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CHAPTER XII.
Loves Doubts.

Gretchen, troubled in heart and mind
over the strange event of the night, walk
ed slowly home. her head inclined. her
arms swinging listlessly at her side. \
spy. this man 10 whom she had joyously
given the flower Of her heart and soul?
There was some mistake; there must be
some mistake. She shivered. for the
word spy carried with II all there was in
deceit. treachery. cunning. In war time
she knew that spies were necessary. that
brave men took perilous hazards, with
out reward. without renown: but in times
OF peace nothing but opprobrium covered
the word \ political scavenger the man
she loved? No. there was some mis-
take The bit OF newspaper cutting did
not worry her. Anybody might have been
curious about the doings of the King of
Jugendheit and his uncle. the prince
regent. Because the king hunted In Ba-
varia with the crown prince. and his
uncle conferred with the King of Prussia
iii Berlin, il did not necessarily follow
that Leopold Dietrich was spy. Gretch-
en- was just She would hear his defense
before she judged him.
Marking the first crook in the krumer-
veg was an ancient lamp hanging from
the side OF the wall. The candle in this
lamp burned night and day. through win
ter's storms and summers balms. The
flame dimmed and glowed. a kindly re-
minder In the gloom. II was shrine 10
the Virgin Mary. and before this Gretchen
paused, offered silent prayer that the
holy mother preserve this dream OF hers.
footstep from behind caused her to
start The vintner took her roughly in
his arms and kissed her many times.
Her heart shook within her. but she did
not surrender her purpose under these
caFesses. She freed herself energetically
and stood a little away from him. pant
ing and star-eyed.
"Gretchen?
She did not speak.
What il it,?
You ask
Was II crime, then. to jump cat OF
the window" He laughed.
Gretchens face grew sterner. Were
YOU afraid
For moment. l have never run
afoul the police. | thought perhaps we
Were all to be arrested"
We'll. and what them?
What then? Uncomfortable quarters
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its significance. Only one who has lived
In the dust and clamor of the Chinese
capital can write like this. Tine Human
Cobweb." apart from its interest as
story. is of value in presenting this ex-
Ceptional panorama of life at the center
OF an ancient civilization.
WITH PORTER IN NORTH MISSOURI:
"A Chapter of the History OF the
War Between the States. BY Joseph
A. Mudd. Washington: The Nationa.
Publishing Company.
Mr.. Mudd. who is a we'll known resident
of Hyattsvile Md. presents this volume.
which tells OF n phase Of the civil war
not generally appreciated hy students ..
history. as a contribution to the history
of his native state. Missouri. He was
member Of the state guard Of Missouri
summoned by the government Tor SIX
months service in June, 1861. Al the
eXpiratiu OF his service he returned To
his home AMI then became a member OF
4 regiment headed bX Col. Joseph e. FOR
ter. with whom he served throughout
some exciting campaigns. Col Porter
died III camp near BatesvillP. Ark. ~
February. 1Sta:. He and his mon played
an important part IN the Confederate
ranks. and Mr.. MGdd now relates the
story Dr its adventures and activities. Tor
III" FIRST time adequately setting forth the
record Of an organization which for dar-
ing work in the field had few equals on
either side. The work IS told with
personal touch that is convincing
throughout. Mr.. Mudd sets forth the part
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the light on the south wall of the gallery
In the old museum building being ex-
ceedlngly poor. And some of these paint
lnSs possess very much charm-for exam
pie. portraits by Reynolds, Romney and
Beechy. The Moran pictures, which Con-
gress has been asked to purchase as "a
pictorial history of the American navy,
will also be on view. as we'll a. some re-
cent gifts and loans. From Thursday
the gallery will he open indefi-
niteiy. under the usual regulations to the
public.
THE exhibition of .'old masters from
the Enrich Galleries. New York. is
still attracting attention at Eeerhoff $
and ii is true that certain canvases of
much more than usual interest are in
cluded in its catalogue. For instance i
Portrait of an Engraver,' by Ferdinand
Boil. painter Of the Dutch school. VINO
lived between the years 1915 and 1851 or
about that time, some authorities giving
the dates tritle earlier Az human
document this painting IS of no great
consequence. but as IA piece OF compost
ton. color and technical achievement it
is more than worthy of remark The per
sonality of the engraver signifies very lit
tie. but the manner III which the details
and globe-are painted is very interesting
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il stone rooms. I preferred discretion 10
valor'
Perhaps you did not care to have the
police ask you questions?''
What is all this about" He pulled
her toward him ST. that lie could look
into her eyes. What Is the matter
Answer
Are you not spy from Jugendheit p"
thinly.
