Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-03-10
CHAPTER XV.

THE BErRoTHAL.
~ III AIRY Anguish was n discreet,
la forbcnring fellow lie did not
III III demand Il full explanation OF
his friend. There was enough
natural wit IN his merry head TO see
that In connection with their departure
there was something that would not
admit Of discussion even by confden.
tln friends, lie shrewdly formed his
own conclusions und held his peace
Nor did hc betray surprise when Lor-
ry Informed him In answer TO Il ques
ton that he intended to remain In
Edolwelss for some time adding that
he could not expect him 10 do likewise
II he preferred to return TO Paris, But
Mr. Anguish preferred TO remain In
Edclweiss. Had not the Countess Dag
mar told him she would always be
happy 10 see him at the castle. and had
he any reason 10 renouuco its wallsi
And so 1t was that they tarrIed TO.
gcthcr
Lorry loltered almlessly, moodlly
about the town, spending gloomy days
and wrctchcd nights. lie reasoned
that It were wisdom to ly but force
stronger than reason held him IN Edcl
weiss. lie ycnturcd several times to
the castle wall, but turned back rcso.
lutcly, There was hope In his breast
that she might send for him There
was at least the possibility OF seeing
her should she ride through the streets
Anguish on the other hand. visited the
castle daily. lie spent hours with the
pretty countess, undlsmuycd Us the
noble moths thut luttcrod about her
flame, 0rl he was ever persistent
light hearted and gay lie brought to
Lorry's ears all that he could learn OF
the princess Several times he had
seen her and had spoken with her, She
Inquired casually after the health OF
his friend, but nothing more. From
the countess he usccrtaiuvd that hcr
highuess was sleeping soundly, eating
heartily and apparently enjoying the
best of spirits, information decidedly
irritating TO the one who received II
second hand
They had been at the hotel Tor over a
wcck when one afternoon Anguish
rushed Into the room out " breath aud
scarcely able 60 control his excitement
whats upf" cried Lorry "ulus the
countess sacked youW
"Not ON your colu' hut something h
ip, and l am It's discoycrer You re.
r0mbcr what you said about suspect
he Prince Gabriel OF being the chief
us1sl Ono the abduction jobg Wen. my
bow um now willing 90 stake my life
Jwt ho Is the man. The news bearer
SAT- down ON the edge of the bed and
drew the nrt long brath he had had
LOO p long time
'Nhy do you think soy" demanded
Ac othcr an Interest
Hoard him talking Just now. /
udut know who tho fellow was at
FIRST huJ he was talking 10 some
strange looking soldiers as | passed.
AS soon as l heard his voice I knew hc
was Michael rhcrc lsu't any question
about IT, Lorry, l am positive. lie did
not observe me, but suppose by this
time ho has learned that his lttlc lob
was frustrated 10y two Americans who
heard the plot near the castle gates
lie has nerve 20 come here. hasn't hep
III he Is guilty, yes. Stlll he may fecl
secure because he is a powerful prince
and able to rcscnt any accusation with
show ot force. Whcrc Is hc nowy"
Il left him there Come ON. Wen 40
down ana You can sec for yourself"
They hurried 20 the corridor. which
was swarming with men IN strange
uniforms. There were few Grau.
stark officers, but the majority OF the