The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-10-08

Claiborne hauled UP known banner.
the Tag. Here they
are" called Claiborne and flung open
the door as Shirley. her father and
Baron Won Marhof rode up under the
billowing ensign. Dick stepped out to
meet them and answer their questions.
mfr. Armltage Is here. He has been
hurt, and we have sent for u doctor.
but and he looked at Shirley.
IF you will do ME the honor to enter
ALI Of your And ArmitaRe came out
quickly and smiled upon them.
I'VE had started OF to look for Dick
when We met your man." said Shirley.
standing on the steps. rein in hand.
What has happened. and how was
Armitnge injuredw demanded Judge
Claiborne.
"There was a battle" replied Dick.
grinning. land Mr. Armltage got ln'the
way OF a bullet"
Her ride through the keen morning
air had flooded Shlriey's cheek with
color. She had been awake much OF
the night. On returning from the ball
at the inn she found Dick still absent.
and when at O o'clock he had not re-
turned she called her father. and they
had set OF together for the hills. to-
ward which. the stableman reported.
Dick had ridden. They had met Os-
car Just outside the Springs and had
returned to the hotel for Raron Won
Marhof. Having performed her office
as guide and satisfied herself that Dick
was safe, she felt her conscience eased
and could see no reason why she should
not ride home and leave the men to
their council. Armitagc saw her turn
to her horse. whose nose was exploring
her macintosh pockets, and he stepped
quickly toward her.
"You see, Miss Claiborne. your broth.
er 10 quite safe, but very much hope
you will not run away. There are
some things to be explained which It II
only fair you should hear"
wait, Shirley. and we will all so
down together" said Judge Claiborne
reluctantly.
Baron Won Marhof. very handsome
and distinguished, but mud splashed.
had tied his horse to q post In the
driveway and stood on the veranda
steps, his hat In his hand, staring, q
look Of bewilderment on his face. Ar
mitage, bareheaded. still In bis riding
leggings, his trousers splashed with
mud, his left arm sleeveless and sup
ported by q handkerchief swung from
his neck. shook hands with Judge Clai-
borne.
Baron von Marhof, allow me to pre-
sent Mr.. Armitage." said Dick. and Ar
mitage walked to the steps and bowed.
The ambassador did not offer bis hand.
won't you please come in?'' said
Armitage, smiling upon them. and
when they were seated be took his
stand by the fireplace. hesitated mo-
ment, a. though weighing bis words.
and began:
Baron von Marhof. the events that
have led to this meeting have been
somewhat more than unusual-they are
unique. And complications have arisen
which require prompt and wise action.
For this reason am glad that we shall
have the beneht Of Judge Claiborne's
advice" te
Judge Claiborne Il the counsel Of
our embassy" said the ambassador.
His gaze was fixed intently on Armi-
tage's face. and be hitched himself for.
ward In bis chair impatlently. grasp.
Ing bis crop nervously across his knees.
"You were anxious to 6nd me. baron.
and may have seemed hard to catch.
but believe We have been working at
cross purposes to serve the same In.
terests."
Tho baron nodded.
"Yes; l dare say" hs remarked dryly.
"And some other gentlemen Of not
quite your own standing have at the
same time been seeking me. II will
give me great pleasure to present one
Of them-one. lbelIeve. will be enough