The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1910-03-31

| IL over with. | met him first in japan,
where he played me a low trick, for
which he, no doubt, received money
| from the Japanese authorities. He be-
came infatuated with a woman of dis
reputable character there, and he and
the woman had me put on a boat, os-
! tensibly sailing for Vladivostok.
soon found out that l was to be i'm
prisoned or put to death. This fellow
remained in Japan with his paramount
! and he came on here afterward at his
leisure. l have had him watched
since by the police, and it is certain
that he is an enemy of the govern
ment, and perhaps a Japanese spy
1t is known that he consorts with
Jews, and l strongly suspect that he
is himself an American Jew. The Ro,
manoff family is, unfortunately, under
certain obligations to him, for which
| am offering to pay him literally.
Come, now, my man, how much shall
it be-"
There must surely be some mis-
take here said Gortschakov. Il was
introduced to Mr.. Hardy by the prin-
cess, who recommended him to me as
possible friend. What have you to
say to these accusations of the prince,
Mr. Hardy?"
Nothing" replied the American,
save that if we were not under the
roof of lady, l should tell Romanoff
that l can not believe that he is mis-.
taken"
You would have us think then
suggested Gortchakov.
that he is undoubtedly lying"
Have a care!" cried Romanoff,
raising his voice. do not presume
too far on the protection of the prin.
cess! Once more and for the last
time, | ask you, how much do you
want?'-and he thrust the check-book
under Hardy's nose.
You are positively growing tire
some" said Hardy, and he tipped the
book from Romanoffs fingers, so that
it flew fiuttering halfway across the
room.
Hell and furies," exclaimed Ro,
manoff. Take that, you son of a
dirty Jewess."-and he struck Hardy
violently in the face with the fat of
his hand. The blow staggered the
American and left a number of red
welts, that contrasted strangely with
the marble whiteness of his cheeks.
This insult must be answered for
elsewhere" he said in low, even tones.
Lieut.. Gortchakov, am a compara-
tive stranger here; will you do me the
honor Of seconding me in this AFFAIR.""
You want me to fight a duel with
your" laughed Romanof. with you,
Jew storekeeper? Leave this house
instantly, or l shall have you kicked
into the street"
Il am an American" Hardy ex-
planned to Gortchakov, "and the gen.
tlemen of America earn their living by
honest toll. Moreover, l am by birth
and education a gentleman. Will you
be my second?"
Gortchakov caught sight of stately
white figure standing in a distant door
the figure of tall woman, wearing
long white opera cloak, coronet
blazing with diamonds surmounting
her regal brow.
He extended his hand to Hardy.
Il will be your second" he said.
Are you mad?" said Romanoff. Il
can not fight with this low fellow, this
tradesman."
Il know Mr.. Hardy through the in
PRODUCTION of the Princess Roman
ovna," declared Alexieff; "that is quite
sufficient for ms."
"You will either fight me or / will
horsewhip you on the public streets"
insisted Hardy, not raising his voice.
Il knew you to be liar-I did not
suspect that you were also a coward"
Gentlemen. for shame!" cried the
princess, advancing to the angry
group. her eyes blazing with indigna-