Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-07-27

runs 70 Darim0Or, and also down Int
Cornwall. until on the morning Of thu
fourth day the crown prince said:
II shall probably have a visitor thii
morning about eleven o'clock--a younl
lady named King Tell them at tbs
bureau 10 se1d her up to my sitting
rooin@
AT the time appointed the lady came
7 received her In the lobby OF the self.
contained faf. and found her to be
about twcnty-fonr, well-dressed. fair.
haired and extremely good-looking.
Miss King. / learned. was nn Eng
fish girl who some years previously
had gone 20 America with her people,
and by the heavy travelling coat and
close-fittlng hat she wore concluded
that she had just come on one OF the
incoming liners.
One thing which struck me as |
looked at her was the brooch she wore
II WAS natural butterfly OF 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 I
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 highness had met
In Germany, aud to whom he had been
introduced under his assumed name.
"Ahi Miss Kingi' he exclaimed
PLEASANTLY In his excellent English,
shaking hands with her. "Your boat
should have been in yesterday. fear
you encountered bad weather-eh?"
Eyes. rather" replied the girl. But
n Ola not trouble me much. We had
almost constant gales ever since we
left New York" she laughed brightly.
She appeared 10 be quite n charming
little person.
"lieltzendorff. would you please bring
mo that sealed packet from your dis
patch Doxf' he asked suddenly, turn
ing to me.
The sealed packet had forgotten,
all about IL ever since he had handed
K 10 me ut the door OF the Marmor pal
nee. knew that 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. took the packet into
he room where his hIghness sat with
his fair visitor. and then ! retired and /
.losea the door.
II Can't; II Would DO Dishonesty"
Hotel doors are never very heavy. as
! rule. therefore. | was able to hear
but unfortunately few
words were distinct. The Interview
led lasted nearly half an hour. Find
ng that | could hear nothing. | con-
ented myself In reading the paper and
Iolding myself In readiness should "Mr.
Richter" want me.
OF sudden | heard his hlghness'
dice raised In anger. that shrill, high
etched note which is peculiar both to
he emperor and TO his sen when they
re unusually annoyed.
"Het toll you. Miss King. there Is
% other way | heard him shout ut
an be done quite easily. and nobody
an possibly know"
"Neycr r. cried the girl. "What would
cople think OF me7"
'.You wish 10 save your brother" he
aid. every well, have shown you
ow you can eject this. And l win
clip you II you agree 20 the terms
you viii ind cut what want TO
now."
IL can't" cried the girl In evident
lstress. IL really can't 1t would be
lshonest-~crimlnall y
"Rahl my dear girl. you are looking
/ the affair from Tar too high a stand
oint." replied the man she knew MS
ichter. 1T Is a mere matter OF
nslness. You ask me TO assist you !
save your brother. aud have simply I
ated my terms, Surely you would
u think that would travel from Ber-
q here % Plymouth ia order 20 meet 9
"a II were not ready and eager TO
'lp your"
Il must ask my father. can speak
him In confidence :
~Ysas fatheri" cried Mr.. Richter.
BY no means. Why. you must not J,
vathe single word 20 him. This :
fair T. a strict secret between Ms. I
ease understand that" Thea. after !
pause "Your brother Is. quite nd I
Il. Ia direst peril. and you alone can !,
We him Now, what Is your de-
sionT
The girls reply WAS Ia tone too n
" for me 60 overhear. It's tenor. !,
'pever. was quickly apparent from n
= crown princes words; =,
you refuse Very well. then. can ~
Z assist you. | regret. Miss King.
at you have your journey to England h,
r nothing n,
'.But won't you help me, Mr. Rich H
~" crled the girl appeallngly.
NO was his answer. Il viii. how *
er. give you opportunity 70 recon- a
der your decision. You are, no
ubt going 10 London. SO am l. Of