The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-12-19

quite right, Miss Calhoun" )" said the
baron very gravely.
~.And now, I'd like to go 80 the prin-
Ssss,n said Be erly, absolutely sure OF
Aerself. s'You know we are great
srsends, she and II
ssE have sent a messenger to announce
your arrival. She will expect you"
Beverly looked about the room IN per-
eaexity.
~But there has been no messenger
&ere,n she said.
~He LEFT here some minutes before you
came. knew who it was that came
knocking at our gates, even though she
travelled as Princess Yetive OF Grau-
STARK
.And, Oh, that reminds me, Baron
Dangloss, Baldos still believes me to
ee the princess. Is it necessary to-
80 tell him the truth about me? Just
at present. I mean? Pm sure he'll rest
much easier if he doesn't know diff
aerently.''
$50 far as am concerned, Miss Cal
seun, he shall always regard you as
queen said Dangloss CALAMITY.
'sThank you. It's very nice of you
co.
a man in uniform entered after
knocking at the door Of the room. He
Saluted bis superior and uttered few
words in his own language.
s<Her royal highness is awaiting you
@s The home Of the countess, Miss Cal
asun- A detail Of men will escort you
a0d your servant to her place"
NOW, please, Baron Dangloss,"
pleaded Beverly at the door, 'be nice
Se him. You know it hurts him to
walk. Can't you have him carried in"
sH he Will consent" said he quietly.
Beverly hurried into the outez'' room
after giving the baron smile he never
aergeS Baldos looked up eagerly,
0n&ously.
ssIfs all right" " she said in low tones,
psusang for a moment beside his chair.
Don't get up! Goodby. I'll come<to
see you tomorrow. Don't be In the
least disturbed Baron Dangloss has
3as Instructions" Impulsiveiy giving
him her hand, which he respectfully
raised to his lips, she followed Aunt
Fanny and was gone.
Almost Immediately Baldos was re
S1ested to present himself before Bar.
en- Dangloss in the adjoining room.
Refusing to be carried in, he resolutely
Srode through the door and stood be
Tore the grim old captain Of police, an
easy, confident smile on his face: The
eIacS patch once more covered his eye
with defiant assertiveness.
aey tell me you are Baldos, a goat
hunter said Baron Dangloss, eying
aim keenly.
yes."
And you were hurt in defending one
who is ef much consequence in Grau-
stark. Sit down, my good fellow" Bal
aSs' eye cleaned coldly for an instant;
then he sank into chair. while ad-
Knitting that you have done Graustark
"a great service, I am obliged to tell
yes that at least know you to be
ether than what you say. You are not
e goat hunter, and Baldos is not your
aame. Am I not right?'
syou have had instructions from
your sovereign, Baron Dangloss. Did
they include command to cross ques-
Ncm me?'' asked Baldos haughtily.
Danglass hesitated for a full minute.
esThey did not take the liberty Of
saquiring on my own responsibility"
VERY well, sir. Until you Asve
dght to question me, I am Baldos and
q goat hunter. I think I am here to re-
eeige surgical treatment"
you decline to tell me anything con-
eening yourself@'
~Ony that am injured and need re-
8esr
perhaps I know more about you
ghan you suspect, SIR
ct an not in the least interested,
Earcn Dangloss, in what you know.
ghe princess brought me into Ganlook,
a1ns have her promise Of help and
aave to say, except that have i'm
psleIt faith in her word"
Da1zgloss sat watching him in silence
H9 some time No one but himself
anew what was going on in that
sareDd, speculative mind. At length
be arose and approached the proud
Selior- in rags.
'<you' have earned every considera-
s1on at our hands. My meE will take
Fcs to the hospital, and you shall have
ete best of care You have served our
sariDcess well. Tomorrow you may feel
sEelinea to talk more freely with me,
for am your friend, Baldos."
cn grateful for that, Baron Dan-
g-2os:-' said the other simply. TDen he
was ;ed away, and a comfortable cot
so e. GaElook hospital soon held his
soEG, <cverish frame, while capable
sssnas took care Of his wounds. He
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