The Huttig news., 1913-08-09

had carefully read this letter were mingling of satisfaction and distrust. He realized that the countess had cleverly taken command. and. notwith. standing her seeming servility, she was the one to dictate and the chan cellor the one to obey. He glanced up at the little man who had brought the letter. He was standing stolidly waiting.
 'Is there an answer?" he asked In English.
 Will you see the countess person. ally" asked the chancellor.
 ''Who?" he asked stupidly.
 "Oh, never mind" answered the chancellor, knowing the man knew nothing whatever about the message. Who will come after the answer, if there is one?"
 "A bird man."
 "A bird man?" The count did not know whether the man was really simple or not. Where do you liver"
 .'In America"
 "H'm; that is a broad answer. Yes,
 
 He sat down and wrote:
 My Dear Countess: I .lm glad to hear from you Your wishes will bt fulfilled to the letter. I will do my best to prepare things for your re ception. Your legal advisers will re ceive the necessary papers in dut course.
 With best wishes and hoping te hear from you soon, I am,
 Won Werdenstein."
 He sealed the letter, then gave it to the man, who left the room.
 The chancellor pondered deeply over the situation, then started fol he royal palace to report Napoleon's visit and ~Rositta's promises to his majesty.
 When Napoleon arrived home h had long conference with Astrs They were both somewhat depressed His disappointment in not securin the Peak Suemeg was great, becauy he had many inventions that require, the use Of eirynith. and he knew tha' the counts actions were a menace tc the peace movement
 They decided that they would marry in the month of July. That evening thcy went to Giryne to tell their deter imitation 10 Mrs. Edison.
 Napoleon and Astra spent another day on Ciryne. This time Napoleon conducted the three women through the wonderful plant where cirynith was refined and manufactured into parts of aerodromones and other use ful articles.
 Rositta kept her ears and eyes wide open, but not being trained along me chanical lines she could not under stand many of the things she saw Still she was glad that Napoleon hon. ored her with his confidence as from now on there would be DO objection to her visiting the shops whenever she pleased.
 Napoleon took Astra back to Wash ington late in the afternoon. Mrs. Ed ison and Rositta walked down to tn. sandy shore and sat listening to the waves. The mother was dreaming oi | the happy future for her son. The other was weaving fine threads of the net she was taneling about her friends
 Santos was away, but he was ex- pected back soon. She disliked to see him leave her side, as she feared to lose the control that she had gained over hirl.
 A rCI, hot ', Mrs. Edison retired the countess stole out of the house and strolled toward the shore, where she knew Santos would be awaiting her. Santos was the happiest of men when she greeted him with passionate embraces and kisses.
 He was like faithful. obedient dog. Whatever Rositts asked he did with out question. Tonight he handed her the counts letter that came in answer to the one he had sent for her.
 Rositta opened it. and he held his pocket fashlight so she could read.
 My little blond boy, the time is nearing when my name will be changed to Duprel. What do you think of thate Mrs. Duprel? Doesn't that sound good to you?'
 Santos only answer was kisses: he had begun to master the so-called lost art very quickly.
 Do you know how I have missed you? MT. Edison and Astra were here, but since I know you I can't enjoy them any more. I know it is not right to feel that way, as Napoleon has been very good to me, but my sympathy is with you, dear" Her arm slipped around his neck. T cannot hear him critieise you
 "Criticise me- Is he dissatisfied with me-" The words were heavy with dismay. Rositta knew that she had touched the right strings. Who told you that?"
 Don't take it seriously, Santos. I have tried to keep it to myself. but I--I could not"
 Did he say that I had not served him well? Did he say that?"
 sHe did" whispered Roeitta.
 Santos breathed fire and flame. Ro- stta subtly convinced Santos that Le was the man, and not Napoleon Edi.