Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-18

The little white boat in question was
one Of the city police launches. and Al
lard's hand closed sharply on the arm OF
his chair as the officer in charge hailed
coming on board. Capt Delsar went
visible Impotence at the interruption.
Come" exclaimed the diverted Vasili
after watching the colloquy for few
moments, during which several Of the
Is droll!''
What is ito
why. Of course we all speak French
/ as does every one at home except peas.
grand duke is left who speaks English
And evidently our guests have nc
| French
| Allard surveyed the group, and glanced
up at the gorgeous flag huttering in the
breeze and casting it's shadow over him
Foreign ground Stanief had called this.
II might play interpreter" he offered
| slowly.
Surely! Am not dull not to think OF
that? Shall we go?''
The mutually exasperated group paused
to look at the pair coming down the deck
toward them. Vasili in his gold-laced uni
form and the gentleman in yachting fan
nels.
Monsieur Allard. II you will indeed as.
| sist us.' welcomed the captain. CRATE.
fully Consider that we sail in an hour
| and the moments are going. His royal
highness does not accept an excuse in.
stead of a result
Delighted" Allard responded. noddins
an acknowledgment of the sergeant &
equally relieved salute "Ohicer. can ]
not on board. but I am his Secretary
"Oh, Stanief was very thorough. The
cards Vladimir had presented were wait
ing for their owner to use on the occa-
sion.
You are very kind, Mr.. Allard," said
the deferential ofncer. reading the square
Of pasteboard. You see, we received q
telephone call from up the river at Peeks-
kill, asking US to get q better description
Of the clothes that were stolen by an
coat, but It looks rather different from
what would be expected. In fact, there
was b man inside Of It; but he says he
lost his hat In the wind, and they haven't
'S S;m. got the prison people to identity
1t was 30 long since Allard had really
laughed that he startled himself. but the
humor Of the situation was too much
Il think you want to sec the grand
dukes valet" he explained. and trans
Petro was hurriedly sent for, and the
fuming captain left the affair In charge
Of the two young men.
Poor wretch: hope he gives them 2
rum" commented Vasilt. Last year, at
home. 1 had to ride second-class on q
crowded train. In the compartment was
just such case as this man's-convict
being taken back to a fortress. We rode
ten miles. twenty; suddenly he spoke to
me as naturally as possible. You know
what I'm going to: give me cigar he
said. Just like that. gave his guards a
ruble, gave him q cigar and went on
reading my Figaro. Before we reached
the next station. just over a deep rAvine.
he flung himself right through the door
and down. Always felt glad gave him
the cigar
There was a curious unreality in the
scene for one Of the actors, a. he leaned
listening against the rail in the warm
April sunshine. vasili chatting sayly by
his side and the imperturbabie policeman
opposite. But he answered the little
lieutenant's last sentence with a very
sympathetic glance Of comprehension.
Petro appeared presently. ana Allard
1ravely repeated . description Of the
famous raincoat. gfving the name OF the
English Arm that had made It.
''fhank you, SIR" said the satisfied ON
Ger. Swapping shut his notebook. Much
obliged You've no objection II your
name gets to the papers. sir?'
Allard thought Of Robert.
"Why, no, none at all. But have done
nothing"
Eyes. sir. Thank you
And now?' queried vasili. Shall we
yacht? Unless you know II already. OF
course; forget you are an old friend Of
his royal highness."
LET US go over the yacht. II you will, =
Aiiard evaded, not at all certain of what
Staniefs UiGhf- nlAa TITO aSsaHtr sAA.4iHhed