The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-05-10

You remain exactly what you were
before the decree was signed he said
She turned to me.
Since | am TO live in DornlitZ the
rest of my days, where is it your gra-
cious purpose that | reside-in the Ep-
sau palace or where?'
Except to assure you it will not be
in the Epsau, it is no concern of mine
where you live" l answered.
Then it will be the Hotel Metzen,
and of course the bill will be sent to
you"
''Oh. no, it won't" answered.
Surely" she exclaimed. you can't
intend TO hold me prisoner and then
| oblige me to provide my own subsis-
| tence."
Your subsistence, Mrs. Spencer, is
| not my affair" | said, "since the
| length of your enforced detention in
Dornlitz Is optional with yourself"
You mean?'
81 mean that when you admit | am
not and never was your husband and
that the marriage certificate is false
that instant you are free to depart"
She shook her head.
Il am willing to permit you to OBJ
tain Il divorce" she said, "but | may
not deny the truth of the certificate"
VERY good, said |. Il trust you
will enjoy your stay in Dornlitz."
She swung around toward Courtney
You are the American ambassador,
are you not, MONSIEUR she said
Courtney answered by bow.
Then l ask If you will suffer an
American citizen to be kept prisoner
by the Nalerian authorities without
trial or legal Judgment"
Not for Il moment, madame" said
Courtney instantly, and with a quick
smile ut the king.
You would protest?"
Most strenuously; and so would
Washington"
She looked at me with a triumphant
sneer.
You hear, your highness?' she ex-
claimed.
Yes said l. 81 hear"
II presume l am now at liberty to
depart"
From the room ?-undoubtedly,"
answered.
THANK you'll mean from Dorm
ltz."
Whenever you WILL" said 1; ION The
terms | gave you"
She turned again to Courtney.
II appeal To your excellency for pro-
lection"
Upon what basis. madame?" he
asked formally. She looked surprised.
"As an American subject" she said
"And under what name?" Courtney
asked
MY rightful one. OF course" she
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dalberg"
wife of the Grand Duke Armand?"
he went on.
Surely monsieur. Who else?'
That madame. If you will pardon
Is the material point. AS wife OF n
Nalerian prince you are subject OF
his majesty. Frederick Ill. and the
American government has no jurisdic-
ton 10 interfere"
But. his majesty has just said |
was not comprehended In the decree
restoring my husband" she objected.
"Of course | can speak only accord
Ing TO the doctrine of the United
States said Courtney. 1T asks only
If you are the wife OF n foreigner. If
you are. then his citizenship deter
mines yours
She gave Courtney sarcastic smile |
and addressed the king.
VIII your majesty tell mo where
In the Valerian doctrine differs from !
the Americana" she asked.
1T is precisely similar" said Freder-
lex.
She arose and went close over 10 the
king.
Your majesty has heard me appeal
Tor protection To the ambassador Of my
native land and be refused because |
was no longer an American citizen"
she began. And You Yourself have
practically admitted he was correct
md that | am n Valerian subject.
Therefore ! demand that freedom Of
~ poh NhiNh II Sidultu 10 I'LL your cltl-
,ens and that the order OF the governor
Of DornlitZ be revoked"
Frederick looked ut her sternly for
| moment.
Pray be seated, madame" he said.
and permit me 10 observe that IL you
ire my subject your manner OF address
$ scarcely respectful to your king"
Il do not desire 10 be disrespectful."
the replied. but If am your subject
have the undoubted right 10 the pro-
ection OF your laws. l ask your maj
'sty II | am receiving that protection.
ask your majesty IL those laws per
nit one unaccused Of any crime or
vrongdoing To be held prisoner with
n the limits or n town. ask your
majesty IL those laws sanction such
IN order rs your governor yonder has
made respecting me-"
There was Just the proper touch Of