Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-29

range your situation. You will ind there pleasant garden, library of good authors, cook, cellar and some good cigars, which recommend to your attention. Jerome" he added, turning to one of the servants, ''you have heard what I say. I leave MT. Scrymgeour in your charge. You will, know, be careful of my friend" 1 Francis uttered some broken phrases of gratitude. sIt will be time enough to thank me- said the prince, when you arc acknowledged by your father and mar ried to Miss Vandeleur."
 And with that the prince turned away and strolled leisurely in the di- rection of Montmartre. He hailed the first passing cab, gave an address, and a quarter of an hour afterward, having discharged the driver some distance lower, he was knocking at MT. Vande' leurs garden gate.
 It was opened with singular precau' tions by the dictator in person.
 .'Who are you?'' he demanded.
 "You must pardon me this late visit, l MT. Vandeleur," replied the prince. | < returned MT. Vandeleur, stepping back. The prince prof1ted by the open space and without waiting for his host walked right into the house and opened l the door of the saloon. Two people were seated there. One was Miss van deleur, who bore the marks of weeping about her eyes and was still shaken ] from time to time by sob. In the other the prince recognized the young man who had consulted him on liter arv matters about month before in club smoking room.
 "Good evening, Miss Vandeleur," said Florizel. You look fatigued MT. Rolless | believe? I hope you have profted by the study of Gaboriau, MT. Rolles."
 I But the young c1ergyman's temper was too much imbittered for speech, and he contented himself with lowing stifay and continued to gnaw his lip. ITO what good wind,' said MT. Van- deleur, following his guest, lam to attribute the honor of your highness' presence?"
 ] II am come on business" returned I the prince-.son business with you. As l soon as that is settled I shall request Mr. Roles to accompany me for i walk, MT. Rolles," he added, with se- I verity, '.let me remind you that have not yet sat down"
 The clergyman sprung to his feet, with an apology, whereupon the prince took an armchair beside the table, handed his hat to Mir. Vandeleur, his cane to MT. Roles and, leaving them standing and thus mentally employed upon his service, spoke as follows:
 .I have come here, as said, upon business But had come looking for I pleasure could not have been more displeased with my reception nor more dissatisfied with my company. You, cir" addressing MT. Roles -"you have treated your superior in station with discourtesy. You, Vandeleur, receive me with smile, but you know right N well that your hands are not yet cleansed from misconduct. do not desire to be interrupted, sir,'' he added imperiously. T am here to speak and not to listen, and have to ask you to hear with respect and to obey pune tiliously. At the earliest possible date
 
 embassy to my friend. Francis Scrym- geour, your brothers acknowledged son. You will oblige by offering not less than f10,000 dowry. For yourself, will indicate to you in writing a mis- < sion of some importance in Siam which destine to your care. And now, sir, you will answer me in two words whether or not you agree to those con- litions.''
 Your highness will pardon me-" said Mir. Vandeleur, "and permit me, with all respect, to submit to him two queriesT'
 1.-The permission is granted" replied the prince.
 tor, "has called Mir. Scrymgeour his friend. Believe me, had I known he was thus honored should have treated him with proportional respect"
 You interrogate adroitly," said the prince, ''but it will not serve your turn You have my commands. If I had never seen that gentleman before to. night, it would not render them less absolute"
 Your highness interprets my mean. ing with his usual subtlety," returned Vandeleur. "Once more, have unfor, tunately put the police upon the track of MT. Scrymgeour on charge ot theft. Am to withdraw or to uphold the accusationT
 "You will please yourself" replied Florizel '"The question is one between your conscience and the laws of this land. Give me my hat, and you, MT Roles, give me my cane and follow me- Miss Vandeleur, wish you good evening. judge" he added to Vande leur, that your silence means unquali fled assent"
 If I can do no better" replied tht old man, 'T shall submit, but I war; you openly it shall not be without 2 struggle"
 You are old" said the prince, ''bu' years are disgraceful to the wicked
 Your age is more unwise than the youth of others. Do not provoke me ol
 you may find me harder than yor
 dream This is the first time that have fallen across your path in anger