The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1920-07-22

VIII tell you what has happened in
Marker. He seeks a friend. He has
| come to you"
He turned to the king, as did the
baron, and they seated themselves
| around tetea-tete table that stood
conveniently in corner of a room,
| where, without evasion, the king told
the baron all that had taken place,
observing his promise TO Kent that
nothing should be said of their prl-
yate agreement.
II have undertaken" explained the
American, ito assist His Majesty in
the difficulty, by advice, and, further
more, am in a position to command
for him and If needs arises will en-
list substantial financial support in
our enterprise"
His three auditors alike exposed
their surprise and qualification.
Il mean it." he declared. Mean
that am going to save, if possible,
the Rhodes loan, though doubtless it
may require additional resources. If
they are needed they will be forth
coming. The financial side does not
IN the least disturb US, therefore, and
we have come to you because the
king understands that we must have
support and possibly refuge. That is
all he asks of you. l shall attempt to
clear Provarsk out without blood
shed After that l shall endeavour to
advise the king how to rehabilitate
himself as the real ruler of Marker.
"But what do you propose to do?"
demanded the old baron. What is
the first move? 1t looks rather diff
ficult to me. Provarsk has brains. He
Is fearless; fearless in the adventure
way. If you think you have an infant
you are wrong. You might lose"
Il never play to lose" retorted
Kent. Il make no such calculation"
karl" said the baron, after a
thoughtful study of the American,
call the support l have to give is
yours"
THAT being So" hastily suggested
Kent, "the next move is to send
Captain Paulo back to bring the prin-
cess, her maid, and my man Ivan
here as quickly as possible. It must
not become known to the public that
the king has ever been driven from
the kingdom. For the present, it will
do, If his absence is noted, that ne
and his sister have been here as your
guests, voluntarily"
The baron assented with an en-
thusiasm that had in it suggestion
OF mischievousness
THAT will do nicely" he said.
"And it will be easy as far as my
part is concerned, because l have the
finest body of liars around me that
the world has ever known since
Ananias gained repute Send for
Eloise."
After Paulo had summoned and
sent on his Journey, the fell to dis
slowly outlined, and were still en-
larging upon it when the young
officer with his passengers. Kent, as
though curious to interpret the prin-
cess attitude, was silent spectator
In the background when she ..,::.rived,
and smiled his appreciation when he
saw her hasten to the king and study
his face, unabashed by the presence
OF the others, and meet his eyes
with encouraging stare
| Il am glad!" she declared. Every
glad! You are going to fight it out,
and drive Provarsk, that unspeak-
able traitor, from Marken!"
| With MIR. Kent's help shall try,
he said, and, disappointed and per-
| picked, she slowly dropped her hands
and her eyes sought the American,
for whom she had already pronounce
cd aversion and distrust.
you are accepting his support,
rather than"
Kent, alert and Diplomatic, step
! st br>
ped forward to prevent the compile
ton of her sentence.
| Your Royal Highness will permit
me-" he said suayely, ito say that
am trying as best can to support
your brother. / may be OF service or
not; but what have to offer, / give.
| And at least We are here, together,
ready for an effort"
And what is more, Eloise, .
| sharply exclaimed Baron Won Hertz.
this is no time for any woman
folly Of tongue. You'd better be thank
full that Karl has got some back OF
! him that II I'm not badly mistaken,
is going to do things. Heity-toity!
Don't start in to make faces at me!