Grand Forks herald., 1922-06-19
SYH0 0PD1g.

London Is saved from arrest by the sec
setary Of q cabinet minister with whom
ne Is dining. She takes him to call on
her employer
In his interview with the minister 1t
deyelopes that David is in. reality the
Prince Of Baikanland exiled as the re.
war, and now in England studying labor
conditions The revolutiDnaries Of Bal
kaniand are seeking hissiife. He attends
dinner at the minister's house.
Virginia Martin whom David sees at
the factory, comes to his home. and they
set off for a Saturday tramp. She inter
ests him strangely.
David learns that virginia's step
invited TO their home for tea the next
virsinia's step-father, Mr., Blacknnan
warns David that he is in danger. =
CHAPTER IX.-Continued.
B1ackmar sat for a moment think
ing. his forehead furrowed. mis- fin
gers nervously intsriaced. Virginia
laid down her work and watched.
She, too, was deeply interested. Any
form Of interruption which actually
happened was obviously resented by
Virginia and source of irritation to
her stepfather. The sound of the
stopping of an automobile outside was
followed by ring of the bell, por-
tentous knocking at the door and the
ushering in by a small servant of a
appearance. Virginia answered his
greeting without rising to her feet.
How do you do, Mr.. Grunby: 2" sne
said. Won't YOU sit DOWN.
The young man justified he-editr.
both in his somewhat staggering en-
trance, his Ignoring of David, and the
impressive yet condescendirg manner
in which he held out his hand to
Nirginia. 1t was clear that he con
sidered his visit to this household ef
his fathers employees, a noteworthy
Hoped Id find you alone, Miss
Martin" he said. Pact il I've xot
the car outside. I'd like to take yod
foE a little spin-just as far as Hat
field and back, eh?"
Thank you 50 much Virginia re-
piled. II am not very fond OF mot or
ing. Besides. have a guestS tYou
know Mr.. David ?"
The young man glanced at David
impatiently.
"oh. YES. Of course. I'd like you ia
come little way, Miss Martin. Rather
an important matter wanted TO talk
over with you.
He spoke with curious mixture ol
assurance and shyness. 1t was obvious
that he WAS deeply impressed with ti1e
honor which he was eonferripg oy
his visit upon the members OF tf,is
st,a bby houSehOia. and that thstr com.
posurc, DavjA's careless NOD espe.
cially. Was an Irritation to him New
ertheless, he held himself ~awxyard!y
and failed altogether to translate
into his manner the assurance which
he really felt. Z, We
II fear that III Is quite Impossible,
Virginia told him. Docs this matte,
which you speak Of concern the lac
t0rS.? q III, & H ,Sss
'In 4 way, yes he admitted.
Then please 1T down and tell VI
AL about IT." she inyits4 .You need
not mind. Mr.. David. He Il one 81
US. you know
t..1la IN .hs &. .s,s IS room David .o.un-
Harry = Grunby glanced at him.
vaguely and nodded. Then he svunG
r0uDd In his cfatr. ~ though 10 *
ciude him from the conversation.
You are sure I'm to 20 on. flsa
Martin Z" he asked. lid rather haye
spoken TO you privately ~ !.
"ThAt IN quite impossible" she a.
sursd him. Il am quite ready to hear
What y0uyshaye, to aay herA. It docs
NIT matter about Mr.. fDAfid. =
Fact is,i, the y1HAg man proceed.
ed, the gHsnor seemS to have . isia
knife Into your sfepfefhef, tipEsN I
think he's any good II selling boots
and wants him out of the show alto.
fGethef. fheuyht IA hstter c9sle in
ana abeAak y 10 yOll. It'e 40 sV6e1s hiS
1et44ng ~ ~ tsa3 seaTiy fy14 e