Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-24

| ner chamber. She was wearing a loose
gown. but the fatigue Of her journey
seemed already to have passed away. Her
| eyes were bright and faint color glowed
| in her cheeks.
David" she exclaimed. thank heaven
that you are here,''
She took both his hands and held them
for moment. Then she walked to the
door. made sure that it was securely
fastened and stood there listening for a
moment.
4 suppose am foolish" she said, COM
ing back to him, land yet l cannot help
fancying that I am being watched on
every side since we landed in England.
| detest my new manager, and | don
| trust any of the servants he has engaged
for me. You got my note?''
Yes" he answered. u had your note
and am here
The restraint of his manner was obvi-
Gus. He was standing little away from
her. She came suddenly up to him, her
hands fell upon his shoulders. her face
was upturned to his. Even then he made
no motion to embrace her.
David" she whispered, softly. what
am doing-what l have done-was at
your suggestion. l do it for you, | do 1t
for my country. do it against every nat
the Hes tell. Are you remembering that?
Is it in your heart at this moment?'
He stopped and kissed her
Forgive me- he said. 1T Is l who
am to blame, but am only human. We
play for great stakes, Louise, but some
times one forgets."
"As / live,'' she murmured. 'the kiss
you gave me last is still upon my lips.
What I have promised goes for nothing.
What he has promised is this-the papers
tonight"
"Unopened?'
Unopened. she repeated. softly.
But how is 1t to be done?'' Bellamy
asked He must have arrived in Lon
h. r..k ~.&.r
they are not already at the embassy"
1.-The ambassador was commanded to
Cowes," she explained. He cannot be
back until late tonight No one else mas
a key to the treaty safe. and Won Behf-
ling declined TO give up the document to
any one save the ambassador himself
Bellamy nodded.
What about Streuss?
"Streuss and the others are all furious.
Louise said. Yet. after all. Behriins has
His orders were to see with his own eyes
this envelope deposited in the safe by the
ambassador himself.
He returns tonight" Beliamy ex-
claimed quickly.
Before he comes she declared, II
think that the document will be In your
hands.
How is 1t to be done?"
The report is written" she explained,
ION five pages OF fooIscap. They are
contained In long envelope, Sealed with
the chancellors crest. Won Behrling. BE-
ing one Of the family, has the same
crest He has prepared another Ell,
relone. the same size and weight, and
signed II with his seal. 1t is this which
he will hand over to the ambassador II
lie should return unexpectedly. The real
one he has concealed.
is he heren" Bellamy inquired.
THANK heavens, MOI" she answered
MY dear David. what are you thinking
Of? Tie is not here and he dare not come
here You are to go to your rooms. she
added CHANGING at the clock. and be-
tween 5 and O'Clock this evening you
will be rung up on the telephone A
rendezvous will be given you Tor later on
tonight. You must take the money there
and receive the packet. Won Behrling
will be disguised and prepared Tor
flight
Bellamy's eyes glowed.
"You believe this?' he exclaimed.
TO be continued tomorrow