The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-12

was deeply interested in the story of
the goat hunter and his party. There
was an odd CLEAN of satisfaction in his
eyes. but she did not observe It,
You will see that he has immediate
attention, won't your she implored in
the end.
He shall have our deepest consider
alton" promised he
You know | am rather interested be
cause | shot him. Just as if it We're
not enough that .; legs We're being
torn by the brute at the time. He
ought not to walk. Baron Dangloss.
If you don't mind. I'd suggest an am
bulance." she hurried on glibly. He
could not conceal the smile that her
eagerness inspired. Really. he is in
a serious condition. | think he needs
some quinine and whisky, too. and
He shall have the best of care" in
terrupted the captain. Leave him to
me- Miss Calhoun"
Now, let me tell you something"
said she. after due reflection. You
must not pay any attention to what h.
says. He is liable to be delrious and
talk in terrible sort of way. You
know. delirious people never talk ra-
tionally." She was Loyalty trying to
protect BaldOs. the hunted, against
any discriminating statements he might
make.
"Quite right. Miss Calhoun" said the
baron very gravelT.
land now, I'd like to go to the prn-
cess" said Beverly. absolutely sure of
herself. You know we are great
friends. she and l.
Il have sent Il messenger to announce
your arrival She will expect you"
Beverly looked about the room in per
pleXity.
But there has been no messenger
here" 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
be the princess. Is it necessary to-
to tell him the truth about me? Just
at present. | mean? I'm sure he'll rest
much easier if he doesn't know diff
ferently."
so far as I am concerned, Miss Cal
houn, he shall always regard you as
queen said Dangloss CALAMITY.
THANK you. It's very nice of you
to-
A man in uniform entered aft"r
knocking at the door of the room. He
saluted his superior and uttered few
words in his own language
Her royal highness is awaiting you
at the home of the countess. Miss Cal
hOun.. \ detail of men will escort you
and your servant to her place.
Now. please. Baron Dangloss."
pleaded Beverly at the door. he nice
to him. You know it hurts him to
walk. Can't you have him carried in"
IF he Will consent" said he quietly.
Beverly hurried into the outer room
after giving the baron Il smile he never
forgot. Baldos looked up eagerly.
anxiously.
Its all right" she said in low tones,
pausing for moment beside his chair.
Don't get up! G0odby. I'll come to
see you tomorrow. Don't be in the
least disturbed. Baron Dangloss has
his Instructions" Impulsively giving
him her hand, which he respectfully
raised to his lips, she followed Aunt
Fanny and was gone.
Almost Immediately Baldos was re-
quested to present himself before Bar
on DanglosS in the adjoining room.
Refusing to be carried in, he resolutely
strobe through the door and stood be-
fore the grim old captain of police. an
easy, confident smile on his face. The
black patch once more covered his eye
with defiant assertiveneSs.
They tell me you are Baldos. a goat
hunter" said Baron Dangloss, eying
him keenly
Yes"
"And you We're hurt in defending one
who is of much consequence in Grau-
stark Sit down, my good fellow" Bal !
dos eye cleaned coldly for an instant;
then he sank into a chair while adj !
hitting that you have done Graustark ,
great service, l am obliged to tell /
you that | at least know you to be /
other than what you say. You are not /
a goat hunter and Baldos is not your
name. Am | not right:'
You have had instructions from |
your sovereign, Baron Dangloss. Did
they include a command to cross QueS-
ton me:' asked Baldos haughtily. |
Dangloss hesitated for full minute.
'They did not. take the liberty of ,
inuuirinp on my own resnnnsihilitv