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lieve what you say. He loves me. and
he loves Jane. am willing to pay all
that l have to keep it from Graydon
and Jane. But intend to tell my hus-
band. will not deceive him any
longer. He will understand. even
though he should hate me for It, He
will love Jane, although she Is not his
own child"
David Cable seemed frozen to the
spot. His brain was clearing; he was
grasping the full Importance Of every
sentence that rushed from her impas-
stoned lips. The last appalling words
fell like the blow of club in the
hands Of a powerful man. He was
him that his breath had ceased to
come and that his whole body had
turned to stone. His wide staring eyes
saw nothing ahead Of him.
well, what have you to say? she
was demanding. "Why have you asked
me to come out here? You have my
final answer. What have you to say?
Are you going to tell Graydon that
Jane Is not our child? must know"
mot our child?" came from the pal
sled lips of David Gable. SO low and
lifeless that the sound was lost in the
swish Of the water below. The inter
mittent red signal in the lighthouse far
out In the lake blinked back at him.
but to him it was steady, vivid glare
do you hear me? l have lied to my
husband for the last time" There was
almost a tone Of victory In the voice
now. DO you hear me? You don't
dare! David will not believe you. He
Will believe my
A terrible oath choked back the
hopeful words in the woman's throat.
Murder had come back into the mans
heart.
"You liev'
"Davidv'
Eyes. it's David! Liar! Whose child
II She? Tell me?"
David! David! For Gods sake,
hear me! There was no wrong. !
swear it!''
"She's not my child and there's no
wrUngv' The sardonic laugh that fol.
lowed was that Of a raging maniac.
"You've fooled me, you fend! You
devilv'
At that word and with one look at
her husbands terribly distorted fea-
lures. Frances Gable shrank back with
a single terrified cry. turned from him
AMI fad madly for her life. With the
spring 81 s.aa ~ild beast, Cable rushed
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Wtth the sprtNu Of the tctld BEAST Cable
rushed after her.
after her. cursing her with every
breath. In few yards he had almost
reached her, his hands outstretched to
the frightened woman's strength sud
denly gave way. Her knees received
the fall Of the limp body. For a sec
ond she seemed huddled In a posture
Of prayer. then toppled over. slipped
easily forward through a assure in the
wan and plunged headforemost into
the chugging waters below.
In the lives even Of the best men
there are moments when the human In
stincts are annihilated and supplapted
by those Of the beast. Likewise have
there been instances in which the brav-
est have been tried In the furnace and
found wanting. while. conversely, the
supposedly towards have proved to be
heroes. Therefore since no two situa-
tons can occur at different time and
yet have precisely similar conditions,
it behooves US to for6ear judging. lest
we be judged, and to approach the fol-
lowing incident in this mans career as
II we ourselves dwelt under a covering
Of glass.
From the time of his marriage up to
this moment no man could have fought
better the bitter struggle of life than
David Cable, yet now in this hour
his hour Of travail and temptation-he
piteously succumbed. Cowardice, the
most despicable Of all emotions, held
him In her grasp.
He sank exhausted against the wall.
his eyes fixed upon the black hole
through which his wife had disappear
ed; then the stony glare changed sud
denly to look Of realization-horri-
bic, Supplying. He crept to the edge
and peered intently into the water, not
six feet below. his eyes starting from
his head.
Black. sobbing water darkness i'm
penetrablel The instructive fear OF
apprehension caused him to look In
every 'dirocfion for possible eyewit.
lesses. EVER drop Of blood In hia
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Chtlled to the bone, hts teeth chattertng.
hurry and ring a doorben. Get inside
and phone for a doctor-a doctor first
and then the police. We may be able
to save her life.'
The first Of the rich mems homes
denied them admission. The man of
the house said he would not stand for
the notoriety." broom, supporting the
head Of the wet, icy figure. made a re
mark which the man was never to for
get. At the second house they were ad.
mitted.
In an instant all was confusion. A
card game was broken up, and guests
Of the house assisted their host and
hostess in doing all manner of un-
necessary things. broom gave the
commands which sooner or later re-
solved themselves into excited, wrathy
demands upon the telephone operator,
calls for certain nearby doctor, calls
for the police, calls for stimulants,
maids. hot water bottles-everything.
