Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-09
doubtedly existed could not be unearth' ed in time"

doubtedly existed could not be unearth-
 ed in time"
 Supposing that Count von Brett stein's boasted frankness had led him to make these statements, it is proba-
 ble that Rhaetia would not long have
 rejoiced in chancellor so wise and so self sacrificing
 It was we'll enough for the old man to declare his willingness to retire if his master desired it, but he had count ed, as people who risk all for great ends do count. on not being taken at his word. He loved power because he had always had 1t, and without power life would not be worth the living. but it was honestly for the country's sake and for Leopold's sake rather than his own that he desired to hold and keep his high position. Without his strong hand to seize the helm should Leopold's fail for some careless instant he conscientiously believed that the ship of state would be lost.
 He had done his best to disillusion young man tricked into love for an adventures. Now neither as chancei. Tor nor friend could he make further open protest unless favored. by fate with some striking new development. There were nevertheless other ways of working, and he had but taken the first step toward interference. He mo nt ci tn to go on relentlessly, and he would hardly have considered 1t criminal to destroy woman of the type to which he assigned Helen Mowbray. provided no means less stringent sufficed to snatch her from the throne of Rhaetia.
 There were many plans seething in the chancell0r's head, and Egon's help might be necessary. He might even have to go so far as to bribe Egon to kidnap the girl and sacrifice himself by marrying her out of hand before she had chance 10 learn that the emperor was ready to meet her de. mands. Egon had been attentive to Miss Mowbray. It might we'll be be- lieved even by the emperor that the young man had been madly enough in love to act upon his own initiative, un- influenced by his brother.
 The chancellor's first act on parting with Leopold was to telegraph Captain von Breitstein to meet the train by which he would return to Kronburg, Therefore on arriving at the station he was not surprised to see Egon's hand. some face prominent among others less attractive on the crowded platform.
 "Well?" questioned the young man as the old man descended.
 'I'm sorry to say it is very far from well. But between us we shall, hope. improve matters. You have kept your self au courant with everything that has happened in the camp of the en- emyT'
 "Yes."
 ''Is anything stirring;"
 Say any one.' and I can answer you more easily. Who do you think has ar. rived at the hotel?"
 "The devil, probably, to complicate matters
 Eve heard him called so. but a good looking devil and devillshly pleasant. I met him in his motor, in which he'd driven into town from his new toy, the hunting lodge in''-
 What! You mean the Prince
 '0f Darkness. you've just named him" Egon gave laugh at his own repartee, but the chancellor heard nei- ther. His hard face frightened. That's we'll" said he grimly. Here we have just the young man to see us through this bad pass if he's as good looking as ever and in his usual mood for mis- chief. If we can interest him in this affair. he may save me a great deal of trouble and you a misalliance."
 But your wedding present to me- began Egon blankly.
 Don't distress yourself. Do what you can to assist me. and. whatever the end. you shall be my heir. I prom ise you. Is the prince at the hotel now:'
 "Yes. He had been to call on you at your town house. he stopped his auto mobile to tell me. and. hearing from me that you would be back this even Ing he decided to stay all night at the hotel. go that he could have a chat with you after your return. no matter at what hour it might le. I believe he has left a note at your house.
 T will go to him. and we can then discuss it's contents together" said Count von Breitstein. and the chsuf- feur who drove his electric carriage was told to go to the HohcnlangenwaId hotel