Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-10-09

eidentally, as though he we're always
buying watches for cowboys. Now
where does that leave us?"
"Pm afraid it rather does for my
theory I'll look him up when | get
home. Montana isn't a good hiding
| place any more. But 1t was odd the
way he acted about old Stroebe's
death. You don't suppose he knew
him, do youY
ITS possible. Poor Count Won Stree.
bel! Many hearts are lighter now that
he's done for"
eyes. and there will be something
doing In Austria now that he's out of
the way"
Four days passed. in which they de.
voted themselves to their young broth.
er. The papers were filed with ac-
counts of Count Won Stroebels death
and speculations as to its effect on the
future of Austria and the peace of Eu-
rope. The Claibornes saw nothing of
Armitage. Dick asked for him in the
hotel and found that he had gone, but
would return in few days.
1t was on the morning of the fourth
day that Armitage appeared suddenly
at the hotel rs Dick and his sister
waited for carriage to carry them to
their train. He had just returned. and
they met by the narrowest margin. He
walked with them to the door of the
Monte Rosa.
1--WE are running for the King Ed.
ward and hope for a day in London
before we sail. Perhaps we shall see
said Claiborne, with some malice, 1t
must be confessed, for his sisters ben
eft
THAT IS possible. l am very fond
Of Washington" responded Armltage
carelessly.
"Of course you will look us up" per-
sisted Dick. 81 shall be at Fort Myer
PLEASURE
Claiborne turned for last word
with the porter about their baggage,
and Armitage stood talking to Shirley.
who had already entered the carriage
"Oh is there any news of Count Won
Stroebel's assassin" she asked, noting
the newspaper that Armitage held in
his hand.
Nothing It's a very mysterious
and puzzling affair"
ITS horrible to think such a thing
possible. He was a wonderful old man
But very likely they will find the MUIR
derer."
yes; undoubtedly"
THE secret police will scour Europe
In pursuit of the assassin" she OBJ
served.
YES" replied Armitage gravely.
THE truth will be known before we
sail. no doubt" said Shirley. The as
sassin may be here in Geneva by this
time"
That is quite likely" said John Ar
mitage, with unbrokenf gravity. "In
fact, rather expect him here or
should be leaving today myself"
He bowed and made way for the i'm
patient Claiborne, who gave his hand
to Armitage hastily and jumped into
the carriage.
Your imitation cut glass drummer
Thank the Lord. we've seen the last Of
that fellow"
Shirley said nothing. but gazed out
Of the window with wondering look
in her eyes And on the way to Liver
pool she thought often Of Armitages
last words Il rather expect him here
or should be leaving today myself"
he had said
She was not sure whether. II 1t had
not been for those words. she would
have thought of him again at all. She
remembered him as he stood framed in
the carriage door-his gravity, his fine
ease, the impression he gave Of great
physical strength and of resources of
character and courage.
And SO Shirley Claiborne left Geneva
not knowing the curious web that fate
had woven for her nor how those Lass
words spoken by Armitage at the car
riage door were to link her to strange
adventures at the very threshold of her
American home.