The Lamar register., 1902-05-07

of child No doubt you condemn mo
for using such heroic measures TO
accomplish my purpose. but l am a De-
lever in the adage that the end 1usu-
fies the means. You know that whicn
may ruin me should 1t come out ana
am surely at liberty to defend my
self. Besides-I had other reasons for
my actions"
Paul knew what she meant, ana MS
old feeling of repulsion came back.
Such determination appalled, him
was it possible to escape from the
clutches of this wonderful woman
once she set her mind upon his cap
ture?
A less stubborn man might have
yielded to what he was pleased to call
the inevitable, but Paul was saved
from this fate by the memory OF
face.
Though Hildegarde might be lost to
him forever. he could not forget the
charm of that modest blush which Sig
nailed the condition of her heart to-
ward him.
BY that memory he was ready TO
steer his craft. whether dire disaster
or the favoring winds of fortune over
took him.
MY visit to Berlin" he said, sis one
of pure defense, but in clearing the
innocent it will be necessary to place
the blame just where it belongs. You
understand what that means. Ger
many is no place for you. Countess,
and IL you are as wise as | take you
to be you will pass over the border
without much delay"
She looked at him strangely.
Il am unable to quite fathom the
motive that influences you to warn
me. | had imagined that you hated
me-" she said, slowly.
Not that, Countess; not that.
only regretted that was unable to re-
turn the unfortunate regard you ex-
pressed for me. A man can not force
his heart to act-that is. beyond his
control"
Then. in spite of my work, you 4E5
you have not despised me. Paul?' with
vein of eagerness in her voice.
81 am afraid l was beginning to
when suffering the indignities your
agents chose to heap upon me; but as
saw you ministering to these poor
suffering wretches all that passed
away. | would not have harm come to
you. Countess"
Then turn back to Heidelberg"
81 have too much at stake to do that
Come what will l shall go to Berlin.
There is war in sight"
Il know 1t, and perhaps I may be
given an opportunity to see some ac-
ton. In my present frame of mind
nothing would suit me better"
She looked troubled.
Surely you would not take up arms
against my beloved France?"
you forget that German blood flow
ed in the veins of my forefathers
And. in truth. am utterly Indifferent
as to the cause that takes me to the
field since 1t is only the excitement oi
battle that I desire"
You grieve me very much. Mon
sieur. I would see you fighting for the
lilies of France with the keenest o
pleasure. Perhaps a commission
DO not mention 1t. Remember
Countess, l have given you ample
warning of my intentions once | react
the capital. II you are wise you will
vanish Immediately. At any rate.
shall not hold myself in blame should
something unpleasant happen to show
you the interior of gloomy German
fortress"
Have no fear l am well able IL
look out for myself Perhaps | have
influential friends closer to the throne
than you may suspect"
She was called away at this june
ture by Sir Noel, who had need of hei
valuable assistance in binding up {
wounded arm.
A remarkable woman!
Yes. Paul was compelled to ac
knowledge that he had never met MOI
heard of her equal. He hoped he
would never see the Countess again
but fate willed otherwise, as future
events would prove.
His next concern was to reach Ber
lin.
(To he continual