The Elbert County tribune., 1902-07-24

and Paris as In Antwerp-Baron De
metrius Peterhoff.
This wonderful man had been at the
head Of the famous Third Section in
Russia; he had been the terror of
Nihilists for years; an argus-eyed head
CT police; until. unfortunately, a cog
slipped with fatal result. since the
Gar Alexander was murdered through
the instrumentality OF a bomb, and
from that hour Baron Peterhoff's use
fulness in Russia was at an end.
"Ah!" Charlie said. very calmly; "T
have heard of you very often, baron;
but, really. | confess the prospect of
meeting so renowned a character never
entered my mind. To what am l in
debted for the honor?''
Again the distinguished gentleman
uttered the word that had startled
Charlie before.
TO the pretty fraulein."
Charlie frowned
See here. baron-f know this lady
as Mile. Airline Brand Surely there
must be a mistake
"She has golden hair?"
YES"
"And eyes so biue"-holding up his
hands in a dramatic manner that
would have delighted Artemus-"thar
they shame the lovely skies of the
Riviera"
Charlie groaned an assent. A crush
ing weight seemed to press upon his
brain and he felt as though tottering
on the verge OF precipice.
''As to the name.' continued the
baron. coolly. what does 1t matter?
Mile. Airline Brand is as good as an
other-indeed. when you come to ex-
anime 1t. there is something of the ad-
venturess stripe about so delightful a
cognomen, don't you think. young sir?
To my knowledge that is only one OF
score Of different names the lady has
adopted within the last few years"
''Adventuress,''
How like the shock OF rattlesnake's
stroke the mention OF that word fell
upon Charles hearing.
Since you have been so kind as TO
give me warning, suppose you tell me
who this wonderful lady OF many
names is?" he asked. coldly.
you must have heard of the Count
ess Isolde Brabant.'
II was a name he had often seen
mentioned in London and continental
papers. a name belonging to a beautiful
Russian young woman. given over
heart and soul to the cause of Mill
ism, connected with high families in
the Land of the White Gar. banished
through royal decree. and now turned
adventures in Vienna, Paris and other
capitals OF Europe.
He shuddered at the picture.
"At least am under favors to you,
baron. for your kindness: and IL l
make fool of myself II will not be for
lack OF warning"
well. young sir. l owe my life to
your father. Before Sebastopol, when
fierce engagement was in progress.
hadsbeen cut down and lay there help
less, when a squadron OF British dra-
crushed me to atoms, but that a
wounded Highlander captain. crawl
ing over. shielded my body with his
own, and. raising himself. waved his
tartan in the air, at which the dra-
goons separated. sweeping past to the
left and to the right. That brave
Highlander was your noble father
For years we corresponded; but In my
eventful life the memory of the debt
owed him-more shame to me-became
obscured by other issues. Young sir.
for his sake have sought to save you
from the snare Of the fowler. Be
warned in time"
A cab. doubtless previously signaled.
dashed up. the busy baron jumped in,
waved his hand to Charlie. and was
gone.
He left very puzzled and deeply
worried young man in front of the
Steen.
Charlie seemed wrestling with the
problem. and drawn first this way,
then that; but his natural obstinacy
finally won out.
WELL" he muttered through his
teeth, 81 said eight O'Clock tonight:
and, come veal or come woe, shall
keep the appointment.
ITO be continued.)
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