Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-30

Il DO NOT WISH ANY QUARREL, MY CAP
stars. HE will see into my heart and
know that 1t is not bad. only young
oh, Gretchen
"Gretchen" rhe carter stepped into
q shadow and waited
Carmichael did not enjoy the opera
that night. He had missed the frs,
acts. and the last WAS grewsome, and
the royal box was vacant. Outside be
sat down on one Of the benches near
the fountains In the Platz.
He left the bench and strolled
around the fountain. his cane behind
his back, his chin In his collar.
"Just moment. my studious friend
he was saluted.
"Wallenstein. didn't see you"
Carmichael halted.
"I'm absentminded." Carmichael ad.
mitted.
"Not always. my friend. Now. do
lot believe that II was absentminded-
less which made you step in between
me and that pretty goose girl the other
aight"
"Ahw Carmichael was all alertness.
1T was mol, believer
ut was coldly premeditated." said
Carmichael folding his arms over his
cane, which he still held behind his
back. "But that happens to be an in
nocent girl. colonel. You're no Herod.
You really annoyed her."
"Pretense. They always begin that
way. / do not wish any quarrel, my
captain. But that girls face has fas-
cinated me. l propose to see her as
often as ] like"
II have no objection to offer. But l
told Gretchen that IL any one. no mat
ter who, ever offers her disrespect to
report the matter to me at the con-
sulate."
"Well, IN case She is what you con-
slider insulted what will you do" a
challenge In his tones.
"Report the matter to the police"
Wallenstein laughed.
"And If the girl finds no redress
there" TRANQUILITY, ito the chancellor"
The colonel laughed harshly and
strode abruptly away.
Carmichael saw carriage coming
along. He recognized the white horse
as 1t passed the lamps. He stood still
for space, undecided. Then he sped
rapidly toward the side gates Of the
royal gardens. The vehicle stopped
there. But this time no woman came
out. Carmichael would have recog-
nized that lank form anywhere. 1t
was the chancellor. Well. what Of 1t!
Couldn't the chancellor go out In a
common hack If he wanted to? But
who was the lady In the veil? AS
soon as the chancellor disappeared
Carmichael hailed the coachman and
engaged him for drive for crowns.
Carmichael slid over to the forward
seat and touched the jehu on the back.
"Where did you take the chancellor
tonight?" he asked.
"Du llber Gott! Was that his e1.
cellency? He said he was the chief
steward"
$50 he Is, my friend. ] was only
testing. Where did you take himT
81 took him to Krumerweg. He was
- Ill M a0v
"Where did you take the yelled
lady,"
The coachman drew In suddenly
Herr. are you from the polIce?"
"Thousand thunders. no! II was by
accident that | stood near the gate
when she got out. Who WIS she?
THAT Is better. They both told me
that they were giving charity. she
went into No. 40. You won't forget
an extra crown. herr?"
"No; I'll make 1t five. Turn back
and leave me at the Grand hotel"
On the return to the hotel the station
omnibus had arrived with solitary
guest. -
your excellency." said the concierge,
rubbing his hands, "a compatriot OF
yours arrived this evening"
"What name?" indifferently.
"He is Hans Grumbach Of New
York"
IAN adopted compatriot. 1t would
seem. He'll probably be over to the
consulate tomorrow to have his pass
ports looked into. Good night"
So Hans Grumbach passed out OF his
mind; but. for all that, fortune and
opportunity were about to knock on
Carlnichael's door, for there was q
great place in history ready for Hans
Grumbach.