The Breckenridge news., 1906-04-25

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1t was evident that l had not seriously
Nwounded the Colonel for he st'-l o.
tention without difficulty, supported by his
aide who explained briefly that they had
entered the Chateau to demand accommo-
dation for the Emperor and his staff; that
proyocation bad ylciously attacked the
Colonel. To this version the Colonel weakly
agreed The Kaiser turned to me. -
''You say my Colonel insulted the ladyT'
including In his glance Aimee, who stood
on the stairway, overcome with the embar-
rassment of her position aud the presence
of the German ruler.
"He put his arm about her I replied,
my anger rising again, "and endeavored to
kiss her. Ask the lady herself
"Is 1t true, Mademoisele?"
Aimee bowed her head In assent, the
color sweeping over her beautiful face and
neck.
The KaIser's features became set In con-
tempt. II doubt not your punishment Is
Just" he said sternly, addressing the
Colonel. who cringed before this rebuke.
Il have issued specific orders to avoid
just such improprieties. You are under
arrest sir, You will retire to your quarters
and await further orders" Then to the
alde-"See that he is attended by the
surgeon. You may 60"
AS they passed through the great door
way the Kaiser addressed Aimee, bow ~
gracefully. II apologize to you, Made
mOiselle, for the affront Of my officer.
also applaud the gallantry Of your-your-
under various circumstances. 1t will be
necessary for me and my stan to occupy
4 portion OF your Chateau during the next
few days. You may rest assured, however,
that the upper floors shall be reserved
entirely for your own use, and that there
will be no unseemly or unnecessary inter-
shall see that you are protected day and
light. But while you will not be regarded
rs under restraint, | ask that you make no
attempt to leave without permission. He
Qd In 10 fnnn nd CfF m N
he sunlight, followed by his orderly, who
had beer standing at the door.
| ran to Aimee and took her In my arms.
Comforting her. In the way OF lover.
But she seemed not to be afraid. On the
contrary she was quite serene, expressing
ier confidence In the Kaiser's assurances.
.'Is he not a grand manT' she asked.
Such dignity; such magnificent bearing;
what fire shone In his eyes! And Oh,my
Grave sweetheart" patting my cheeks loy.
ingly, "how like lion you were. shall
went ON for a. delicious half hour. when a
detachment OF the Emperors bodyguard,
under command of n sergeant OF mag
niheent proportions, entered the dooryard
and took up their positions around the
house. Then Aimee retired to her rooms on
the second floor, and / sailed forth to
learn something OF the military situation:
l have said that | was well acquainted
In Berlin, so IL was not surprising, that
l should run across friends. Hardly had
! left the Chateau when | came face to
Ing against a tree and contentedly smoking
long-stemmed pipe. l held out my hand,
smiling my recognition.
'L0wenberg! l exclaimed In delight.
"It is really you" He was n Colonel Of
Hussars. and 1 had beaten him at chess
many and many a time.
For full a minute he stared me in the
face. Gradually his features relaxed.
Then a roar of laughter shook his paunch.
He snatched my outstretched hand and
clasped 1t in both his own. Tears ran
down his cheeks.
"Oh, my dear Adams, my dear Adams
be cried between peals Of laughter. what
manner of fancy doll Is this! | see you
In Berlin, attired en- ri0eur, gravely dis
cussing tariffs and values. ! hurry to the
front to fight, and find you strutting about
the grounds Of a French Chateau, clad In
velvet and lace, like a medieval fachion
plate On, you changeable Americans.
What next, what nextT'
All, my brave Lowenberg, he was ever
n fine friend. How my heart ached when.
a few weeks later, | saw him stretched
upon a heap OF straw. both legs shot away
la that descent into the hell Of MOntepelier,
aud dying as German warrior can die,
with a prayer for his country and a smile
for his friends.
In a few minutes told Lowenberg OF
the events OF the past few days, limiting.
however, that / had started from Amiens
In an air-ship. bent on pleasure trip.
I learned that the German forces were
forming to the west OF us, and that q col