Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-01-06
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hand AS Tor me, when my lips
touched the satin flesh | knew that it
was all over.
Your highnessi" she called.
The princess returned. She looked
at me with mixture Of fierceness and
defiance, humility and supplication.
had always supposed her to be a sort
of hobbledehoy; instead, she was one
of those rare creatures who possess
all the varying moods of the sex. |
could readily imagine all the young
fellows falling violently in love with
her: all the young fellows save one. /
glanced furtively at the Honorable
Betty
HE knows all?" asked her highness,
her chin tilted aggressiyeIy.
Everything.
There was that in her highness' tone
tone which dared me to express any
opinion that was not totally compli-
mentary.
Il am not sufficiently wcll-born to
pass an opinion upon your highness'
actions" / replied, with excusable
irony.
Excellent" she exclaimed. Il have
grown weary of sycophants. You are
not afraid of me at ALL"
Not in the slightest degree" / de-
clared
You win not regret what you are
about to do. / can make 1t very pleas
ant for you in Barscheit--or very I'M
pleasant" But this threatening cup
plement was made harmless by the ac-
co,npanying smile.
May I offer the advice of rather
worldly MANI"
"Nell?"
When steinhack comes bid him go
about his business
The Honorable Betty nodded APPROX
ingly, but her highness shrugged.
Since you are decided" and
bowed. Now. what time does this
fellow put in his appearance"
Her highness beamed upon the Hon
orable Betty Il Ike the way he says
this fellow it treasures me. He is
due at nine o'clock; that is to say, in
half an hour. will give you these di-
rections. do not wish Steinbock to
know of your presence here. You will
hide in the salon, close to the por-
there's, within call Moreover, | shall
have to impose upon you the disagree
able duty of playing the listener Let
nothing escape your ear or your eye.
| am not certain of this fellow Stein
book, though hold a sword above his
head"
But where are your men," | asked.
She smiled. There is no one here
but Leopold
Your highness to meet steinbocl
alone?"
Il have no fear of him; he knows
who | am"
Everything shall be done as you
wish" | secretly hoped | might have
the opportunity to punch Stelnbock's
head
Thank you" The transition OF her
moods always left me in wonder. "Play
something; 1t is impossible 10 talk"
She perched herself on the broad arm
of the Honorable Betty's chair, and
her arm rested lightly but affection
ately on her shoulder
1t was something fer a man to gain
the confidence, in so short a time, of
two such women. felt as brave as
Bayard. So | sat down before the
piano and played. Ny two accomplish.
ments are horseback riding and music
and | candidly tell you that | aIn as
reckless at one as at the other | had
good memory. | played something
from Chaminadc, as her fancies are
always airy and agreeable and unmel.
ancholy. | was attacking The Fiat.
terer' when he- highness touched my
arm.
"Hark,"
We all listened intently. The sound
of beating hoofs came distinctly. A
single horseman was galloping along
the highway toward the castle. The
sound grew nearer and nearer; pres.
emily it ceased. rose quietly.
1T is time hid myself, for doubt.
less this rider Ia the man
The princess paled for a moment.
while her companion nervously plucked
at the edges Of her handkerchief