"She's been robbed" said one Of the
men. "Her rings have been torn OF.
Look at the blood!'
''She's well dressed, too" said an
other. "Say, her face looks familiar
To the Amusement Of every one, the
lips Of the woman parted and a gasp
ing. choking sound issued from be-
tween them. slight shudder swept
over her frame.
+ ''She's aliver' exclaimed broom.
"Get these wet clothes or Of her
quickr"
The men stood grouped IN the hall
way while the women tore the wet
garments from the reviving victim
and prepared . warm bed Tor her.
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CHAPTER XVI.

ROOMS intentions were
clear. 1t was not a ten
der heart nor was it chiv-
airy which prompted him
to do the deed of valoH
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HE dark, mufned figure of
a man leaned against a
section of the Old wall
that edged the lake-the
figure of q man who
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CHAPTER V.
To the Rescue.

\ nj ISH. who had obediently fol-
Mi lowed De Jolidon and Natalie
NJ at ropon's orders until they
y had entered the summer house.
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Tot me aloner' ne whispered =CzHS
you see what Il all meaus2 IL means
we've found the lady De Jolidon's In
love with. the very woman we've
both been looking for And now II
She u just turn her head a little I'll be
able 20 see her face. and them
Then YOU don't know who she is7'
queriod Dauilo.
"No. But TH"-
Then take my advice and don't try
20 ind out Let well enough alone
Come away. old chap. and
NO. not There; you pulled my head
away just as she was turning around.
III have seen her in another second.
out 10y the other door. and then l shan't
be able TO know who
Let me do the looking" suggested
Danilo. If either OF us has 10 play
the eavesdropper I'lr'-
mo. 1t is my place" asserted Pop
or. But I'll bet you hundred francs
it's Nine. Nova Kovltch."
1T would be like stealing a drunken
mans watch. won't take the bet.
Come away. sir. and let the matter
drop where IL is. For your own hap
piness"-
But Popon was once more at the key
hole.
They're standing up to 60" he re-
ported Now she's beginning to face
this way. It's Oh, good LordT
The poor old man staggered away
from the door as though struck be-
tween the eyes. Keeling to a chair, he
collapsed and buried his face In his
bands.
mo. mol II can't bel II can't!' he
moaned. And yet l could hardly be
mistaken. My wifel And
Brace up, your excelencyP' entreat-
ed Danilo in genuine distress. Pull
yourself together. There are people
coming along the walk Don't make a
scene Perhaps you were mistaken"
NO; l saw herr groanec PopoR.
MY own wife aud De Jolidonl And
he kissed her hand"
"Oh. dare say she was more kissed
against than kissingT' Danilo observed
consolingly. But be careful. sir. A
whole lot Of people are within ear
shot"
Then let them know the worstr'
cried Popoff III voice that brought a
number OF guests hurrying to the spot
I'm denounce her before them ALL
Come out Of there" be beloved, rush
ing forward. both OF you'll Come outg'
lie threw the summer house door
wide open and shrank back. incredu-
lous. aghast.
On the threshold stood De JoIidon
nnd-Sonial
"What-what does this mean" CUR.
gied the confused ambassador, this
this change and
You called to Us to come out" re
turned Sonia calmly. May i ask
what you wanted OF usY
''Soniaw gasped Daniio. And through
the confusion OF many excited voices
she heard him and thriLied 70 the note
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to claim your attention. Grant me n
final half hour OF your society all To
myself Let the talk be uninterrupted.
Let us sit in the little summer house
over there. Sect is empty"
They entered the little inclosed ar
Dor IL was lighted by a string Of
japanese lanterns, and two rustic
chairs were at opposite sides OF it's
round center table. There was a door
at each end OF the tiny room-au ideal
spot for tete-a-tete chat now that the
moonlight had wooed most of the
guests out Of doors.
The Hight wicker door swung shut be-
hind the couple. Natalie quite en-
jOyed the prospect OF listening 70 her
adorer's melodramatlc words OF fare
we'll and OF posing herocially as q self
sacrificing. dutiful wife. In half an
hour at most she would rejoln her hus-
band with the righteous consciousness
In her heart or having dismissed for
ever the one man besides PopoT who
had ever made love 10 her.
