The Washington times., 1905-04-09

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Up in the gallery fat man sank
back into his seat with a muttered
curse. Marjorie clasped Madame Won
Breunens hand and cried, 'Oh, listen"
Slowly the Senator read the tele-
gram aloud. 1t was short, and without
detail. but it denied absolutely the
story of the murder of the American
seamen.
In view Of this evidence-and IL IL
reliable evidence I can assure you-I
have right to demand that this reso-
luton be laid on the table," continued
the Senator
AS the meaning of the telegram and
what the Senator said dawned upon
them the men of the peace party went
Wild with enthusiasm When order
was finally restored, in spite of the pro-
tests of few of the war party, the
Dill was laid on the table for further
consideration and an investigation was
ordered by the committee on foreign
relations. Again the Senator had won,
and this time more decisiveIy than be-
fore
Later in the afternoon Madame Won
Breunen kept her appointment with the
Maltese Cross. Gathered in the house
or rendezvous were the prince, the
representative of the New York ring.
Paul, and Rubinoff 1t was a distinct
iy beaten lot. But there was no sign
OF quitting. These men were in the
fight to win, and win they would by
any means that came to their hands.
1t was all due to Hale, damn him."
said the millionaire in explanation. to
Madame Won Breunen He overheard
our conversation last night. we can
tUred him, but he escaped after nearly
killing our friend with the apple-pie
face and two other guards. Damn
him, / say"
Madame Won Breunens eyes sparkled
at the mention of Hale's name. but she
made no comment on the story. In
deed, she made the first business-Iike
speech of the meeting
What now" she said
The prince looked at her questioningly.
He appeared as much as it were posi-
ble for him to be embarrassed. IL seem
ed that he had something to say to this
woman that he did not care to say. But
if he had any delicacy about it the
millionaire had none.
How do you stand with the Senator,
nc biurted out.
Marie Won Breunen never even looked
at him. She wa.ted for the prince TO
peak
Marie said the latter, I'VE have
failed 50 far 1t is now time for you
to try your woman's wit against this
man. We want to know what our friend
here mas put rather too brusqueiy."
Madame Won Breunen did not answer
g.
were fastened upon the floor. Finally
she raised them AM looked the prince
squarely in the face.
When L made you that promise or
boast, call it what you will, in New
York, did not realize what 1 was doing.
did not think of the man who was 30
be my GnDe. l thought only OF my poor
suffering people. But since then have
grown 10 know the man. He is a great
man. she added simply.
Yes, yes" interrupted the millionaire.
we know that. The question is what
can you do with him.
Again she ignored the American.
1T has been only too easy to do as
you wished" A slight blush came into
her checks though she was remarkably
composed.
My God. how I hate it, she burst
out suddenly Mus: 1 do this thing?
Have you no pity?''
Hush. Marie" said the prince stern
ly though kindly. Have you forgotten
the cause? Have you forgotten the mil
lions OF miserable creatures for whom
you are fighting? Have you forgotten
your oath taken six years ago?
She shook her head slowly.
I'VE only ask that you gain this mans
affections and work upon him TO change
his views"
Only said Marie Won Breunen. In
that one word she expressed a world Of
This you must do to the best of your
ability" the prince spoke in a voice of
command. You must report your
progress to me three days from now.
A man will leave The Times office. at
Tenth and D streets, at 4:45 Monday
,fternoon. Follow him He will make
six Maltese Crosses on the streets of
Near where he makes the
asst will be hidden four envelopes mark
ID with the cross. These will lead you
10 the rendezvous
I'm the meantime you must create
your own opportunities, he said sig
lifcantIy 1--WE have already prepared
another attack This time it will be
directed against Senator Langhorne per-
sonally-'
1t was II o'clock that night when Billy
Hale reached Washington. At the Sena-
tors he found that the great leader had
turned in early for much needed rest.
Marjorie had gone to the theater and
would not return until after supper, so
the butler told him. Billy sank into an
easy chair and lighted a cigar He was
dead tired and mis- wounded shoulder
panied, but he decided to wait down
stairs until Marjorie came. Sitting IN
front of the open fire he thought of the
events of the day.
He had reached New York early in the
morning. Before he left the train he
had decided upon his course of action.
He was sure that the corruption in the
cable company was not to be found
among the operators, but among the
high officials, probably the highest His
plan was therefore to gain admittance
to the operators room and If possible
to hold up any message that was sent
to an official of the company instead of
going through the regular channel to its
address. Fortunately he knew one OF
The operators. In fact, he had gone to
school with him when they were boys.
The two men, though their paths differ
I'd widely as soon as they left the