He flung aside her hand. 80, The first
doubt that enters Your ear finds harbor
there. A spy from Jugendheit; that is a
police suggestion and you believed it,
do you deny it?' Gretchen was not
cowed by his anger. which her own even
" matched
Yes" proudly. snatching his hat from
his head and throwing il violently at her
feet: yes l deny II. | am not a spy
from any country; | have not sold the
right to look any man in the eye
Il have asked you many questions.
she replied. but you are always laugh
ing. 1t is pleasant way 10 avoid an
swering. I have given you my heart
yours as franky?''
To meet anger with logic and sense is
the simplest way to overcome II. The
vintner saw himself at bay. He stopped
it. but TO steal time to conJure up some
way out.
Gretchen. here under the virgin. l
swear TO you that love you as a man
loves out once III MS IKE Ii were licN
| would gladly fling these riches To the
wind for your sake. II | were king I'd
barter my crown for a smile and a kiss.
l have done wrong: l have committed
no crime. But you must have proof: so
be it. We will go together 10 the police
bureau and settle this doubt once and
for all
When" Gretchen's heart was growing
warm again
Now. tonight while they are hunting
for me-
Forgive me-" brokenly.
Come"
NO. Leopold. this test is not neces-
sary."
II insist. This thing must be righted
publicly
And l was thinking that the man |
loved was a coward"
Il am Drawer than yC.. dream. Crotch
en-. And in truth he was. for he was
about TO set forth for the lions den. and
only amazing cleverness could extricate
him. Man never enters upon the fool
hardy unless it be TO dazzle a woman.
And the winners love for Gretchen was
no passing thing. Let us hurry: it is
growing late. They will be shutting off
the lights before return"
The police bureau was far away. but
the distance was nothing to these healthy
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wanted for the season. Find and liberal
compensation. Apply Holtz.
Gretchen laughed joyously; the vintner
grinned. the subchief sWore under ms
breath.
The devil fly away with you both!'
he cried making the best of his chagrin.
And when you marry don't invite me TO
the wedding.
After they had gone. however, he called
for an assistant.
Did YOU see that young vintner?
Yes"
Follow him night and day. Find out
where he lives and what he does. and
ransack his room, If possible. He is
either an innocent man or sleek rascal.
Report to me this time each night
And the girl?'
Don't trouble about her. She is under
She's as right as a die. It's the man.
lie was too easy; he didn't show enough
concern. An ordinary vintner would have
been frightened. This fellow smiled"
And II find out anything suspicious?
Arrest him out of hand and bring him
here at once.
Alone once more the subchief studied
the cutting with official thoroughness. He
was finally convinced. by the regularity
of the line on the printed side as COM
the advertising side. that the vintner had
lied. And Yet there was no proof that
lie had.
This young fellow will go far" he
unused, with reluctant admiration.
On reaching the street Gretchen gave
rein to her laughter. What promised to
be tragedy was only farce. The vint-
her laughed. too. but Momus would have
criticised his laughter.
The night was not done Yet, there were
still some more surprises in store for the
winner AS they turned into the krum-
erweg they almost ran into Carmichael.
What was the American consul doing in
this part of the town near midnight
Carmichael recognized them both. He
lifted his hat, but the vintner cavaIierly
refused to respond.
Herr Carmichael.' said Gretchen.
And what are you doing here this time
OF the night?''
II have been on a FOOLS Grand ur-
banely.
And who sent you?"
The god of fools himself. I guess. I
am looking for kind OF ghost. specter
in black that leaves the palace early in
tho evening and returns late. whose des-
tination has invariably been forty Krum-
erweg."
The vintner started.
MY house," cried Gretchen.
Yours? Perhaps you can dispel this
phantom? said Carmichael
Gretchen was silent.
"Oh, You know something. Who is
she:''
"A lady who comes on a charitable err
rand. But now she will come no more
And why not?"
THE object of her visits is gone"
Gretchen answered. sadly.
My luck" exclaimed Carmichael rue
fully. Il am always building houses OF
cards. l don't suppose 1 shall ever re-
FORM
Are you not afraid to walk about in
this part of the town SO late?' put in the
winner. who was impatient to be gone.
Afraid? OF what? Thieves? Bah.
my little man. l carry a sword stick. and
moreover l know how to use it tolerably
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young people They progressed at a
smart pace and in less than twenty min
ntes they arrived. 1t was Gretchen who
drew back fearfully.
After all Will il not be foolish2' she
suggested.
They will be searching for me-" he
answered 1T will be easier if | present
myself 1t will bear testimony that | am
innocent OF any wrong
- will go in with YOU determinedly
The police officer. or. to be more par
ucular. the Subchef of the bureau, re
ceived them with ili-concealed surprise.
have learned that you a,e seeking
me-, said the vintner. taking off his cap.
