The Washington times., 1911-07-17
.HE captain produced a cigarette,
lighted it deliberately, and in
hailed deeply.

lighted it deliberately, and il
hailed deeply.
"Well?" inquired Morgan.
Under the governors direction the
went through his pockets. handing
each article to the baron. There wa
nothing much until the old man prie
open the back of his watch; under tn
cover was a folded strip of paper. evi
IDENTIFY what the governor had beel
looking for, for he uttered an eXcla
nation of satisfaction. The strip o
paper contained a list of certain per
sons in Brescia who had entered int
a conspiracy against the existing gov
ernment."
"a duplicate?" 1 interjected. u an
sorry we did not take more precau
tion. but who could suppose the fel
low carried more than the list he na,
put into the match safe"
But Haupmann did not have the ap
pearance of 4 man who stood on tn,
brink of a precipice because the gov
ernor of Brescia had possessed himsel
of a damning bit of evidence agains
him. He puffed at the cigarette calm
ly, and l almost fancied a smile lurk
ed about the corners of his mouth.
And the governor read the list|
inquired Morgan.
Naturally. for he knew Halfensteir
had prepared it for his inspection. II
he could not obtain the whole LOAF
he would take the half. His spy was
beyond the power of doing any identi-
ncation In Brescia- but he had prepar-
ed the list whichh was wanted. The
old wolf seized upon 1t as a starving
dog might snatch a bone"
(which is possibly a bad business
for you-and others; especially as ]
understand that Halfentein was con-
sidered a smart fellow and the baron
would accept the list as authentic,
] suggested.
For others. yes; 1t is possible. The
baron strikes quickly" replied the
captain calmly.
of the list" Morgan interposed Then.
leaning forward. 'Tf We can help you
in this. count upon US. II this baron
Is what we have heard. you will do
wisely to act quickly"
This time there was no doubt that
the Brescian smiled, though II was as
fieettng shadow passing across his
face.
81 believe, my friend, you are won
dering what l am doing here at this
moment; why l am not either an in
mate OF a cell in the castle, or a fu
Eitive. fleeing for the frontier. 1 will
tell you why l am neither. The gov
ernor did me the honor to permit my
reading the list taken from the body
of Halfenstein. You may be sure l
read 1t carefully-my name failed to
appear among the unfortunates," said
For a moment 1 stared at him. Then.
without word, took the list from my
pocket and unfolded it.
Your name is surely here, together
with those of the countess and Ma ator
Shulhof, and your action in the room
up p-stairs-there can be no doubt"
] began
He shrugged his shoulders.
81 am referring to the list found on
Halfenstein, and which the governor
now has in his possession and upon
there is that young fool. Won Holleun;
he was arrested within half an hour
after the baron obtained the paper"
But l do not find his name here"
! nodded toward the paper in my
hand.
But 1t is here" Haupmann replied.
He took from his pocket a sheet of
paper and laid-it on the table before
us. "a copy of the list found by the
he added.
Morgan and l hastily compared the
two lists: excepting the names OF the
countess and Shulhof. they were en-
tIrely dissimilar. Near the top of that
which Haupmann had produced was
the name of Gustave Won Holleun.
TT would SEEM" said l dryly, that
Of a Juggler; it is fortunate he chose
the match safe and not his watch as
the receptacle of what 1t contained.
Suddenly Morgan, who for several
Hdu DSSn SluuNlnR the bIeS-
clan face closely, uttered an excla-
nation.
Clever. extremely clever, but a joke
which will scarcely be appreciated
by your victims, my friend. said he.
"AhI" answered the captain. you
are beginning to understand"
Light sifted into my muddled brain.
"And you did that"' I demanded.
And why not" replied the Bres,,
:ian calmly. You will understand
Seldorf pulls the string-for instance
hat young Won Holleun, who is be-
raging his own sister and his fathers |
oldest friend. The countess and Shul- |
lof set down from necessity-their |
are too we'll known and |
hem by. Yet, no great harm can come |
% either; the countess. because she |
6 to marry the governors son, and |
'hulhof. because he has served the |
months in confinement will be the !
most for him"
But the others-you will send them
o what?"
The captain indulged in an i'm
'ressive gesture.
81 do not fancy it will come to the
worst with them, for in time 1t must
'e discovered HalfenStein was mis-
aiken. In the meantime we. who have
he welfare of our country at heart
VII not DC uuutT SuSplClOn. l0en, IL |
8 something to fool the old wolf so
leverly. The thought flashed into
Nv head while l was sitting up there
With that Halfenstein.
81 felt certain the governor knew
e had prepared the list, as he had
cen directed. If it was not found It
,ould be suspected he had been rob-
ed; even that he had been murder
g. But If the list was found on him
here could be no suspicion.
'T went over in my mind the names
( those who should become thus hon
red; you can imagine the anger of
he baron, to find those whom he
1ought feared his power were en-
aged in q conspiracy. Now he will
OF be so sure of himself 1t was an
lsy matter to write the list imitat
lg passably Halfenstein's hand. The
ack of his watch was an excellent
idinE place. Having decided upon
le thing, I did not hesitate. Some
: those I put down are even spies in
lie governors employ. He is in a
-etty rage, you may be sure"
(which he may vent upon the coun-
SIS and Major Shulhof." I suggested. {
But Morgan did not agree with me.
''Shulhof is already practically a
'isoner at the villa, so 1t made little
ference whether his name was on
e list or off of 1t. AS for the coun
IS: fancy he will not go to ex-
emes in that direction. You must
ar in mind he will act cautiously
It'll he can locate the documents. :
ith those hanging in the air he Is =
II. He may imprison the girl. and :
rec her to marry that ruff1an, but r
nave little apprehension it will come
ANYTHING worse with her. There | -