l?V:#f~ " ? ''--ii::*? :*S*.:Cvv.*.'.--\ '.* P Beverly i fl Graustai *T trust yon, Baldoe," stie protesiec simply. "That la why I tell this to you. Yes terday, your highness, the caat'.e K\iari! received their month's pay. You maj jfltk \ not know how well we are paid, so 1 ^ hf *,?*- w'U say that It la 10 gavvos to each. The envelope which I gave to Ravone contained iny wages for the past six weeks. They need it far more than 1 do. There was also a short note of ir/vwl a - Afc niirr 10 in oho poor comrades ot mine and the assurance that one dny our luck may change and starvation be succeeded l?y plenty. And, still more, I told him that I knew you to be Miss Calhoun and that you were my angel of Inspiration. That was all. your highness." "Thank you, Baldos, for telling me," she said softly. "You have made me ashamed of myself." "On the contrary, I fear that I have been indulging In ino** heroles. Truth and egotism, like a salad, require a certain amount of dressing." "SltlCO vnii ui?a Uol.l? ?* - V. Kuauvo llliu UOl H fairy prince I think you may Instruct the men to carr}- mo bnck, being without the magic tapestry which could transplant mo In a whiff. Goodness, who's that?" Within ten feet of the sedan chair and directly behind the tnll guard stood a small group of people. He and Beverly, engrossed In each other, had not heard their approach. Hovr long they had boon silent spectators of the little ^ ^scene only the Intruders know. The startled, ubashed eyes of the girl In the chair were not long in distinguishing the newcomers. A pace in front of the others stood tlio gaunt, shadowy form of Count Marlnnx. Behind him were the Princess Ye tlve, the old prime minister and Baron Dnngloss. CHAPTER XIX. Y>j ITY. good evening. Is that lAj ' you?" struggled somewhat II hysterically through Beverly's U]>s. Not since the dear old days of the stolen Jam and sugar hits had she known.the feelings of a culprit caught red handed. The light front the park Inmps revealed a merry, accusing smile on the face of Yetlve. but the faces of the men were serious. Marlanx was t\ie picture of suppressed fiirr "It Is the relief expedition, your highness," Bald Yetlve warmly. "We thought you were lost lu the wilds of the Jungle." "She Is much better protected than we could have Imagined," said the Iron , . Count, malevolently mild and polite. "Can't I venture Into the park without being sent for?" asked Beverly, ready to tly Into the proper rage. The pink had left her cheeks white. "I .am proud to observe, however, that the relief expedition Is composed of the most distinguished people in all Graustark. Is there any signltlcance to be attached to the circumstance?" "Can't we also go strolling In the park, my dear?" plaintively asked Yetlve. "It depends upon where we stroll, I fancy." suggested Marlanx derisively. Beverly flashed a fierce look at the head of the army. "By the way, Baron Dangloss, where Is the Incomparable Haddan?" Haldos shot a startled glance at tbtf two men and In an Instant comprehen* ? slon came to him. lie knew the secret of Hadrian's constant companionship. An expression of bitter scorn settled upon his mouth. Dangloss mumbled a "l "'f"u uie iron V OUIII mu^uou sarcastically. "I am returning to the cnstlc," saia Beverly coldly. "Pray don't let mo Interfere with your stroll. Or Is it possible that you think it necessary to deliver me safely to my nurse now that you have found me?" "Don't he angry, dear," whispered Yetlve, coming close to her side. "I will te41 you all al>out It Inter on. It was all due to Count Marians." "It wan all done to humiliate me," replied Beverly, indignation surpassing /onf union at lust. "I hate all of you." ^ "Oh, Beverly!" whispered the prln9e8S In distress. /*'*"\yell, perhaps you were led Into It," detracted BevoHv. half mollified. "Look at mat o l'villain whispering over there. No wonder his wives up and died. They Just had to do It. I hate all but you and Count Halfpnt ^ and Baron Dangloss," which left but "*' one condemned. "And Iialdos?" added Yetlve, patting Tier hand. "I wish you'd be sensible," cried Bev^ erly most ungraciously, and Yetlve's soft laugh Irritated her. "How lonn had you been listening to us?" "Not so much as the tiniest part ol a minute," said Yetive, recalling nn other disastrous eavesdropping. "I air much wiser than when Baldos ilrsl came to serve you. We were quite r distance behind Count Marlanx, I as sure you." "Then he heard something?" asker Beverly anxiously. "lie has lieen In a detestable moot! ever since we rejoined him. Could h< have heard anything disagreeable?" A "No; on the contrary, It was qult< agreeable." All this time Baldos waa standing at attention a few pacea off, a model sol dler deaplte the angry shifting of hli W 'l ' ! r *? &&& fll 0$ GEORGE BARR 1/1 lm MXUTCHEON. W$ I ft# *??. *?I*" rk p.?' " w& I m ii-v'-V ? ** 'fx. " Mi. :;.'!i\-v.l .^ < i;:i ** Xtaw ?# ,*. ;&;.rv^ ? black eyes. Me saw mat tney nnu oeei caught in ?i most unfortunate position No amount of explaining could removi I the Impression thnt had been forces ' upon the witnesses, voluntary or In ; voluntary, as the ease might be. Bal do? eoukl do nothing to help her, whlk 1 ; she was compelled to face the Ruspl clous of her best friends. At best 11 I could bo considered nothing short of ? clandestine meeting, the consequences of which she must suffer, not he. In his heated brain he was beginning tc 1 picture scandal with all the dlsgnstiufi ; details that grow out of evil misrepresentation. Count Ilalfont separated himself i from the group of three ami advanced to the sedan chair. Mnrlunx and Dan gloss were arguing earnestly in low tones. "Shall we return, your highness?" asked Ilalfont. addressing both with j one of his rarest smiles. "Tf I remember uright, wo were to dine en fanillle 1 tonight, and it Is well upon the hour. Beside*. Count Marlunx is a little distressed by your absentmludeduess. Miss Beverly, and I fancy be Is eager ! to have it out with you." "My absentmlndedness? What is It that I have forgotten?" asked Beverly, puckering ber brow, j "ThAt's the trouble, dear," sakl .Ye, tlve. "Yon for got your promise to teach j him how to i>luy that awful game ca.ll' ed poker. He has waited for you at the castle since 0 o'clock. It Is now 8. in It aujj wonder that he led the searching ; nfirtx*? Ho h?u Iwuvn ivn "" J,... . J . AAV. ???