The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-28
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Rudovics was giving no hint to Turkey
his real employer, OF the business afoot
sonal love for the Prince" finished the
woman who loved the Prince above all
but because he wants Mirko to marry
his wife's daughter. IL Mirko would
take her. Turkey would let him gain
theatrical struggle
II see," said Christopher. 1.-The plo,
thickens."
1t grows very thick. indeed" an
swered Eloise. FOR Mirko won't think
OF the Lady yalda-will think of no one
but me. Yet he must keep Rudovics
friendship for the present. That's why
our engagement has to be secret; and
our marriage must be secret. too. Only
my grandmother knows-and you. Al
least, that's what 1 hope. daren't
dwell upon the things that might hap
pen to Mirko II anyone who wished
either of us evil should find out"
Yes" said Christopher. II under
stand, and I'd give anything-even
Scarlet Runer-to help"
I'VE want you both-you and Scarlet
Runner"
What II 1t carried a prince-the
rightful ruler OF his country" smiled
Christopher.
Some such thought was in my
profound sensation. People would think
him god In the car"
There ought also to be a goddess In
the car" remarked Christopher though
fully.
she need not be lacking-if she had
an invitation" answered Miss Dauvray.
She has the invitation now
rhank you! And you have-an invi-
tation to her wedding"
When H. 1t to be-" he asked. with
outward calmness.
That IL the greatest secret of all. II
II Is to be next week. | will let you
know the day, and should like you to
be there. SO would Mirko. He knows
what you did for me. Already you are
to him more than other men. for my
sake. And II you would help hlm-if
you would take us into Dalvania-"
Not only will / do that: but l think. IL
the prince still needs ii. l can get him
money"
He needs 1t desperately. But you--are
not rich?"
my Uncle James is"
81 heard something OF your story from
but you can guess. Il hate even to
speak his name. In these good and hap
py days. Your uncle has disinhnrited
you"
That's still on the knees of the gods.
It's partly a question of conduct. partly
the question OF girl. I'm not sure he
hasn't a sneaklng fondness for me. But
Eloise Dauvray's colour Frightened.
Prince Mirko would give him duke
dom and the Order OF the Red Swan
Of Dalyania. Though It's small .coun-
Constantine the First. and has been oe-
slowed on few who were not kings or
princes. You may have noticed that
Mirko Is wearing 1t tonight"
II did notice and thought--of my
uncle. He would give ten years Of his
and pounds for a dukedom. even though
Dalvanian-or ! don't know him. You
and Prince Mirko could induce him to
do II. II you would let me take you both
In Scarlet Runner to Hyde Hampton, his
place In Middlesex. to pay an Afternoon
visit"
We will go; I can promise for Mirko."
said Eloise.
He had not seen his relative for
nor had he communicated with
him since he had taken to earning his
own living with Scarlet Runner Never
theless. his long and elaborate wire the
next day was promptly answered by old
James Revelstone Race with n cordial
Invitation for any day that suited His
RovHl FiPhness
Old James Race was enchanted with
the Prince. almost collapslng with
10y at rovRltv's gracious praise OF his
JRcohean house and won
derful Dutch gardens Such an honor
u
snOb as the old man was at heart, he
genuinely admired Mirko. and was
fired By the romance OF the young
Princes situation. The confidence that
Mirko repOsed in him he regarded as
an overwhelming compliment. and
limited n suggestion OF help even be-
fore the quickly following offer of
the dukedom. That could not be be-
slowed until Prince Mlrko should be-
come King Mirko: but the Red Swan
of Dalvania, on fire with the blaze
of rubies and small brllliants. was
transferred from Mirko's breast to
that of the dazHled old man.
on the way back TO London, after
this triumphant visit, Eloise told
that the wedding would
take place on the following Saturday.
The banns of Theodore Zone OF Mir
kos many names Constlntinus and
1Gloise Dauvrav had been read three
times in a quiet little church where
nobody would recognize either name: