Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02

was racked with emotions. His
cheeks were flushed-even his fore
head was scarlet.
eff in this fit of madness, Won Behrl
ing" the other continued "you refuse
to obey my commands, I have here a
personal escort, within minutes call
only to be used in case any emer-
gency should arise. Unless you obey
my orders, they will be summoned.
They will have no hesitation what
ever in arranging for your immediate
expulsion. I should lament such an
indignity being offered to one of the
leading noblemen of my country"
Won Behrling, with folded arms
stood perfectly still for nearly a min
ute; then he turned on his heel and,
escorted by his two guards, left the
room. Won Helm, whose eyes had
followed his every movement, turned
away with frown.
"There goes, fear, still danger
Gus man." he said.
There was brief period of silence.
Everyone was listening to the start
ing of the car. Soon they heard it
go roaring down the hill.
"The air." Signor Corletti declar-
ed, "seems purer."
GA week or so later Won Behrling
alias Van Westrheene met his fate in
an airplane crash.)
Helstern rose to his feet. He turn
ed toward the President.
els it permitted that say a
few words ?" he asked.
cit is permitted" was the grave
response.
Having seen and heard the Prince,
I accept the report presented to us
by. our colleague, Lord Matresser, I
say that Germany should accept the
peace offer and should give all the re-
quired pledges to keep the peace. I,
who am passing into the shadows Of
political world, offer this recon-
mendation to the powers who will
take my place."
Won Helm nodded gravely.
"Our old Leader Hellstern," he said,
resuming his conversational manner
and remaining seated, twill be declar-
ed by history to have played the part
of great patriot in this crisis. This
offer of Great Britain which makes
the regeneration of our country pos
sible, is made to a new Imperial Ger
many-to a Germany that will con-
troll her army with firm hand and
will carry out every sacred pledge for
the preservation of peace. We well
come that offer. Hellstern and I to-
gether-he who has ruled through a
more difficult period of our history
and I who intend to lead Germany
in it's pacific development-accept it.
The way before us is clear now to fix
upon the date when Italy, Austria
and Germany can make their simulta-
neous proclamation.
"Solely and simply to save them
from embarrassment. I suggest now
that General Besserley, Lord Mattress
ser and Sir Esmond Curtels leave US
for q time. We representatives OF
Germany, Austria and Italy will go
into executive session. Will you give
us an hour, gentlemen? The billiard
room and the general lounge are at
your disposition. I beg that none of
you three, unless greatly fatigued,
will retire before we drink our final
toast"
Matresser slipped away while Bes-
serley and Curtels began a game of
billiards, threw his shooting cape over
his shoulders, a warm muffler round
his neck, and opened the huge front
door. With her nose a few inches
from the threshold, the little brown
dog was lying flat. She leaped to
her feet with bark of delight when
Matresser appeared and followed him
to the low parapet. Matresser slowly
filled his pipe. He found himself
in the throes of an unusual and acute
depression.
Supposing this great game of king
making and empire building went on
smoothly to the end, just what might
it mean for Elisabeth? She would
become the cousin of the ruler of Aus
tria. Would she ever be likely to sat-
isfy herself with the life of an Eng
lish country squire? It would be
easy to prove to her that he had not
been the careless sport-engrossed phil
anderer she had imagined. Even then
however, a life at Court would have