Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-09
CHAPTI.., M.
THE LADY In TIE CARRIAGE.

morning, first because they
were very much fatigued after
their long journey, and second
for the reason that they had beenhna-
BILE to WOO slumber until long past mid
night. Anguish stretched himself Ia
zily in bed when he heard Lorry's voice
from the adjoining room.
II suppose we are to consult the po-
lice in order to get clew to your
charmer," he yawned. Mice friends
you pick up on railway journeys! I'd
he ashamed"
well, Harry. I'll confess I'm dis
gusted. This has been the most idiotc
thing I've ever done, and If you say
the word we'll get out Of here on the
first train-freight or passenger. The
Guggenslockers pigs Mr.. Lorry
was savage.
Not bit Of it, my boy: not bit Of
it. Well make house to house cam
vass if the police fail US. Cheer up,
cheer up!"
"YOu 90 to thunder"
Hold on! Don't talk like that or
III go back on you in minute. I'm
here because l choose to be, ana I've
more heart in the chase at this minute
than you have. I've not lost hope.
Wen find the Guggenslockers If we
have to hire detectives to trace 'em
from the United States to their very
doorstep. We're going to see the police
after breakfast"
After breakfast they did 60 to see
the Baron Dangloss. After some in
quiry they found the gloomy. forebod-
ing prison. and Mr.. Anguish boldly
pounded on the huge gates. A little
shutter flew open, and mans face
appeared. Evidently he asked what
was wanted, but he might as well have
demanded their lives, so far were they
from understanding his query.
Baron Dangloss?' asked Anguish
promptly. The man asked something
else, but as the Americans shook their
heads deprecatingly he withdrew his
face and presently swung open the
gates. They entered and he closed the
doors behind them, locking them in.
Then he directed them across the court
to an open door in the aged mass OF
gray stone. AS they strobe away from
the guard Lorry created CONSERVATION
by demanding:
How are we to talk to the chief If
he doesn't understand us or we him?
We should have brought an interpre-
ter"
II forgot about the confounded Ian
guage. But if he's real he can talk
Irish" Lorry told him he wasn't fun
ny.
rs this his excellency Baron Dan
glossT asked Anguish. stepping into
small room and stopping suddenly in
the presence Of the short. fierce man
they had seen the day before. The
American spoke in French.
1T is. gentlemen. OF what service
can be to NM. Lorry and Anguish"
responded the grim little chief. polite.
ly rising from beside his desk. The
visitors looked at one another In sur
prise.
IF he knows our names OH such short
notice. he'll certainly know the Gug-
genslockers." said Anguish to his friend
in English.
"Ah. you are looking for some one
named Guggenslocker" asked the chief,
smiling broadly and speaking excellent
English. "You must not be surprised.
gentlemen. l speak many languages
| heard last night that you were In
uulring about one Caspar Guggenslock-
er, and have racked my brain. search
ed my books. questioned my officers,
and | am sorry to inform you that
there is no such person in Edelweiss.
81 was so well assured of 1t, Baron
Dangloss," Lorry said.
"The name is totally unknown to me,
sir. May l ask why you are searching
for him?"
Certainly. l met Mr.. Guggenslock-
er, his wife and his niece last spring In
the United States. They invited me to
come and see them If l ever happened
to be in this part Of the world. AS my
friend and | were near here. ! under
took to avail myself Of their invita-
ton"
"And they said they lived In Edel'
weiss. GraustarkT'
"They did, and I'll humbly confess /
did not know much Of the principality
of Graustark."
THAT is certainly complimentary.
but. then. We are little out OF the
beaten path; so 1t is pardonable.
was at first under the impression that
you were American detectives with ex-
tradition papers for criminals bearing
the name you mention"
"Ohw gasped Anguish. I'VE couldn't
find ourselves If we should be separat-
ed. captain"
The grizzly bearded captain laughed
lightly with them and then asked Lor-
ry II he would object to giving him the
full story of his acquaintanceship with
the alleged Graustarkians. The bewil-
dered and disheartened American
promptly told all he knew about them.
omitting certain tender details. OF
course. As he proceeded the chief
grew more and more interested. and
when at last Lorry came to the de-
scription of the strange trio he gave a
sudden start. exposed queer little
smile for second or two and then was
as sphinxlike as before. The ever vigi.
liant Anguish observed the involuntary
start and smile. quick as the chief had
been to recover himself. and felt thrill
of triumph. To his anger and impa-
tience. however. the old officer calmly
shook his head at the end Of the nara
tive and announced that he was as
much In the dark as ever.
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