New-York tribune., 1909-06-06

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words have been overheard
Probably YOU are right, said Fritz Spies
and asSaSSinS are always on my track. ne
fence ends a short distance ahead OF us and we
shall investigate
The Crown Prince drew his sword, and Henry
grasped the hit of his own blade, holding 1t
ready for instant use. When the two young
men reached the end of the fence, they moved
cautiously fearing attack from ambush.
Their fears were well grounded Three men
sprang from behind the fence and attacked the
Prince paving no attention to Henry Many
wears afterward ii was learned that the dSSdS-
sins intended to Kill the Crown Prince and 70
fasten the crime Fritz Henry. When the
attack came the Prince. who fenced beauu-
fully held his assarlantS off till Henry got INTO
the frav. after which the fight was soon ended
and the three assassins were IN flight, with the
pluckv little Crown Prince IN pursuit.
Henry ran after the Crown Prince ana soon
overlook him Let them 90 their way. he
sand They may be- leading YOU INTO another
ambush We have driven them off Vow let
us make our way home as soon q, possible
hope your words concerning the hing were not
overheard
No no they were not overheard. returned
the Prince ii was speaking iu low tones. !
am sure no one could have heard me hvc feet
away. but If they were overheard and II Hrunl-
kow could convince my father that spoke
them" The Crown Prince ceased ,peaNing'
silcnced by the thought OF probable eonSe-
If Grumkow should convince the King:
what do you suppose would be the result;
asked Henry
laughing at his own gruesome Jest
THEY entered the palace by "a private door,
and Henry at FrItz.S invitation. accom-
panied HIM 10 the Queen Tarl"r. where me
Prince went for the purpose OF saying goodnight
TO his mother
The Queen was seated in great armchair.
busy with her needlcwork while her maid,
Ramen. read aloud When the Prince and
Fritz Henry were announced, the reading
stopped and all the women rose save the Queen
There were present besides her Majesty. Prln-
cess Wilhelmina Princess Don't Care. Mad
cmoiscllc Sonnsfcld and Ramen. soon the
Margrave of Schwcdt put III his aPpeaIance
The Prince kissed his mother hand and was
about to leave the room. when the Queen asked
him 10 sit beside her Henry made his bow 70
her and then turned TO Wlhelmina. The Prin-
cess face lighted up beautifully when Fritz
Henry approached and she gave hln her hand
10 kiss She was standing apart from the
others and when Henry paused at her side She
said laughnglv.
When last we met believe YOU expressed
desire that you might have speech with me
soon again
YES. your Hiehness answered Henry.
l can hardly believe that YOU said it, she
responded, with 4 low laugh Two long
weeks rs not soon again
Il have been at Spandau and Potsdam, an
swercd Henry ani have almost determined
to resign my commission and 10 leave court
Il don't blame you, returned WIlhelmIna
/" but | hope your determination will remain
almost and Will not become complete
Fritz Henry again observed the Queen glanc-
ing toward Wilhelmina. and imagined that the
Princess was uneasy because of his presence.
Therefore he said. ." thank your Highness |
shall remain
He bowed to her. crossed the room. and
stopped IN front of Don't Care. who gave HIM
her hand TO kiss
YOU are late in reaching me Sir Henry" she
SAID, giving the English knightly title.
partly by accident partly in jest. and continu-
ing with a sigh, " Everyone comes before Don't
Care
1t is only modesty that keeps your High
ness from knowing that the Princess Don't
Care comes before everyone responded Henry.
Did you make that pretty speech to Nina
too2 asked the little Princess
All | SAID to your sister that | had al
most determined to leave Berlin
But you will not You shall not" said
Don't Care pettishly You are the only real
gentleman that has visited Berlin IN months.
wonder who YOU are2 Whv don't YOU tell us?
The Queen says YOU surely OF noble blood.