White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-13

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Very good" replied Olga. And
then the program is to insist that she
invite Florence and that fool of a re-
porter to this ball. Then what?"
You can leave that TO me-"
Haven't all these failures been a
warning?'
No. my dear. was born optimis-
tic; but there's a jinx somewhere In
one of my pockets. Time after time
I've had everything just where
wanted it. and then-poofi It's pure
bald luck oil their side. but sooner or
later the wheel will turn. And any
chance that offers / am bound to ac-
cept. Somehow or other we may be
able to trap Florence and Norton. |
want both of them. If ! can get them
snugly away Jones will be forced to
draw in Hargreave."
us there such a mani"
You saw him that night at the
restaurant
Il have often thought that perhaps
I just dreamed it," She turned again
to the piano and began humming idly.
Stop that and listen to me-" said
Braine. not in quite the best of tenn
pers. I'm In no mood for whims.'
Music does not soothe your soul,
them" cynically.
IF | had one 1t might. You will
call on the Princess Parlova tomor-
row afternoon. 1t depends upon you
what my plans will be. | think you'll
have little trouble in getting into the
presence of her highness, and once
there she will not be able to resist
you"
"Ill 60"
And go she did. The footman in
green livery hesitated for a moment,
but the title on the visitors card was
quite sufficient. He bowed the coun-
tess into the reception ROOF and
went in search of his distinguished
mistress.
The Princess Parlova was a hand
some woman verging upon middle
age. She was a patrician; Olga's
keen eye dIscerned that instantly.
She came into the reception room
with that dignified serenity which
would have impressed any one as
genuine. She held the card in her
fingers and smiled inquiringly to-
ward her guest.
II confess she began, that l re-
call neither your face nor your name.
| am sorry. Where have | had the
honor of meeting you before?"
you have never met me before,
your h~ighness." answered Olga sweet
ly.
You come on a charity errand.
them"
That depends. your highness.
Will you be so good as to glance at
this?" Olga asked. holding out her
palm upon which the talisman lay.
The princess shrank back. paling.
"Where did you gel that she
painted.
From the head was the answer.
And you have followed me from
Russian" whispered the princess. her
terror growing.
20, no. The Black Hundred is as
strongly organized here as In st.
Petersburg. But we always keep
track of the old members. especially
when they stand so high in the world
as yourself"
But ] was deceived and betray-
ed" exclaimed the princess. They
urged me to join on the ground that
the organization was to attempt to
bring about the freedom of Poland"
Olga shrugged. You we're rich.
your highness. The Black Hundred
needed money"
Ard you need 1t now" eagerly,
believing that she saw a loophole.
"How much? o. l will give a hun
dred thousand rubles on your prom
Use to leave me alone. Tell mel"
II am sorry your highness. but |
heve no authority to accept such IN
offer. Indeed. my errand is far from
being expensive. All the Black Hun
dred desires is four invitations to this
ball which you are soon to give. That
should not cause you any alarm. We
shall not interfere with your sojourn
in America In any way whatever.
provided these invitations are is
sued"
you would rob my guests?" horri-
fled.
Positively no. Here is a list of