Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24

feet at once. astenishment and wonder in their faces. They could scarcely believe their eyes. The enemy.
 He was smiling broadly as he lifted his helmet smiling in spite of the dis comfort that showed So plainly In Dep pingham's manner.
 Chase was warmly welcomed by the two heirs. Lady Agnes was especially cordial. Her eyes gleamed joyously as she lifted them to meet his admiring gaze. She was amazingly pretty. The conviction that Chase had mistaken her for Lady Agnes the evening be fore took fresh grasp upon the mind of the Princess Genevra. A shameless wave of relief surged through her heart
 Chase was presented to Drusilla Browne. who appeared suddenly upon the scene. coming from no one knew where There was certain strained look In the Boston woman's face and a suspicious redness near the bridge ef her little nose.
 "lt's very good of you" said the en- emy after all of them had joined in the invitation. "Why is it that l am more fortunate than your own attor- neys? I am but humble lawyer. after all. no better than they Would you mind telling me why l am hon. ored by an invitation to sit at the table with youf' The touch of easy sarcasm was softened by the frank smile that
  went with it. Deppingham felt it his duty to explain.
 It's-its-er-oh, yes. it's because you're diplomat" he finally remarked in triumph. II WAS d grand recovery, thought he. Saunders is an ass, and Britt would be one if Browne could only admit it. as de. Rubbish. Don't let that trouble you. Eh Browne?'
 Besides. .' said Bobby Browne breeg- fly. T haven't heard of your clients inviting you to lunch. Mir. Chase. The cases are parallel.
 I'm not so sure about his clients wives" said Deppingham, with vast haw -haw, Chase looked extremely un- comfortable.
 eI am told that some of them are very beautiful" said Genevra sedateiy.
 "Other mems wives always are. I've discovered" said Chase gallantly.
 The party had moved over to the great stone steps which led down Into the gardens. Chase was standing be side Lady Deppingham. and both Of them were looking toward his distant bungalow.
 That is nay home. princess. It is the first time have seen il from your point of view, Lady Deppingham. l must say that 1t doesn't seem as far from the chateau to the bungalow as it does from the bungalow to the cha teau. There have been times when the chateau seemed to be thousands of miles away.
 When in reality it was at your very feet" she said. with q bright look into his eyes. For some unaccountable reason Genevra resented that look and speech.
 eIs that really where you liveT she asked. SC innoeently that Chase had difficulty in controlling his expression.
 At that instant something struck sharply against the stone column above Chase's head At least three persons saw the little pun of smoke In the hills far to the right. Every one heard the distant crack of a rife. The bullet had dropped at Chase's feet before the sound of the report came floating to their ears No one spoke as he stopped and picked up the warm, dead lv missile. Turning 1t over in his fingers. he said eoolly. although his cheek had gone white:
 With yon Blitz's compliments, la dies and gentlemen. He Is calling on me by proxy"
 Good God, Chase" cried Browne. ..they're trying to murder us' Get back. every onel Inside the doors
 I'm sorry to bring my troubles 10 your door said Chase. "lt was meant for me. not for any of you. The man who fired that did not intend to XII me. He was merely giving voice 10 his pain and regret at seeing me In such bad company" He was smiling calmly and did not take single step to follow them to safety.
 Come in. Chasel Don't stand out there to be shot at
 ..I'n stay here for few minutes, MT. Browne. if YOU don't mind. just to con vince you all that the shot was not in- tended to kill They're not ready to kill me yet. I'm sure Lord DeppinE- ham will understand. He has been shot at often enough since he came 10 the island"
 He lighted cigarette and coofy loaned against the column. his gaze heut on the spot where the smoke had baen seen. The others were grouped inside the doors. where they could see without being seen. certain sense or horror possessed all of the watchers. .For heavens sake. why does pc .,ana there r cried the princess at last .I can endure il no longer. IL may be as he says 1t is. but if is foolhardy to s,a,d there and taunt the pride of that marksnan. I can't stay here ana ~ai' for if to come. How can- Hes Deea there for ten minutes princess. said Browne-pienty o' time for another try Before they were aware or nsf in tention the princess left the shelter and boldly walked across the open xnaes to the side of the man He starr ed and opened his lips to give vent C sharp command
 ..Ir is so easy to be q hero. MT enase when one is quite sure there IS no req aanger~ she said. with distinct irony sr her tapes. -one can afford to b< melo<srasYarGc if he knows nis part ss