Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-10-16


in an instant by a bit OF folly.
"What would be the nature of that
request?" he asked
ut would concern a certain alliance
might concern certain settlement"
the earl replied softly.
IF the request were refused, what
would the consequences beT Pike
went on, with lowered eyes, for he
would not trust himself to meet those
of the nobleman.
1.-Two years at least in prison for
the American"
Looks bad for-that American, eh?"
Pike inquired whimsically.
Lord Hawcastle stepped close to
him.
IF this fellow countryman of yours
were assured that the law would be
permitted to take it's course II favor
able answer to q certain question were
not received In an hour within that
hotel. what, In your opinion. would
the answer be?"
Pike looked up from the letter he
was twisting in his hands, and his
thin shoulders took on n squarer attl-
tude. He looked his antagonist square
ly In the eye. but he did not raise the
tone Of his voice.
ut would depend a good deal on
which Of my countrymen you caught.
If 1t depended on the one | know best
he'd tell you he'd see you in hades
first"
For an instant the earl looked fixed
ly at Daniel, and his face went red
and white by turns. There was dan
gerous fash In his eyes, and he step
ped tri6e closer and half raised
his walking stick. Then, with NUT
tered oath. he dropped 1t, picked up
his hat from the bench where he had
thrown 1t and walked to the hotel
steps.
You have an hour" he said menac-
ingly turning. "At the end of that
time-we will know what to do"
Daniel must have stood there ten
minutes after Hawcastle had gone,
and the twilight came down and envel-
oped him with its softness. AS the
lights came out here and there he turn
ed and looked over at the windows of
Won Grollerhagen's suit and noted the
shadow still on the window blind.
Looks TO me like docs In this thing
and ought to be told" he murmured.
He found his way slowly across the
grass and up the steps and in another
moment tapped upon the door Of the
Germans rooms. The door was opened
by Ribiere, who Informed him that
Won Grollerhagen was dressing. He
found his friend adjusting his white
cravat before a mirror.
Within five minutes he had acquaint-
ed the other with all that had passed
and had received a smile in return.
Won Grollerhagen refused to take the
matter seriously.
POUR he said, "Surely you can
trust this Lord Hawcastle not to men,
ton 1t. He must know that the conse-
quences for you as well as for me
would be. to say the least. disastrous.
Surely you made that clear to him."
Daniel smiled gently.
mo" he answered grlmly. HE made
1t clear to me. Two years in jail. and
If | don't make up my mind in fifty
minutes from now to do what he
wants me TO do
What is 1t that he wants you to
dor asked the German.
1.-THE young lady's father trusted me
to look after her. and If won't prom
Use to let her pay f150,O0O for that
well, you've seen it around here,
haven't your
81 have observed 1t. If you refer to
the son of Lord Hawcastle." answered
Won Grollerhagen gravely.
"Well. If ] don't agree to that Ivanoff
goes to Siberia and you and to jail"
Won Grollerhagen looked at him
quickly.
HE threatens that! What do you in
tend to doY'
any trouble to it If 1t was only me.
They could land me for two years or
twenty But l can't do what they
want. even to let you and lvanoff out
1t amt my money. All can do is to
hint that you get out right away
Ivanoff can't go. They've got a ring
around this place."
You could get away. too, my
friend" said the German, watching
him softly. "You had not thought Of
thatT
mo. sir, and I'm not going to think
of It, But you
LAS for me. shall CO." said Won
Grollerhagen. standing up.
'Well. that's part of the load Off my
mind. | haven't had the nerve to tell
that poor fellow In there, though"
Won Grollerhagen motioned to Ri
biere.
Appellee lie monsieur la! he com
manded and pointed to the other door
of the chamber. The man opened it
at once and beckoned to Ivanoff,
"Ivanoff, some unexpected difficult
ties have arisen" said the German
1.-THE police have discovered your pres
ence here, and persons who wish evil
to my friend have threatened to make
trouble. He can do nothing further
to save you unless he betrays sacred
trust
Its the truth. old man." said DAN
iel feelingly II can't do It,"
For a moment the Russian refugee
staggered and supported himself with
his hand on the table Then he looked
up.
81 thank you for what you have
tried to do"
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