New-York tribune., 1906-12-23
CHAPTER XXXVII.
r ADY DENNISFORD had failed.

Iim she declared I've done my best, but there
isn't a soul who Will listen TO me-.
Good GOd!" l nluTInured and sat down on the
sofa.
There is not a single in the Cabinet OF the
slightest influence, she continued VINO VIII take
this affair seriously. Lord Esherville assured me
solemnly that the whole affair was absurd and I'M
possible. Pollock declares that we have been
brought the brink of with Germany twice
already, through treating her Overtures with too
much suspicion. He is absolutely determined that
the mistake shall not be repeated.
How about the massing OF troops on the French
frontier?' asked.
Ordinary maneuvers," Lady Dennsford said.
The whole proceeding is absolutely open.
And the reception OF the Prince of Normandy
by the Emperor?
An act of private courtesy. He ridicues the
idea of German interference IN French politics.
And the rifle uniOn:"
If he believes in it all he looks upon it simply
as social and patriotic club, with which We have
nothing to do. He rdicules the idea of regarding it
as force that could be utilized, even in the event
Of war
Then all three things happening together
merely COncidenCes!". l said bitterly. He is
blind enough to believe that"
He believes it most sincerely" Lady Dennisiord
answered.
He will not stop the fleet going to kiel!"
He almost lost his temper at the bare sugges
ton" Lady Dennisford answered. The Slight
hitch in the Morocco negotiations, he says is simply
owing to misunderstanding, which VIII be cleared
up in day or two"
Now can understand" said why on the
Continent they always speak OF British diplomacy
the destinies OF great country should be in the
hands OF men like this! Why, what can our secret
service be abOut''
Il believe Lady Dennisiord said, that they
have lately been presenting some disquieting re
ports But it is all OF Every member of
the Cabinet has got MS back up. Lord Pollock says
that Germanys friendship is absolutely necessary
us just now, and his Cabinet determined to
secure IT.
They will" l muttered "at price. Lady
Dennisford, you will excuse me, / know. must
hurry back and see Guest"
What is there lett for you to dO!"
Heaven only knOws!" / answered Il am
afraid at the end of our tether II Guest
has yet another card up his sleeve he has kept it
secret from me. l must see him at once,
You will let me hear from YOU soOn7" she
begged as l departed
The newspapers may have more to tell you than
IT, answered. But l shall come again-about
the situation,
Guest was waiting for me in the little glass in
closure called office. He my writ
ten in my face.
She has failed? he murmured.
"Utterly' answered.
We were both silent for moment. The crises of
our fortunes had come; and for the first time
Guest falter He removed his srectacles for a
ment, and there despair in his eyes
To think that should have done much-in
van" he muttered If could think of it,
there must be a way out
His head droored for a moment and glancing
up | Hirschs dark, in,Iuisitive face watching
through the glass
Put your SpeCtaCleS and be careful, WhlS-
Iered. I'VE are being watched.
Guest was himself again in moment. l stepped
out into the restaurant, where few early luncheon
duties as well as could. Hrsch and his wife We're
their usual corner table, and they presently
Joined by Marx and two others of the committee
before whom had appeared They all carried
newspapers, and their conversation, though con-
sant and animated, always languished at my ap-