Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-07-16

But. my dear prince" she declared.
at Is my anxiety fo- -0ar safety which
induces me 10 propose this. Only few
minutes ago you were telling me that you
feared that YOU had become an extreme
IL unpopular person in Paris, and that
the very streets were not safe for you
Under the circumstances, one can scarce
" wonder at it, The French government
however. is above all small feelings A
prfvate citizen IN Paris. even though he
be an enemy OF France, is person 10
be respected. The protection Of the de-
ted~fve force OF Paris is at your service
Monsieur Bourgan. you VIII DO me the
great favor OF conducting my husband
10 his rooms. Afterwards you win return
here to continue your watch over Sir
Julien"
Il am entirely at your command
madame" Monsieur Bourgan replied
FaIkeuberg hesitated for a single
moment. He seemed to be measuring
the distance between Julien and him
self Under the pretense OF picking up
a match, Monsieur Bourgan was almost
between them. Falkenberg laughed
softly, then most graciOusly he made
Lady Anne" he said. bowling. zone
is permitted to wish you every happi-
ness? Sir Julien. let me assure you'
he continued. that IL has been a pleas
ure to renew our acquaintance Dear
Henrietta" he added. 'this care for my
safety touches me And the boyg
~He is safe in my room she assured
him. 1T is absurd OF me, no DOUBT
but I have turned the key upon him
and placed a footman outside the door
Take care OF yourself, dear RUDOLF
Monsieur Bourgan. know, viii watch
over you we'll Yet you are one OF
those who take risks always
FaIksnberg raised her fingers TO his
lips.
INJURED. you make me regret that l
ever have TO leave Paris at all
i she leaned n little towards him
Il bear you no nl-wiIl. Rudolf" she
said. softly. Take my advice Leave
Paris quickly"
His ewes held hers as though seek
ing for some meaning TO her words
She only shook her head He turned
and followed Jean Monsieur Bourgan
brought up the rear. Madame Christie
phor shrugged her shoulders
Really" she declared. with a sign
life is becoming altogether too com
plfcated- Never mind. have got rid
OF Prince FaIxenberg for you, Sir Ju-
lien. Between ourselves. j think that
he will receive a hint 10 leave Paris,
and before very long. Listen-there
goes his car"
Dear Madame Christopher" Lady
Anne whispered. you are wonderful.
Madame Christopher was already
Not really wonderful" she replied;
'onIy q little human must go to my
BOOK II
CHAPTER XVIII.
THE ONE WAY OUT.
Estermen started up from his chair.
In the unlit room the figure Of his
master seemed TO have a portentous,
almost a threatening shape.
who's that?" he cried out
FaIkenberg calmly turned on the
electric light
-stiu here. my frisnd2" he remarked.
significantly.
Esterman began 20 tremble.
There is plenty OF time" he fall
tered. II am not sure about the man
opposite II may be some one else he
is watching"
Falkenberg walked to the window and
stood there in the full glare OF the
light The man opposite was still sip
ping his eternal coffee. He glanced
casually at Falkenberg and back at his
paper.
you foolr' the latter said to Ester
men. Cant you see that he is waiting
only 20 draw the others in2 DO you
know that IL. Won Falkenberg, chan
cellor OF Germany, have received what
they are pleased to call a hint from
the French minister OF police that II
would be advisable for me to leave
Paris? This is your laundering, Ester
men"
Not mine only the man muttered.
do you know that there are those
who wait for you in your roomsg"
Falkenberg turned away.
stay here till / return" he ordered.
he turned the key Of his own apart
ments and entered His servant hur-
ried up TO him.
announced. the Baron Won Neudheim- "
Fslkenberg started
-Here7" he exclaimed.
an his excellency's private apart
ment There waits also"
Falkenberg had already departed he
opened the door OF his room His sec
rotary rose hastily TO his feet
what do you here, Neudheim?"
FaIkenberg demanded What has hap
pened7"
'.ExcelIency." the young man replied.
"there is trouble. Within half an hour
OF your leaving had important news
/ dared not telegraph have followed
you. I took q special train from the
frontier"
GO on" Falkenberg said, calmly.
1T is something serious?"
Indeed. yes. your excellency," the
baron continued 1T is concerning the
Agdar matter"
FaIkenberg's face lit up.
AN ultimatumF' he exclaimed. so
much the betterT'
Baron Won Neudheim shook his head.
For once I am afraid" he said, I'VE
have been trapped. His excellency him
self sent for me The reply from
Downing street has been received"
'sWem?" Falkenberg interrupted, i'm
patiently.
your excelleney. the reply to our note
a. exceedingly courteous II states that
the unrest referred 10 had already been
reported 10 the British government. and
q warship which left Portsmouth under
sealed orders some months ago was in
structed 70 proceed to the port last week.
The note goes on 10 state that no init
nation was given 10 Germany. as the
British government was not aware that
Germany had any interests. but II fur
ter contains an assurance that the vel
fare OF all white men viii receive equal
attention"
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