The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-16

I the police with
.esy>s 1t had been a
very difficult corner to~sxiggle out Of
all because Braine had addeUsto his
plans after she had left the apart
ment. But for the advent OF the med
ding reporter the coup would have
succeeded. herself apparently perfect.
~ innocent of completely. That must
be the keynote of all her plans: to ap-
pear quite innocent and leave no trail
behind her. She had gained the con-
fidence of Florence and her compan-
ion. 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
things. Braine and money to spend on
her caprices.
How long has your highness known
Mr.. Braine?" asked the reporter idly,
as he smoothed away all signs Of his
recent conflict
20, 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
not more than twelve. My child" she
said 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 "a
Their. did not care at that moment
to shock him with the remembrance of
the past. Is not Mr., Braine re-
markable mani" All this In her charm
ing broken English.
He Is, indeed" affirmed Norton.
Hes superb linguist, knows every
body and has travelled everywhere.
No matter what subject you bring UP
he seems well informed"
Come Often" urged Florence.
Il shall, my child And any time
you need me, call for me. After all,
am nearly your aunt. You will find
life in the city far different from that
which you 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. must be on my way. ALSO"
said Norton. II am woridly-wise
man, Miss Florence. SO Is Jones here.
Never 90 any place without letting
him know: not even to the corner
drug store. l am going to find your
father. Some one was rescued. I'm
going to md out whether It was the
aviator or Mr.. Hargreave."
Jones drew In q deep breath and his
eyes closed for q moment. At the
door ne SPOKE 20 tine reporter.
what do you think or tnat wom-
m :" ie "
Il believe that she told the truth.
She ID charming"
"Sn0 10. but TOT AL ner charm hnu
truth I cannot help distrustins her. !
have an idea. shall call up your Of
nee at the end Of each day, II : day
comes without call, you will know
that something ID wrong"
"A very good idea" Norton shook
hands With everyone and departed
"WAat = brave. pleaaant youns
mani" murmured Susan.
[, II Ike him. too; and I'd IKE him
dcr friend" said the guileless girl
III u very good 70 have . friend
NIKE Mr.. Norton" addsd Jones; and
passs4 out into the kitchen. All the
111p had BEEN discharged and upon
,his shoulders lay The burden Of TIE
cooking TIL such time whom he could
.rtlnGtats the cook.
lThors W. : stormy scene between
Braine and the princess that night.
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