So interested was Natalie In De Joli-
don's parting speech that she did not
hear the ambassador, just outside. de
clare excitedly:
"Nish. I'm sure I saw that summer
house door close behind a lady's skirt
Let's see who is In therei"
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4 ~
In at Fopon's orders until they
& bad entered the summer house.
now wriggled forward in confusion or
hearing the ambassadors voice.
Did YOU call me. slr;" he asked.
Il most surely did call you. Mr.
Nishr cried Popod. "And told you
was certain I saw lady. or. rather.
q lady's skirt disappearing into that
summer house. Who was shef"
IL don't know, your excellency,'
tremblInsly lied NIsh.
You ought 10 know scolded Popon.
You We're standing nearer the sum
mer house than l was. Didn't you see
her at ang'
Eyes, sir-yes, l saw her, II I may
say so, but don't know who she was.
really don't. -
'Was she aloneT"
''NO, your excellency, not quite alone.
There was. IL may say so-there was
a gentleman with her. At least be
looked Ike a gentleman. but ! didn't
recognize him either"
''Wen, well. wellp' chuckled the am
bassador, seating himself in a garden
chair and eying the summer house
with delightful interest "A little fir
tation. Ell? Gone in there TO whisper
sweet nothings where no one can Ia.
terrupt 'em. wonder who they are.
Now. | really wonderl Mr.. Nish.
would not for the world have you think
am the least bit curious. But--TH
just sit here awhile. for a joke. and
watch them come out In the mean
time. Mr.. Nish. you might slip around
TO the rear OF the summer house and
see II there is another door there. II
there is. you might lock It. Under
standT'
"Ye-yes. your exceIlencyr' mumbled
panic stricken Nish. scuttling away
among the bushes. The little clerk
never paused until he had found Sonia
To her be poured forth the whole
story, gazing with wild horror as she
broke into a peal OF uncomfortable
laughter.
Suddenly she grew sober.
Her husband will never forgive
her" she murmured, half TO herself
HE Will never understand that It's
just silly. harmless. sentimental talk
they're having"
Memories OF the ways OF jealous
Marsovian husbands flashed into her
mind In that primitive fatheriand
wives had been bosten-yes. and muir
dered-for less. Something must be
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She had heard Danllo's wild speech OF
gOOdby to Sonia and his announcement
that he was or TO Maxim's Hence
the ambassadors wife. with a feeble
yearning TO atone IN some way for the
false position INTO which the widow
had been thrust for her sake. had re-
solved to follow In the hope OF securing
a word In private with Danilo and
setting matters right again.
Natalie had not confded her plan to
her husband. and now as the party
We're ushered 70 a secluded table in an
aicove she glanced at the riotous scene
about her with a delighted nervous
ness. The delight vanished suddenly.
however. and the nervousness waxed
TO panic fear as a familiar voice
smote upon her ear
PopoC had just come I'm and was
standing not ten feet away from the
secluded table where his wife sat
trembling
Il want 90 see Prince Danilo at
once" he said 10 the head waiter.
has be arrivedY'
Not yet sir" was the reply. "but he
win be here very soon. There IS
supper party waiting for him over
there" waving 10 a tableful OF gayly
appareled girls with tired eyed men.
Really exclaimed the ambassador.
"I'li just join them till be comes"
he toddled OF TO the distant table.
where. 10 Natalle's jealous eye. he
seemed 20 make himself at home with
phenomenal ease and quickness. He
was scarce seated when Danilo strobe
In The whole table rose 60 give the
prince noisy greeting
why. hello. your excellency!" cried
Danilo. This is queer company for
a monument OF responsibility like
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done. and done quickly

done. and done quickly"
Don't worryr she consoled the ter.
rified Nish. Say nothing to any one
else. III get Nine. Popoff out OF the
scrape II can"
Before Nish could reply she had dis
appeared down a path leading to the
rear door of the summer house.
