The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-06-11
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~ Lady Delahaye. bowed my
departure stiffly, conceallng as best
I could my inward rage at her
mocking smile, and drove at once
to Blenheim House, the temporary
residence OF the ArchducheBs and
her suite. A foot man passed me on 10
n more important person who was
sitting at n round table in the hall
with a visitors book open before
him. explained to him my desire
10 obtain a few moments audience
with tho Archduchess, but he only
smiled and shook his head.
at is quite impossible for her
Highness TO see anyone now be-
fore her departure. SIR" he said.
"If you are connected with the
press, | can only tell you what |
have told all the others. We have
received telegram from lllghera
with grave news concerning the
health OF his Majesty tho King OF
waldenburg, and Notwithstanding
the indisposition Of the Princess
Adelaide, the Archduchees haB ar
ranged TO leave for lllghera at
once. A fuller explanation will ap-
pear in the Court Circular, and the
Archduchess is particularly anxious
TO express her great regret to all
those whom the cancellation OF her
engagements may Inconvenience.
Good day, sir!"
The man recommended his task,
which was apparently the copying
out OF list of names from the
visitors book, and signed to tho
footman with his penholder to show
me out. But ! stood my ground.
"You are leaving to-day, then?'
said.
I'VE are leaving today" the man
assented. without glancing up from
his task. I'VE are naturally very
busy"
Cant | sec tho Baron Won Lei
bingen?" | asked.
ut is quite impossible, air" the
man answered shortly. HE Is en-
gagged with her Highness."
I will wait!" ! declared.
Then l must trouble you, sir, to
wait outside" he said, with a little
gesture of impatience. Il do not
wish to seem uncivil. but my orders
to-day are peremptory."
At that moment door opened
and a man came across tho hall.
slowly drawing on his gloves. l
looked up and saw the Baron Won
Leibingen. He recognized me at
once. and bowed courteously. At
the Same time there was something
In his manner which gave me the
impression that he was not alto
gether pleased to see me.
lis there anything can do for
you, Mr.. Greatson?" he asked, paus-
ing for u moment by my side.
81 am anxious to obtain five min
utes' interview with the Arch
duchess" answered. III you could
manage that for me should be
exceedingly obliged"
He shook his head.
st is quite impossible!" he said
decislyely. You have heard OF the
serious news from lllghera, with
out doubt. We shall be on our way
there In few hours"
drew him a little on one side.
rs Isobel here, Baron?" ] asked
bluntly.
81 beg your pardon--is who
here?" he inquired, with the air
OF one who is puzzled by an incom'
prehensible question.
"Isobel-the Princess lsobel, II
you like--has been lured from our
care by a forged message. We know
her history now, and we are able
to understand the nature Of the In
terest which your mistress has
shown In her. Therefore, when
find her missing l come to
you. want TO know If she is in
this house"
"If sho were" the Baron re-
marked, Il, and everyone else who
knows anything about II. would say
at once that she was in her proper
place. II she were, ! should most
earnestly advise the Archduchess
10 keep her here But regret to
say that she ia not. To tell you the
ruth, the Archduchess is so an.
noyed at the young lady's refusal
TO accept her protection, that she
has lost all interest in her. l doubt
whether she would receive her now
II she came"
Perhaps" | remarked slowly,
"she has gone to lllghera."
ut Is, OF course" the Baron
sSraad mot an imppsslbility."