The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-08-04

began to run in the direction Of the
sound.
at has begun" said Burski. "The
troops are stationed by the govern
ment buildings, and the strikers have
come in conflict with them"
1t was to the accompaniment of this
Ominous must" of revolt that we ap-
preached the house. A small force of
police were gathered before it, and l
scanned the windows eagerly for some
sign Of Volna's presence. l saw moth
ing.
There was a short delay before we
were admitted. Burski drew aside
two of the men, and during the short
discussion curious looks were cast at
me. In the end way was made for us
and We We're allowed to pass.
The moment we We're inside Burski
said. eve must wait here" And an
other man who was in the passage
placed himself by my side.
1t looked very much as though I had
walked into a trap and was once more
under arrest.
l glanced at Burski. "Nhat does this
mcan:'
For answer he shrugged his shout
ders and threw up his hands as though
he was as %perpleXed as l. "Simply the
orders. that's ALL"
We stood silent for perhaps a min
ate. and l strained my ears for the
sound of voices in the rooms near. Not
so much as a whisper was to be heard.
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and | saw a woman. tear stained and
troubled looking. peering cautiously
down at us.
"What are YOU doing there? Come
down. said Rurski quickly.
| guessed that she was Nolna's old
nurse and that she had been listening
above stairs. She came down, her eyes
full of alarm.
"In which room are they:' 1 asked
sharply.
The back" she began, pointing to a
door, when Burski stopped her.
"Silcnce," he interpoSed.
But | had the information | needed
and sprang past him and ran up the
stairs. you must not go up, MI. An
struther," he cried.
"Why not? am no prisoner I an
swered. and before he could prevent
me | had reached the door and entered
the room, Burski at my heels, to find
Nolna in Il condition of mingled def
ance and distress and Bremenhof pac-
ing the floor angrily.
"What is the meaning Of this:' he
cried.
That is exactly what | have come to
see" said l.
Nolna got up. is it true. Mr.. An
stuther, that YOU sent this address to
Colonel Bremenhof:'
"Should this man remain to hear
what has to be said"' l asked Bremen
hof. pointing to Burski.
He found the question an awkward
one. Unwilling to let Burski overhear
the conversation and Yet equally I'M
willing to remain without ONE protec-
ton, he was at a loss what to do.
Take the key Of the door With YOU,
Burski, and remain within call" he
said, after Il pause.
| waited until we three We're alone
and then answered Nolna's question.
1T is possible that Colonel Bremenhof
did you get it. sir"
But Nolna would not wait for an an
sWer. He has told me more than once
that in consideration of his allowing
YOU to leave the country you betrayed
my address to him."
l turned to Bremenhof. DO YOU re-
peat that now in my p~resence"
You have 10 right to come buster
ing here" he said.
d YOU repeat that story of my
treachery now in my presence: Come.
Dare YOU"
Don't think to intimidate me-
Il thought you would not dare. Now,
will you tell Miss Drakona what really
passed between us last night, or
shall Il"
These matters cannot be gone into
now. You must both come to the de
partment. and the whole thing shall
be- l put my back against the door
and he took alarm instantly. He broke
off and said quickly, My men are
here"
You will not call them yet. Colonel
Brcmel1hof," l said very deliberately,
do YOU presume to threaten me-"
This is a personal matter between
Miss Drakona. yourself and me. You
have slandered me to her. and Your
official position cannot and shall not
understand, shall not-prevent Your
giving an explanations
III soon see about that
Don't call your men. l warn you.'
and | put my hand to my pocket as
though l had a weapon concealed. |
had none. but he was not a difficult
person to bluff and my look was steady
enough to brighten him.
Mr.. -Anstruther..' exclaimed Nolna.
in alarm.
This matter must be set STRAIGHT,