The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-08-20

ION, but ! mu3sI l nave falled, ana
that Is enough"
at isn't enough. You must DO noah-
ing until you reach London.
II like your word must, Jennie,
said the young man audaciously. cit
implies something. you know"
"What does it imply, Lord Donal"
she asked, glancing up at him.
"It implies that You are going to leave
the Lord off my name"
"That wouldn't be very difficult" re-
piled Jennie.
II am delighted to hear you say so, "
exclaimed his lordship, land now that
I may know how it sounds from your
dear lips. call me Don"
mo; if I ever consented to omit the
title, I should call you Donal. like
the name in its entirety"
He reached his hand across the table.
care you willing, then. to accept a
man at the very lowest ebb Of his for
tunesf I know that II were Of the
mold that heroes are made Of I would
hesitate to proffer you blighted life.
| But loved you the moment l saw you,
and, remembering my fruitless search
for you. l cannot run the risk Of losing
you again. have not the courage"
She placed her hand in his and looked
him for the first time squarely in the
eyes.
"Are you sure, Donal," she said.
"that l am not mers effigy on which
you are hanging the wornout garments
of past Affection You thought l was
the princess at first 3"
"No l didn't" he protested. GAS
soon as heard you speak l knew you
were the one was destined to meet"
"Ah, Donal Donal at lovers per-
juries they say Jove laughs l don't
think you were quite so certain as all
that. But l, too, am coward. and
dare not refuse you"
"What an unholy spot for pro-
posal," he whispered, "and yet they
call Russia the Great Lone Land. Oh,
that we had portion of it entirely to
ourselves. "
The girl sat there, smile on her
pretty lips that Lord Donal thought
most tantalizing. A railway official an
nounced in loud voice that the train
was about to resume its journey. There
was a general shutting of feet as the
passengers rose to take their places.
brothers and sisters kiss each 9th
er, you know, on the eve Of railway
Journey" said Lord Donnl. taking ad
vantage of the confusion.
Jennie Baxter made no protest.
There is plenty of time" he whis-
pered, II know the leisurely nature Of
Russian trains. Now am going to the
telegraph Office to send in my resigna-
ton, and I want you to come with me
and send in YOURS"
"No, Lor, Donal." said the girl
aren't you going to resign2" he
asked In sur rise.
eyes all In good time; but you are
not -
"Oh, say" he cried, at is really
imperativei I'll tell you all about it
when we get on the train"
''It is really imperative that you
should not send in your resignation. In
deed. Donal. you need not look at me
with that surprised air. You may az
we'll get accustomed to dictation at
once. You did it yourself, You know.
You can't say that encouraged you. I
eluded the vigilant Cadbury Taylor as
long as could. But, if there is time,
go to the telegraph Office and send a
message to the real princess, Palace
Steinheimer, Vienna Say you are en-
gagged to be married to Jennie Baxter
and ask her to telegraph you at Ber-
lin"
"I'll do it," replied the young man.
When Lord Donal came ont Of the
telegraph Office, Jennie said to him.
"Wait moment till go into the sleep
ing car and get my rugs and hand bag"
'I'll 90 for them" he cried impetu-
ously.
"Oh. moi" she said. "Ill tell you
and was in collision with the police"
"Oh l know thatl'' said Lord Donal.
"Pcor DEVIL He can't help himself. He
must do what the police order him to
do while he Is in Russia"
'I'll get my things and go into an
ordinary first class carriage. When 1
pass this door, you must get your be-
longings and come and find me. There
is still time, and don't want the con-
ductor to see us together
"V&y well" said the young man,
with exemplary obedience.
When the train started, they were
seated together in far forward car
riage.
lone Of my failings." said the girl,
sis that l act first and think afterward.
am sorry now that asked you to send
that telegram to the princess.
"Whyf"
''Because have a great deal to tell
You, and perhaps you will wish to with
draw from the rash engagement you
have undertaken.
"a likely thingi" cried the ardent
lover. Indeed, Miss Princess, if you
think you can get rid of me 30 easily as
all that, you are mistaken"