Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-06-21

Herr Freudenberg swung him round up
on his ,back and knelt upon his che;
This" he said, salmly. "distresses
me extremely. Yet what am I to dog"
He whistled softly. The door opened.
fisherman came in with suspicious a1ac-
rity. There was scarcely any need NJ
words In moment Juilen's legs and
arms were bound and a gag thrust be-
tween his teeth. Herr Freudenberg
moved before the door and listened.
FISHERMAN has reported to me-" ne
remarked, that you keep no man serv-
ant. Any intrusion here, therefore, is
scarcely to be feared. You will permit
me?"
He took one of the tumblers from
the tray, rinsed it out with soda water,
and poured the contents of a small phial
into it, Then he came anu stood over
Julien.
my obstinate Engllshman," he pro-
ceeded, this tumb1er contains the
waters of forgetfulness: Let me assure
you. upon my honor that the liquid is
harmless. It's one erect is to reduce
those who take it to such state that
for the space of week or two their
mental faculties are impaired. You Will
drink this in a few minutes. You will
awake feeling weak, languid, indisposed
for exercise, incapable of mental EFFORT.
The doctor will prescribe tonic, you
will go away, but it will be months
before you are able to set yourself
to any task requiring Jne full use OF
your faculties. At the end of that time
1 trust that you will have found wis
dom. VIII you swallow the draught?'
Julien shook his head violently. Herr
Freudenberg sighed
'I was hoping" he continued. that
YOU would not force me to mention the
alternative. should dislike exceedingly
having to iaeint any more lasting in
Jury upon you, but you stand in my
path and I permit no one to do that
Drink, and in month or two all will
be as it is now. Refuse, and snail
leave Estermen to deal with you, ana
let me warn you that his methods are
not so gentle as mine. More men than
one who have been foolish have dis
appeared in Paris"
"If you move step this way" calm
voice said from the other end OF the
room, II shall shoot"
Herr Freudenberg turned his head.
Estermen, whose nerves were less un-
der control, gave a little cry. Lady
Anne was standing upon the threshold
of the doorway between the two rooms
and in her very steady hand was
grasped a very small revolver. The two
men were speechless.
eft has taken me some time to md
this" Lady Anne went on. "and longer
still to find the cartridges. 1 do not
understand in the least what has hap
pened, but 1 am perfectly serious when
/ tell you that I shall snoot either OF
you two If you move a step toward
me-"
Herr Freudenberg looked into the re-
volver, looked at Lady Anne and made
her a little bow.
'Mademoiselle." he said, who you
may be do not, alas, know. Sir Julien
however, is indeed to be congratulated
that he possesses already so charm
ing and courageous friend with the
entree to his bedroom"
| Lady Anne lifted the revolver few
inches and fired. The bullet struck the
wall barely a foot over Herr Freuden-
berg's head. faint puff of blue smoke
| hoated up towards the ceiling.
''I do not like lmpertinence." she re-
marked. IF you have any more such
speeches to make
''NIademoiselle, have none" Herr
Freudenberg interrupted, bowling. ALLOW
me, on the contrary, to offer you my
apologies and to express my admiration
| for your bearing. must, alas! acknowl-
| edge myself, for the moment, vanquish-
ed. I shall leave you to release our
dear friend, Sir Julien. But, if you are
wise, mademoiselle, If you are really his
| friend, you will advise him to obey the
| Injunction which I have sought to lay
upon him today. A little affair like this
which goes wrong, is nothing. 1 have a
dozen means of enforcing my words, not
one of which has ever failed"
II do not know who you are" Lady
Anne said calmly, ''or what it is against
which you are warning Sir Julien, but
am perfectly certain of one thing. He
will do what is right and what he con-
ceives to be his duty, without fear of
| threats from you or any one" I
Herr Freudenberg bowed low. Ester
man. who had been glancing more than
once uneasily toward the revolver was
already at the door.
''Mademoselle.' Herr Freudenberg de-