The Washington times., 1913-01-01

he rushed forward in time tc
n-event the royal visitor from touchihs
the electric bell.
"I must ask your pardon, Prince Ho'
benhoff." he began, breathlessly, pul
IL is INV duty to remind you tnat this
horse is under police surveiiiance. "A.
Prince Hohenhoff turned, and the III.
tie detective saw two tiny silver SGD,
en- his eyelids which recalled the oeaoIS
CHfYord's features. The prince was q
splendid type Of the modern German
N ilitary school, handsome OF feature
and timber as a professional athiete
since his recovery. He looked qmcki!
at Tony, and his mouth hardened
II am aware that this house is under
police surveillance" he responded
sharply. '.It was for that reason Nine
Beatrice Messonier begged me to exc
cute re little favor"
and at each word his eyes seemed to
blossom with the fires Of passion. Tony
was at Ills wits end.
He knew that the royal visitor was In
no way implicated in the big radiu.n
swindle, but ne guessed in a flash that
to carry the Duchess OF Marfster
check TO Tsarka. He could not under
stand how a mere lady physician had
prevailed upon so distinguished a per-
scnase to act as her envoy. Tony's lips
grew dry and hard.
II must venture to warn your royal
highess that you are moving in danger
GUS society. This house"-he indicated
the sQuare-fronted building briehy-''is
the home of gang of notorious JAP
The prince viewed him in amazement.
He stood six inches over Hackett, and
his voice had the paying challenge Of a
Moltke or a Bismarck.
II regard you as an insoient med
assume that Mime. Messonier is capable
of associating with criminals? Gott!
you do not know what you are talking
about"
Tony wrIthed under his glance and
stammered an incoherent apology. Yet
not for an instant did he bulge from
the princes side.
'I have orders to watch this house."
he stated with gathering assurance.
and your hishness ,6rS;sa.s presence here
curious position"
Hackett's protest was cut short by
the abrupt opening Of the house door.
The face of Horubu's servant appeared.
He smiled obsequiously at both men
indication CT their BUSINESS.
The prince addressed him in Eng
lish. Tell DR.. Tsarka that have come
from Nine. Messonier." He drew an
1
firmly between finger and thumb. This
gentleman" indicated Tony with an
unmfstakable air of suspicion-"has
made very grave statement in regard
10 your master"
Satuma beamed and fell into a salaam-
ing attitude, but not for an instant did
his eyes leave the envelope in the
princes hand. He thrust out his long
brown fingers as though to take it, but
discovered that the hand of a German
Nw,a<
jurer's The envelope was withdrawn
sharply
IF your master will do me the hon.
Or" he laughed, Il will hand the letter
10 him personally. II is part of prom
Tony held himself like one about to
plunge from a height. 81 trust your
highness will allow me to be present at
the interview. That envelope"-he point
ed to the letter in Hohenhorrs hand
Marister for five thousand guineas. It
is my duty to safeguard her interests. :"
Prince Hohenhoff eyed the little de-
tective shrewdly while the coolie serv-
ant withdrew 70 carry the royal Wis
ltor's message to the waiting japanese
doctor
Again Tony asked himself how a
prince from a reigning house could
have been induced 20 join in one of the
most transparent frauds OF the century?
II WAS evident bedtTIce ndQ utll-
ized her genius TO some purpose
A glance at Hohenhoffs handsome
face proved that her science and skill
had completely overtaken the terrible
effects Of the radium poisoning. Like
most newly convalescent patients, the
prince had proved sufficiently mallea bic.
Tony thought. to conform to his fair
slightest wish.
He dared not arrest the royal messen-
ger. Such an act would bring the Inter-
national Bureau into conflict with the
home authorities. One might easily i'm
plicate a prince in an ordinary lIaison
but even the stolid British police would
resent the coupling OF their royal yisi-
tors name with that of a Japanese
swindler.
The pat-pat of Satuma's sandals in
the passage aroused Tony from HIS
swift meditations. Prince Hohenhoff
brushed past him at the coolies invita-
tion to enter. ignoring with Teutonic
pride the presence Of the little detective
Tony felt that his chances of pro-
motion were not to be lightly as
sailed. He followed on the PRINCES
footsteps like one caressing each mo-
nent of his life. He knew that the
man who had scared the brain and
nerves of his comrade Renwick would
stop at nothing when his precious
liberty was threatened
The atmosphere Of the house
seemed charged with the odor of
some peculiar mineral substance.
pointed to an open door al
he passage end and salaamed like
/ spring-ftted image as both men
stepped inside.