The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-06-27
head rrayely The carriage had swept

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ing OF smiles. Again her head was In
clined, this time a trifie more energet.
ically, and then the maddening face
was turned from him. The equipnge
rolled onward. aud there was no effort
on her part 10 check its progress. The
men were left standing alone and dis
appointed on the streets OF Edelweiss,
the object OF their search slipping
away as soon as she had been found.
Her companion was amazed by the lit
lie scene, II was evident, judging by
the eager look ON her face as she
turned with question in her eyes.
Turned down. exclaimed the ire
pressible Anguish dolefully. That's
pretty shabby treatment. old man. But
she's quite worth the Journey"
III rot 80 back TO America without
her DO You hear that Harry An
guishT' He was excited and trembling.
But why didn't she stop?' lie went on
dismally.
oh YOU dear Oh foolw said An
gulsh
The two stood looking after the car
/
half way down tie shady stretch to-
ward the castle. They saw her com
panion glance back. but could not tell
whether she did or not. Lorry looked
uneasily at Anguish. and the latter
read his thought
You are wondering about the Gug-
gcnslocker name, Ell? I'll tell you what
| Two v,nrl-o1 out du,ipr tho naef two
minutes. Her name is no more Guggen-
slocker than mine IS. she and the un-
Gle used that name as a blind. Mark
my words, she's quality over here;
that's all there Is about IT, Now, we
must find out just who she really is.
Here comes smart looking soldier
chap, Let's ask him, provided we can
make him understand"
A young soldier approached, leisurely
twirling cane, for he was without his
side arms Anguish accosted him In
French and then In German. He un-
derstood the latter and was very polite.
who was the young lady in the car
riage that just passed. asked Lorry
eagerly.
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then grew pale with anger.
Hold on! / beg pardon, but we are
strangers and don't quite understand
your ways. can't see anything i'm
proper in asking such question" said
| Anguish. attempting TO detain him.
The young man struck his hand from
his arm. and his eyes fairly blazed.
pass comment on lady. If you do so
In your land, / am sorry for your la
dies. refuse TO be questioned by you.
Stand aside, fellow
Anguish stood aside in establishment.
and they watched the wrathful gallant
strut down the street, his back as stiff
as a board.
Blamed touchyw growled Anguish.
you remember what Sticky said
about their respect for the weaker sex.
guess we'd better keep off that tack
or wen hatch up duel or two. They
seem to be fire eaters. We must con-
! tent ourselves with searching out her
home. and without assistance too. I've
cooled Off a bit. Harry, and. now that
I've seen her. I'm willing TO go slowly
and deliberately. Let's take our time
and be perfectly cool. | am beginning
60 agree with your incog. proposition.
| It's all clearing up In my mind now.
| Well 20 back TO the hotel and get
ready for the visit TO the palace
grounds
"Don't you intend to hunt her up?
Cad. wouldn't miss a minute IL had
chance 10 be with girl like that
And the other was no scarecrow. She
is rather n beauty too. Greatest town
for pretty women | ever struck. Wen
ma Is out OF II entirely"
They strolcd on TO the hotel. discuss
ing the encounter In all its exhilarating
details. Scarcely had they seated them
selves on the piazza after partaking OF
light luncheon when n man came gal
Looping up TO the walk In front OF the
hotel Throwing his bride rein TO a
guard, he FASTENED 10 the piazza His
attire was that OF groom, and some
thing about him reminded them OF the
footman who sat beside the driver OF
the carriage they had seen a short time
N'ipiN- AAt W WHIT lllt
Americans sat smoking and, bowling
low. held before them an envelope. The
address was 'Grenfall Lorry. ESD"
but the man was In doubt as to which
was he.
Lorry grasped the envelope. tore 1t
open and drew forth daintily writ
ten note. IL read:
Ny Dear Mr.. Lorry--I was very much
surprised 10 see you this morning /
may add that / was delighted IN YOU
VIII accompany this messenger wnen ne
calls for you az 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. he viii conduct YOU To my home
where I shall truly be charmed TO see
you again. VIII you bring your friend2
SOPHIA GUGGENSLOCNER.
Lorry could have embraced the mes
Gengcr There was suspicion Of
h~cathlcssness IN his voice when he
tied to say calmly 60 Harry:
"An invitation for tomorrow
II knew IL would come that way"
Also waats you ii come.