The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-21
HAI'TER XVII.
FACE TO FACE.

- f the roof of the building had col
lnpsed md had left the persons
there assembled In the room con-
fronting death itself. there could
have been no more complete astonish-
ment.
1t was Eorace who first appreciated
the sombel ness OF the crouching, ter
ror stricken woman upon the floor.
''Helener he whispered. but Pike
stepped forward and waved him back.
You stand bnckv' said the lawyer
! "She's his wife!' And at the words
Horace fairly staggered Daniel went
on. pointing to the cringing Hawcas-
tie. And there's his best friend
The words seemed to rouse some OF
the lighting st. Aubyn instinct in the
earl. and his eyes flashed.
Its lie" he cried hoarsely, II new
er saw the man in all my life before"
''The lady seemed to recognize him."
said Pike grimly. II guess you won't
have to jab your memory too hard.
It's only ten yenrs to st. Petersburg,
Mr.. Glenwood!"
"Almcric. go for the poitcer' ordered
the earl.
mo. nor cried the countess. Il
can't stand it:'
Pike laid his hand upon lvanoff's
shoulder and spoke loudly:
"Call 'em in! We're readyr'
Almeric, with frightened glance
around. stepped to the doors and threw
them wide, calling as he reached the
passage:
.'Tell that officer to bring his men
herer'
He turned and again entered the
room. and Pixies face lit up unpleas-
antly as he looked at him. then soften
ed ms he turned to Ethel.
II want you always to remember
that consider It cheap at the price,
be said
There was quick step without, and
Won Grollerhagen entered, followed by
Ribiere. For an instant he glanced
about the circle and then spoke in .
clear, ringing voice.
There will be no arrests tonight, my
friends" he said. and at the word!
| Hawcastle sneered openly.
This man goes, toow he declared
violently. Call those carabinierir' b,
reiterated to Almeric
Won Grollerhagen smiled sweet.
and raised his hand deprecatingly.
1.-THE officer is not there. You see
the carabinieri have been withdrawn.
He turned to Daniel. For you, m.
friend. have relinquished my incog
nito." Pike stared at him uncomprc
misingly, and the German turned
Lord Hawcastle.
This man Ivanoff," he said, ''is 4
my custody"
For moment the two men measus
ed each other, and then Hawcastl
burst out violently:
by whose authority Do you kno,
you are speaking to the Earl Of Hay
castIe?"
Won Grollerhagen smiled. Ribier
stepped forward and addressed Hav
castle directly.
more respect STRIP he cried. "Yo
are addressing the Grand Duke VAST
| OF Russian
Hawcastle paled and fairly Stage
ed into the arms OF his son, VIII
reeled from the shock. The other
stared uncomprehendingly. and PIX
looked up with curious frightene
look upon his lean face. Quite slowl
he moved to the table and rested
hand upon 1t and with the other G.
ressed his chin. Els eyes were Loo
Ing straight ahead. and he murmure
in awestruck tones:
Good Lord! And think what-wh
I've been calling him-docr'
The grand duke perceived the az
tation on Pixies face and came 70
ward to take his hand.
my friend" he said gently. ut hs
been refreshing" He spoke to Ribier
II shall take the man Iyanoff's stat
ment In writing. Bring him to n
with you"
He turned on his heel quickly ar
went OF through the door on the 9th,
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