Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-17

But he was not satisfied. Lorraine
had not come forward with word
of greeting or relief-in fact, she had
not appeared outside the castle doors.
Toward dusk on Monday, long after
the arrival of the refugees, he sat in
gloomy contemplation Of his own un-
happiness, darkly glowering upon the
unfriendly portals from distant stone
bench.
A brisk guardsman separated himself
from the knot Of men at the castle
doors and crossed the plaza toward
him.
i. Judge the dismay and anger when
the soldier, bit shamefaced himself,
briefly announced that Count Vos
Engo had issued an order against
lettering In close proximity to the
castle.
Truxton's cheek burned. He saw in
an instant that the order was meant
for him and for no one else, he being
the only outsider likely to come under
the head of 'loiterer."
Truxton turned to him with frank
smile. "Please tell Count Vos Engo
that am the last person In the world
to disregard discipline at a time like
this"
His glance swept the balcony, sud
denly. becoming fixed on a couple near
the third column. Count Vos Engo
and Lorraine Tullis were standing there
together, unmistakably watching his
humiliating departure.
The next morning he encountered
Vos Engo near the grotto.
Catching sight of vos Engo, he has
tened across the avenue and caught
up to him.
Good morning" said Truxton. vos
Engo did not smile as he eyed the
tall American. ~ haven't had a
chance to thank you for coming back
for me last Saturday. Allow me to
say that It was very brave thing to
do"
II do not like your words, Mr.. King,
nor the way in which you glare at
me-"
I'm making it easier to tell you
the agreeable news, Count Vos Engo;
that's all. Take your hand off your
sword. please-some other time per-
haps, but not in these days, when we
need men, not cripples. I'll tell you
what have discovered, and then We'll
drop the matter until some other time.
Frankly, count, have made the graf
flying discovery that you are a mis-
cradle cur"
Count Vts Engo went very white.
"As you say, there is another and a
better time We need dogs as well as
men in these days"
Truxton strolled off to the stables,
picking up Mr. Hobbs Ola the way.
Hobbs" he said, were got to find
+, John Tullis; that's all there is to It."
Il dare say, sir" said Mr.. Hobbs,
with sprightly decisiveness. Hes very
much needed"
I'm going to need him before long
as my second"
Later on much of Truxton's good hui
! NOR was restored and his vanity pleased
| by a polite request from Count Hal
| font to attend an important council In
| the room of wrangles" that evening
| at 8.
Very boldly he advanced upon the
castle few minutes before the ap-
pointed hour.
He came upon Lorraine Tullis at the
edge Of the terrace. She was walking
slowly In the soft shadows beyond the
row Of lights on the lower gallery. He
knew her at a glance, this slim girl in
spotless white.
"Lorainer he whispered, reaching
| her side In two bounds. She put out
her hands, and he clasped them. Plain.
ly she was confused. I've been dying
for glimpse of you. Do you think
! you've treated me-
Don't Truxtonr' she pleaded, sud
denly serious. you must not come
here. l saw-well, you know. l was
so ashamed; l was so sorry"
He still held her hands.
"Yes; they ordered me to move on, as
J If ! were a common loafer," he said