Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
By
GEOR6E BARR
M'GUTCHEON,
Copyright. 1904. B, pOdd,
Mead I'd Company

most famously attractive 1t was real
~ her home, the exquisite abiding place
OF an exquisite creature. To lounge on
her divans, to loll In the chairs, to
glide through her priceless rugs, was
the acme of indolent pleasure. Few
were they who enjoyed the privileges
of little heaven" as Harry Anguish
had christened 1t on one memorable
night long before the princess was
Mrs. Grenfall Lorry.
''Now, how do you feel?" cried the
flushed American girl. pausing in the
door to point an impressive finger at
the princess, who was lying back in a
huge chair, the picture Of distress and
annoyance.
II shall never be able to look that
man In the face again." came dolefully
from Yetive's humbled lips. Dagmar
was all smiles and In the fittest of
humors. She was the kind of culprit
who loves the punishment because of
the crime.
Wasn't 1t ridiculous, and wasn't 1t
Just too lovely2" she cried.
ut was extremely theatrical" agreed
Beverly, seating herself on the arm of
Yetive's chair and throwing a warm
arm around her neck. "Have you all
heard about IT." she demanded naive
", turning to the others, who unques-
tonably had had jumbled account Of
the performances.
you got Just what you deserved"
said Lorry, who was immensely
amused.
II wonder what your august vaga-
bond thinks Of his princess and her
ladies' in hiding7" unused Harry An
guish. The Count and Countess Hal
font were smiling in spite of the as
sault upon the dignity Of the court.
'I'd give anything to know what he
really thinks" said the real princess.
"Oh, Beverly, wasn't 1t awful7 And
how he marched US out Of, that roomp'
II thought 1t was great" said Bev-
erly, her eyes glowing. wasn't II
splsndids And isn't he good look
ing|
HE is good looking. imagine. But
I am no Judge, dear. It was utterly
impossible for me to look at his face"
lamented the princess.
"What are you going to do with us r
asked Dagmar penitently.
you are to spend the remainder of
your life In a dungeon, with Baldos as
guard" decided Miss Calhoun.
Beverly, dear, that man is no ordi-
nary person." said the princess quite
positively.
"of course he isn't. He's tall, dark
mystery"
II observed him as he crossed the ter.
race this morning" said Lorry. "Hea
q striking sort Of chap, and I'll bet my
head he's not what he claims to be-"
"He claims TO be fugitive, you must
ssmember," said beverly In his de-
tapse.
" mean that he IL no common male
factor, or whatever It may be. Who
and what do you suppose he is7 I con-
TESS that I'm interested in the fellow,
and he looks as though one might like
him without half trying. Why haven't
you dug up his past history, Beverly
You are % keen about him."
We positively refuses to let me dig"
szplained Beverly. II tried, you know,
but hs-he well, he squelched me-"
well, after all is said and done, be
caught us peepdng today, and / am
filled with shame" said the princess
ut doesn't matter who he Is, he must
certainly have most unhattering opin.
lon az to what We are"
And he Is sure to know us sooner
or later" said the young countess, mo.
mentarily serious.
'Oh. II 1t ever comes to that I shall
BE- In splendid position to explain II
Ill 70 him." said Beverly. .'Don't you
-. I'll have to do lot Of explaining
myselfr'
"Baron Danglosst' announced the
guard Of the upper hall, throwing open
the door for the Doughty little chief Of
police.
"Your highness sent for meW asked
be, advancing after the formal saluta.
ton. The princess exhibited genuine
amusement.
II did. Baron Dangloss, but yor
must have come with the wings Of al
eagle. It is really not more than thret
minutes since gave the order to Colo
mel Quinnox." The baron smiled mys
teriously, but volunteered no solution
The truth Is, he was entering the cas-
tie doors as the messenger left them
but he was much too fond Of effect tt
spoil good situation by explanations
It was long two miles to his Office ii
the Tower. Something has just hap
pened that impels me to ask few
questions concerning Baldos, the new
guard
MAY / first ask what has happen
ed7" Dangloss was at loss for tn,
meaning Of the general smile tina
went around.
ut Is quite personal and OF no con
sequence. What do you know Of him
Ny curiosity is aroused. Now, b
quiet, Beverly. You are as eager t
know as the rest of u.s.
"Well, your highness, may as wei
confess that the man is puzzle to me
ne comes here vagabond, but he Ger
tainly does not act like one. He admit
that he is being hunted, but takes n
one into his confidence. For that h
cannot be blamed"
"Have YOU any reason to suspec
who he isY'asked Lorry.
"My instructions were to refrai
from questioning him. compliance
] Dangloss, with pathetic look at th
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