American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-08-10

runs 70 DhrtmOor, ana also down into
Cornwall. until on the morning OF tho
fourth day the crown prince said:
II shall probably have a visitor this
morning about eleven o'clock-a young
lady named King. Tell them at the
bureau 10 send her up to my sitting
room"
Al the time appointed the lady came.
| received her In the lobby OF the self
contained fiat, and found her to be
about twenty-four. well-dressed, fair
haired and extremely ~good-looking.
Miss King. I learned. was an Eng
fish girl who some years previously
had gone 10 America with her people.
and by the heavy travelling coat and
cl0se-fitting hat she wore / concluded
that she had just come on one OF the
Incoming liners.
One thing which struck me as l
looked at her was the brooch she wore
II was a natural butterfly OF a rare
tropical variety, with bright golden
wings, the delicate sheen Of which was
protected by small plates OF crystal
one OF the most charming ornaments /
had ever seen.
As | ushered her In she greeted the
crown prince as "Mr. Richter" being
apparently entirely unaware OF his
real Identity. | concluded that she was
somebody whom his hlghness had met
In Germany. and to whom ne had been
introduced under his assumed name.
"Ahi Miss Rlngr" he exclaimed
pleasantly in his excellent English.
shaking hands with her. "Your boat
should have been In yesterday. I fear
you encountered bad weather-eh7"
"Yes. rather" replied the girl. But
II did not trouble me much. We had
almost constant gales ever since we
left New York" she laughed brightly.
She appeared 10 be quite a charming
little person.
"Heltzendorr. would you please bring
me that sealed packet from your dis
patch boxf" he asked suddenly, turn
Ing 10 me.
The sealed packet / had forgotten.
all about II ever since he had handed
II 10 me at the door OF the Marmor pal
ice l knew hat It contained some
secret reports prepared for the eye OF
the emperor. The latter had no doubt
seen them. for the crown prince had
brought them with him from Berlin.
As ordered. l took the packet into
the room where his hlghness sat with
his fair visitor, aud then | retired and
closed the door.
81 Can't; II Would BE Dishonesty"
Hotel doors are never very heavy. as
Il rule. therefore. | was able 60 hear
conversation, but unfortunately few
words were distinct. The interview
had lasted nearly half an hour. Find
ing that | could hear nothing. | con
tented myself in reading the paper and
holding myself In readiness should mr..
Richter" want me.
or a sudden / heard his ~hlghness'
voice raised In anger. that shrlil, high
pitched note which Ia peculiar both to
the emperor aud 10 his sol when they
are unusually annoyed.
"But I tell you. Miss King. there Is
no other way" | heard him shout. ut
can be done quite easily, and nobody
can possibly know"
"Never /" cried the girl. "what would
people think OF met"
you wish TO save your brother" he
said. Every well, | have shown you
how you can effect this. And l win
help YOU II you agree TO the terms
II you will ind out what | want TO
know"
Il can't" cried the girl In evident
distress. Il really can'tl II would be
dlsh0nest-criminal !"
"Bah my dear girl. you are looking
~ the atalr from far too high Il stand
point" replied the man she knew as
Richter. 1T is a mere matter OF
business. You ask me 20 assist you
TO save your brother. aud | have simply
stated my terms. Surely you would
not think that | would travel from Ber-
I'm here to Plymouth In order 70 meet
you II were not ready and eager TO
help your
Il must ask my father. I can speak
TO him In confidence"
"Your father 2" cried Mr. Richter.
by no means Why. you must not
breathe a single word TO him. This
affair is a strict secret between us.
Please understand that" Then. after
a pause "Your brother Is. l quite adj
init. In direst peril, and you alone can
save him. Now. what Is your de-
clsionf"
The girls reply was In a tone too
low for me 20 0verhear. Its tenor.
however, was quickly apparent from
the row princes words
you refusel Very well. then. / ran
not assist you. l regret. Miss King.
hat you have your journey to England
tar nothing"
"Rut wont you help me, Mr.. Rich
terf' cried the girl ap~peaiingly.
NO." was his answer. Il will, how