The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1910-03-24
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CHAPTER III

"a review of the garrison That
G in itself was rather Il tame ex-
hibition for 4 man who had
seen the finest troops in all the world.
a thousand earnest looking soldiers.
proud OF the opportunity to march be-
fore the little prince, and that was all.
SO far as the review was concerned.
Mr.. King saw the court in all its
glory scattered along the shady Castle
avenue-in carriages, in traps, in mo-
tors and in the saddle. His brain
whirled and his heart leaped under Inc
pressure of a new found interest in
life.
If Truxton King had given up in dis
gust and fed to Vienna this tale would
never have come to light. Instead of
being the lively narrative OF 4 young
gcntleman's adventures in faraway
Graustark, it might have become Il
tale of the smart set in New York,
for, as you know, we are bound by
tradition to follow the trail laid down
by our hero, no matter which way he
elects to fare. He confidcd to his
friend from Cooks that he could new
CIR have forgiven himself If he had ad-
hcred to his resolution to leave on the
following day.
II didn't know you'd changed your
mind, SIR" remarked Mr. Hobbs in
surprise.
"Of course you didn't know it," said
TruXton. How could you? I've just
changed it this instant. l didn't know
it myself two minutes ago No, sir,
Hobbs--or Is it Dobbs? Thanks. No,
sir. I'm going to stop here for a-well,
week or two. Where the dickens do
these people keep themselves? l
haven't seen 'cm before"
"Oh. they are the nobility-the
swells. They don't hang around the
streets like tourists and rubbcrnecks.
sir" in plain disgust.
81 say, who is that just passing
the lady in the victorian" King asked
abruptly.
''That is the Countess Marlanx."
''Whew! L thought she was the
queen
Hobbs went into details concerning
the beautiful countess.
81 was just going to ask If you know
anything about young woman who
occasionally tends shop for William
Spantz, the armorer.'' King finally
asked.
HOODS looked interested. shes
quite Il beauty. sir. give you my
word"
81 know that, Hobbs. But who is
she?"
81 really can't say. sir. She's his
niece, I've heard. Been here little
over Il month. l think she's from War
saw"
well. I'll say goodDy here. If you've
nothing on for tomorrow We'll visit
the castle grounds and-ahem!-take Il
look about the place. Come to the no
tel early. I'm going over to the gun
shop
He was whisuinS Sayly as he en-
tered the little shop ready to give q
CHEEKY greeting to old Spautz and to
make him II temporizing offer for the
broadswOrd. But it was not SpantZ
who stood behind the little counter
TruNton flushed hotly and jerked off
his hat The girl smiled.
II be. pardon" he exclaimed. 81
I'm looking for Mr.. Spantz. r.
He Is out. Will you wait She
turned to the window. rcsuming the
wistful. preoccupied gaze down the
avenue
BEG pardon" he said politely. al
wanted to have another look at the
broadSword there
Very Quicllly-he noticed that she
went about it cIumSily despite hel
supple GracefulneSs-Shc withdrew the
heavy weapon from the window and
laid it upon the counter
II am not-not what you would cal
an expert she said frankly.
Whats the price," he asked. his
courage faltcrin@ under the cool. i'm.
personal gaze.
Il do not know. Ny uncle has told
you. l am quite new at the trade
L hope You will excuse my Ignorance
My uncle will be here in Il moment
She was turning away with an all
that convinced King of one thng-shc
was person who in no sense had
ever bccn called upon to serve others.
so I've heard he observed The
bait took effect. She looked up quick
~. lie was confident that Il startled
expression fitted across her face.
You have heard? What have YOU
heard of me-" she demanded.