Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-01-16

protect ourselves. You under,
standT"
Perfectly. SIR" said Henri Chris
topic.
I'VE shall take what supplies wei
need" the major continued, but anyl
officer or man who refuses to pay you'll
just price. you will report to mel
and he will be punished. II you de-
mand an unjust price, you will be punt
shed'
Eyes. 'sieu."
The subdued innkeeper had already
started to leave the room when the
officers keen eye caught sight of some
thing that Immediately interested him.
At his feet he noticed hasp and pad
lock. And with characteristic GermanI
thoroughness he at once desired to
solve the mystery.
watt What's this?" he demanded.
only the entrance TO the wine cell
larw Chistophe told him.
"Open itl''
Eyes, msieu." Henri Christophe
stopped and unlocked the heavy pad
iOtAs VIVA III biCus hc CAClAlAdtO
as he lifted the trapdoor.
"Goodr' said the major as he
peered into the dark cavern. Later
on you will bring up some wine. 1t
will be excellent for tonight
Christophe had started to close the
trap when the major halted him again.
as there any outlet to the cellar
save this?" he asked thoughtfully.
"None, m'sieu."
Baum" said the major, make sure
he is telling the truth-that no one
could escape that way" q,
Lieutenant Baum saluted, and, de
taching a f1ashlight from his belt he
descended the steps that led into the
cellar.
NOW you may go cook dinner" the
major told the innkeeper.
Once rid of preliminaries, Major Won
Brenig addressed himself to Larry
Redmond, who all this time had been
silent onlooker to the proceedings
"Ah! You must be Captain Karl"
he said.
Yes. Herr Majorr' Larry answered
II was told that you had only Just
reported-your papers said on some
special mission. Can l be OF assist
anceT
81 thank you, major; but at the mo
ment there is nothing" Larry told
him.
perhaps you will dine with me?'
Major Won Brenig said. He was a hos
pitable man. And he understood thai
Captain Karl was held in high esteem
by his superiors.
81 thank you. Herr Major. Auf vie
dersehenw Larry replied. And ht
walked TO the door. He was not keer
to dine with the German officer, anc
face his frankly scrutinizing eyes, and
perhaps have embarrassing questions
fired at him. But he saw no decent
way OF declining. And there was al
ways the chance that such minglinl
with enemy officers might yield valu
able information II he should b,
caught-well! that was all in the game
Lieutenant Baum, returning from
the wine cellar, announced that he hat
discovered no opening other than tn,
one furnished by the trapdoor in tn,
floor.
"Goodr" the older officer said. "Nov
shall go to my room and change my
boots. have not had them Off foI
over a week"
"You have not questioned the French
lady or the American" the lieutenan
reminded him.
81 shall leave that to you and Ser
geant Schmidt" the major replied.
1t was only a few minutes befor,
Lieutenant Baum had summoned Ethe
before him. He asked her name.
II am Madame de Lorde," she toll
him.
"A Frenchwoman? he inquired.
yes, m'sieu."
He regarded her narrowly.
you are perhaps a woman spy
they say the French have many spies
l must search you" he announced. +
her CONSERVATION.
"Oh. monsieur, may I speak private
ly with your" she begged him.
well. what is it?"
"Only l wish to show you some
thing"
what trick is this ?" he asked wit
asperity.
But Ethel only smiled at his gru1
ness. Lieutenant Baum was a good
looking chap.
"Surely you are not afraid OF me
one little woman!" she said archly.
"And very pretty womanr' HI
hand sought his mustache again
"Well, what is it, madameT"
Ethel drew him slightly to one side
All but three of the infantrymen bill
leted upon Henri Christophe had with
drawn. But the remaining guard wa
all eyes and ears for this cross-exami