Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-12-31

4 He waited there after the last
strains OF the national anthem had
ceased 1t was quite evident that he
meant to have his quarrel with Par
ads out, and that he was awaiting the
departure of the guests. Paradis could
read that resolution in Won Lindorf's
face, for, after attempting to pass,
only to be accosted by the count, with /
respectful but inflexible nation,
he fell back with an affectation Of
nonchalance, and waited.
saw the crown prince offer his |
arm to the crown princess. escort her
from the ballroom. and return. He
knew what was about to happen. SO
did Herr Won Jagow, and Weisknopf,
now smiling little uneasily-and the
, imperial chancellor himself, who left
! rather hurriedly and did not appear
upon the scene again.
Captain Paradis offered Frauleln
} Wedenkampf his arm and attempted
+ to lead her out.
/ As they approached the door Won
Lindorf walked slowly toward the
' Frenchman, and, raising his hand,
a struck him suddenly across the
3 mouth with such violence that Paradis
Q went staggering back against a palm,
v upset it, and fell to the waxed floor
among the fanlike fronds and broken
a pieces OF the pedestal.
Fraulein Wedenkampf screamed,
s and at that moment somebody shut
s the door. The spectators about his
highness had not relaxed a muscle of
|, their faces, but they had assumed,
r unconsciously, the aspect OF inquisi-
z tors. They were splendidly trained
n to self-control
Paradis sprang to his feet, white
Il and trembling, and rushed at Won Liu-
9, dorf. But, seeing the latter standing
r. silent and motionless, watching him
ID with a calm smile, he stopped and be-
gan choking and stammering inarticu'
,g lately.
r. Il greatly regret, Captain Paradis
W. that / have been compelled to strike
ng you" said Won Lindorf gravely But
in call you to witness that approached
nm you, as a gentleman does, earlier II
er the evening, and that you refused tt
.ss act according to the gentleman's cod
In of honor"
be- Il replied. as l reply now, that
ilv am not at liberty to fight until ] hav
Sc communicated with my government,
Sc shouted Paradis.
Pardon, Monsieur lie Capitaine. bu
a. your refusal seemed to me more pei
~ emptory." replied the count. bowin
~. ironically You told me that yo
a. would not fight at all VIII you tax
an. up the challenge now?"
ira my answer remains the same" r.
RS piled Paradis holly.
the / do not ike to see a man misul
the derstood. and, noting the looks of un
the versal disfavor which were turne
lol- upon the attache, took upon myse
the function of intermediary.
owl Gentlemen. think there is a mi
ion understanding" / said. Captain Pa
him ads means that he is not at Hber
the to accept a challenge without his go
ner ernment's permission. Such stu
deu ton is we'll understood, and. thin
recognized in certain cases. ! am su
hat that the captain means to give sat
led. faction when he is at liberty
tch ITO take satisfaction" interpos
Paradis, pressing his handkerchief
but his bleeding lip.
1
fac all were watching me, that, witho
he'd precisely intending to do SO, | had,
,unt fact, assumed the task of secondi
the the Frenenman in the impending du
This situation gave me a standi
ate; from which to watch development
ute and was not UNIV elcome to me.
ned His highness Prince Frederick "
yard liam came forward at this junctu
and took up ll5 post between the t
the men.
lry; Gentlemen this alteration mi
able, end now" he said, and must not
re- known outside this room. Monsieur
Capitaine. of course you have no
aped tention of embarrassing information
!, ex- relations?"
nded Il shall resign my post at the {
allies bassy Immediately" answered ParaC
iome The crown prince turned TO
in Lindorf. And you. Herr Graf. '
ann. doubtless accept the captains expl
but alton that he is willing to accord
otice and receive satisfaction when he
lined able?"
man Il accept your highness' staten
but to that effect" answered. Won Lind
sulkily.
one Then, Herr Graf. you will have
self. kindness to report yourself to y
,iven commanding officer as under arr
frus. pending court-martial for conduct
Bull becoming an officer" his highn
was continued.
APP The count saluted. and. falling /
card. a military stride, betook himself
a for of the ballroom, closing the door
Oious hind him. Herr Won Jagow approac
'as 8 Fraulein Wedenkamp and offered
what his arm.
erna- Permit me. mein fraulein."
said.
pur The girl seemed to hesitate
the face was CHASTITY white; she seeI
ifica- to be suffering more than anyone
: un-1 the room.
com Then Louis Weisknopf walked
had to her .'Fraulein Wedenkampf
Is, II derstands," he said. she has az
tonic. brayely for the fatherIand She
, the The girl'1 shlill cry startled ev
per body-eyen the foreign secretary.
with of iron that he was.
gers Il don't want to see hint" she
T the claimed. averting her face. do,
how | LET him sneak to me Herr van las