New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-18

parehliy HhcinS ms post not altogether one Of
roses He sat before his study table a heavy
fTown upon his forehead. looking steadily out OF
the window, away across the picturesque city TO
whore the great mountains southwark topped the
skies Below him. on his desk, q short dis
patch and unlocked cipher book but upou
neither Of them did he seem to be bestovins the
least attention Nor did he seem 70 be finding any
particular Inspiration in the sounds Of rejoicing
which from time 10 time found their way in
through the open window from the streets and
thoroughfares below. A few squares away the
Cathedral bells Ginning. From the great
stone barracks on the top OF the hill came the oc-
casional booming Of cannon. StOurton neither
listened TO these things watched the crowds OF
people in holiday ATTIRE who thronged the streets
below He had the appearance of a man disturbed
by DerPlexing thoughts
The door was presently opened Lady stourton
came and leaned his shoulder.
Weir she asked.
His face ughtened little as he turned TO look
at her. Lady stourton haa usually that effect upon
people
y had dispatch hour ago he said. tapping
the paper in front OF him with mis- forednger we
are not to attend the ball this evening "
Ronald
He shrugged his shoulders
My Instructions are clear enough. he said I'VE
are not to attend the ball or 10 commit ourselves
TO any formal recognition Of Philip OF Saxingham.
must act upon them"
The trouble in his face was reflected upon hers
viii be the only absentee and Philip Of Saxinghan
is not the forget"
1t IS true, he agreed; Our position here viii
Dc almost UnteIable and politically speaking, we
IIAs- ramp OF Sa1Ingha-n IS the Only man who
can save this country from revolution and sub
the throne is little irregular, the circumstances
justified it Russia. Austria and Germany viii be
represented tonight. and. believe. France We
are going to commit political suicide"
frowning However. SO far you concerned,
you havs nothing 70 worrv about You cannot be
1t was large room and the door was fast closed.
Nevertheless. Stourton glanced round Uneasily and
dropped his voice as he continued
Esther" he said. it sounds foolish but, TO
S i S Ny dispatch hone 5rongy Sos 0GS
the Saxingham cause. stated that all the Powers
powered to attend the BAL to-nght and the Cor
talnty. do not understand this DISPATCH
1t is In perfect order ne answered. except
that the May cipher IS used instead OF the June.
Is that very unusual?- she asked
Il have known it happen before" he admitted;
once only dare not dLscredlt the cable for TINS
reason alone To tell YOU the truth Esther, there
do you think I saw il Theos yesterday
'.LepargeI Not only that but he was coming out
OF the Russian Embassy, and he tried his best 70
avo'u me s -'o" M oe ~ orI5 % 1HIc1,
have wholesome dread IT is Michael I-eDaEzs"
I'm not surprised his wife answered The
Old reprobatei Whatever can he be doing IN Theos.
Exactly what 7 should Ike TO know NY
SELF StourtOu answered Tt seems rather IDIOT
iG 9gl ssY tSs s Of 2 Al He Is ho1 Poni9
political adventurer OF the worst type but he Is
There was discreet tap at the door. stourton's
win your Exceueucy receive Count Ormsdorf?-'
he inquired respectfully
BY all means. Stourton answered Let ne see
you again before you go out. Esther ne added
She nodded. and turned away. On the threshold
she came faco TO face with the Russian Aroassa-
dAh. madame Re exclaimed T owe both you
and your husband thousand apo!oglesl 10 have
co-ticge-cv which was prepared 70 face. but II
have shortened your visit TO aim afraid may
con he coac-aTy.' she answered. smiling grac-
iousIy. Il think that YOU will md my husband
more disposed Io- conversation with you than
IT is Incredible the Russian declared gravely.
Since have had the good fortune 70 see You. may
7 inquire IL what costume you viii honor the BAH
Esther hesirated for the msrest fraction OF
Count" she said = an astonished AZ your
question! Don't you know LHat the C"o qaesllons s
which may never ass a woman are ner age ana
The dress-she IS going 70 wear
Russian bowed low. 10 hide the smile upon his lips.
such discretion in a woman he uurnnGred,
my friend S5ourton, he added. entering the room.
Stourton shrugged his shoulders. and pushed for
ward the cigarettes
remarked rs this an official Visit. Count?''
Not IN The least although II NAY be a farewell
you are going to occupy the diplomatic aFmchalrs
Indeed St0urton answered. calmly II under
stood that your presence certainty. Count
Il have no s6etiaI instr9ctoas. he answered
''and without them 1 shall not enter the Palace
They are not likely 70 arrive now
Precisely my position, Stourtcn answered
WhicG lay upon his table. Awful lot o. fuss about
nothing I think I rather like Saxinghan myself
fortunate What excellent cigarettes, There IS
really chance. then, that you may not De at the
'-TAsrS IS chance" stourtoq admitted. n an
even tone There IS a change both ways. What
"a
curious. too the Russian remarked. what a
cosmopolitan crowd they bring into city Blythe
bye. had a visitor yesterday who was tnf9Utrfns
..I6deede' srourton answered, politely.
in front OF his face and shot keen glance at his
Perhaps then. he had not seen Leparse.
II have quite forgotten his name" Ornlsdorf
cor tinued- However,. fancy that his inquiry was
They wsTe disturbed for a moment BY the en-
trance OF Stourton servant. who carried Two cards
upon salvsr TO his master The Russian rose at
Il VIII not detain you" he declared NY VISIT
was IN no way an official one You have probably
'Fiirshfeld and De Grissou'' sJourton remarked.
Their call IS probably also friendly one. WIN
away in an instant II YOU think best but. rom
their calling together IL obvious that their visit
Is not official \ Ia bonnie heure. mon cher De
stourton stood with his back 20 the writing table
lnyJiq tiLeIy ne was assured or some hidden pCr-
pose IN these somewhat unusal calls He welcomed
his visitors clvlly. and waited for them 10 de-
Our visit. my dear Sir Ronald" Hirshseld said.
is not in the least official! To tell the truth,
that he had come here. We followed De Cirisson
here and are perplexed the time is growlns
from either Berlin or Paris 70 attend the ball to-
toT1r-,r ca1rf, ~ ,f -. TI I,,,arw ,,.-
well that he was being closely watched
said. quietly. Il expect TO receive another message
immediately; As this is purely an unofficial visit
the conversation l am particularly anxious 70