His yellow curls waved about his fore
head in moist profusion.
Immediately the subchief did not know
what to say This was out Of the ordi-
nary. conspicuously so There was little
this 50. in order to appear that nothing
could destroy his official poise. he let the
two stand before his desk while he sorted
some papers.
You are not native of Drciberg," ne
began.
No. herr: / am from bavaria. If YOU
will look into your records you will find
that my papers were presented two OF
three weeks ago
Let me see them.
The winners passports We're produced
The subchief compared them to the cor
responding number III his book. There
was nOtISlHS wrong ABOUT tlem.
Il do not recollect seeing you here be-
fore
1t was one Of your assistants who
originally went over the papers"
What is your business?'
II am a vintner by trade. herr.
And are there not plenty of vineyards
in Bavaria?''
I'VE winners" with an easy gesture
ARE of rowing disposition. / have been
all along the Rhine and the Moselle.
vote 20 h..,
But why Dreiberg? The best vine
yards south
who can say where We shall go next:
Dreiberg seemed good enough for me. y
with a shy glance at Gretchen.
why did YOU jump out OF the win
dow?'
Il was frightened at first herr. | did
not know that You merely dispersed meet
ings. | believed that we We're all to he
arrested Such measures are in force IN
Munich.
You accused him Of being a Jugend-
heit spy broke in Gretchen. who was
growing impatient under these questions,
which seemed to go nowhere In partlcu-
lar.
You be silent" warned the subchief
II am here because of that accusation,
said the vintner
What have you to say
Il deny it,
THAT is easy to do. But can YOU
prove ito"
1T is for you to prove, herr"
Read this"
1t was the cutting. The vintner read :.
his brows drawn together in puzzled
frown He turned the slip over careless
ly. The subchief's eyes bored into him
like gimlets.
II can make nothing of this. herr.
When / cut this ont of the paper it was
TO preserve the notice on the other side.
The vintner returned the cutting.
The subchief read aloud:
'VintnerS and presses and primers
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NJ houses the National Gallery
II collection. will be formally
opened With \ reception and
private view This viii he an event OF
No small importance. marking the com
pIetiun Of one of the largest and hand
soonest public Luildings in Washington,
and SIGNALLING the fact that the National
Gallery Of Art has now taken concrete
form admission will he through the
10th street entrance. and the exhibits VIII
b. found arranged i'll the halls and gal
leriaS on the main floor.
The entire north hall has been given
over 10 the art collections, being divided
by means Of screens into series "f We'll
proportional galleries. This great nan,
which has somewhat the appearance of a
court. extending through two stories To
the roof. Is splendidly lighted and every
square foot OF wall space Is available
for exhibition purposes. And what IS
more. ample space is provided. so that
the pictures can he hung without crowd
Ing. and can be arranged tremendously.
Good use. il is said, has been taken OF
these opportunities. museum experts de-
claring that the arrangement is more
than admirable-the best they have seen.
II was only about four years ago that
tine government gained possession of the
Harriet Lane. Johnston collection. at
which time the Evans gift had not been
made. 1t .s. therefore. not unreasonable
10 suppose that many persons have lit
tie comprehension of the size or value OF
the National Gallery of Art today. Mr..
Evans offer was first of twenty five
paintings by American artists. The num-
Der. however, was raised to thirty-six
before he left the city, and fifty almost
soor as he returned to New York. The
collection now numbers over one hundred
pictures, and Mr.. Evans has suggested
that il might be his desire To make 1t
collection of the works of 100 painters
rather than collection of that number
of pictures. At present several artists
are represented bv two or three examples
five landscapes by Henry W. Ranger,
four by Inness. four by Wyant. three by
Twachtman. four by Blakelock
The landscape school is. indeed. es-
pecially well represented. but figure paint
ers have not been overlooked Hugo
Ballin's '.Sibylla Europa is there. as well
as another of his works, The Lesson.
Sergt. Kendall. Douglas Noik. Robert
Reid. Henry Oliver Walker, Henry Is.
Fuller. Elliott Daingerfield and j. Alden
Weir are all admirably represented. Then
there is that magnificent picture of thi,
ocean. The Coast OF Maine. painted by
Winsiow Homer. which may be mentioned
almost on parity with a somewhat
similar composition excellently rendered
by Paul Dougherty. The impressionisrs
are represented and the tonalists-those
who cling to academic traditions and the
plain air painters. The collection assem-
bled by Mr. Evans bears the stamp of in
dividuality impaired by the personal taste
Of the collector. but displays unbiased
catholicity in selection and composition.