Meantime Popoff. his curiosity mas
tering him. had left his seat Stealing
forward on tiptoe he put his eye TO
the keyhole OF the wicker door
He had scarcely bent over this when
Danilo. happening to pass by on his
way TO the gate. paused In amazement
at sight OF the Marsovian ambassador
thus assuming the role OF Paul Pry.
why, hello. old chapr' cried the
prince. what are you up tor
"Hushr' warned Popon In an excited
whisper. "A lady went into the sum
mer house a few minutes ago with a
gentleman. ! can't see them very
clearly. There's too much dun In the
keyhole. But they're sitting opposite
each other with only a little table be
tween them The lady's back Is to
me. but Il somehow looks familiar.
The man Is talking as earnestly as il
he were trying TO borrow money. Now
he's bending across and kissing her
hand. and she decent seem to mind.
Its-why, bless my soul. it's that fell
low De Jolidon? Well. welll OF all
thingsi Now. IL only the lady would
turn her face so 1 could see her
Come away, sirr' begged Danilo.
the whole situation bursting upon bis
mind He caught Popon's sleeve. but
the ambassador shook him or.
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yourself 10 wander intog'
Il came only to see you" protested
the ambassador. drawing him aside.
Il was bound ia come here and wait
till you appeared If
''Oh. see" cut IA tho prince. thor
~ushiy enjoying his confusion. Fools
rush I'm where
Il didn't rush in" fumed the am
bassador: 81 crept here in a measly
cab. and sneaked into the place Ike
a pickpocket for fear some one would
recognize me. l sacrificed myself 10
my country. Suppose my wife should
hear OF IT, ] came 10 implore you, TO
cast myself on your mercy. to beg you
once more to prevent the widow
from
Il must see his excellency." insisted
a portly man behind them. his voice
booming through the whole room. ~He
is here. and L Ohr' he broke of on
sight of Popoff. Here you arel r.
My dear Nova KovItch." pettishIy
interrupted the ambassador, lis It nee
essary 10 hunt for me with brass
band? Couldn't you
I'm sorry 20 interrupt you" answer
ed Nova kovitch, ''but here's dis
patch from the Marsovian ministry.
IL seemed to me important and
brought It on"
Popof took the slip OF paper and
read aloud:
IF Nine. Sadowa's twenty millions
are allowed TO leave Marsoyia We are
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what sullen pride forced back from the
lips
Then a last dreamy chord and the
music was hushed. DanilO and Sonia
started. amazed, as though from some
vision OF paradise. The widow, fearful
lest by impulsive word she might
wreck her plan OF bringing Danilo TO
her feet, darted breathlessly away TO
welcome a new group OF guests. The
prince, left alone. stared after her, open
mouthed, \ clapping OF applauding
hands aroused him.
bravo, bravo. my dear princew
wheezed the ambassador, toddling for
ward. what a delightful little dancel
But is II customary TO catch ones part
ner In a jiu jitsu grip like that. OF IS
II fashion that has come In since my
Waiting daysY'
The old bore's feeble Jest brought
Danilo quickly back to earth and 70 a
sense OF everyday surroundings.
"Were you looking for me p he asked,
none too civilly.
"Only TO see IL you had succeeded
yet In finding who the lady is with
whom De Jolidon is In love. She must
be made to win him away from any
ideas OF marrying the widow"
ITO blazes with that and all the rest
OF your silly plansF' shouted Danilo.
Don't worry any more about the
widow. It's no use. tell you. She Is
going TO marry Frenchman In spite
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I anguish IN bis BALI stiaed cry.

OF anguish In his half stified cry.
"If-if II was you who were In
there with NJ. de Joiidon." stammered
Popon. where is my wifer"
Here / am. dear" answered Natalie.
stepping out OF the crowd. with which
she had mingled after her hurried exit
through the rear door OF the summer
house. Here l ami What is the mat
terr'
Matter enoughr' cried her husband.
Il could have sworn / saw you sitting
in that arbor with NJ. de Jolidon."
MY dearr'
Natalie's exclamation was triumph
of shocked propriety.
"He was kissing your hand. l
thought" went on the dazed ambassa-
dor.
This time Natalie moved away from
him in offended dignity. But PopoR
FASTENED 20 throw his arm about her
aud draw her back.
Il was wrong" be assured her-"a
blunder OF eyesightl l apologizei I'm
sorry. r.
