The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-10-15
By C. NJ and A, M. Williamson
Copyright 1907 BY the Authors

except death? Then he would have fai.
warning that did not intend TO do
the thing to which he had nearly
forced me. and ! would fight him.
when he tried to take revenge. But
meanwhile. before he got that letter. I
WOULD must-Hnd some way of put
ting the treaty back in It's place at
the Foreign Office.
II was too soon to dare to be happy.
yet :. for 1t was on the cards that. everf
when / had saved Raoul from the con-
sequences OF my political treachery.
Godeusky might still be able TO ruin
me with him. Yet. the RELIEF felt
after the all but hopeless anguish III
which had been drowning for the
last few days gave to my spirit Wild
exhilaration that night. ! encouraged
Raoul with hints that I had news OF
the necklace. and said that. II he would
let me come TO him In his office as
soon as 1t was open In the morning. I
might be able to surprise him pleas.
iantly. or course, no answered that II
would give him the greatest Joy to
see me there. or anywhere: and we
parted with an appointment for
O'clock next day.
&, When he had gone, I wrote note
very short note-to Count Goden-
sky. wanted to have 1t ready: but
/ did not mean to send 1t till the
treaty was in the safe whence ! had
taken II. Then, the letter should go
at once, by messenger; and It would
still be very early in the day,I hoped.
Usually, ! have my cup OF choco-
late In bed at 9; but on the morning
which followed l was dressed and
ready to so out, at $3.50. I think that
had not slept at all. but that didn't
matter. ! felt strong and fresh, and
MY heart was full OF courage. was
leaving nothing to chance. had
plan. and knew how ] meant to play
the last hand in the game. It might
go against me. But I held high
trump.
alone.
Dearest he exclaimed. Il know
your news must be good for you LOOK
SO bright and beautiful. Tell me-tell
mel"
/ I laughed, teasingly. though Heaven
knew was in no MOOD for teasing: g.,
punish you for asking about the
wretched diamonds before you IN
CURED how slept. and whether I
dreamed of you, 1 shall make you pay
penalty"
Amy penalty you will" he answered,
laughing too. and entering Into tho
jOke--tor ne was happy aHO uoPeIul
now, seeing that could joke.
LET me sit down and write at your
desk. on bit OF your paper" said.
He gave me pen and ink. scrib-
bed off few words, and folded the
note into an envelope. Now. this is
very precious" ! went on. ut tells
you oil you want to know. But-Im
going to post It..
mo, MOI" he protested, Il can't
walt for the post"
"Oh, I wouldn't trust my treasure
10 the post not even II 1t We're
insured. open that wonderful safe
You gave me peep into the other
day, and Ill put this valuable do.u.
ment in among the others, not moro
VALUABLE to the country than this
ought to be to you. Ill hide itkthere,
and you must shut UP the safe with
ont looking for 1t, TIL I've gone. Then,
YOU must count ten, and after that
YOU may search. Remember, you said
you'd submit to any penalty. SO no ex-
cuses no complaints"
IN, Raoul laughed. You shall have
your way fantastic though It be- for
You are a sorceress, and have bewitch'
ed ne.n
no be Continued To-morrow.>