Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-11

of where they STOOD. The ladies-Nfis
Guggenslocker's companion was youn,
and almost as beautiful as herself-hat
not observed the agitated two, bu
I.Orry's face was beaming. his hat wa
off, and he was ready to spring to th,
carriage side Mt moments warning
Then the young girl at the side of tn,
woman whose beauty had drawn a
man half around the world saw the
tall strangers and called her compan-
ions attention to them. Once more
er We're looking into each others eyes.
| The lady started violently. Her eyes
/ grew wide, her lips parted. and her
body was bent forward eagerly. lit
tie gloved hand grasping the side of
the open carriage. Her Ideal Ameri-
cam was bowling low. as was the tail
fellow at his side. When he looked up
again, his eyes were glowing, his hand
some face was flushed, and he saw her
smile, blush furiously and incline her
head gravely. The carriage had swept
past. but she turned her head, and he
detected an appealing glance in her
eyes. perplcIed wrinkle across her
brow. both of which were swept away
an instant later by the most bewitch-
ing of smiles. Again her head was in
clined, this time trifle more energet-
ically, and then the maddenlng face
was turned from him. The equipage
rolled onward, and there was no effort
on her part to 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
tie scene. 1t 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
"I'll not go back to America without
her Do you hear that, Harry An
gulsh?" He was excited and trembling.
"But why didn't she stopl" he went on
dismally.
"oh, you dear old foolv' said An
guish.
The two stood looking after the car
rage until 1t turned into side street
half way down the 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 nre wondering about the Gug-
genslocker name, eh? I'll tell you what
I've worked out during the past two
minutes. Her name is no more Guggen-
slOcker than mine Is. She and the I'M
Gle used that name as blind. Mark
my words, she's quality over here;
that's all there is about 1t. Now, we
must find out just who she really Is.
Here comes q 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. lie un-
derstood the latter and was very polite.
"Who was the young lndy in the car
rage that just passed." asked Lorry
eagerly.
The face OF the soldier flushed and
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 a question" said
Anguish. attempting to detain him.
The young man struck his hand from
his arm. and his eyes fairly blazed.
You must learn our ways. We never
pass comment on lady. II you do SO
in your land. am sorry for your la
dies. refuse to be questioned by you.
Stand aside. fellow!v'
Anguish stood aside In establishment,
and they watched the wrathful gallant
strut down the street, his back as stiff
as board.
Blamed touchy" growled Anguish.
"You remember what Sticky said
about their respect for the weaker sex.
guess we'd better keep off that tack
or we'll 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 of 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
to agree with your incog. proposition.
It's all clearing up in my mind now.
Well so back to the hotel and get
ready for the visit to the palace
grounds"
Don't you intend to hunt her up?
Cad. L wouldn't miss minute II had
chance to be with girl like that!
And the other was no scarecrow. She
Is rather beauty too. Greatest town
for pretty women l ever struck. Wen
M is out of 1t entirely"
They strolled 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