Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-05-04
Chapter III.

(COntinUCd rom last tCeoh,
ut was evident that | had not seriously
wounded the Colonel for he stood at A.
tention without difficulty, supported by his
aide, who explained briefly that they had
entered the Chateau to demand accommo-
dalton for the Emperor and his staff; that
I had opposed entrance; and that without
provocaton had viciousy attacked the
Colonel. To this version the Colonel weakly
agreed. The Kaiser turned to me.
.'You say my Colonel insulted the ladyT'
Including in his glance Aimee, who stood
on the stairway, overcome with the embar-
rassment of her position and the presence
of the German ruler.
"He put his arm about her" l replied,
my anger rising again, land endeavored to
Kiss her. Ask the lady herself"
"Is 1t true, Mademolselle"
Aimee bowed her head in assent, the
color sweeping over her beautiful face and
neck.
The Kaiser's features became set in CON
tempt II doubt not your punishment Is
just" he said sternly, addressing the
Colonel, who cringed before this rebuke.
II have issued specific orders to avoid
Just such improprieties. You are under
arrest sir. You will retire to your quarters
and await further orders" Then to the
aide-"see that he Is attended by the
surgeon. You may CO."
As they passed through the great door
way the Kaiser addressed Aimee, bowling
gracefully. 81 apologize to you, Made
moiselle, for the affront of my officer. l
also applaud the gallantry Of your-your---
defender, Mr. Adams, whom l have met
under various circumstances. 1t Will be
necessary for me and my staff to occupy
a portion of your Chateau during the next
few days. You may rest assured, however,
that the upper floors shall be reserved
entirely for your own use, and that there
will be no unseemly or unnecessary inter-
ference with your personal comfort. l
shall see that you are protected day ana
night. But while you will not be regarded
as under restraint, | ask that you make no
bowed again to Aimee and strobe out into
the sunlight, followed by his orderly, who
had been standing at the door.
l ran to Aimee and took her in my arms
comforting her in the way of lover
But she seemed not to be afraid. On thf
contrary she was quite serene, expressing
her confidence in the Kaiser's assurH, g =
rs he not grand manT she asked
"Such dignity; such magnificent bearing
what fire shone in his eyes! And ohml
brave sweetheart" pattlng my checks 10y
ingy, chow like a lion you We're, shall
never be afraid with you near me" SO W.
went ON for a delicious half hour, when !
detachment of the Emperor's bodyguard
under command of a sergeant of mag
aifcent proportions, entered the dooryarc
and took up their positions around tn
house. Then Aimee retired to her rooms OF
the second floor, and i sailed forth t
learn something OF the military situation
have said that i was wei. acquaintc
In Berlin, so 1t was not surprising, tina
] should run across friends Hardly ha
| left the Chateau when l came face t
face with portly, red-bearded officer, lean
ing against tree and contentedly smokin
long-stemmed pipe. | held out my hant
smiling my recognition.
"LoWenberg!' | exclaimed In deligh
at is really you" He was a Colonel {
Hussars, and | had beaten him at cheS
many and many a time
For full minute he stared me in til
face. Gradually his features relaxed
Then roar of laughter shook his pauncl
He snatched my outstretched hand an
clasped 1t in both his own. Tears "a
down his cheeks.
"Oh, my dear Adams, my dear Adams,
he cried between peals Of laughter. "Whi
manner of fancy doll is this? ! see yC
in Berlin, attired en- rigeW, gravely di
cussing tariffs and values. | hurry to Il
front to fight, and find you strutting abol
the grounds of French Chateau, clad
velvet and lace, like a medieval fachiC
plate Oh, you changeable American
What next, what neXtT'
All, my brave Lowenberg! he was ey,
fine friend. How my heart ached whe
few weeks later, | saw him stretch'
upon heap of straw, both legs shot awe
in that descent into the hell of Montepelie
aad dying as a German warrior can III
with a prayer for his country and sml
for his friends.
In few minutes | told Lowenberg
the events of the past few days. hintin
however, that / had started from Annie
In an air-ship, bent on a pleasure tri
| learned that the German forces we
forming to the west OF us, and that c.