Il begin 10 understand" put IN Sonia,
stepping forward in fear lest Natalie
overdo her pose OF virtuous indigua-
ton 1T seems that the Marsovian
AMBASSADOR has done me the honor TO
listen at a keyhole I'm hopes OF over
hearing my conversation. Sooner than
disappoint him. NJ de Jolidon, will you
please repeat to him just what you
said to me In there?"
De JolidOn understood. II Natalie
was to be saved, II Sonia was not 60
be talked about, heroic measures were
necessary.
Il asked Nine. Sonia Sadowa.~ said
be. ito DO me the honor to become my
wife,
DanilO stood mOtionless, his lips set
in white line. amid the buzz OF con-
gratulatIons and laughter that followed
DE Jolidon's announcement. Sonia
noted his agony aud said joyfuny to
herself:
MY prince. I think I've won! You'll
have 10 speak. soon or late. now, and
when you do
And Marsovia loses the twenty mil
lions!' POpOR muttered, recovering his
self possession and somewhat belated-
" remembering his country's needs.
Prince" called Sonia mlschievous-
ly, II haven't heard your congratula-
lions yet You don't look as happy Is
you might at the news"
Happy echoed Danilo. with a
scoTnful, mirthless laugh. why
shouldn't I be? Accept my congratu-
lations. my paternal blessing and any
thing else you choose 10 levy on me
for. Ny own motto is, Love when you
may. propose seldom and marry-not
at allr
let me tell you a little fairy story:
There were once n prince and q prin-
cess. They loved each other. But the
prince was poor and dared not tell OF
his love for fear OF being thought a
fortune hunter. His silence made the
princess angry. So she went and prom
ised her hand TO another man. and
they all lived miserably unhappy ever
after. And the moral OF that stupid
little story Is that I'm sick OF respect
ability, and I'm awake from my crazy
dream or love. and I'm going back to
Maxim's. and Won can all &c s5--Afar-
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Throwing herself Back into tl-
strength Of his circIing en- a .ce. the
girls outstretched arms s,yayci ike
wind blown lilies In rhythm with the
music her light step scarcely touching
earth as the prince guided her through
the mazes OF the dance.
IL was strange, dexterous blend OF
east and west. OF llsSom oriental pos
turing and OF gliding. modern waltz
steps-the very poetry OF motion. Nor
from the first note until the last strain
Of music died away did either dancer
eyes leave the others.
Love, eager and eternal. was In the
gaze OF each. Eye said openly TO eye
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c,a@
CHAPTER w.
The Waltz.

I'M ANCE with me,' repeated SO
HI The faron orchestra had
- struck up a d@shing. CAV
Marsovian air. ImpencC by the music
and her glance OF daring Danilo sprans
forward.
In an instant the two were whirline
madly amid the 'ntricacies OF wild
Russian dance such as has for count.
less centuries been performed from s..
beria's ice plain 20 Tartar steppes-a
dance Of youth. agility. utter aban-
don.
Yet as they came painting 20 a halt
at the last crashing note OF music the
face OF neither reflected the exhilara.
ton the swift motion and stirring
measures usually evoked In fact. Da.
nilo's brow wore a very pcrceptibIe
scowL Sonia. too. was downcast Had
her rash experiment failed?
'Nou didn't enjoy that" said she.
"Not especially" he confessed Did
YOU"
mo. You don't dance as well as YOU
did"
You've probably grown to prefer
French partners" be replied. piqued
at the reflection on his dancing.
Prom all hear" she retorted. you
have little right to reproach me on
that score. You dance a good deal al
Maxim's. don't your"
Now and then" he admitted
and with what sort OF partners. I
wonder?" she scoffed. touch OF scorr
IN her sweet voice.
With polite ones" said Danuo
icily.
She WINGED ever so little at the re-
proof and went on.
Il suppose you dance better with
them than with me-"
Possibly" he agreed. "You see. I,
too. may prefer French partners"
She raised her great dark eyes 20
his. a world OF meaning in them.
DO your" she asked. almost IN a
whisper.
The distant orchestra had been play
ing again. this time not a native air.
but dreamy. infinitely sweet Wien
nese waltz. The opening notes of the
haunting melody. though softened by
distance. were waited none the less
distinctly TO the listening couple.
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