The Washington times., 1937-10-06


Soon they were on the ground
taxing along the level surface to
a gentle stop. The pilot and
Matresser solemnly shook hands.
They were in the center Of the
strangest looking group he mad
ever seen. There were 20 or 80
fine brawny looking men all
dressed in a sort Of dark green
uniform.
These are the gardes de chase
Of my uncle'S forests and estates
here" the pilot explained. They
also work at the airdrome when
planes are expected.
II do not know who has arrived
but there will be much stir here
during the next few days. All, but
this is a welcome sight-to you
also I hope!"
One of the men came hurrying
across from the airdrome carrying
two tall glasses upon tray.
This is our home beer" the
young man announced.
TOASTS PILOT
"Prosit, my wonderful pilot"
Matresser replied.
AS they drank, dawn was steal
ing into the sky. A breath of pine
scented breeze crept down from
the heights. Matresser drew a
long breath. Glorious country,
this!" he exclaimed.
I'VE are fortunate to have kept
it," Pilot Number II replied,
through all these wild and trou-
blouS times. My uncle is never so
happy as when he can shut him.
self up here with few old friends.
What has made him most happy
Is that the people here have re-
NAMED loyal. It is very seldom
indeed that they touch the game
or interfere in any way. There
is beaters' wagon here I see,"
the young man continued. THAT
is intended for your guns and
baggage. There should be a car
in few moments"
He had scarcely finished speak
ing before there came from some
unseen place in the hills the sound
of a hunters horn-a single bar
beautifully played and fading
away with hundred echoes.
THE car is on its way" the
pilot observed. And in few
minutes, it drew up within a few
yards of where they were standing.
A tall. finely built man descended
and came smilingly towards them.
The pilot stood to attention and
Saluted Stiffly. The newcomer
waved his hand in friendly fashion.
MY congratulations, Maurice!"
he exclaimed. Lord MatresSer, I
bid you welcome" He held out
his hand, which his visitor
grasped. 81 am delighted that my
young relative has brought you
safely here. But tell me-where
is your mechanic, Maurice?"
AN ACCIDENT
"He met with an accident while
the plane was in my park" Mat
resser explained. Il know just a
little Of flying so I offered my
services rather than be delayed"
A servant dressed in a green
uniform was opening the door Of
the car. Matresser was ushered
in. His host took the place by
his side.
Il feel somehow that my being
sent here" Matresser remarked,
is scarcely warranted"
In that idea you are completely
mistaken" was the courteous re-
joinder. II have read copies Of
many Of your reports and I APP
preciate immensely their great
value.
The difficulty which has arisen
must not wreck so marvellous a
plan as we have before us for
discussion. The very clarity and
firmness with which you have
made your points supply inspira-
ton.
I'VE have the name Of being a
very stubborn people, know,
Lord MatreSser, but we have
learned wisdom and I have no fear
of what may happen tonight. You
see, I have the faith of the proph-
etS-'some way will be found"
Even to a man of MatreSser'S
sternly practical nature there was
something fantastic about the
hours which followed his arrival
at the mountain shooting lodge.
Sir Esmond Curtels, British am.
basSador to Berlin, was standing
in the low antler-hung hall to
greet him.
QUEER SHOCK
OF course, he had known that
CurtelS was to be there, yet reali-
zation seemed to bring with it a
queer little shock to find the
noted diplomat in this sheltered
corner of the world with appar-
emily nothing else upon his mind
but the business of a days sport.
Then there was the famous
Italian scientist and recently es-
tabliShed Observation-Disclosures
in shooting kit. Next, he found
himself shaking hands with the
Archduke Johann Won HapSburg,
the young representative Of an
ancient monarchical house.
Next to him had been standing
the renowned American, General
Besserley - brilliant soldier.
afterwards chief of the Secret
Service at Washington, D. c., and
subsequently a representative of
his country on various important