*u WCU vni UUliICO 1U1 HU bour and a half." "Goodness, I'll wager he's lii a temper!" exclaimed Beverly, with uo remorse, but some apprehension, "It would be wisdom to upologlze to blm," suggested Yetive, and her uncle I nodded earnestly. "All right. I tblnk I can get him Into .good humor without half trying. Oh, Count Marlanx! Come here, please. You aren't angry with me, are you? Wasn't It awful for me to run away and leave you to play solltulre Instead of poker? But, don't you know, 1 was so wretchedly tired after the ride, and I I knew you wouldn't mind if I"? and so she ran glibly on, completely forestalling hlin. to the secret amusement ' of the others. Nevertheless, she was J nervous and embarrassed over the situation. There was every reason to fear that the Iron Count had heard and seen enough to form a pretty good opinion of what had passed between herself and Baldos In this remote corner of the park. A deep sense of shame was taking possession of her. Marlanx, smiling significantly, looked Into her brave little face and permitted her to talk on until she had run oul of breath and composure. Then he bowed with exaggerated gallantry and Informed her that he was hers to com tunnd and that it was not for him tc forgive, but to accept whatever was her gracious pleasure. He called upoi the chair bearers, and they took ui their burden. Beverly promptly changed her mind and concluded to walk to th< castle. And so they started off, the chair going ahead as if out of com mission forever. Despite her effort* to do so the American girl?feeling very much ubused, by tho way-wa* unsuccessful In the attempt to keep the princess at Tier side. Yetive dellb orately walked ahead with Hnlfonl and Dangloss. It seemed to Heverlj that they walked unnecessnrily fasl und that Marlanx was provoklngh | slow. Baldos was twenty paces l>e hind, as was his custom. "Is It necessary for me to nsk you t< double the number of lessons I ain t( have?" Marlanx asked. Ho was qult< too close to her side to please Iteverly. "Can't you learn In one lesson? Mos Americans think they know all abou ! poker after the first game." "I am not so quick wltted, your high ness." "Far be It from me to aceelerah your wits, Count Mnrlanx. It mlgh , not l>e profitable." "You might profit by losing, yoi t know," he ventured, leaning still clos I ?r. "Poker Is not Ve only game of fhance. It was chance that gave me a winning uniui mis evening. "I don't understand." "It shall be my pleasure to teach you In return for Instructions I am to have. I have tried to tench your excellent guard one phase of the gntne. He has not protlted, 1 fear. lie has been blind enough to pick a losing hand In spite of my advice. It is the game of hearts." Beverly could nol j but understand. She shrank away 1 ' with a shudder. Her wits did not de ' ?ert her, however. "I know the game," she said steadily ' "One's object is to cast off all the ' ! hearts. I have been very lucky nt the 1 ! game, Count Marianx." ' j "Uump!" was his ironical comment 1 I "Ah, Isn't this a night for lovers?" he ' | went on, changing tack suddenly. "Tc stroll in the shadows, where even the ' moon Is blind. Is a Joy that love alone | provides. Come, fair mistress, share 1 this Joy with me." J With that his hand closed over hei soft arm above the elbow, and she 5 was drawn close to his side. Heverly'f first shock of revulsion was succeeded t by the distressing certainty that Bal ' dos was a helpless witness of this In I j dignity. She tried to Jerk her aru ? away, but he held It tight. ("Release my arm, sir!** sbe cried, hoarse with passion. "Call your champion, niy lady. It will mean his death. I have evidence r,that will Insure his conviction and ex; edition within au hour. Nothing could I savt) him. Call him, I say, and"? Q j "I will call him. IIo Is my sworn | protector, nnd I will command lllm to f knock you down If you don't go away," A she flared, stopping decisively, f "At his peril"? ("Raldos!" she called, without a second's hesitation. The Ruurd came up with a rush Just as Marlanx released her arm and ft?ll away with a mut* tered Imprecation. i ' "Your hlRhness!" crleeen. One blow would have secured i the desired result. Nothing could have i saved tin? guard who had struck his i superior officer, but Beverly thought In time. "To die Is easy, your highness. You have but to ask It of me," said Baldos, : | whose face wns white and drawn, i "She lias no Intention of demanding i such a pleasant sacrifice," observed ? i Count Marlanx, covering his failure skillfully. "Hater on. perhaps, she may 1 sign your death warrant. I am proud ; to hear. sir. that a member of my corps has the courage to face the ln evltable, even though he- be an alien and unwilling to die on the field of batI tie. You have my compliments, sir. You have been on irksome duty for : several hours and must be fatigued as > well as hungry. A soldier suffers many I deprivations, not the least of which Is 1 starvation In pursuit of his calling. > Mess Is not an unwelcome relief to you i after all these arduous hours. You i may return to the barracks at once. ? ^he princess Is under my care for the I remainder of the campaign." ? 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