Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-07-09

side, on this occasion. She greeted
me with tenderness and we found
our way to a secluded corner where
there was bench under the shadow
of an olive. and sat down.
by this time ! had resolved upon
my course Of action. This was to en-.
list Madame D'Urbino on my side, IL
possible, and through her to ascertain
the truth as to the danger which
believed to threaten France. The stu
alton, as you realize, was a delicate
one. In order to make an ally of the
beautiful Italian, 1t was first of all
necessary to establish between us a
relation Of more intimate kind than
mere friendship. In the interest of
France I prepared to make this sacri.
flee. and to assume for a time the
tender character Of a lover.
THE opening which sought was
furnished by Madame DUrbino her.
SELF who had evidentally perceived
that something was weighing on my
mind.
"'You are silent this evening, my
friend she remarked. Perhaps you
have had news which has distressed
YOU
"'You are too good to interest your
self in me- responded, assuming a
melancholy tone.
"'Do not say that she cried with
real feeling. AT least you do not be-
lieve that l regard you in any other
light than as cherished friend?'
Il took her hand respectfully and
raised it to my lips.
Your friendship will always re.
main my most priced possession l
answered, even if the troubles which
! foresee between our countries should
force me to resign the hope of ever
obtaining a warmer place in your re-
gard
Madame D'Ucbino turned on me a
look of CONSERVATION. 1t was easy to
see that she was ignorant of what
ever was en- foot.
"'But, my friend. what you say Is
incredi5le!' she exclaimed. What are
these troubles which you apprehend?'
"'Ask Queen Margharita,' retorted
with bitterness. Her Majesty is in the
secret Of this affair, Of which as yet
have been able to learn nothing defin-
ite.' affected to hesitate for a mo-
ment, and then, as if yielding to an
impulse, l cried out: 'Ah if you could
enable me to understand. and perhaps
to remove this peril, what a service
you would render to the cause of
peace-to our friendship
The beautiful widow retained
enough shrewdness to perceive the
seriousness of my remark.
cit would be difficult for you to
ask me anything which l should be
capable of refusing she murmurmed,
with some reluctance.
Il pressed her elegant hand which
had omitted to relinquish.
"'Ah!' whispered, what you say
encourages me to look forward to the
time when / shall ask something Of
real Importance
"She wavered.
"'But are you not asking me. in
effect, to aid you against my own
country she said, as if in doubt.
"'And i'll were? demanded, taking
possession of her hand. Do not at
the same time ask if you have a re-
gard for me which is stronger than
political considerations
And again ventured upon a tender
salute.'
The ambassador was SO much over
come by these touching "reminiscences
continue.
I'm few minutes everything was
arranged. Lucia-that is to say,
Madame D'Urbino-undertook to
penetrate the secret of what was 60
| ing forward, and to assist me in the
struggle foresaw.
I'VE decided that it would be i'm
prudent for her to communicate with
me by letter. Instead, we arranged
that every afternoon at five o'clock,
when she was relieved from her at
| tendance on the queen, she should
drive up and down the Corso, the most
crowded street in Rome. where meet
ing between US would have the ap-
pearance of chance, and would thus
provoke no suspicion.
Il passed the next few days in a
state of the keenest anxiety. Each
| afternoon at the hour agreed I took
my way to the Corso, and at last
one afternoon she signaled she had
important news.
1T was impossible for us to stop
our carriages in this narrow and
crowded thoroughfare. therefore
alighted from mine, and walked along
to meet that of the countess as she
turned. In this way our encounter ex-
cited no attention from passers-by.
My friend caused her carriage to halt
for a moment and invited me to enter,
and then, as placed myself by her
side, we drove slowly on, exchanging
bows with our acquaintances along
the route.
In the meantime we conversed in
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