The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

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 The attache, whose mind was acute, though limited, hoped much from this eve ning's entertainment. If Evadne fell in love with Theobald, he believed that po litical intrigues might go to the duece as far as she was concerned. He charged Rosmer straitly to ascertain the true state of affairs
 Rosmer.or WoronZ, as he called him self-was sent off to the Cloister Isle in the early afternoon with staff of walters, in one of the steam launches, to make ready the banquet, with all the necessary viands, fairy lights flowers, ice cream and cham pagne
 Nine o'clock was the hour appointed, and very soon after the motor set down the four of them at the door of the hotel, where they were welcomed by Theobald and the Prin- cess Glanzngfors, in a state of exultant cor diality.
 Evadne knowing that this was not an occasion for rusticity, was dressed, as she seldom was, en princesse. Diamonds flashed about her, and the cloak which hid her delicate gown was of nemophile-blue satin, miraculously soft and thin, and lined with shell-pink crepe de chine.
 The princess and Varley had so far had no opportunity to exchange one word re- specting his last nights adventure. The prince and his tutor, starting from the palace, had picked up the princess and Bar Bar at Water Gate. Varley was patiently maneuvering for chance to whisper to her unheard the bare fact that he had curious news to impart. But Theobald was too as siduous to make this possible.
 The Lotus, the big launch belonging to Rastitch, carried the ambassado. with his wife and daughters, General Helso, and sev- eral ladies and gentlemen of the suite. Much to the disgust of the prince, he and his tutor were also of the party.
 The royal Red Swan was under repair, so could not be lent. However, very fast running launch had been procured from one of the lakeside hotels. It was called the Abbess, and it's passengers consisted only of the Princess Evadne and Bar-Bar, with Prince Theobald, his aide -de-camp, Von Jolt, and young Won Reulenz.
 As they were embarking, the sound of oars Tapping the calm water came to their ears, and little boat drew up, in which sat Mistitch and Anton of the Forest Guard.
 Gripping one of the chains with his nut ton fist, Mistitch called out to know who was navigating the launches.
 Rastitch had procured the best and most experienced engineers he could find, and the replies evidently set the old mans mind at rest.
 Tt is good, excellency," said he, address sing himself to Glazingfors, who seemed little inclined to resent his freedom, "Edor is a good man, and so is Stemkieff. l rowed over to give one word of warning from an old dog who knows this lake as a fox knows his earth. There is thunder coming out of the north Last weeks rains have swollen the Inza river, so that the Gloister current is running tonight with unusual force. If the wind gets up, that current would sweep away any boat like a straw. Let your navigators keep clear of it which is quite easy to do-and all is right"
 Stemkeff leaned over the gunwhale of the big launch and told him the course he meant to steer, which met with unqualified approval.
 NouIo Iiol pe oetteT! heep to that, ana you are as safe as if you were on shore! And so, let the distinguished company ac- cept my Apology, remembering that I am responsible to his majesty for the safety of his family
 Three cheers for the old water-dog!' cried somebody, and the cheers were merrily given, Mistitch taking off his red stocking cap from his bush of hair, and wishing them a delightful evening.