Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-17

Herr Renwick," she said coldly, rising.
He was on his feet too, his face pale,
regarding her steadily.
II cannot believe that you are willing
to blame me for doing my duty. Love
can only exist in an atmosphere of re-
spect. Marishka. Could you have cared
your favor at the expense of my own
honor? Could you? Think"
Those who can thrive politically upon
the misfortunes of my country are my
country's enemies-and mine," she said
coldly.
Il have done your country no harm
nor you. Listen, Marishka," he pleaded
tenSely Look at me. l love you. dear,
with all my heart and soul, love you.
You cannot forget what happened to us
yesterday I will not give you Up"
you must-I pray that you will leave
me, Herr Renwick," and she moved past
him toward door.
Renwick Strengthened. Whatever
hopes he had had in his heart that
Marishka might forgive him for acting
without her consent, her action left no
doubt as to her present intentions. The
bitterness the girls fatalsm had. pre-
dicted yesterday had fallen upon them
quickly. But he would not despair As
the GIRL was yet to learn. Renwick was
years of service had given him discre
ton.
Il cannot believe that you are quite
In earnest" he said quietly. II will
call upon you again when you have
had time to weigh my action impair
Z. Il shall not be at home to you"
Nevertheless" he said coolly, Il shall
come"
Her shoulders moved disdainfully. "1t
should be enough that l.
'Marishka,' he broke in again and
came toward her, "at least give me a
chance to speak to you again-tomor.
The curtains beside her parted abrupt
~ as she fed. leaving Renwick staring
heiplessly at the embroidered hangings
He stood awkwardly for a moment
like figure suddenly frozen, and then
dropping his arms to his sides turned
and sought his hat and stick. For the
present at least there seemed nothing
else to do He descended the stairs, a
deeply puzzled frown upon his brows
and went out into the darkness of the
street
His statement was now at the EN-.
bassy- and its astounding contents hat
been read by his chief. He made his
way thther, somewhat dubious as to the
thrill of his achievement. aware of 9
shadow about him. the ghost of yester.
days JOY. which made all success save
the intimate personal one that he mos
craved fiat, stale and Improbable Ii
the darkness of the street he was aware
too. that he was being observed and fol
lowed, but he went boldly toward hi.
destination, sure that as a member OF
the staff of the British embassy this per.
son at least partook of the official i'm
munity of his chief.
But there were other forces arrayet
against him with which he had not reck
oned At deserted and unlighted cor
ner he found his progress blocked by two
ngures who attempted to engage him II
a conversation. Now thorS rghly awake
to personal danger which no officla
immunity could minimize, he was a
once upon his guard, moving quickl!
into the middle Of the street The two
men followed him. and another whom h,
had not seen came upon him from the
rear. He lodged the blow of a stici
which caught him a singing blow upor
the forearm, but he sprang aside, strik
ing furious blow full in the face of one
OF his antagonists and leaping cut o.
harms way as the third came on; ant
then. finding discretion the better par
of valor, took to his heels. emerging into
with no greater damage than a bruised
arm and the loss of his breath and hat
The embassy in the Metternichgass,
fortunately was not far away, and h,
reached the building without further
nishap, now fully aware of the desper
ateness of his enemies whom he did no
doubt were employed by those whose in
terests in his secret were more impor
tant even than those of the Austrian
Government. Who? It was obvious
which drew their information from hgi
sources with which they had little II
common. A little bewildered by the rapic
march of events, but now certain of tn,
web of intrigue and hostility of whicl
he was the center, Renwiqk entered tn
Office of the embassy. breathing a sigh o
relief that he was again for the presen
safe within its familiar portals.
The ambassador was at his desk in hi
private office, and Renwick went in t,
him Immediately, the grave faces of hi
chief and Captain Otway, /xhe militar,
attache, assuring him that his informa
ton had already been received and dis
cussed.
"Ah, Renwick," said the ambassador
rising. glad you've come We were be
ginning to fear that something had hap
pened to you. Why what's the matter
You're as white as a sheet"
Am !, sirg Oh. it's nothing, You go
my message?"
The ambassador nodded, and thel
quickly, Give him drink, Otway." An,
then as the other moved across the room
to obey, You were a,tacked-in tn
Renwick laughed. "oh, don't bother
please. Pm quite all right--iust a bi
of breather--that's all> You see
ran for II, Safer, thought 'coul
have done for the beggars, II I'd had
heavier stick, but didn't want to max
rumpus, You see, did well in put
ting the thing ON paper"
Are you hurt?'
Merely a bruised arm. Little cha
| with stick-behind me-"
| Most extraordinary! ! can hardl
believe that the government would dar
| ~
1T isn't the government, SIR. rr
| afraid" he said, with conviction, as h
| took his whiskey and soda. There ar
others who have more to lose than tn
Emperors party by this revelation-
Yes, that may be So" replied tn
Ambassador judicially pacing the fool
Perhaps you're right, Renwick. Bu
now that you're safe, we should onl
concern ourselves with the greater ISSUE
| Tell me again in your own words a
that has happened since yesterday morn
| ing" si'
| Renwick obeyed, ana it was far int
1 the might before he finished, while II
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