Putnam patriot., 1909-09-24

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 ] ItrOdneyS I By GEORGE BARR \ ki'CUTCHf0N
Copyright 1908. by Dodd. Mead
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ukened more than once to that of Jersey cow"
 eoh. how adore Jersey cowsl Now, I wouldn't mind that a 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 fiannels
 "I trust I 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-
 "Sot 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 Al last Charmed 10 have you here Mr. Chase You've been most nn- neighborly. Have you been presented 10 her highness. the Oh to be sure. Of course you have. Stupid of me"
 we met ages ago." she said. with an ingenious smile. which would have .disarmed Chase if he had been pre- pared for anything else. AS a 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 her husband had not come with her.
 Put not the forgotten variety, fancy" said Deppingham shrewdly.
 II would be impossible for the prin- cess to forget the greatest of all fools" said Chase.
 He was no worse than other nor tals,. said she.
 Thank you" said Chase. Then he turned to Lord Deppingham- My visit requires some explanation. Lord Deppingham. You have said that l am unneighborly No doubt you ap- preciate my reasons. One las to re spect appearances" with a 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 Co do.'
 No doubt you're right. but it sounds a bit involved" murmured Depping- ham. Lady Deppingham will be de lighted to see you. Are you ready to come in, princessT
 They started toward the chateau. keeping well in the shade of the boxed trees. the princess between the two men.
 T say, Chase. do you mind relieving my fears bit? With all due respect to your estimable clients, it 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 safe.'
 T came to see you in regard to that very thing, Lord Deppingham. l don't want to alarm you. but l do not like the appearance of things. They don't trust me and they hate you-quite nat urally. I'm rather sorry that our Brit ish man-of- war is out of reach. Pray don't be alarmed, princess It is most improbable that anything evil Will happen And. in any event, we can hold out against them until relief eomes.''
 .We." demanded Deppingham.
 
 of any kind upon the chateau l trust that l may be considered as one Of you. 1 won't serve assassins and ban dits-at least not after they've got beyond my control Besides, if the worst should come they won't discrim- mate in my favor"
 Why do you stay here, MT. Chaser" tal | ha ad they do not like you or trust you. Why do you sfay?"
 T came out here to escape eertai consequences. said he candidly. I'll stay to enjoy the uncertain ones. l am not in the least alarmed on my own account The object of my visit, Lord Deppingham. is to ask yvu to be CD your guard up here. After the next steamer arrives and they learn that sir John will not withdraw me in sub mission to Rasula's demand, with the additional news that your solicitors have filed injunctions and have begun bitter contest that may tie up the estate for years-then. l say, we may nsre trouble. It is best that you should know what to expect I am not traitor to my cause in telling You this. It Is no more than I would expect from you were the conditions reversed.-
 Its mighty decent in you. Chase. to put Us on our guard. Would you mind talking it over with Browne and me after luncheon? You'll stay to lunch con, of eourse?'
 Thank you. It may be my death sentence, but I'll stay" h the wide east gallery they saw Lady Deppingham and Bobby Browne oeeply engrossed in conversation Dep bingham started and involuntarily ai- nSed his hand to go to his temple as T to check the thought that fitted through his brain
 Good Lord he said 10 himself "is . possible that they are considering nat - Saunders propositions Sure they can't be thinking of thats' As he led the way across the green nsowne's voice came to them distinct " lie was saying earnestly.
 The mere fact that we have come oo- to this blessed isle is a point in Asor of the islanders Chase won't sseriook il. and you may be sure SIT soan Brcdney is making the most or A Dur coming is guarantee that we ea1sscer the will valid II Is an ao- s.issso1 that we regard 1t as sound not, why should we recognize hs bseslsions. even in the slightest oe- Britt Is looking for hallueinA- uoas and ar
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