The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1908-07-09

papers you gave me III SaFlS are IoT'
geries and you are waiting
Yes. Assuming that, what should
be waiting for?"
III you are waiting for events-for
e, ents-if you expect something to
happen"
Armitage laughed at the old gentle
mans earnest manner. asked II he
might smoke and lighted cigarette
waiting doesn't suit me. thought
you understood that. was not born
for the waiting list. You see, have
strong hands. and my wits are-let US
say--ayerage!'
Won Stroebel casped his own hsnds
together more firmly and bent toward
Armitage searchingly.
us 1t true"--he turned again and
glanced about-"is 1t positively true
that the Archduke Karl is dcad?'
Yes; quite true. There Is absolutely
no doubt Of It," said Armitage, meet
ing the old mans eyes steadily.
1.-THE report that he is still living
somewhere In North America Is per-
sistent. We hear 1t frequently In VI
emma. have heard 1t since you told
me that story and gave me those pa
pers in Paris last year"
Il am aware Of that" replied John
Armitage, but told you the truth.
He died in a Canadian lumber camp.
We were In the north hunting. You
may recall that he was fond Of that
sort Of thing"
Eyes: l remember. There was moth
Ing else he did so WELL" growled Won
Stroebe.
"And the packet gave YOU
The old man nodded.
''rhat packet contained the Arch
duke Karl's sworn arraignment Of his
wife. 1t is Of great Importance In
deed to Francis, his worthless son, or
son, who may present him
self for coronation one Of these days"
mot with Karl appearing in oil
parts Of the world, never quite dead.
never quite alive, and his son, Fred
prick Augustus, lurking with him in
the shadows. Who knows whether
they are dead?"
II am the only person on earth in a
position to make that clear" said
John Armitage.
"Then you should give me the docu-
mo. I prefer to keep them. I as
sure you that have sworn proof Of
the death Of the Archduke Karl and Of
his son, Frederick Augustus. Those
papers are In box In the Bronx Loan
and Trust company in New York
city."
Il should have them! l must have
lhem!" Numbered the old man.
an due season, but hot just now.
In fact, l have regretted parting with
that document gave you in Paris. 1t
Is safer in America than In Vienna.
IL you please. l should like to have 1t
again. Sir"
The palsy in the old mans hands had
Increased, and he strove to control his
agitation, but fear had never been
reckoned among his weaknesses. and
he turned stormily upon Armitage.
"That packet Is lost, tell you" he
blurted. as though 1t were something
that he had frequently explained be-
fore. 1T was stolen from under my
very nose only a month ago! That's
what I'm here for. My agents are aft
er the thief, and came to Geneva to
meet them, to find out why they have
not caught him. Do you imagine that
| travel for pleasure at my age, Mr..
John Armitage?"
1.-THE packet has been stolen?" OBJ.
served Armitage calmly. Whom do
you suspect Of taking it?''
The old man leaned upon the table
heavily.
THAT amiable Francis
1.-THE suggestion Is not dismaying.
Francis would not know an opportuni-
~ II 1t offered"
"But his mother-she Is the devilw
Dlurted the old man.
Pray drop that" said Armitage In
! tone that caused the old man to look
It him with new scrutiny. II want
he paper back for the very reason that
contains that awful indictment Of her.
have been uncomfortable ever since
gave 1t to you, and | came to ask
you for 1t that might keep it safe In
ny own hands. But the document is
ost. Am to understand that Francis
las it?"
Not yet. But Rambaud has 1t, and
,anbaud and Francis are as thick as
hieves"
Il don't know Rambaud. The name
5 unfamiliar"
HE has dozen names-One for ev-
ry capital. He even operated In Wash
ngton. have heard. He's blackmail-
+ who aims high--a broker in secrets.
scandal peddler. He's bad lot. tell
on. I've had my best men after him.
nd they've just been here to report
mother failure. II you have nothing
'etter to do began the old man.
Yes. that packet must be recover
d." answered Armitage. III your
gents have failed at the job 1t may be
worth my while to look for It."
His quiet acceptance of the situation
rritated the minister.
"You entertain me. John Armitage.
lou speak of that packet as though it