The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE PRINCE OF
OR AUS ST AR X
By George Barr McCutcheOn=
Copyright, 1914. by Dodo. and Company.


1t was Maud
He took the precaution to read it be-
fore handing it over to his wife, to
whom it was addressed in conjunc-
ton with himself 1t was from Paris
and ran thus:
Dear Father and NIother-Hn reply to
your esteemed favor of the 18th, or pos
sibly the goth, beg to inform you that
arrived safely in Paris as per schedule.
Regarding the voyage, it delightful.
We had one or two rough days. The rest
of the time it was perfectly heavenly. 1
met two three interesting and amusing
people on board, and they made the time
pass most agreeably. think wired you
that I had glimpse of certain person.
On my arrival in Paris was met at the
station by friends and taken at once to
the small, exclusive hotel where they are
stopping for the summer It is so small
aad exclusive that I'm sure you have
never heard of it, I may as well tell you
that I have seen Channie-you know who
mean-Chandler scoviIle, and he has
been very nice to me. Concerning your
suggestion that reconsider the statement
issued to the press, beg to state that
don't see any sense in taking the world
into my confidence any farther than it
has been taken already, If that is gram
maticaIly correct. I have also sent word
to certain person that he is not to pay
any attention. to the report that we are
likely to change our minds in oTdsr to help
out the greedy newspapers who don't ap-s
pear to know when they have had enough.
I hope that the voyage will benefit both of
you as much as it did me. If I felt any
better than do now I'd call for the police
as precautisn. Let me suggest that you
try the chicken q la bonn barber in the
Ritz restaurant. I found 1T delicious.
daresay they serve it nicely on your
ship as they do on the Jupiter, as the
management is the same. OF course one
never can tell about chefs. My plans are
a tride indefinite. I may leave here at
any moment. IF 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
I am just soon as I get settled some
where. ] must go where 1t is quiet and
peaceful. I am so distressed over what
has occurred that Ii don't feel as though I
could ever be seen in public again with
out a thick veil and a pair of goggles. j
have plenty OF money for Immediate use
but you might deposit something to my
credit at the Credit Lyonnais ash haven't
the least idea how long shall stay over
here. Miranda is well and is taking good
care Of me. She seldom let's me out OF her
sight If that Is any comfort to you. /
hope you will forgive the brevity of this
naun1cation ana believe me when Il say
that 1t is not lack, of love for you both
that curtaiis its length, but the abominn
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
a life long custom and went to bed,
but he did not do it for the purpose |
of going to sleep.
sfYour 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 |
y Il. = .
and maid left with her last night.
Prince Of Graustark and party left
fog Edelweiss today"
So read the message from Paris.
CHAPTER XVI.
A Word of Encouragement.
- NE usually has breakfast on the
~ porch Of the Hotel Schweizer-
u hof at Inter1aken. It is not
II the most fashionable hosiery
in the quaint little town at the head
of the lake of Thun, but it is of an
excellent character, and the rolls and
honey to be had with ones breakfast
cannot be surpassed In the BeEnese
Overland.
r. Schmidt sat facing the detected
Boske Dank. His eyes were dancing
with the joy of living
well, here we are, and, in spite of
that, where are we?" said Dank, who
saw nothing beautiful IN the smile OF
any early morn. 81 mean to say, what
have we to show for our pains? We
sneak into this God forsaken hamlet,
surrounded on all sides by abomina-
lions in the shape of tourists, and at
the end of twenty-four hours we dis
cover that the fair Miss Guile has play
ed US shabby trick. daresay she is
laughing herself sick over the whole
business
Which is more than you can say for
yourself, Boske," said Robin bIithely.
brace up! All is not lost. Well wait
here day or two longer and then
Hello, who is this approaching? 1t
is no other than the great Gourou him
self, the king of s1euths, as they say in
the books used to read. Good morn
ing, baron"
The sharp visaged little minister of
police came up to the table and fixed
an accusing eye upon his sovereign
the literal truth, for he had the other
eye closed in a protracted wink.
81 regret to inform your majesty that
the enemy is upon u.s." he said. t'I fear
that our retreat is cut off,. Nothing
remains save
WnerG Is Sh0! demanded ROBIN,
unimpressed by this glowing pane
gyric.
stAt this instant, sir, fancy she is
ra1lying her forces in the very face of
a helpless mirror. In other words, she
is preparing for the fray. She is
dressing"
tcWhen did she arrive?''
s'She came last night via Milan
"From Mi1an?" cried Robin, aston
ished.
GA roundabout way, I'll admit
said the baron, dryly, "and tortuous
in these hot days, but admirably
suited to a purpose. should say that
she was bent on throwing some one
off the track"
Sand yet she camel" cried the
prince in exuItation. "She WANTED TO