The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1906-09-07

and. oh. that reminds me, BaroI
Dangloss. Baldos still believes me t
be the princess. Is it necessary to-
to tell him the truth about me? Just
at present. l meant I'm sure he'll rest
much easier IL lie doesn't Know an
ferently"
$50 far rs l am concerned, Miss Cal
houn, he shall always regard you as q
queen" said Dangloss CALAMITY.
THANK you. It's very nice of you
to-
A man in uniform entered after
knocking at the door of the room. He
saluted his superior and uttered a few
words in his own language.
Her royal highness is awaiting you
at the home Of the countess. Miss Cal
houn. A detail of men will escort you
and your servant to her place"
''Now, please, Baron Dangloss, -
pleaded Beverly at the door, "be nice
to him. You know 1t 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 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! Goodby. 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 were 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 chair. while adj
hitting that you have done Graustark
q great service, 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 l not rightT'
you have had instructions from
your sovereign, Baron Dangloss. Did
they include command to cross ques-
ton met" asked Baldos haughtily.
Dangloss hesitated for a full minute.
''They did not take the liberty of
inQuiring on my own responsibility,
Very well, sir. Until you have a
right to question me, l am Baldos and
a goat hunter. think l am here to re-
eeive surgical treatment"
You decline to tell me anything con-
corning yourselfY'
''Only that am injured and need re-
lief"
"pArhans know more about YOU
than you suspect, sir"
II am not in the least interested, |
Baron Dangloss, in what you know.
The princess brought me into Ganlook, |
and l have her promise of help and |
protection while here. That is all l |
have to say, except that l have i'm |
plicit faith in her word"
Dangloss sat watching him in silence !
FOR some time. No one but himself |
knew what was going on in thai |
inrewd, speculative mlnu. A. Ieme.--
Ne arose and approached the proud
elbow in rags.
You have earned every considera-
ion at our hands. My men will take /
Tou to the hospital. and you shall have
he best of care. You have served our
princess well. Tomorrow you may feel
Inclined to talk more freely with me,
or am your friend, Baldos."
II am grateful for that, Baron Dan
yloss," said the other simply. Then he
vas led away, and a comfortable cot
n the Ganlook hospital soon held his
ong, feverish frame. while capable
lands took care of his wounds. He
lid not know 1t, but two fully armed
oldiers maintained a careful guard
outside his door under instructions
rom the head of the police. Moreover.
picked detail of men sailed forth
ntO the lower pass in search of the
,oat hunters followers.
In the meantime Beverly was con-
Iucted to the home of the Countess
aallowitz. Her meeting with the
rincess was most affectionate. There
we're tears, laughter and kisses. The
whole atmosphere of the place sug-
ested romance to the eager American
irl Downstairs were the royal |
yards. In the halls were attendants.
III about were maidservants and OBJ
eQuious lackeys, crowding the home
+ the kindly countess. At last, COM
ortable and free from the dust of
ravel, the two friends sat down to
ainty meal.
'tOh. / am so delighted" murmured
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