The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-28

NhNNN'f~" ioNblHB W ltdI III any
case. And IL we can learn that Prince
Mirko Is his prisoner. even IL we can
release him. still. good-by to his happi-
ness"
What do you mean?" exclaimed
Peter. Mortified
Something would certainly happen Co
Miss Dauvray. Their engagement
known. those two would never be al
lowed to come together again. In some
way-who knows now7-they would be
separated forever. To rescue your
brother from the embassy--taking It for
granted he's there-means the breaking
OF bis engagement"
Then, the breaking Of his heart.
Have you no plan TO save him."
have plan" said Christopher
but It's a queer one
can help?" asked Peter.
By seeing Anastasia, finding out the
gossip OF the servants hall, II any, con-
corning your brother. and running of
with Hudovics' stepdaughter as quickly
as you can"
When Prince Peter of Dalvania and
Christopher Race had sketched out
something which family resembled a
plan, and had made arrangements con-
corning Scarlet Runner, christopher
Park and telling Eloise ali that was In
his mind.
you are right" she said. when she
ha dheard him to the end. THAT letter
The valet told YOU Mrko burnt must
nave been from Rudovics. No doubt he
asked to have II destroyed. 80 that
Mirko could not be traced. He would
nave spoken OF important news from
Dalvania, and limited at mysterious rea-
sons why Mirko should let no one know
nc had been hidden in such haste TO
the embassy. While they have him there
l may be safe enough: but once he Sc
caDes. and they know II. l will tell you
what they could do. They would have
such horrible things published about me
Mirko's own sake, I could never consent
TO be his wife. The things need not all
he true, but they would be believed. and
even if hirko would give his people a
queen they could not respect. ! would
not let him do II. Fitzgerald alone might
try something fthe sort. hut don't be-
lieve that unassisted he'd have influence
TO get such stun published and II only
! could appear first in Dalvania as
Mirko's bride. the people would love
mo and be loyal"
I've thought OF all that" said Chris
topher. IT'S exactly what Rudovics and
Fitzgerald would do-if they did nothing
worse But once married Ia you, and
the little Valda In Scotland with Peter.
Rudovtcs' hands would be tied. 1t would
you then"
''Ah. yes; IL once We were married."
sighed Elose.
please be ready at the time already
quietly. And have everybody else con-
cerned In the ceremony ready too
what are you planning" cried Eloise.
the rose OF hope hiushing in her cheek. "
Il can't tell you yet" he answered. "a
good deal depends on Prince Peter and
kPa Riot Runner. N Unn1 Haul Inx
uncle and house agent. I'll write You
what I'm doing and what YOU must do
the moment | have anything definite to
say"
Eloise was bewildered. but she was
n woman Of tact. and knew when IL
was wise to he silent.
Half an hour later Christopher. din
nerless, but too excited for hunger. was
ra cling towards Hyde Hampton with
Scarlet Runner Ten minutes at his
wag heart and soul for Prince Mirko
and lcloisc now. Christopher flew back
Londonward with n signed check in
his pocket: and. cal ling at Lord Wen
JubilRnt, Just back from tho Dalvanian
embassy. lie had gone there in his
Wallets clothes and insisted on seeing
Anastasla, whose cousin he pretended
to he. Tho maid had permission from
Nine. Rudovlcs to go. out on Friday
slight indispositlon. keep her room all
day. and leave the house. well yelled
in Anastasia's hat and cloak. After
wards the woman would do her best TO
follow unobseTved, and rendezvous
would be made somewhere in the neigh
borhood after dark. with Scarlet Run
ncr In waiting. Then II was not likely
That Nalda's absence would he discoy-
cred till morning. and by that time she
and her lover would be far on their way
to Scotland.
As for Mirko's presence in the house
Anastasia had been able to say nothing
but she did know that since
one of the rooms had been
closed. on the plea that part Of the
go in until workmen should have come
TO repear the damage. On hearing this
Peter had been thoughtful enough 10
inquire the position Of the locked rooIn.
and had learned II was at the bacl, OF
the house on tho second floor, ana on
the right OF the corridor when ran
down the middle OF the three uppeI
stories.
Good" exclaimed CHRISTOPHER. II
thought they'd put him there, for
knocking on the wall would do no good
II he tried II. There's an empty house
on the right, YOU know. The one on
the left's occupied. l can imagine old
inviting the prince Into the
room. as IL for q secret meeting with
quietly turning the key. Rather smnrt
idea that about the fallen ceiling. And
rs the rooms at the back, and the old.
fashioned wooden shutters (Which an
the houses In Queen Anne's Garden
have) are probable nailed fast, Your
poor brothers as much a prisoner as il
he were at Portland"
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