Amador ledger., 1906-05-04
Chapter III.

| (Continued from last aceeE
1t was evident that had not seriously
founded the Colonel, for he stood at at
ention without difficulty, supported by his
kde, who explained briefly that they had
htered the Chateau to demand accommo-
htion for the Emperor and his staff; that
had opposed entrance; and that without
fovocation had viciously attacked the
|olonel. To this version the Colonel weakly
greed. The Kaiser turned to me.
I''You say my Colonel insulted the lady?'
kcluding in his glance Aimee, who stood
p the stairway, overcome with the embar-
kssment of her position and the presence
the German ruler.
He put his arm about her." I replied,
IL anger rising again, land endeavored to
(ss her. ASK the lady herself
Ills 1t true, Mademoiselle?"
Aimee bowed her head in assent, the
klor sweeping over her beautiful face and
hck.
'The Kaiser's features became set in con-
hmpt. 81 doubt not your punishment is
blonel, who cringed before this rebuke.
II have issued specific orders to avoid
Ist such improprieties. You are under
trest sir: You % will retire retire to your quarters
de-"See. that he is attended by the
krgeOn. You may CO."
las they passed through the great door
hy the Kaiser addressed Aimee, bowing
PEACEFULLY. 81 apologize to you Made
UOlScAc, 4OI luC VI NY
SO applaud the gallantry of your-your-
kfender, Mr. Adams, whom l have met
bder various circumstances. 1t will be
kccessary for me and my staff to occupy
portion of your Chateau during the next
Iw days. You may rest assured, however,
lat the upper floors shall be reserved
ktirely for your own use, and that there
LII be no unseemly or unnecessary inter-
Irence with your personal comfort.
hall see that you are protected day and
Ight. But while you will not be regarded
under restraint, ask that you make no
tempt to leave without permission. He
owed again to Aimee and strobe out into
lie sunlight, followed by his orderly, who
Id been standing at the door.
4 ran to Aimee and took her in my arms,
Imforting her in the way of a lover.
pit she seemed not to be afraid. On the
Pntrary she was quite serene, expressing
Pr confidence in the Kaiser's assurances.
It's he not grand man?' she asked.
Such dignity; such magnificent bearing;
hat fire Shone in his eyesi And oh,my
lave sweetheart" patting my cheeks low
lgly, how like lion you were: shall
fver be afraid with you near me-" So we
ent on for q delicious half hour, when q
ktachment of the Emperor's bodyguard,
bder command of a sergeant of mag
Ihcent proportions, entered the dOoryard
Rd took up their positions around the
Puse. Then Aimee retired to her rooms on
he second floor, and l sailed forth to
|hrn something Of the military situation.
II have said that l was well acquainted
| Berlin, so it was not surprising, that
| should run across friends. Hardly had
| left the Chateau when l came face to
Ice with portly, red-bearded officer, lean
g against tree and contentedly smoking
long-stemmed pipe. held out my hand,
billing my recognition.
t.Lowenberg!' 1 exclaimed in delight.
It is really you" He was a Colonel of
[ussars, and 1 had beaten him at chess
Iany and many a time.
For full a minute he stared me in the
bee. Gradually his features relaxed.
hen roar of laughter shook his paunch.
Ie snatched my outstretched hand and
Iasped it in both his own. Tears ran
Pwn his cheeks.
|''Oh, my dear Adams, my dear Adams"
F cried between peals of laughter. ''What
tanner of fancy doll is this? 1 see you
Berlin, attired en- Tigeur, gravely dis
fssing tariffs and values. hurry to the
Iont to fight, and find you strutting about
be grounds of q French Chateau, clad in
elvet and lace, like a medieval fachion
late. Oh, you changeable Americans.
THAT next, what next?''
kAh, my brave Lowenbergi he was ever
| fine friend. How my heart ached when.
| few weeks later, l saw him stretched
BON heap of straw, both legs shot away
| that descent into the hell of Montepelier,
hd dying as German warrior can die,
18th a prayer for his country and smile
pr his friends.
In a few minutes I told Lowenberg of
be events Of the past few days, limiting,
Pwever, that 1 had started from Amiens
an air-ship, bent on a pleasure trip.
| learned that the German forces were
brming to the west of US, and that a col