1t is not 10 be supposed that every picture
included in the catalogue. which. 10y the
way. has been prepared by William II.
Holmes. is a masterpiece, for such are not
produced in great numbers, but each will
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Collectors Wonderful Purchases.
n the London Globe.

From the London GIObe.
Many remarkable stories might be told
of Isaac Falcke, whose death has re-
moved one of the greatest of art collect
ors He was a born connosseur and in
the course of his career made some Won
derful finds and no fewer than three sep
arate collections. At one time MIR. Falcke
and his brother had more difficulty In Sc
curing packing cases for their continent
tai finds than in obtaining objects of art.
A writer in the Times mentions that the
finest enamel gold boxes of the Louis
XIV and XVI epochs were bought by
them by the dozen for their weight In
gold from which was deducted the weight
Of the enamel on them.
''she seems to he a very sensible sort OF
person.
Yes. indeed. l don't like her either
Detroit Free Press.
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he found To have certain significance. AR.
Evans retains the right 10 withdraw any
picture al his pleasure and replace il WITH
better example Of the same artist ;
work. thus upholding the representation
to the standard of The best while not
waiting for the Judgment Of future years.
In this WAY he stimulates effort on the
part of the painters and substantially en-
courages accomplishment.
Then there will also he set forth in the
National Gallery the Harriet Lane
Johnston collection. which by no means
has been satisfactorily exhibited before,
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well. Good night And he swung along
easily. whistling an air from The Bar
Der of Seville.
The insolence in Carmichaers tone set
the winners ears a-burning, but he swal-
lowed his wrath.
Il like him." Gretchen declared, as she
stopped before, the house.
Why jealousy.
Because he is always like that: pleas
ant, never ruf1led. kindly. He will make
a good husband to some woman
The vintner shrugged. He was not pa
tent tonight
who is this mysterious woman"
Il am not free to tell you
OH
Leopold. what is the matter with you
tonight? You act like boy
Perhaps the police muddle is to blame
Besides. every time l see this man Car
michael I feel like baited dog
I'm heavens name. why?'
Nothing that i can remember. But
have asked you question.
And l have declined to answer that
question. All my secrets are yours, but
this one is anothers.
lis 1t her highness?''
Gretchen fingered the latch suggest
lively.
II am wrong. Gretchen; you are right.
Kiss me-
She liked the tone; she liked the kisses,
too. though they hurt.
Good night, my mani! she whispered.
Good night. my woman! Tomorrow
night at s.
He turned and ran lightly and swiftly
up the street. Gretchen remained stand
ing in the doorway till she could see him
no more Why should he run like that?
She raised the latch and went inside.
From the opposite doorway a noun
taineer. a carter. a butcher and baker
stepped cautiously forth.
He heard something" said the noun
taineer. He has ears like a rat for hear
ing. What a pretty picture!" cynically.
Touching scene.
No one replied: one was expected
to reply: more than that. no one cared to
court the fury which lay thinly disguised
I'm the mountaineer's tones.
Tomorrow night: you heard what he
said / am growing weary of this play.
You will stop him on his way to yonder
house. A closed carriage will be at hand.
Before he enters. remember. She watches
him too long when he leaves. Fool.'
tTo be continued tomorrow
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especially a. all are brought into harmo-
NOUS unity. The introduction Of the skel-
cton and the cast is interesting. inaSmuch
As ii thus becomes apparent that students
in those DAYS in all probability drew from
casts and studied anatomically the hui
man figure. as they do now, If not more
strictly.
There is much charm III portrait OF
Lady in Blue. by Hubert Drouais:
which hangs to the left of the Bol. and
some beautifully painted passages. tex
lures being peculiarly Well rendered Lit
lie Lady Percy Duchess of Somerset,
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THE ENGRAVER. by Ferdinand BOi.

by Sir Peter Lely. which hangs TO the
right is also a clever piece of work. very
picturesque and, wthal, not lacking IN
human quality. Whatever the English
painters did or left undone, they certainty
apprecia the value Of decorative effect
and knew how to employ it. Even the lit
tie dog in this picture i made a factor in
design. But from all these one must turn
with admiration 10 a Rihera on the OBJ
poaite wall simple in treatment, 50
rich in color so completely a unit in ef-
feet The flavor of the Spanish school Is
here as in few of this strong painters
works. There are, OF course other can
vases less engaging. but over these il is
not necessary TO tarrN. A portrait by
Wilhelm DroSt. of himself, will reward
scrutiny. and the Marriage of the Adri-
attic by G1lardi will at least through its
unusual color call the attention OF even
the casual visitor
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