Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-18
CHAPTER IV-(Continued)


NVoU may not know. but few days
l. after my return from Konopisht
my connection with the British EN-
| bassy ceased
II have heard" she broke in quickly
in suppressed tone: I'm sorry
But my interests in the political as.
pect of affairs we're Sc great that
could not leave Vienna"
AT least I am not to blame for the
actions of the ministry"
.Naturalls suppose 7 might at
tripute all my misfortunes to the roses
OF konopisht." he said
She glanced up at him quickly and .
| little scornfully. but she swallowed
nervously and Eer toe accelerated it,
tapping upon the rug.
min, in beg be that ,S,, you will come 70 tht
Il will.' he went on easily "Th'
possession Of state secrets has given mt
an interest in Austrian affairs which
mas created a pardonable curiosity
Fortune has favored my investigation.
and have learned much here in Vienna
| have learned more in Belgrade-ant
in Sarajevo.'
She glanced up quickly.
P"Sarajevo! Why?"
You will remember that the Archduk,
spoke of going there to see the
maneuvers ma Of his troops on the asth- O
,,o,,, Yes" ;p,, Her eyes stared at him wldel,
She paused uncertainty expecting hin
to go on: Instead he waited a momen
as though seeking his words carefully.
The ArcEduke plans to take ths
Duchess ,,.,S OF Hohenberg to Sarajevo witt
she goes she will be in great danger
Danger"
Yes. There is plot against tn,
life of the Archdulke. 7 thought thai
as lifelong friend you would like te
"Assassination Holy Virgin. No
She had started up from her chair
and faced him. trembling violently.
II swear to you." he said soberly
that I have every reason for believins
that IN Sarajevo the lives of both viii
hang by a hair"
But who" she stammered, hel
eyes wide with CONSERVATION.
She paused the thoughts that hat
come first into her mind, stihed in hor
ror.
TT Is not necessary for me TO say
! am merely giving my belief based or
the closest study of political conditions.
= slight color had come into hei
cheeks =
Il am sure that you must be undul,
alarmed she said coolly. THE Arch
duke will be in the midst of his friends
his whole army at maneuyers 20 Hel
lips found courage in a smile. why
the thing Is impossible -
Renwick leaned against the mantel
his arms folded and went nn steadily
THE thing is not impossible. Counties.
Strahni. The danger ITO Franz Ferdi
nand is very real-a danger that nc
army of Austrian soldiers can minimize
He goes to "A hostile neighborhocd. n,
Is T., not OF Loved 'S d. in .: :sarajevo. Should no
you trouble me-" she muttered. pass
ing hand before her eyes. But
must know more. An Archduke, mus
have enemies
But this Archduke. Can YOU cor,
ceive of no rea son why Franz Ferdinand
should be in dangGr?" he asked mean
ingly.
She searched his face quickly, in hel
eyes the truth dawning.
You mean"
You should know what I mean"
II cannot believe" she halted
Countess Strahni." he went on quick
ly, were ] still a member of the staf
of the British embassy I should MOI
speak. I do not even now accuse an!
group or political party of participa
least is guiitless. Death has already
done its worst to him. The matter /,
out of his hands. But do know tha
such plot exists. Franz Ferdinand vii
not return alive from Sarajevo and Il
the Duchess OF Hohenberg accompanies
him. she, too
1T is horrible-and IL will hav'
been the cause-
She sank into her chair and buried
her face in her hands.
Perhaps now you will understand m!
motive in coming to you" he said soft
ly. II have no desire but to serve you
England has no further concern fol
forearmed. His sting is already drawn
But death, like this--sudden. violent
without chance-England has neve'
looked with kindness upon the killing o
women. Countess Strahni."
1T il horrible" she whispered. "Hor
rible j cannot believe"
Unfortunately, ! can give you nom
of the sources of my Information: bu
whatever my sins In your eyes, at leas
YOU will admit that am not given t.
exaggeration. You may still believe tina
I have taken liberty in coming u
you: but the situation admits OF NJ
delay. The telegraph lines are In tn
hands of the Archduke's enemies. TIL
Archduke and Duchess leave Konopish
in the morning by special train, bS
there is still time to reach them"
Marishka had risen. and was nov
pacing the floor, her hands nervousl!
ii see I-I-understand. IL shoplt
be grateful that you have told me. Blu
1t is all so sudden. So terrible!"
She paused before him.
You could do nothing else. His for
tunes are hers
But not this she whispered. II
is too CHASTITY.
There was a long pause, and then
will YOU make the effort?" ne asked
YES"
You must leave in an hour"