook himself OF. accompanied by
tho countess. whose angry voice could
be heard far down the stairs "a she be-
rated him for not taking drastic meas
ures TO accomplish their desired end
In spite OF tho commandant and his
/ passports.
Already Bcatrix was clasped In her
lovers arms. and the sight must have
! inspired Paul for he Immediately
strobe over TO where the blushing
nurse stood.
"Hildogarde. once ] told you that a
| Rhinelander never loved twice.
failed then 20 explain my meaning
kept back by dreadful fear OF a fam
lily secret. I have found, mother and
a sister. and you must hear the sad
story connected with the past OF this
parent u II now my duty TO love and
cherish. After that. II you do not look
down on me because OF the shame upon
my name. want 90 tell you OF my love
for you. which will live 10 the end OF
Il nv lffe Whofhcr I win vOur eonaouf tr