The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-10
CHAPTER XIV.
TWO CALLS FROM THE ENEMY.

quite early the next morning
IvD that is, quite early for him.
u He had his rolls and coffee
and strolled out in the shady park for
q smoke. The princess, whose sense of
humiliation had not been lessened by
the fitful sleep of the night before,
was walking in the shade of the trees
on the lower terrace, beyond the foun-
tains and the artificial lake.
II was thinking of you," she said in
greeting as he came up.
How nice you are" he said. But,
my dear, is 1t wise in you to be think
ing OF us handsome devils? It's most
dangerous habit-thinking of other
men,"
But, Deppy. dear the prince isn't
here" she said. falling into his hui
NOR. THAT makes quite difference,
doesn't it?"
Your logic is splendid. Pray resume
your thoughts of me-if they were
pleasant and agreeable. I'll not blow
on you to Karl. BY the way, have a
compliment for you. Browne says
your hair is more beautiful than
ohlS .. Hut 4ultc u
Titan never even dreamed of hair like
Pong's."
"You know, Deppy." she said, with
a pout, II am very unhappy about my
hair. 1t is quite red. don't see why l
should have hair like that OF red
cocker. 1t seems SO animalish.'
Rubbish! Why should you COM
plain? Look at my hair. It's been
likened more than once to that Of
Jersey COW"
"Oh, how adore Jersey cows! Now,
wouldn't mind that bit"
They were looking toward the lower
gates while carrying on this frivolous
conversation. A man had just entered
and was coming toward them. Both rec
ognized the tall figure in gray fannels.
II trust am not intruding," Chase
said as he came up. His gaze was as
much for Deppingham as for the prin-
cess, his remark quite impersonal.
mot at ALL not at ALL" said Dep
bingham quickly. his heart leaping to
the conclusion that the way to the
American bar was likely to be opened
at last. Charmed to have you here
Mr.. Chase. You've been most un-
neighborly. Have you been presented
to her highness, the Oh to be sure.
i OF course you have. Stupid of me-
Eve met ages ago. she said, with
an ingenious SMILE which would have
disarmed Chase If he had been pre-
pared for anything else. AS matter
of fact he had approached her in the
light of an adventurer who expects
nothing and grasps at straws.
''In the dark ages" said he SO rue
fully that her smile grew. He had
come, in truth, to ascertain why hel
husband had not come with her
But not the forgotten variety,
fancy" said Deppingham shrewdly.
1t would be impossible for the prin
cess to forget the greatest of all fools, -
said Chase.
"He was no worse than other NOR
tails" said she.
THANK YOU" said Chase. Then he
turned to Lord Deppingham. my
visit requires some explanation, Lord
Deppingham You have said that
am unneighborly No doubt you ap-
preciate my reasons. One has to re-
spect appearances" with dry smile,
when one is in doubt he must do as
the Moslems do, especially if the Mos
lens don't want him to do as he wants
to do"
mo doubt you're right, but it sounds
bit involved murmured Depping-
ham. Lady Deppingham will be do
lighted to see you. Are you ready to
come in. princess?'
They started toward the chateau,
keeping we'll in the shade of the boxed
trees, the princess between the two
men.
II say. Chase, do you mind relieving
my fears bit? With all due respect
to your estimable clients, 1t occurs to
me that they are likely to break over
the traces at any moment and raise
the very old Harry at somebody else's
expense. I'd like to know if my head
is really
Ito be continued.)
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