The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-08-18
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Tbe Gamble
. By Eleanor N. Ingram. 6

Perhaps Monsieur Allard disap-
proves" suggested Dalmorov sar-
castically.
81 do" Allard declared, taking a
step toward Adrian and throwing
back his head obstinately. 1T is
not fit for the Emperor to go o
the streets tonight. Sire, l have
talked with Captain Alisov of the
guards and with Zaliska of the Sc
cret police, and it is a seething
frenzy of excitement out there.
This mornings attack has brought
to the surface the most dangerous
elements in the capital. Tomorrow
all may be under control, but to-
night it is not fit
Your affectionate solicitude
overwhelms me, Allard," Adrian re-
torted.
The irony and the allusion
brought Allard's color, but he main
tanned his position.
Sire. l state a fact. There is
real and serious danger in such a
drive this evening. l beg you to
consider seriously the event oc-
curing at noon"
II am not Feodor; the attack
was on him. Let him keep his
house if the people make it neces-
sary."
This of the adored Regent, for
whom the whole Empire mourned
in bitter regret 1t was too much.
"Sire, the attack this morning
was intended for you," Allard
flung with exasperated bluntness.
When the assailant saw the
Grand Duke. he shouted directions
how to prevent the explosion. 1t
was meant for you; all the court
and city know it.
Adrian stood quite still, looking
from one to the other. Aghast at
the Introduction of rude truth. not
venturing to deny what could be
verified. Dalmorov found no words
For me?" the Emperor repeated.
Eyes, sire. And for that l am
amazed at Baron Dalmorov's will
lingness that you should go out"
1T is SAFE" cried DalmorOv furi
ously. IF you are afraid, Monsieur
J Allard. of your own tales. ask to be
left here and let me attend his
Imperial Majesty
If the statement regarding the
morning had made any impression
on Adrian. he shook 1t off as soon
as received.
80; suppose I adopt that sug
gestion. Allard?' he remarked.
| Sire. If you go out | shall have
the honor OF going also"
IF | choose that you SHALL" the
Emperor replied.
His eyes afire. Allard touched
the star upon his coat.
IF this gives me any claim tC
your consideration, sire. you will
not refuse me the privilege Of &C
companying you. l did not speak
for myself. indeed think YOU
scarcely believe so: I spoke be
cause the imperial carriage will at
tract every eye and recognition
will be certain. There Is no one In
the Empire for whom the worst dis
tricts would be so dangerous as the
brightest avenues will be for you
sire"
you invited me out into that
BaronP" was the incredulous
question.
because It Is safe, sire. BE
cause the Regent keeps the secret
police on guard and | informed
he checked himself abruptly.
The comprehension that rushed
to Adrian's expression was fal
from pleased.
oh | was to go out for pri
vate tour OF observation. sur
rounded by the secret police. AL
my compliments. Dalmorov, II
would doubtless have been safe, II
somewhat misleading"
mo. sire"
"Let me explain, Allard." he
went on. mercilessly ignoring the
baron's dismay at the exposure Of
his designs before Staniefs friend
"Dalmorov has long been interest
ed In showing me the spirit Of the
capital and the necessity for vari
Gus changes in the government
And regarding today as the climax
OF dissatisfaction with the Regents
methods. he proposed a quiet drive
through the principal streets as 9
means of gahging the upblic feel
ing. He suggested that | would
find such u trip an amusing nov
city"
Remembering their many eypedi
tons Allard's lips twitched, In
spite of his indignant disgust at the
intrigues which We're draggine
Stanief down iwth myriad nets oil
cobweb spinning.
ITO be contlnued)