Putnam patriot., 1909-10-29


 | sigh of rapturous indorsement The princess stared at her first in | consternation. then in dismay. Before she could find words to combat this alarming prophecy. so ingeniously pre- sented to her reflections. Selim and Hollingsworth Chase returned to the chamber. She was distressed, even confounded. 10 find that she was star ing st Chase with a strange. abashed curiosity growing in her eyes-s stare that she suddenly was afraid he might observe and appreciate. wave of revulsion. of shame spread over her whole being
 With the swiftness of lightning she recalled the things that had been said of more than one grand dame in Eu- rope-aye. of women al her owp court Even princess she dad known who but for sha me, she cried in her heart It could not be. Despite herself a cruel, distressing shyness came over her as he approached. his eyes glowing with the light she feared, yet crayed. Was this man 10 remain in her life? 2? Vas het Would he come to her and wage the unfair warfZ Was he honest Was he even now eoveting her as other men had coveted the women she knew and despisedf She found herself confronted by the shocking conviction that he kneie she could never be his wife He knete she was 10 wed an. other. and yet It was unbelievable.
 She met his eager advance with a quick. shria laugh CT defiance and noted the surprise in his eyes. Dim as the light was, she could have sworn that the look in those eyes was hon. est. Ah. that silly Neenah. The re action was as sudden as the revolt had been Her smile grew warm and shy
 'Non BiitZ has been here, he was saying half diffidenty. still searching deep ill her eyes. He's played hob And he's likely to return at any min ut"
 Then let us go quickly. l have no desire to meet the objectionable Mr. Non Blitz. Isn't 1t dreadfully danger. GUS here. Mir Chaser
 MT. Chaser" he said. with his win ming smile Now"
 "Yes. now and always Mir Chase. . she said steadily. You know that It cannot be otherwise. l can't always be fool''
 His face turned a deep red: his lips parted for retort to this trueulent es. innate. but he controlled himself.
 Yes. it is dangerous here" he said quietly. answering her question. As soon as Seim bars that door upon the inside we'll go. was a fool to bring you here.
 How could you know what the dan gers would be-" she asked.
 "l'n confess didn't expect Von Riitz he said dryly
 But you did expect she began with start. biting her lips
 There's vast difference between expectation and hope. princess. Nee nah had joined selim at the door when the men re-entered the chamber. Now she was approaching with her hus- band
 May Allah bless you and profit for himself. excelleneies." said the good Selim. Neenah plainly had advanced her suspicious to the brown body serv- ant. Genevra blushed. and then her eyes blazed She gave the girl a scornful look. Neenah smiled happily unreservedly. in return.
 Allah help us. you should say, If von Blitz returns," interposed Chase hastily. Is the door barred ~
 No. excellency The bars have sprung. cannot drop them in place. As you know. the lock has been blown away The charge sprung the bolts We must go at once.'
 Then there is no way to keep them out of the chateauf' cried Geneyra anxieusly.
 .They can go no farther than this room." explained Selim. We lock the double iron doors from the other side the door through which you came. most glorious excelleney-and they cannot enter the cellars above This is the chamber which opens Into the underground passage to the coast The massage was made for escape from the chateau in case of trouble and was known to but few My father was the servant of Sahib wyckhoime. and used to live in the chateau. .Once there was a boat. a launch. which lay hidden below the ciins on the north coast. The passage led to this boat II was always ready to put out to sea But one night it was de stroyed by the great rocks which feii from the cliffs in an eartbquaKe When 1 came here l st once thought of the passage You will see thai the doors into the cellar cannot be opened from this chamber The locks and holts are on the other side. kne" where the keys were hidden II was easy 10 unlock the doors and come ihto this room. found that some one haa haen here before ne The door to fhe passage had been forced open rom without. cracked by dynamite Many of the treasure boxes have been re- moved yon Biitz was here not an hour ago. He wears boots. l saw the footprints among the naked ones ID rho massage. They will come back Tor | ,h.. other chests. Then they will blow mn The nassaeeway with powder, and | escape from the chateau through II | wstl h,e cut of. 1 have found the kega l af ooxder in the passage and have de' stroyed the fuses It will be or no | avail. sahib. They will blow It up ~ l rhe other end, which will be just tns same" | ..rT-..ra,s m time to be lost" cried | Chase. I've must bring enough nen a..z-.. hare ia raufure them when tney