Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-06-23

and then, when she had almost feared it
had gone past the house, it drew up at
the gate with a rattle aud Jingle of bells.
She sank into a chair, and endeayoTed to
compose herself for the coming ordeal
A moment later the door opened, and
the servant handed her a card.
Show him up" she said, CHANGING at
the name on it; and presently Ivan APP
peared
Take a seat, Mr. Wolfsky,' she said.
without rising.
The servant closed the door. and the
man came forward, smiling and gazing
about him with curious interest.
The signora has charming taste" he
said, taking the chair she indicated. Il
must really congratulate you"
Spare me your tiattery; nothing could
be in worse taste than that" she re-
turned, with peculiar emphasis.
Indeed And vet there was time
he began but she did not let him finish
THAT is past and forgotten" she burst
out impetuously. Il forbid YOU to refer
to it. Tell me- what are you doing in
this country"
Past, mon annie. Admitted; but for
gotten! All, no." He smiled at her with
provoking calmness. That will never be.
Indeed, no! l can never forget"
What are YOU doing in this country ?"
Cassandra repeated with rising anger.
Patience, ma chere, patience! All in
good time! Yes. you shall hear all in
good time" His voice was singularly
mellifiuous, First, because my presence
here concerns yourself; second, because |
have need of your assistance"
"MoneV2 | have none!"
NO, not money Has the signora for
gotten the Brotherhood of Free Souls ?"
Cassandra turned pale, and clutched
at the arms of her chair
What of them?'' she asked, in
husky, faltering voice.
"Ah! you do rot forget, see Good!
Well, the brotherhood are active again,
that is all
What deviIish schemes are afoot
now" She asked family.
Ivan shrugged his shoulders.
The Gar is more unpopular than
ever" he said, with assumed nonchalanee
You mean
That the alliance with France has not
found favor with the brotherhood"
"And-"
And. consequently, the brotherhood
have decided that he must be disposed
of"
Cassandra lay back in her chair, breath
ing heavily. The man watched her mar
rowly.
BAH You will never do it," she
cried suddenly I'm Russia they look too
closely after their monarch for you to
harm him"
Yes" he corrected gently. 'In Rus
sia, perhaps; but it so happens that the
Gar is leaving Russia, and coming to
England. He will visit this country next
month. His visit is to be kept a pro-
found secret"
"Well?" Cassandra could not disgln
her growing interest.
You are extremely duh this ey, .ng.
my dear signora," the man sneered "Six
of the executive of the b-otherhoo have
left Russia for England, and will he here
not later than next week Patroni and
Illyyitch are already here That is eigth;
myself, nine And you-you hake ten
| society, Cassandra -
NO" she said; according to them.
any ten of the members gathered together
have the right of disposing of human
life" She shivered Involuntary. Sup
posing j refuse to make the tenth?"
Ivan laughed. You dare not do that"
he said. II know you too well, Cassan-
dra. to suppose you would turn traitor
at the last minute Besides, you know
the penalty"
DEATH" she whispered
Precisely! Now, listen to me- As
temporary head of the brotherhood.
come to you for assistance We want
place where we can meet in safety.
look to you to make the necessary ar
rangements. This neighborhood struck
me tonight as being eminently suited for
the purpose. | suppose you have no Oh
lection to making this house rendez-
vous for the brotherhoody"
"How did you discover the Cars
plans?' she asked. disregarding his ques-
ton, while Ivan took it for granted that
she gave her consent.
Accidentally he admitted Il CHANGED
to overhear a conversation between two
members Of the English cabinet at the
house of Sir Richard Bradford Putting
two and two together ! got on the scent
of the mystery, and later. by blufing Sir
Richard, who is an old fool, | surprised
him into a confession"
"Sir Richard Bradford" calculated Cas-
sandra.
do you know him? BY the way. /
forgot to tell you. Sir Richard has
young and very beautiful daughter, VIM
fred"
"Well?'
q am going to marry herr"
Cassandra sprang to her feet.
you are going to marry Winifred
Bradford she cried.
What's wrong with that? Surely you
are not going TOTO drag up that old
affair."" he asked anyi0usly
NO! mol" Cassandra took a rapid
turn up and down the room, and then
came back to him. Look here" she said
hurriedly. you want my assistance.
want yours. You know very well that if
cared to do 50, i could prevent your
marriage with this girl"