Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-03

ever again fight
ing under an I'M
Claiborne hdutcd up known banner.
INC nag III ere they
| are" called Claiborne and flung open
the door as Shirley, her father and
Baron Won Marhof rode up under the
| biIlowing ensign. Dick stepped out to
meet them and answer their questions
MIR. Armitage Is here. He has been
| hurt. and we have sent for doctor,
| but and he looked at Shirley
IF you will do me the honor to enter
ALL Of you" And Armitage came out
quickly and smiled upon them.
I'VE had started Off to look for Dick
when we met your man." said Shirley.
standing on the steps. rein in hand.
What has happened. and how was
Armitage injuredY" demanded Judge
| Claiborne
''There was battle" replied Dick
| grinning. land Mr.. Armitage got In the
way Of a bullet"
Her ride through the keen morning
air had flooded Shirley's cheek with
color. She had been awake much OF
the night. On returning from the bal
ct the Inn she found Dick still absent
and when It q o'clock he had not re
turned she called her father. and they
had set or 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 Baron Won
Marhof. Having performed her Office
~ guide and satisfed heneaf 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. Armitage 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 II quite safe. but I very much hope
you will not run away. There are
some things to be explained which It |.
! only fair you should hear
WATT Shirley. and we will all 60
down together" said Judge Claiborne
reluctantly.
Baron von Marhof. very handsome
and distinguished. but mud splashed
had tied bis horse to 4 post In the
driveway and stood on the veranda
steps, bis hat In his hand staring. a
look Of bewiiderment on his face. Ar
1 mitage. bareheaded. still Ia his riding
leggings. his trousers splashed witt,
mud. his left arm sleeveless and sup
ported by Q handkerchief swung from
bis neck. shook hands with Judge Clai
borne. $50 - -.
Baron Won Marhof. allow me to pre-.
sent MIR. Armitage," said Dick. aud Ar
mitage walked to the steps and bowed
The ambassador did not offer his hand
Wont you please come in3" said
Armltage. smiling upon them. aud
when they were seated he took his
stand by the fireplace. hesitated a mo-
ment. as though weighing his words.
and began:
Baron Won Marriott. 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 benefit Of Judge Claiborne's
| advice"
Judge Claiborne Is the counsel Of
our embassy" said the ambassador
His gaze was fxed intently on Armi-
tage's face. and he hitched himself for.
ward In his chair impatiently. grasp
Ing his crop nervously across his knees
You were anxious to find me. baron.
aud | may have seemed hard to catch.
but believe We have been working at
cross purposes to serve the same In
| terests."
| The baron nodded.
Eyes: dare say" he remarked dryly
And some other gentlemen Of not
quite your own standing have at the
same time been seeking me- 1t will
give me great pleasure to present one
OF them-one. l believe, will be enough.
Mr.. Claiborne. will you kindly allow
NJ. Jules Chauvenet to stand in the
door for moment? l want to ask
him question"
Shirley. sitting farthest from Armi.
tage. folded her hands upon the long
table and looked toward the door into
which her brother vanished. Then
Jules Chauvenet stood before them ali,
and as his eyes met hers for second
the color rose to his face. and he broke
out angrily:
| This Is infamous, This IL an out.
rage! Baron Won Marhof. as an Aus
TRAN subject ! appeal to you for pro-
lection from this man.
| Monsieur. you shall have all the
protection Baron Won Marhof cares to
give you. but drst wish to ask you q
! Question-just one. YOU followed ne