The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-02-11
cHAPTER ~.

The Safe In the Lonely Warehouse.
The princess did not remain long
after the departure OF the police with
the bogus detectives. 1t had been a
very difficult corner to wriggle out OF,
all because Braine had added to his
plans after she had left the apart
Uent. But for the advent OF the med
ding reporter the coup would have
succeeded, herself apparently perfect
ty innocent OF completely. That must
DE the keynote of all her plans: to APP
pear quite innocent and leave no trail
behind her. She had gained the on
ddence OF Florence and her compan-
1on, And she was rather certain that
she had impressed this lazy-eyed re-
porter and the stolid butler. She had
told nothing but the truth regarding
her relationship, They would find that
out. She was Katrina Pushkin's cousin.
But blood with her counted as naught.
She had room In her heart but for two
ihings, Braine and money to spend on
her caprices.
How long has your highness known
DIR. Braine?" asked the reporter idly,
rs be smoothed away all signs OF his
recent conflict.
-, the better part OF a year. Mr..
Hargreave did not recognize me the
other night. That was quite excus-
able. for when he last saw me ! was
cot more than twelve. My child" she
sand to Florence. build no hopes re
garding your mother. She Is doubt
less dead. Upon some trivial matter
do not know what it was-she was
confined to the fortress. That was
seventeen years ago.. When you enter
the fortress at st. Petersburg, you
cease to be-"
"That Is true enough"
II did not recall myself to your IA
cher. did not care at that moment
20 shock him with the remembrance Of
tho past. Is not Mr.. Braine a re
markable MANI" All this In her charm
Ing broken English.
HE is, indeed" affirmed Norton
"He's a superb llnguist. knows every
body and has travelled everywhere
No matter what subject you bring W
he seems we'll informed"
Come often" urged Florence.
shall, my child. And any time
you need me. call for me. After all,
am nearly your aunt. You will find
iifo In the city far different from that
which o have been accustomed to-
She limped down to her limousine.
In tripping up Norton he had stepped
upon her foot heavily.
she Is lovely" cried Florence.
We'll, 1 must be on my way. Also"
said Norton. IL am a worldly-wiee
man, Miss Florence. So Is Jones here.
Mover go any place without letting
him know: not ven to the corner
drug store. I am going to find your
father. Some one was rescued. I'm
going to find out whether II was the
aviator or Mr.. Hargreave."
Jones drew In a deep breath and his
eyes closed for o moment. At the
door ne spoke 20 the reporter.
what do you think Of mat WON.
anf"
II believe that she told the truth.
She 10 charming"
sShe Is. But for all her charm and
truth I cannot help d~istrusting her. ]
ave an idea. l shall call up your Of
ice at the end OF each day. II a day
zones without q call, you will know
that something II wrong"
"A very good idea" Norton shook
Aands with everyone and departed.
what brave. pleasant young
mani" murmured Susan.
II like him. too; and I'd like him
for : friend" said the guileless girl,
1T II very good to have a friend
Nike Mr.. Norton" added Jones: and
PASSED out into the kitchen. All the
helm had been discharged and upon
his shoulders lay the burden of the
cooling TN such time when he could
gcinstate the cook.
There was . stormy scene between
nrafne and the princess that night,
~Are you IN your dotagef" she asked
00heRently.
s~fhoro, there; bring your voice
lsun I. IT. where's the girl!
- ~ homA Where did you sup