Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-07-12

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ly's lips. Not since the dear
old days of the stolen jam and sugar
bits had she known the feelings of
culprit caught red handed The light
from the park lamps revealed merry,
accusing smile on the face of Yetive.
but the faces of the men were serious.
Marlanx was the picture of suppressed
fury.
1T is the relief expedition, your high
ness" said Yetive warmly. eve
thought you were lost in the wilds Of
the Jungle"
"She is much better protected than
we could have imagined" said the Iron
Count. maIevolently mild and polite.
"Can't I venture into the park with
out being sent for?" asked Beverly,
ready to fly into the proper rage. The
pink had left her cheeks white. II am
proud to observe, however, that the
relief expedition is composed of the
most distinguished people in all Grau-
stark Is there any significance to be
attached to the circumstance
"Can't we also go strolling in the
park, my dear?'' plaintively asked Ye-
tive.
sit depends upon where we stroll
fancy" suggested Marlanx derisively.
Beverly flashed a fierce look at the
head of the army. by the way, Baron
Dangloss, where is the Incompatible
Haddan?"
Baldos shot startled glance at the
two men and in an instant conprshen-
sion came to him. He knew the secret
of Haddan's constant companionship.
An expression Of bitter scorn settled
upon his mouth. Dangloss mumbled
reply, at which the Iron Count laughed
sarcastically.
81 am returning to the CASTLE" said
Beverly coldly. pray don't let me
Interfere with your stroll. Or is it
possible that you think it necessary to
deliver me safely to my nurse now that
you have found me?"
Don't be angry, DEAR" whispered
Yetive, coming close to her side. Il
will tell you all about it later on. It
was all due to Count Marlanx."
ut was all done to humiliate me"
replied Beverly, indignation SURPRISING
confusion at last. Il hate all of you"
"Oh, Beverlyv' whispered the prin-
cess in distress.
swell, perhaps you were led into
it." retracted Beverly, half notified.
"Look at that old villain whispering
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hate all but you and Count Halfont
and Baron Dangloss," which left but
one condemned.
Sand Baldos?" added Yetive, patting
her hand.
II wish you'd be sensible" cried Bev-
erly most ungraciously, and Yetive's
soft laugh irritated her. How long
had you been listening to us?''
"Not SO much as the tiniest part Of
a minute" said Yetive, recalling an
other disastrous eavesdropping. Il am
much wiser than when Baldos first
came to serve you. We were quite a
distance behind Count Marlanx, ] as
sure you"
'Then he heard something?" asked
Beverly anxiously.
ssHe has been in detestable mood
ever since we rejoined him. Gould he
have heard anything disagreeableT e
mo; on the contrary. 1t was quite
agreeable"
All this time Baldos was standing at
attention few PAGES of, model sol
der despite the angry shifting of his
black eyes. He saw that they had been
caught in most unfortunate position.
No amount Of explaining could remove
the impression that had been forced
upon the witnesses, voluntary or in
voluntary, as the case might be. Bal
dos could do nothing to help her, while
she was compelled to face the suspl-
cions Of her best friends. At best 1t
could be considered nothing short OF q
clandestine meeting, the consequences
of which she must suffer, not he. In
his heated brain he was beginning to
picture scandal with all the disgusting
details that grow out Of evil misrepre-
sentation.
Count Halfont separated himself
from the group Of three and advanced
to the sedan chair. Marlanx and Dam
gloss were arguing earnestly In low
tones
AShall we return, your highness?'
asked Halfont, addressing both with
one Of his rarest smiles. II / remem-
Der Alright, we were to dine en- famille
tonight, and it is well upon the hour.
Besides, Count Marlanx is a little dis
tressed by your observation-disclosures,
Miss Beverly, and fancy he is eager
to have it out with you"
ssMy observation-disclosures What Is it
that have forgotten?" asked Beverly,
puckering her brow.
aThats the trouble, dear" said Ye-
tive. 'sYou forgot your promise to teach
him how to play that awful game call
ed poker. He has waited for you at the
castle since 8 o'clock. It is now s. Is
it any wonder that he led the searching