The Yale expositor., 1902-02-21

OF a child. No doubt you condemn me-
for using such heroic measures 10
accomplish my purpose. but am be-
lever In the adage that the end Juiti-
fes the means. You know that which
may ruin me should II come out. and
am surely at liberty 10 defend my
self. Besides had other reasons for
my actions"
Paul knew what she meant. and his
old feeling OF repulsion came back
Such determination appalled, him
was Il possible To escape from the
clutches OF this wonderful woman
once she set her mind upon his cap
ture?
4 less stubborn man might have
yielded to what he was pleased to call
the inevitable. but Paul was saved
from this fatO by the memory of n
face
Though Hildcgardc might be lost 10
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 20
steer his craft whether dire disaster
or the fayoring winds OF fortune over
took him.
My visit 10 Berlin" he said. "is one
OF pure defense but In clearing the
innocent II will be necessary 20 place
the blame Just whore II belongs. You
understand what that means. Ger
many is no place FOR yen. Countess,
and n you are "a wise as | take you
TO be you will pass over the border
without much delay
She looked az him strangely.
II an unable Co quite fathom the
motive that influences you 20 warn
me. had imagined that you hated
me- she said. slowly.
Not that. Countess: not that J
only regretted that | was unable to re-
turn the unfortunate regard YOU eX-
pressed for me. A man can not force
his heart 10 act-that Is. beyond his
control"
Thea IN spite OF my work. you say
you have not dcsplscd me. Paul?' with
vein OF eagerness In her voice
when suffering the indignitios your
agents chose To heap upon me; but as
saw you ministering to these poor
suffering wrctchcs all that passed
away. ! would not have harm come 70
you Countess"
Then turn back TO Heidelberg
Il have too much M stake To do that.
Come what will shall go To Berlin. %
There i8 war In sight"
Il know IL. and perhaps ] may be
given an opportunity TO see some ac-
ton. In my present frame Of mind
nothing would suit ire better"
She locked troubled.
surely you would not take mp arms
against my beloved France"
You forget that German blood flow
ed In the veins OF my forcfathers.
And. in truth. | am utterly Indifferent
as To the cause that takes me 10 the
field. since Il Is only the excitement %
battle that | desire.
You grove me very much. Mon
sieur would see you iighting for the
/ lilies Of France with the keenest OF
/ pleasure. Perhaps cummission--'
DO not mention IL. Remember,
Countess. have given you ample
warming OF my intentions once | reach
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 tho interior OF a gloomy German
| fortress"
Have no fear. ! am well able TO
look out for myself. Perhaps have
influential friends closer to the throne
than you may suspect"
She was called away ~ this june
! ture by SIR Noel. who had need OF her
valuable assistance In binding up q
wounded arm.
4 remarkable woman,
Yes. Paul was compelled 20 ac-
| knowledge that he had never met nor
heard Of her equal. lie hoped ne
would never see the Countess again
/ but fate willed otherwise as future
events would prove.
His next conceYp was 10 reach Ber-
/ In.
ITO be coutlnued)