The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-03-31

was that they were forbidden to aamlr
fact being that tickets We're not to be
obtained at the price Of either II or
the other Of the two great motives of
man-love or money.
Steinmetz was Teutonic and impos-
ing, with the ribbon Of a great order
on his breast. He mentioned the names
Of several ladies who might have been,
but were not, of the committee. Final
ly, however, he mentioned the historic
name of one whose husband had brav-
ed more than n Russian emperor
successfully for England.
Eyes, me lord, her ladyship's here
answered the man.
Steinmetz wrote on a card, "1n mem
DRY of '56, let me in" and sent in the
missive.
A few minutes later a stout, smiling
lady came toward him with outstretch-
ed hand.
"What mischief are you about" she
4uiuilSu, you oIoluly pCIlCls III ~
no place for your deep laid machina-
tons. We are here to enjoy ourselves
and found a hospital. Come in, how
ever. l am delighted to see you You
little time ago"
81 came to see Prince Pavlo," an
swered Steinmetz. 81 must thank you
for enabling me to do so. l may not
see you again this evening. My best
thanks, my verv Gear lady"
He bowed and, with his half humor.
GUS, half melancholy smile, left her.
The first face he recognized was Z
pretty one. Miss Maggie Delafield wal
just turning away from a partner who
was taking his leave when she looked
across the room and saw Steinmetz
He had only me her once, barely ex
changing six words with her, and hel
frank, friendly bow was rather a sur
prise to him. She came toward him
holding out her hand with an oper
friendliness which this young lady was
In the habit Of bestowing upon mer
and m impartially-upon persons
Of either sex who happened to mee'
with her approval.
Steinmetz she liked, and there wal
an end to it.
II was afraid you did not recognize
me-" she said.
"My life has not so many pleasures
that I can afford to forget n Of
them" replied Steinmetz in his some
what old fashioned courtesy. But a,
old-buffer, shall 1 say?-hardly ex
/ poets to BIZ taken much notice Of b.
young ladies at a ball"
/ II wanted to speak to you," she said
II have been asked to go and stay a
Osterno. Shall l go?"
"By whom|
"By Paul"
"Then co." said Steinmetz, maxim
one of the few mistakes Of his life.
"You think so-you want me to go?
ZACH, you must not put it like that
1t does not affect me-your going, frat
lein."
"Since you will be thereY'
Does that make a difference, m
Qear young lady!
"Of course it does"
II wonder why"
$50 do l." answered Maggie frankl!
II wonder why. have been wondel
ing why ever since Paul asked me. ]
you had not been going l should hav
said No at once"
Karl SteinmetZ laughed quietly.
"NYhat do l Representa-" he asked.
Safety" she replied at once.
She gave a queer little laugh.
"And Paul" he said.
strength" replied Maggie promptl
He looked down at her-a momental
glance of wonder. He was like a wor
an, inasmuch as he judged a person
q flicker of the eyelids-a glance, a {
lence-in preference to judging by Il
spoken word.
"Tben, with us both to take care
you, may We hope that you will bra
the perils Of Osterno?"
} IF l may assure my mother til
there are no perils."
> Something took place beneath t
gray mustache-a smile or n pursi
Q up of the lips in doubt.
! "Ah, l cannot go SO far as that. Y
: may ssh Lady Delafield that / "
!, protect you as | would my own daue
: ter. If-.well. II the good God