The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-12
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Copyright. 1908. b, Dodd. Mead a Co.

came to see you In regard to that
very thing, Lord Deppingham. don't
want to alarm you, but do not like
the appearance of things. They don't
trust NE 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. 1t is most
improbable that anything evil will
happen. And, in any event, we can
hold out against them until relief
comes"
"We?" demanded Deppingham.
Certainly. If 1t comes to an assault
Of any kind upon the chateau trust
that may be considered us one of
| you. won't serve assassins and ban
dits-at least not after they've got
beyond my control. Besides, IL the
worst should come they won't discrim-
mate in my favor"
Why do you stay here. Mr.. Chaser"
asked the princess "You admit that
they do not like you or trust you.
Why do you stay?"
II came out here to escape certain
consequences said he candidly. "I'll
stay to enjoy the uncertain ones.
am not in the least alarmed on my
own account. The object Of my visit,
Lord Deppingham, is to ask you to be
on 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
have trouble. It Is best that you
should know what to expect. l am
not traitor to my cause in telling
you this. It is no more than 1 would
reversed"
TITS 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 courseT'
"Thank you. 1t may be my death
sentence, but I'll stay"
In the wide east gallery they saw
Lady Deppingham and Bobby Browne
deeply engrossed in conversation. Dep
bingham started and involuntarily al
lowed his hand to go to his temple as
If to check the thought that fitted
through his brain.
"Good Lord" he said to himself, sis
it possible that they are considering
that - Saunders proposition? Sure
~ they can't be thinking Of that"
AS he led the way across the green
Brownies voice came to them distinct
ly. He was saying earnestly:
1.-The mere fact that we have come
out to this blessed isle is a point in
favor Of the islanders. Chase won't
overlook 1t, and you may be sure Sir
John Brodney is making the most Of
1t. Our coming is guarantee that we
consider the will valid. 1t is an ad-
mission that we regard 1t as sound
If not, why should we recognize its
provisions, even in the slightest de-
tail? Britt is looking for hallucina-
lions and all''-
"Shw came in loud hiss from some
where near at hand, and the two in
the gallery looked down with startled
eyes upon the distressed face Of Lord
Deppingham. They started to their
feet at once, establishment and wonder
in their faces. They could scarcely
believe their eyes. The enemy!
He was smiling broadly as he lifted
his helmet, smiling In spite of the dis
comfort that showed so plainly in Dep
pinghams manner.
Chase was warmly welcomed by the
two heirs. Lady Agnes was especially
cordial Her eyes cleaned joyously as
she lifted them to meet his admiring
gaze. She was amazingly pretty. The
conviction that Chase had mistaken
her for Lady Agnes the evening be-
fore took fresh grasp upon the mind
of the Princess Geneva. A shameless
wave Of relief surged through her
heart.
Chase was presented to Drusilla
Browne, who appeared suddenly upon
the scene, coming from no one knew
where. There was certain strained
look in the Boston woman's face and
a suspicious redness near the bridge
of her little nose.
Its very good Of you," said the en-
envy after all of them had Joined in
the invitation. why is 1t that / am
more fortunate than your own attor-
neys? I am but humble lawyer,
after all, no better than they. Would
you mind telling me why l am hon.
ored by an invitation to sit at the table
with your The touch Of easy sarcasm
was softened by the frank smile that
went with it. Deppingham felt 1t his
duty to explain.
"It's-it's-er-oh. yes, It's because
you're diplomat" he finally remarked
In triumph. 1t was grand recovery,
thought he. Saunders is an ass, and
Britt would be one If Browne could
only admit it. as l do. Rubbish! Don't
let that trouble you. Eh, Browne"
Besides" said Bobby Browne breez-
lily, II haven't heard Of your clients
| inviting you to lunch, Mr.. Chase. The
aases are parallel"
Tn not so sure about his clients
.,s-.. said Denlin.han. with vas