Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-19

the tina. had from E
cried, II just finished counting them: hundred and
Ave diamonds. and the smallest three.ouarters Of
carat. bet"
She fastened the great crescent in my hair-Ru.
dolphs diamond collier wore 1t at dinner. as 1t might
pass for family heirloom-then fastened the
earrings. Wastrel Rudolph. the weight is painful to
bear. but ! would welcome thumb.screws tonight II
they happened to enhance beauty.
heard Marie on the staircase. Quick, my lace
nchu. The Countess mustn't see my jewels here"
We arrived after the Court. and I had the
satisfaction OF being stared at by the whole house
Indeed such was the sensation produced. opera
glasses were levelled at me from each OF the Arch
ducal boxes
looked my haushtie.t. even failing to acknowl.
edge the compliments Of Michael Braganza. who kept
speaking to me OF my lovely neck and arms my heav
emily shoulders etc, etc. Suddenly felt among tho
multitude OF eyes resting on pair that stirred
my blood.
gian peasants, Stephany and Louise cataoguing
Mary vetsera with nsoen gaze. and unfatterlng COM
ment. warrant you.
Pretending not to recognize the Imperial ladies. I
remarked: Really. Duke. when royal relatives
lend their box to servants they ought at least to Sc
ushers.'
that night grew red. while Marie elbowed me and
George looked daggers. Meanwhile Rudolph to
ln.aw: gave him friendly nod and the two women
put their heads together. II they didn't call me an
Rudolph withdrew and the rest OF the even.
ing. gave all my attention to the stage and to per.
sons.
Since that night at the Hotburs an army of spies
dog footsteps-mne and Rudolph's. Plain-clothes
the the road 10 Meyeriins To this latter nuisance
Rudolph put stop. Yesterday he went horseback.
and outriders He sent the arst trooper he met for
the officer in charge Sir he said to him. you and
b e Of Army to
from ell the roads leading to my country house
Now call off your men and begone.'
That settled the gendarmes. Just the same Brat
hsch has orders to turn around Immediately II he
encounters any suspicious person when he drives me
to Meyerng
lam dead woman. The Pope he's decided against
Rudolph came In person to acquaint me with the
dread news but happened to be out. Upon my
return found his card. likewise letter from Marie.
saying the Crown Prince expected me without fall at
Meyeriing. "As your mother and Hannah are at
Budapest. tell the butler that you must 90 to Par
dubits by the night EXPRESS case OF sickness OF
The Holy Father did not deign to answer my lovers
letter direct He wrote to the Emperor instead You
can imagine how scandazed the old gentleman is.
cried Rudolph as entered.
when I answered his summons this afternoon the
Emperor ordered me to return to stephany within
three days.
Rather" began: but he pushed back his chair
and rushed into the next room. banging the door
Meyerling, January 9th. 1889.
Enclosure to Toinetteo
] have come again 10 Meyerilng WITH Nuuoipu.
At S: 80 this morning we reused by the dis
quleting news that Loscheck had come from Alland.
half dead from frost his horses dropping at
the gate with exhaustion.
"The Emperor wants to Your Highness at 10
sharp most important" reported Loscheck.
Rudolph returned changed man. He Is morose
and inclined to quarrel. and tries quench the
in his veins by copious doses OF champagne mixed with
brandy. begged and implored him to stop drinking
and to tell me his troubles.
"Au's over my poor Mary" be MUIR
INJURED, between hccoughs ~ had to
promise father-T couldn't refuse the i1n
dear old when he cried if his sST~Sss,,
heart would break. They arranged s..Ss
family dinner at Ludwig Victor's for to-
morrow" he continued. "and ex. Niises.sS8R
pected to make up with that hateful <atSNNt
woman. But by the Black Virgin Of the
Burg. I WON'T would rather die than
do 3d."
Evening.
Count Hoyos persuaded Rudolph to
60 with him to the chief huntsman's
lodge to give final orders for to.morrow's
chase with Michael Bragenza.
Sleighbells. my impecunious lover, to