The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-08-01

III demand n full explanation OF
his friend. There was enough
natural wit in his merry head TO see
that in connection with their departure
there was something that would not
admit OF discussion even by confiden-
tial friends. He shrewdly formed his
own conclusions and held his peace.
Nor did he betray surprise when Lor-
ry informed him In answer to a ques-
ton that he intended 10 remain In
Edelweiss for some time, adding that
he could not expect him to do likewise
II lac preferred 10 return TO Paris. But
Mr.. Anguish preferred TO remain In
Edelweiss. Had not the Countess Dag
mar told him she would always be
happy TO see him at the castle. and had
he any reason 10 renounce It's walls 7
And 30 II was that they tarried to-
gether.
I.orry loitered aimlessly, modify.
about the town, spending gloomy days
and wretched nights. He reasoned
that II were wisdom 10 fly, but force
stronger than reason held him In Edel-
weiss He ventured several times to
the castle wall, but turned back reso-
lutely. There was hope In his breast
that she might send for him. There
was ut least the possibility OF seeing
her should she ride through the streets.
Anguish, on the other hand, visited the
castle daily. He spent hours with the
pretty countess. undismayed by the
noble moths that fiuttered about her
flame. and he was ever persistent,
light hearted and gay. He brought to
Lorry's ears all that he could learn OF
the princess. Several times he had
seen her and had spoken with her. She
inquired casually after the health OF
his friend. but nothing more. From
the countess he ascertained that her
highness was sleeping soundly, eating
heartily and apparently enjoying the
best OF spirits information decidedly
Irritating TO the one who received II
second hand.
They had been at the hotel for over a
week when one afternoon Anguish
rushed into the room out OF breath and
scarcely able to control his excitement
whats upr' cried Lorry. HAS the
countess sacked your
mot on your coin! But something II
up, aud l am It's discoverer. You re.
member what you said about suspect
ing Prince Gabriel OF being the chief
rascal in the abduction Jobi Well, my
boy, am now willing to stake my life
that he IL the man" The news bearer
sat down on the edge OF the bed and
drew the first long breath he had had
In long time.
why do you think sor' demanded
the other, all interest.
Heard him talking just now. /
didn't know who the fellow was at
first, but he was talking TO some
strange looking soldiers as ! passed.
As soon as l heard his voice knew he
was Michael. There isn't any question
about II, Lorry. | am positive. He did
not observe me, but ! suppose by this
time he has learned that his little job
was frustrated by two Americans who
heard the plot near the castle gates.
He has nerve TO come here, hasn't hep
IF he Is guilty. yes Still he may feel
secure because he is II powerful prince
and able TO resent any accusation with
IA show OF force. Where IL he nowT
IL left him there. Come on. Wen 20
down. and YOU can see for yourself"
They hurried TO the corridor, which
was swarmlng with men In strange
uniforms. There were few Grau-
stark officers, but the majority OF the
buzzing conversationalists were dressed
In rich gray uniform.
"Who are these strangers2" asked
Lorry
"oh, forgot to tell you. Prince Lo-
REM Is also here, and these gray fell
lows are part OF his retinue. LorenZ
has gone on TO the castle. What's the
matterY" Lorry had turned pale and
was reaching for the wall with I'M
steady hand.
"llc has come for his answer" he
said slowly, painfully.
That's right | hadn't thought OF
that. hope she turns him down. But
there's Gabriel over yonder See those
three fellows I'm blue? The middle one
is the prince
Near the door leading to the piazza
stood several men, gray and blue. The
man designated as Gabriel was I'm the
center, talking gayly and somewhat
loudly. putting at cigarette between
sentences He was not tall, but he
was strongly and compactly built. His
hair and cropped beard were as black
as coal, his eyes wide, black and lined.
II was pleasure worn face. and I.orry
shuddered as he thought OF the prln.
cess in the power OF this evil looking
wretch. They leisurely made their
way TO a spot near the takers. There
was no mistaking the voice. Prince
Gabriel and Michael were one and the
same beyond all doubt. But how TO
prove II 10 the satisfaction OF othesf
Skeptlcism would follow any attempt
20 proclaim the prince guilty because
his voice sounded like that OF the chief
lconspirator. In matter where whole