Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-12-28

much against the advice of her coun
selors will admit that she had othel
business there. but II could have wait
ed. You see. Miss Calhoun. 1t was Il
great risk at this particular time MIS-
fortune means disaster now. Bui
Providence was her friend. She ar
rived safely In Ganlook not an hour
since"
"Really? Oh, Baron Dangloss. where
Is sleT excitedly cried the American
girl.
For the night she is stopping with
the Countess Rallowitz A force OF
men. but not those whom you met al
the gates. has just been dispatched al
her command TO search for you in the
lower pass. You took the most danger
GUS road Miss Calhoun. and + am
amazed that you came through In
tafety."
"The Russians chose the lower pass,
! know not why. OF course. was
cutie ignorant. However. we met mel
ther brigands nor soldiers. Axphain or
Graustark. encountered nothing
more alarming than mountain lion.
And that, Baron Dangloss. recalls me
10 the sense of duty have been neg
iectlng. A poor wanderer in the hills
defended me against the beast and was
badly wounded. He must be taken to
hospital at once. sir. where he ma!
have the proper care"
Whereupon. at his request. she hur-
riedly related the story of that trying
Journey through the mountains, not
forgetting to paint the courage of Bal
COS in most glowing colors. The CHIEF
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 1t.
You will see that he has immediate
attention. won't you?" she implored in
the end.
"He shall have our deepest consider
ation." promised he.
"You know am rather interested be-
cause | shot him. just as If 1t were
not enough that his legs were being
torn by the brute at the time. He
ought not to walk. Baron Dangloss.
II 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"
Nov. let me tell you something"
said she. after due reflection. you
must not pay any attention to what he
says. He Is liable to be delirious and
talk In a terrible sort Of way. You
know. delirious people never talk ra-
tionally." She was loyalty trying to
protect Baldos. the hunted, against
any incrimInating statements he might
make.
"Quite right. Miss Calhoun" said the
baron very gravely.
"And now, I'd like to 60 to the prin-
cess said Beverly, absolutely sure Of
herself. You know we are great
friends. she and l."
II have sent 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 1t 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 | am concerned, Miss Cal.
houn. he shall always regard you as a
queen" said Dangloss gallantly.
Thank you. It's very nice of you
to-.
A man I'M uniform entered after
knocking at the door of the room. He
"allteI his superior AMI uttered few
WORKS in his own language.
Her royal highness is awaiting you
at the home of the countess. Miss Cal
Eoun. \ detail Of men will escort you
ana Your servant to her place"
Now, please. Baron Dangloss,"
pleaded Beverly at the door be nice
10 lim. 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
.,fter giving the baron a smile he never
.orSot. Baldos looked up eagerly.
#nXiouSly.
= Its all right" she said in low tones.
pauslng for moment beside his chair.
Don't get up. GOodby. I'll come TO
see you tomorrow. Don't be In the
'east disturbed. Baron Dangloss has
u!s 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.