Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-09-23

Things, but this Is war, and we must
protect ourselves. You under
stand?"
Perfectly, SIR" said Henri Chris
topic.
I'VE shall take what supplies we
need the major continued, but any
officer or man who refuses to pay you
just price. you will report to me.
and he Will be punished. If you de-
mand an unjust price. you will be pun
ished"
Yes, m'sieu''
The subdued innkeeper had already
started TO leave the room when the
officers keen eye caught sight of some,
thing that Immediately interested him.
At his feet he noticed a hasp and pad
lock. And with characteristic German
thoroughness he at once desired to
solve the mystery.
wait! What's this?' he demanded.
"Ony the entrance to The wine Gel
lar" Christophe told him.
open it,
Eyes, m'sieu" Henri Christophc
stopped and unlocked the heavy pad
lock. VOLTA, m'sieu" he exclaimed
as he lifted the trapdoor.
Good" said the major as he
peered into the dark cavern. Later
on YOU will bring up some wine. 1t
will be excellent for tonight
Christophe had started to close the
trap when the major halted him again
rs there any outlet to the cellar
save this?' he asked thoughtfuly.
"None, m'sieu"
Baum" said the major, make sure
he is telling the truth-that no one
could escape that way"
Lieutenant Baum saluted and. de-
taching a fashlight from his belt he
descended the steps that led into the
cellar.
Now you may so cook dinner" the
major told the innkeeper
Once rid of preliminaries, Major Won
Brenig addressed himself to Larry
Redmond, who all this time had been
silent onlooker tc the proceedings
"Ah! You must be Captain Karl"
he said
Yes Herr Major" Larry answered
Il was told that you had only Just
reported-yOur papers said on some
special mission. Can / be Of assist
ance?"
Il thank you, major; but at the mo
ment there is nothing" Larry told
him
Perhaps you will dine with meT
Major won Brenig said. He was a hos
ptable man. And he understood that
Captain Karl was held in high esteem
by his superiOrs.
Il thank you, Herr Major. Auf vie
dersehen" Larry replied. And ne
walked to the door. He was not keen
to dine with the German officer. and
face his frankly scrutinizing eyes. and
perhaps have embarrassing questions
fired at him. But he saw no decent
way of declining And there was al
ways the chance that such mingling
with enemy officers might yield vau.
able information. If hs should be
caught-well! that was all In the game
Lieutenant Baum, returning from
the wine cellar. announced that he had
discovered no opening other than the
one furnished by the trapdoor in the
floor
Good" the older officer said. "Now
I shall 20 to my room and change my
boots. 7 have not had them off for
over week"
you have not questioned the French
lady or the American the lieutenant
reminded hin
Il shall leave that to you and Ser
geant Schmidt" the major replied.
1t was only a few minutes before
Lieutenant Baum had summoned Ethel
before him. lie asked her name.
Il am Madame de Lorde." she told
him.
"A Frenchwoman?" he inquired.
eyes, m'sieu."
He regarded her narrowly.
"Y0u are perhaps Il woman spy
they say the French have many spies
| must search YOU" he announced. 10
her CONSERVATION.
"Oh. monsieur, may I speak private.
ly with your" she begged him.
"Well, what is it?'
only wish to show you some
thing"
what trick is this?" he asked with
asperity.
But Ethel only smiled at his rrurF-
ness. Lieutenant Baum was a good
looking chap
"SuTcly you are not afraid Of me-
one little woman" she said archly
"And a very pretty woman" His
hand sought his mustache again.
We'll, what Is it, madameY'
Ethel drew him slightly to one side.
All but three Of the infantrymen bI.
leted upon Henri Christophe had with
drawn. But the remaining guard was
al eyes and ears for this cross "xaml
nation Of possible spy.
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