The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-10

me the Information for which / ask"
Hagen rose TO his feet, and. be-
fore de Crest could foresee his pur-
pose. had rung the bell.
My decision Is unchanging.- he
said. "Yol can pull down the roof
upon my head. but carry next my
heart an instant and unfailing means
Of escape"
A walter stood In the doorway.
You Will take this gentleman "a
the iif,." Hagen directed.
There was once more a touch in his
manner OF that half divine authority
which had thrilled the great muItitudes
OF his believers. De Gosa was forced
to admit defeat
Not defeat" he said TO himself. as
he followed the man to the lift. only
| a check
Nevertheless. Il was a serious check
lie could not. for the moment see his
way further Arrived at his house. he
followed his usual custom and made
his way at once to his wifes rooms.
Violet was resting upon a sofa, but laid
down her book at his entrance.
Violet" he declared. Il have come for
your advice"
He refuses. them" she aked. eager
ly.
Absolutely" de Grost assured her
What am ! 90 do? Bernadine is al
ready upon the scent He saw him at
the Savoy today. and recognized him"
Has Bernadine approached him yet?''
Violet inquired.
Nat yet" her husband answered. He
Is half afraid to move think he
realizes. or will do 80 very soon. how
serious this mans existence NAV be for
Germany"
Violet was thoughtful for several mo-
ments. then she looked up quickly.
"Bernadine will try the woman" she
asserted You say that Hagen is in
fatuatedg'
"Blindly." de Grost replied. "IIe
scarcely lets he out Of his sight"
You people watch Bernadine"
Always"
Very well. then" Violet went on.
you viii find that he will attempt an
intringue with the woman The rest
should be- easy for yo.''
My dear" he said. there is no SUBJ
tlety like the subtlety of a woman"
Bernadine's instinct had not deceived
him and the following afternoon his SER
want. who had already received orders.
silently ushered Madame Hagen into his
apartments. She was wrapped in mag
nihcent sables and heavily yelled. Berna-
dine saw az once that she was very
nervous and wholly terrified. He well
coined her in as matter-of-fact a man.
ner as possible.
Madame" lie declared. this is quite
charming Of you. You must sit IN my
easychair here. and my man shall bring
US some tea. drink mine always after
the fashion OF your country. with lemon.
but ! doubt whether We make IL so
well. Won't you infasten your Jacket?
am afraid that my rooms are rather
warm"
Madame had collected herself. but IL
was quite obvious that she was unused
10 adventures OF this sort. Her hand.
when lie took it, trembled. and more
than once she glanced furtively toward
the door
Yes. have come" she murlnured. Il
do not know why II IL not right FOR
me q come. Yet there are times when
am weary. times when Paul seems
fierce and when ] am terrified Some
times ! even wish that / wer back"
Your husband seems very highly
strung Brnadine remarked He has
doubtless led an exciting Iife"
As 20 that she replied. gazing
around her now and gradually bccorn-
Ing more al her ease. y know but lit
ne. lie was a student professor aat
MoschAume. when ! met him. think
that he was az one Of the universities
ia st Petersburg"
Bernad'ne glanced at her covertIv I,
came TO him as an inspiration that the
woman did not know the truth
You are from Russia. then after ali.-
hc said smiling. 4 felt sure II a."
Yes. she admitted reluctantly. paul
i7 So queer IN these things lie will not
have me talk Of it lie prefers that we
are taken for French people Indeed
she went on. 81 - not who desire In
think too much - Russia. II ~ no, a
year since my father was killed I'm t,s
riots. and two Of my brothers were sent
o. siberia"
bernadine was deeply interested
They were amongst the revolution
aries? lie asked.
She nodded
Yes" she answered
Aud your husband"
lie. too. was vita them IN sympathy.
Secretly. too. believe that De worked
AMONGST them only be has G., be care.
flL You see. fis position 40 the COLLEGE
made 10 diffrllt"
bernadine io.kei into tie vo--,r.s
eyes and he know tlen that ar. -.
fp'akirs to truth THIS man VA. i,-
deed. o. great master De- bed sept Ter
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