The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-02

CHAPTER 1.-The relations be
tween GrauStark, a small and Isolated
principality, and AXphain, to the north
and Dawsbergen, to the south of it,
have become strained. Prince Gabriel,
half brother of the reigning prince
of Dawsbergen. imprisoned in Grau-
stark for the assassination of Prince
LorenZ, of AXphain. has escaped ana
seized the throne of Dawsbergen. Ak
phain demands the immediate recap
ture of the escaped prince. Princess
Yetive, of Graustark (the wife of an
American. one Grenfall Lorrv) who
has been soiourning in Washington,
upon the receipt of this news, leaves
for home. II-Beverly Calhoun.
daughter of d United States senator, is
an intimate friend of the princess.
She obtains the consent of her father
to visit ST. Petersburg. IlI-Attended
by guard of Cossacks, Beverly leaves
st. Petersburg for Graustark. while
passing through Axphain the Cossacks
hear that the AXphainians believe
their charge TO be the Princess Ietive
and have laid plans to intercept the
coach. The terror inspired by this in
formation and the sound of shooting
cause the Cossacks and even the coach
man to abandon her.
Compose yourself; she is safe"
said the leader. BY this time it was
quite dark. AT a word from him two
or three men lighted lanterns. The
picture WAS more weird than ever in
the titful glow. May ask your high
ness. how do you intend to reach Edcl
weiss in your present condition: You
cannot manage those horses and. be-
sides. You do not know the way
Aren't you going TO rob u.s." de
manded Beverly. hope springing to the
surface with Il joyful bound. The
stranger laughed heartily and shook
his head.
DO we not look like honest men,"
he cried, with wave of his hand to-
ward his companions. Beverly looked
dubious. We live the good. clean life
of the Wilderness Outdoor life is nee
essary for our health. We could not
live in the city," he went on. with grim
humor For the first time Beverly no
ticed that he wore huge black patch
over his left eye held in place by 4
cord. lie appeared more formidable
than ever under the light of critical in
spection.
81 am very much relieved" said Ber
erly, who was not at all relieved but
why have you stopped us in this man-
ner?'
stopped you:" cried the man with
the patch. Il implore you 10 unsay
that your highness Your coach was
quite at standstill before we knew Of
It's presence. You do us a grave in
Justice
ITS very strange" muttered Beyer
~, somewhat taken aback.
Have you observed that it is quite
dark" asked the leader. putting away
bis brief show Of Indignation.
"Dear me: so II is,'' cried she. now
able to think more clearly.
And you are miles from an inn or
house of any kind" he went Oh. DO
you expect to stay here all night
'1'm-I'm not afraid" brayeiy shiE-
cred Beverly.
1T Is most dangerous"
81 have a revolver the weak little
voice went on.
'Oho. What Is il for
ITO use in case of emergency"
''Such as repclling brigandS who sud-
denly appear upon the scene?'
YES"
May | ask why you did not Use it
this evening"
Because 1t is locked up in one Of my
bags don't know Just which one
and Aunt Fanny has the key confess
ed Beverly.
The chief Of the honest men" laugh
ed again. Il clear. ringing laugh that be-
spoke supreme confidence in his right
to enjoy himself.
"And who is Aunt Fanny" he asked,
covering his patch carefully with his
slouching hat
My servant Shes colored"
"Colored:" he asked in amazement
''What do You mcan?"
"W'hy. she's a negresS. Don't you
know what colored person isl
"You mean she is slave-a black
slave:''
1--WE don't own slaves any mo-
more" He looked more puzzled than
ever-then at last. TO satisfy himself.
walked over and peered into the coach.
Aunt Fanny set up dismal howl. An
instant later Sir Honesty was pushed
aside and Miss Calhoun was anXiously
trying TO comfort her old friend
through the window. The man looked
on in silent wonder for Il minute and
then strobe off 10 where a group of his
men stood talking.
yynF IofI ,-if NficS Par'lr-- IL.