Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-09-30


1'And now, Dick. We want. You e
find him and get him into room with
ourselves, where we can ask him some
question: declared Judge Claiborne. Z
They discussed the matter In detail
It was agreed that Dick should remain
at the Springs for few daUs to watch
Chauvenet; then II he got mo clew to
Armitage's whereabouts he was to sc
to Montana to see II anything could
be learned there
I'VE must find him. There must be
no mistake about It," said the ambas.
sador to Judge Claiborne when they
were alone. "They are almost panic
stricken In Vienna. What with the
match burning close to the powder In
Hungary and clever heads plotting in
Vienna this American end Of the game
has dangerous possibilities"
And when we have young Armi'
tage"- the Judge began.
Then we shall know, the truth"
But suppose suppose''-and Judge
Claiborne, glanced at the door-"sup'
pose Charles Louis. emperor-king Of
Austria Hungary, should die-tonight-
tomorrow"
I'VE will assume nothing of the
kind" calculated the ambassador
sharply. "It Is impossible" Then to
Captain Claiborne: You must pardon
me IL 1 do not explain further. l wish
to find Armitage. Il is Of the greatest
Importance. 1t would not aid you II
told you why must sec and talk with
him."
And as though to escape from the
thing Of which his counsel had limited
Baron Won Marriott took his departure
at once.
Shirley met her brother on the We.
randa. His arrival had been unher.
aided, and she was frankly astonished
to see him.
well, Captain Claiborne, you are q
man Of mystery. You will undoubted
ly be court martialed for deserving
and after long leave too"
II am on duty. Don't forget that
you are the daughter Of a diplomat"
"Humph! 1t doesn't follow necessari
ly that should be stupid"
You couldn't be that, Shirley. dear
"Thank you, captain"
II They discussed family matters for 4
few minutes; then she said. with elab
crate irreieyance:
well. we must hope that your ap
ipearance Will cause no battles to bt
fought In our garden. There was
enough fighting about here in OLD
times"
"Take heart little sister. I shall pro
tect you. Oh. It's rather decent Of Ar
SAifRge to have kept away from you
Shirley, after all that fuss about the
bogus baron"
(which be wasn't
well, Sanderson says he couldn't
have been. and the rogues' gallery pic
lures don't resemble our friend at ALL
Ugh. don't speak of it!' And Ehir
ley shrugged her shoulders. She suf
fered her eyes to climb the slopes Of
the far hills. Then shei looked steadily
at her brother and laughed.
What do you and father and Baron
won Marhof want with Mr.. John Arlni
tage?" she asked.
Guess again" exclaimed Dick hur.
riedly. HAS that been the undercur.
rent Of your conversation? AS may
have said before in this connection
you disappoint me. Shirley. You seem
unable to forget that fellow"
He paused, grew very serious and
bent forward in his wicker chair.
Have you seen John Armitage since
1 saw him?"
"Impertinent! How dare you?'
But, Shirley. the question is fair!'
rs 1T, RichardY
"And I want you to answer me-"
"That's different"
He rose and took several steps to
ward her. She stood against the rail
ing, with her hands behind her back.
SHIRLEY. you IRE the finest girl II
the world. but you wouldn't do this
'This what, Dlck?"
"You know what ! mean. l ask YOU
again-have you or have you not seel
Armitage since you came to tn,
Springer ~ n
He spoke impatiently. his eyes upol
hers. A wave Of color swept her face
and then her anger passed. and ,sh'
was her usual good natured self.
"Baron Won Marhof is charming
old gentleman. isn't hep
Hes regular old BRICK" declared
Dick solemnly.
tits great privilege for younl
man like you to know him. Dick. ant
ito have private talks with him and tn,
governor about subjects Of deep I'm
!portance. The governor is good dea
tof man himself"
| II am proud to be his son." declared
dick, meeting Shirley's eyes unfiinch
lingiy. aaa
l Shirley was silent for moment
while Dick whistled a few bars from
the latest waltz.
IA captain-a mere captain of tn,
Iline-is not often plucked out of hi
post when in good health and stand
'ing-after long leave for foreign
Ittravel-and sent away to visit his par
ents and help entertain 4 distinguish,
Ambassador" 80 a, $500
II, Thanks for the mere captain dear
est. You needn't rub 1t In"
III II wouldn't. But you are fair gam,
flor your sister only. And you're bet
ter known than you were before tina
little supper for the Spanish attache
II rather. directed attention to you
didn't It,. Dick"
Il Dick colored.
| :It certainly did"
And II you should meet NJ. Chauve
net, who caused the trouble
II have every intention of meeting
him." %