The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-19
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CopNioht. 1904. BY DoM.
Mead md COMPANY


Graustark and her cousin passed be-
meath the appraised arm of the new
guard. He opened door on the oppo-
site side of the room, and they went
out, to all appearance thoroughly crest
fallen. The steady features Of the
guard did not relax for the fraction OF
a second, but his heart was humping
disgracefully.
"COme here, Baldos,' commanded
Beverly. bit pale, but recovering her
wits with admirable promptness. This
is matter which l shall dispose of
privately. 1t is to go no further, you
are to understand"
Yes, your highness."
You may go now. Colonel Quinnox
will explain everything" she said hur-
riedly. She was eager to be rid of him.
As he turned away she observed a
faint but peculiar smile at the corner
Of his mouth
Come here. sir"' she exclaimed hot
ly. He paused, his face as somber as
an owls. What do you mean by
laughing like that?" she demanded. He
caught the fierce note In her voice, but
! gave it the proper Interpretation.
Laughing. your highness?" he said
in deep surprise. You must be mis-
| taken. am sure that could not have
laughed in the presence of Il princess"
1T must have been IA shadow.
them she retracted. somewhat star
tied by his rejoinder. Very well. then
You are dismissed"
As he was about to open the door
| through which he had entered the room
| 1t swung wide and Count Marlanx
strobe In. Baldos paused irresolutely
and then proceeded on his way with
out paying the slightest attention to the
commander Of the army. Marlanx
came to an amazed stop. and bis face
flushed with resentment
Halt, sir"' he exclaimed harshly
Don't you know enough to salute me,
sir2"
BaldOs turned Instantly, his figure
Strengthening like a fash. His eyes
met those Of the Iron Count and did not
waver, although his face went white
with passion.
And who are you. sir" he asked in
| cold, stecly tones. The count almost
reeled.
Your superior officer! That should be
enough for you he half Kissed with
deadly levelness.
''Oh. then | see no reason why
should not salute you, sir" said Baldos,
| with one Of his rare smiles. He salut-
ed his superior officer a shade too elab-
orately and turned away. Marlanxs
eyes giistened.
stop. Have l said you could go,
| sir? have bit Of advice to-
my command to 20 comes from
your superior, SIR" said BaldOs, with
Irritating blandness.
BE patient. general" cried Beverly.
in deep distress He does not know
| any better | will stand sponsor for
him." And Bald0s went away with a
light step. his blood singing his devil
may-care heart satisfied. The look in
her eyes was very sustaining. As he
left the castle he said aloud to HIM
self with an easy disregard Of the con-
sequences:
"Well 1t seems that am to be asso-
ciated with the devil as well as with
angels. Heavens! June is q glorious
month"
Now. You prori.sed you'd be nice to
him, General Marlanx," cried Beverly
the instant Baldos was out Of the
room. He's new at this sort OF thing,
you know, and, besides, you didn't ad-
dress him very politely for an utter
Stranger"
THE inso.ent dog" snarled Mar.anx.
his self control returning slowly He
shall be taught well and thoroughly,
never fear Miss Calhoun. There Is a
way to train such recruits as he. and
they never forget what they have
learned"
him." she pleaded. The smile Of the
Iron Count was not at all reassuring.
II know he will be sorry for what he
has done, and you
Il am quite sure he will be sorry"
said he with most agreeable bow In
submission to her appeal
DO you want to see Mr. Lorry?' she
asked quickly. Il will send for him,
general" She was at the door. impa-
tient to be with the banished culprits.
My business with Mr.. Lorry can
wait" he began, with smile meant to
be inviting. but which did not impress
her at all pleasantly.
We'll. anyway. I'll tell him you're
here" she SAID. her hand on the door