The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-28

we could have imagined" said the Iron
Count. inadvertently mild and polite.
Cant | 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. Il 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 circumstances"
| Cant we also go strolling in the
park. my DEAR" plaintively asked Ye-
| tive.
| at depends upon where we stroll, |
fancy" suggested Marlanx derisively
Beverly flashed 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 comprehen-
! sion came to him. He knew the secret
of Haddan's constant companionship.
An expression of bitter scorn settled
upon his mouth. Dangloss mumbled Il
reply. at which the Iron Count laughed
sarcastically.
II am returning to the castle" said
Beverly coldly. Pray don't let me
interfere with your stroll. Or is 1t
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. 1t
was all due to Count Marlanx."
1T was all done to humiliate me-"
replied Beverly. Indignation surprising
confusion at last Il hate all of you"
| "Oh, Beverly whispered the prin
cess in distress.
well. perhaps you were led into
It," retracted Beverly. half Modified.
"Took at that old villain whispering
over there. No wonder his wives up
and died. They just had to do it. |
hate all but you and Count Halfont
and Baron Dangloss," which left but
one condemned.
"And RaldOs:" added Yetive, patting
her hand.
Il wish you'd be sensible" cried Bcv
erly most ungracioualy. 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. II am
much wiser than when BaldOs first
came to serve you. We were quite Il
distance behind Count Marlanx, | as
sure you
Then he heard something's asked
Beverly anxiously.
"He has been in a detestable mood
ever since we rejoined him. Could he
have heard anything disagreeable?
NO: on the contrary, it was quite
agreeable
All this time Baldos was standing at
attention few PAGES off, model sol
der despite the angry shifting of his
black eyes He saw that they had been
caught in a 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 suspi-
cions Of her best friends. At best it
could be considered nothing short Of Il
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 Dan
gloss were arguing earnestly in low
tones.
''Shali we return, your highness:"
asked HalfOnt, addressing both with
one Of his rarest smiles. If | remem-
Der Alright, we were to dine ell famille
tonight, and it Is well upon the hour.
Besides, Count Marlanx Is q little dis
tressed by your observation-disclosures,
Miss Beverly, and l fancy he is eager
to have 1t out with you"
my observation-disclosures? What is it
that have forgotten" asked Beverly,
pickering her brow
That's the trouble, dear" said Ye-
tive. You forgot your promise to teach
him how to play that awful game call
ed poker. He has waited for You at the
castle since 6 o'clock. Ii is now s. Is
it any wonder that he led the searching
party? He has been on nettles for an
hour and half
Goodness. I'll wager he's in TEN
per" exclaimed Beverly. with DO re-
morse. hut some apprehension
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