Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-08

pray ring the bell, .AlIard. twice, di-
rected Adrian.
They waited i'll silence. Adrian moved
to a chair. Stanief sought Allards eyes
with the steadylng message of his own
an intensity OF reinsurance and protec-
ton In reserve he was holding his own
power to ruin Dalmorov. and lie nercely
reproached himself with not having fore
seen and used it before this could have
happened.
But Allard showed no agitation 10 his
keen watchers 1t seemed to him that
this had been closing around him for
DAVIS that he had felt the old things re-
claiming him as the unseen net drew anu
frightened. Now there was nothing lie
could do: the moment balanced. ready to
fall either way at the light touch OF
Chance Away from himself he laid the
decision, before higher tribunal than
Adrian's, setting all his life against one
error The speech of his thought was
the same as it once was on Ihe War
before the Hudson prison: IF L nave
paid Quietly. with a dignity all I'M
conscious. he awaited the judgment
A rustic of silken garments. sllVer
echo OF a southern voice as the dooi
opened, and Iria was in the room-lria'
flushed, smiling and by her side a girl In
white whom two Of those present had
rever seen. AS the duchess swept her
graceful salute TO the emperor Alard
cry rang through the place:
Theodore. TheOdora,
His answer was given. The girl held
out her hands as he sprang forward 10
clasp them: there existed no one else
for either during the long moment when
they remained gazing In each olher
eyes with the hunger of years
Smiling, Adrian moved forward chalr
for Iria, whispering a phrase In passing
which sent the light bushes to her fore-
head as she glanced shyly at stanieI.
Then, Theodore slipping her fingers from
Allard's with confused recollection of
their situation. the emperor claimed her
attention.
..Nademoiselle Leslie let me present to
Won the Baron Sergius Dalmorov. for
merIv OF this court. And. since he ap-
pears suffering under a strange mscon-
ception. do me the favor OF informing
him who is the gentleman whom you
have just greeted
Evidently Theodore knew Adrian. for
she answered his smile with trustful
friendliness while acknowledging the in
production.
Monsieur lie Baron. I am charmed"
French. This is my cousin. John Leslie
Allard, whom l have not seen for many
years. We grew up together; and IN the
pleasure of meeting him again-
THANK YOU mademoiselle," interposed
Adrian. LET me complete the aid to
your hating memory, Dalmorov, ana re,
call in Monsieur Allard my loyal friend
of three years trial. the gentleman VINO
bears the scar and the decorations gained
in defense of my life and my cousin s.
Several months ago you first limited at
this attack on him. Knowing you very
well, i obtained the necessary detalis
from him under a pretext. and myself
wrote to Madame Leslie suggesting that
she bring mademoiselle here for the coro-
nation. A week ago they arrived at the
Hotel Anglais. where | had the pleasure
Of visiting them one evening. He look
was something very far from amusement
that rose in the gray eyes in answer to
the memories of that evening. I'VE
explained a few details to one another;
since then they have been the guests or
the grand duchess. who promised me Sc
crecy.
81 did not even tell you. Feodor, muir
mured Iria. plaintively.
"Feodor will forgive YOU, assured Ad-
riap. Baron DalmorOv, YOU nave our
permission to retire from the capital at
once; you are not suited for court life
Unfortunately you have broken no laws
I wish most sincerely that 1t were In my
you as I should enjoy: l have no doubt
at least one exists. But you may go,
and in future avoid the same city with
me. That is all: I have waited a long
while for today"
stanief turned to Allard. then express
lively regarded the man who moved al
most gropingly toward the door.
Shall / give the excuse" the glance
asked
And Allard's impulsive gesture an
swered.
HAS he not enough?'' flashed the mute
return
The door closed gently.