New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-12


and cabs automobiles, and BUSES congregang in the
dark cOngeSted thrOng.
1t was all half lighted only by the street lamps gea
ing through the trees In the snow OF the park the con-
grcss had its center and Wenck escaping from the tur-
gid eddy Of beings, came Fastening back to report.
"Pelevin." he said to his chief at once and Ihurley
nearly sank where she stood.
Someway, the creature, with gas-pipe engine OF
death and destruction in his hand, had exploded his hor
ribe implement prematurely there at the wall OF the
frozen park, his way to cross the avenue and enter
Alccs basement.
The Duke was gray as ashes. "NIy God! what
should bring on this housed" he said, and Thurlcy,
dimlv hearing, understood
They were spared a detailed account Of the mangled
form across the crowded thoroughfare; but Of fright
they could not be relieved. The Baron, the Duke, and
Wcnck at length departed, Karl-Wilhelm matured in
his manhood and resolution suddenly, by the shock to
his nerves and his heart.
He took the time for one long look Of gravity into
Thurlcv's eyes, while her fearless gaze met his own
"You had already taught my duty, believe me- he
said his face strangely hardened to that of man. Il
trust shall always merit little OF your admiration
Princess Thurley." He raised her hand to his lips
kissed it rcvereny, and rctrcated backward from the
room.
ATE that night, when Thurlcy looked down on the
avenue and park at last once more deserted, only
great gaping Oriilcc, where and earth and rock
had been, marked the spot of Pccvins last venture
Then Alice in still white and quaiing dressed for
retiring, but too disturbed for bed.
Dear enid, dear CllllQ. she san rs Sllc came ana
took her Princes" in her arms. mo OF my in
nocent' game | release you from every single prom
iscl"
Thurlcy looked at her unwinkngly. afraid it meant
that the game being done She was due to be dismissed
and return whence She had come
mo morc:' She said. You won't need me any
longer"
For Heavens sake, Dcary, what do you mean" de-
mandcd Alice equally disturbed. Need you? never
needed anyone so much in all my LIFE | simply in
tended to release you from all the foolish agreements
exacted | realize the dangers have plunged you in
realize how selfish should be, after all you've under
gone, to deny you the slightest speck Of happiness
That all. If YOU wish to marry Acton Gailard =
Accl cried Ihurlcy, all but ready to laugh, despite
the tragic outcome OF the evening Marry Acton
Gaiardl'
you lent him your money and"
Oh, I'll get it all back and return to YOU gladly"
interrupted Thurlcy, who had troubled her mind with
out respite over all the things she had done. 81 didn't
realize 1t not really mine to give. wanted him to
beat the Count-and he did | acted impu ,velv of
course know; but III surely restore every cent used
and
"Thurley Ruxton, what are YOU talking about. YOU
silly little thing demanded Alice, unable to let her
continue further. " That money was lust as much
yours the hair OF your head You ought to be spanked
to treat me SOL But with tears in heecycS she clspci
the girl against her breast and strained her there with
all her strength. You know that love YOU. You
know approve of every single thing you've done -
at last! If you wish to marry Mr. Gaard, know
that-SOmcWay- must be splendid
But don't objected rhurlcy. Il don't see why
you ever thought | could"
Alice pushed herself away and looked her squarcly in
the eyes. I'm kitten under nine days DID, she said.
"Maybe you'd rather not marry anyone at ALL"
Thurcy suddenly crimsoned; but the light in her
eyes increased admit it would have been awfuy
sweet to let Robcy ask me- riding that morning in the
snow she said; but | wanted to keep the promise
made to YOU"
Aiccs eyes abruptly trimming. You poor
dear darling little girl She said attempting To laugh
but achieving something nearer to a sob. Let me call
him up on the phone"
Chapter XIX. A Trysting Place