Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-29
ton with himself. It was from Paris

and ran thus:
Dear Father and Mother-In reply to
your esteemed favor of the 18th, or pos
sbly the 10th, I beg to inform you that
arrived safely in Paris as per schedule
Regarding the voyage. 1t was delightful
We had one or two rough days. The rest
of the time 1t was perfectly heavenly.
met two or three interesting and amusing
people on board. and they made the time
pass most agreeably. I think I wired you
that I had glimpse Of certain person
On my arrival In Paris I was met at the
station by friends and taken at once TO
the small, exclusive hotel where they are
stopping for the summer. 1t is SO small
and exclusive that I'm sure you have
never heard OF 1t. 1 may as well tell you
that have seen Channie-you know who
| mean-Chandler Scoville, and he has
been very nice to me. Concerning your
suggestion that reconsider the statement
issued to the press. l beg to state that l
don't sec any sense In taking the world
into my confidence any farther than it
has been taken already. il that Is gram
matically correct. have also sent word
to a certain person that he Is not to pay
any attention to the report that we are
likely to change our minds In order to help
out the greedy newspapers who don't ap-
pear to know when they have had enough.
hope that the voyage will benefit both of
You as much as it did me. II felt any
better than do now I'd call for the police
as precaufton. Let me suggest that you
try the chicken la bonbarder in the
Ritz restaurant. I found 1t delicious
daresay they serve 1t as nicely on your
ship as they do on the Jupiter as the
management Is the same. OF course one
never can tell about chefs. Ny plans are
trifle indefinite. l may leave here at
any moment, II I should happen to be
away from Paris when you arrive don't
worry about me. ! shall be all right and
in safe hands. I will let you know where
| am Just as soon as get settled some
whera l must go where it is quiet and
peaceful. / am 80 distressed over what
has occurred that don't feel as though.
could ever be seen in public again with
out thick veil and a pair of goggles
have plenty Of money fer immediate use
but You might deposit something to my
credit at the Credit Lyonnais, as / haven't
the least idea how long shall stay over
here. Miranda 10 well and Is taking good
care of me. She seldom lets me out of her
sight II that Is any comfort to you.
hope YOU will forgive the brevity of this
communication and believe me when 1 say
mat IT Is not lack of love for you both
that curtails its length. hut the abomina-
bly, hot weather. With endless love from
Your devoted daughter. MAUD.
1t was nearly bedtime before word
came from his managers in Paris.
Bedtime had no meaning for him aft
er he had worked out the message by
the code. It Is true that he observed
life long custom and went to bed.
but he did not do II for the purpose
Of going to sleep.
Your daughter has disappeared
from Paris. All efforts to locate her
have failed. Friends say she left os-
tensibly for the Pyrenees, but in
quiries at stations and along line fail
to reveal trace Of her. Scoville still
here and apparently In the dark. He
is being watched. Her companion
and maid left with her last night.
Prince Of Graustark and party left
for Edelwsiss today"
So read the message from Paris.