Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-06-24

twenty. But r can't do what they
want, even to let you and Iyanoff out
It ain't my money. All can do is to
hint that you get out right away.
Ivanoff can't 60. They've got ring
around this place"
"You could get away. too. my
friend" said the German. watching
him softly. ''You had not thought of
that?
mo, sir, and I'm not going to think
Of it. But you
"As for me, shall 60" said Won
Grollerhagen, standing up.
"Well. that's part of the load of my
mind. / haven't had the nerve to tell
that poor fellow in there. though"
Won Grollerhagen motioned to RI
biere.
Appellee lie monsieur lar he CON-
manded and pointed to the other door
of the chamber. The man opened 1t
at once and beckoned to Ivanoff.
.Tvanoff. some unexpected difficult
ties have arisen" said the German
s"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 a sacred
trust.
''It's the truth, old man. said Dan
iel feelingly. Il can't do it."
For 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"
Won Grollerhagen went on:
'In the meantime my friend believes
Naples safe place for me- And so
suf wiedersehen.
Pike. extended his hand, which the
German took
"Goodby, doc, and God bless your
he said. And Won Grollerhagen
squeezed Pixies fingers.
s"To our next meeting" ne said ane
in moment was gone.
CHAPTER XIV.
"HE's A RUSSIAN NoBLEv'
TN HE instant he had disappeared
Ivanoff crossed rapidly to the
M small table near the bedroom
and picked up cigarette from
box that lay there with bottle.
II thought so. Russianw he said,
and In answer to Pixies look of inquiry
went on 'That man, your friend, who
calls himself Won Grollerhagen, is not
a German-he Is Russian-not only
that-he is Russian noble. / see 1t
in hundred ways that you cannot"
"He helped us this afternoon" said
Daniel, but Ivanoff did not seem to
hear him
II have felt it inevitable that /
should go back to Siberia ever since !
came here
Perhaps began Daniel, but the
other interrupted
''There is no perhaps for me. There
has never been perhaps since met
Helene, my wife-she who sent me to
the mines, she and my dear English
friend"
For moment Daniel was thought
full; then he looked up quickly.
what was his nameY" he asked.
'Glenwood-I shall never forget it."
the Russian replied. HE had con-
tracts with the ministry of finance.
He supplied hydraulic machinery to
the government. The name Glenwood
means nothing to you, and there are
million Helenes in France. / prayed
God to let me meet them before was
taken, but He paused as a knock
came upon the door. 1T is the carabi-
merit" he said hoarsely and shrank
back.
Not yet" answered Pike quietly.
stGo back to your room. We won't
throw our hands into the discard until
we're called. and guess we'll keep on
raising" He waited moment until
Ivanoff had retired and then opened
the door. Mariana stood without bow
ing.
"Miladi Creech-she ask you would
speak with her a few minutes" he
said
Where is she?" asked Pike.
Here, sir" replied the man.
"Tell her to come right In. All, come
in, ma'am," he went on as Lady Creech
appeared in the doorway. When he
had closed the door behind her she
said coldly:
{ MY brother-in-law feels that some
one well acquainted with Miss Gran
ger-Simpson's ambitions and her inner
nature should put the case finally to
you before we proceed to extremities,"
she said.
Eyes, ma'am." answered Daniel.
"My brother-in-law has made us
aware of the state of affairs, and we
are all quite in sympathy as to what
should be done to you. but in the kind
ness of our hearts we condone your
offense-if you accede to our reasona-