The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-06-20


interesting In man. Tho fauits aud vir-
tues OF each were along such different
lines that they balanced perfectly when
Jumped upon the scale Of personal esn-
nation. Their unexpected meeting In
Paris was an exhilaraung pleasure 10
both, and for tho next week or 40 they
wera inseparable. Together they sip
ped abslnth at tho cafes and strolled
into the theaters, the opera. the dance
halls and the homes OF some OF An
guisLs friends. French and American.
Lorry did not speak to his friend OF
GrnustarlS until nearly two weeks aft
er his arrival In the city. He had dis
cussed with himself the ACCESSIBILITY OF
revealing his plans to Anguish. fearing
the latters ridicule with all the cow
ardice OF man who knows that scott
ing Is In large measure justihable.
Growing impatient to begin the search
for the 'unheard OF country, its capital
and at least one OF It's inhabitants, he
was at last compelled TO inform An
guish TO certain extent OF his plans
for the future. He began by telling
him OF his intention to take a run over
toward Vienna. Budapesth and some
OF the eastern cities, expecting to be
gone a couple OF months. To his sur
prise and CONSERVATION, Anguish en-
Enthusiastically volunteered 10 take the
trip with him, having had the same
project In view for nearly year.
There was nothing left for Lorry but
10 make a clean breast OF II. which he
did shamefacedly. expecting the laugh
ter and raillery or his light hearted
friend as payment for his confidence
Instead, however. Anguish. who pos
sessed a lively and romantic nature,
was charmed by the story and pro-
venture that had ever happened out
side OF story book.
Tell me all about her." be urged.
his eyes sparkling with boyish enthu-
siasm. And Lorry proceeded to give
him a personal description OF the mys-
terious beauty. introducing him In the
same manner TO the distinguished un-
Gle and aunt. adding all those details
which had confounded and upset him
during his own inyostiga lions.
This is RICH" exclaimed Anguish.
"Beats any novel written, | declare.
Begad, old man. don't blame you for
hunting down this wonderful bit OF
feminlnity. With Il curiosity and an
admiration that had been sharpened
so keenly as yours. I'd 20 to the end of
the world myself to have them salts
fed"
Il may be able to satisfy but one
curiosity. And maybe not that. But
who knows OF Gruustarky'
Don't give up before you've tried.
IL these people live In such a place.
why. II Is 10 be found OF course. Any
railroad guideboob can locate this land
of mystery There are so many infer
nal little Kingdoms and principalities
! over here tlint 1t would take lifetime
to get Nem all Strengthened out in ones
head. Tomorrow morning we will 80
10 one OF the big railway stations and
make inquiries. Wen locate Grau-
\ stark. aud then wei 30 over and pluck
the flower that grows there. All you
need. my boy. Is manager I'll do
the arranging and your little act Will
be the plucking"
4 Easier said than done"
she threw 4 kiss 70 you, didn't shcy
Certainly. but confound it. that was
because she never expected 70 see NE
again
"Samc reason why You threw Kiss
10 her, ! suppose"
Il know why; wasn't accountable
"Well II she did II any more wit
tingly than you did she Is accountable
I and I'd hunt her up and demand an cX
PLANTATION"
Lorry laughed ~ his apparent fervor
4 but was glad that he had contidcd II
4 his energetic countryman. Two heads
were better than one. ana he was fore
cd TO admit TO himself that he rather
liked the idea OF company in the under
taking; not that he expected TO cncoun
tee any particular difficulty, but tha
he saw strange loneliness ahead
therefore he welcomed his friend
avowed intention 10 accompany him I,
Edelwciss as Il relief instead OF an an
noyancc Until late IN the night they
discussed the coming trip. Anguish
finally startling him with question
just as he was stretching himself pre-
paratory to the walk TO his hotel.
"What are YOU going 10 do with he
after you lnd her. Grcn. old man?"
Grenfairs brow puckered, and h,
brought himself UP with u jerk, puz
zlcd uncertainty expressing Itself in hi
posture as well as IN his face.
"I'll think about that after ! have
found her" lie replied.
Think you'll marry hcry persiste,
the otEnr
"How do / know exclaimed the wo
man hunter savagcly.
"Oh, OF course you don't know. How
could your" apoIogized Anguish. MAY
be she won't have YOU: maybe she l.
married all sorts OF contingencies, yol
know. But. II you'll pardon my inquls
itlveness, ia like e ask why you arr
making this wild goose chase hal
around The worldJust to have anothe