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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Times, 1911-12-21, Page 7TUE WC1t'THAM TUBS, DECEMBER 21 1911 The Aln GOOSE GIRL By HAROLD , MacGRATH Copyright, 1P09, by the Dobbs -Merrill. Company 'Not always, my friend. Now, I do not believe that it was absentminded, nese which made you step In between me and that pretty goose girl the other ,night." "Ah!" . Carmichael was all alertness. "It was not, I believe?" "It was coldly premeditated," said 'Clarmichael, foidipg his arms over his .cane, which he still held behind his back. "But that happens to be an tn- alocent girl, colonel. You're no Herod, YOU really annoyed her." "Pretense. They always begin that - way. I do not wish any quarrel, my captain. But that girl's face has fas- cinated me. I propose to see her as often as I like." "I have no objection to offer. But I told Gretchen that if any one, no mat- ter who, ever offers her disrespect to report the matter to me at the con• sulate." "Well, in ease she is what you con- sider insulted what will you do?" a challenge fn his tones. "Report the matter to the police." Wallensteiu laughed. And if the girl finds no redress there," tranquilly. "to the chancellor." The colonel laughed harshly and strode abruptly away. " Carmichael saw a carriage coming along. He recognized the white horse as it passed the lamps. He stood still for a spaee, undecided. Then he sped rapidly toward the side gates of the royal gardens. The vehicle stopped there. But this time no Woman canis out, Carmichael would have recog- nized that lank form anywhere. It was the chancellor. Well. what of it? Couldn't the chancellor go out in a common hack if he wanted to? But who was the. lady In the veil? As soon as the chancellor disappeared Carmichael hailed the coachman and engaged him for a drive for 3 crowns. Carmichael slid over to the forward seat and touched the jehu on the back. "Where did you take the chancellor tonight?" he asked. "Du liber Gottl Was that his ex- cellency? He said he was the chief steward." "So he is, my friend. I was only ,jesting Wheredid you take him?" "I took him to I>rumerweg. He was there half an hour—No. 40." ."Where did ` you take the veiled lady?" The coachman drew in suddenly. ''Mem are you from the police?" "Thousand thunders, no! Itwas by accident that 1 stood near the gate when she got out Who was she?"' "That is better. They both told me that they' were giving charity. She went intooNo, 40. You won't forget an extra crown, herr?" "No; I'll make it five. Turn back and leave me at the Grand hotel." On the return to the hotel the station omnibus had arrived with a solitary guest. "Your excellency," said the concierge, rubbing his bands, "a compatriot of yours arrived this evening?' "What name?" indifferently. "He Is Hans Grumbach of New 'York." "An adopted compatriot, it would 'BRONCHITIS Ewas So Choked Up She Could hardly Breathe. 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Milburn Cos Limited, Toronto, Ont. seers, He'll proletldy he over to the rnnsulate temarrote rn have his pass- ports looked !ISM gala! night," • So lits (;(unlith passed out of IUs mind; but, for all that, fortune and opportunity were about to !murk on CttrnUeh,tef's floor, for there was a great pla:•t' in history ready for dints tlrutnbacls., CHAPTER V. AT TIIE BLACK EAQLE. HANS GIICMIBACH was stand - ing on the curb in front of the Grand hotel. his back to the slut. it was 0 o'clock. Hans was short. but strongly built—a mild, blue eyed German, smooth faced, rud- dy cheeked, white haired, with a brown button of a nose. Presently two police officers came along and went into the hotel. Grum- back turned with a sigh and followed them. Doubtless they had come to look over his passports. And this hap- pened'fo be the case. The senior officer unfolded the pre- cious document. "It Is not yet vlsed by your consul," said the officer. ""I arrived late last night. 1 shall see him this taming," replied Grumbach: "You were not born in America?" "Oh, no; I came from Bavaria when twenty." "Did you..go to ,America with your parents?" "No; I was alone." "What is your business in America?" "I am a plumber, now retired." "Yon are forty?" said the officer, re- ferring to the passports. „Yes!' "As soon as these are approved by his excellency the American consul idndiy have a porter bring them over to the bureau of police. It will be only a matter of form. I shall return them at once." Grumbach produced a Louis Napo- leon, which was then, as now, accept- able that side of the Rhine. "Drink a bottle, you and your com- rade," he said. This the officer promised to do forth- with and, followed by bis assistant, walked oft briskly. Grumbach took off bis. derby and wiped the perspiration from his fore- head. Coming up the thoroughfare with a dash of spirit and color was a small troop of horses. Grumbach watched them till they disappeared into the pal- ace courtyard. He called to the waiter. "Who are they?" "The grand duke and some of hie staff, herr." "The grand duke? Who was the Gentleman in civilian clothes?" "That was bis excellency Herr'Lar- michael, the Ainerican consul." "Very good. And the young lady?" "Her serene highness the Princess Hildegarde." "Bring• me a glass of beer," said (xrumbacla., sinking down at a table. When the waiter "b returned he said, ",Where does Herr Carmichael live?" "The consulate is in the Adler- gasse, He him- self lives here at the Grand hotel." So Herr Car- michael lived here. That would be convenient. Grumbach decid- ed to watt for him. The Amer- ican consul later "nEn IMBUE MB- came along with NESS TuE i'tiINCESa energetic stride. IIILDEOAnDE," Grumbach rose and caught Carmichael by the arm. "Your pardon, sir, but yen are Mr. Carmichael, the American consul?" • "I ani.” Wanted tola kaw when: hi ]poet Cad i comeback to her own? OS le good!" n$chael at the consulate. Here the i "Wali," said Carmichael, beckoning bell it the cathedral grads the tends to the waitress and paying the score, hour, Not * sereltene had this Tele "if any trouble arises send toe tae" of bronze changed la all these Teem 1 `eu don't look like a man who bee W was good to be here in Dreiberf pone anything very bad." Ile offered again. C hist hand again. (rtinabaeb pressed K Ile had put ant his first protest !leanly, and there: was a moisture in ,against the world to the Adlerga ate i. hh, eyes. forty year's•alnee. He came to a eti►nd Grumbach declined Carmlcbael'e hp before the old tavern, Not Oren the ritsfion ' to lunch and immediately sign bad been painted anew.. Re notedsought bis own mem. Once there be the dingy consulate sign, then started closed the abut up the dark and narrow stairs. The tars and opened. consulate doorstood Opel. 4 cllerk, ` his battered native to Ehrsnstein wan writing at trunk. I''rosa the a table. At a desk by the window sat, Carmichael, deep it a volume of Du- = false boom he mos, .� .� .! took out a small bundle, Mad fool "Mr. Carmichael?' said Grumhacb in that he had been! English. How many times The clerk indicated with his pen to. " , had he gazed at ward the individual by, the window; �% these trinkets in Carmichael read on. Crumbach went _ - I these sixteen or baldly over and seated himself in the more years! Flow chair at the side of the desk, ti many times had "'I am Mr. Grumbach. I spoke to you "Will you kindly look over my pa- pers?" Grumbach asked. "You are from the United States?" ?'hen Carmichael remembered that this must be the compatriot who arrived the night before. I shall be very glad to see you in the Adtergasse at half after 10. Any one will Show you the way. I cannot transact my business in these dusty clothes. Good morn- ing." Grumbach liked the consul's smile. More than that, be 'recognized instant- ly nstant1y that this handsome young lean was a gentleman. Ho had more than as hour to Idle away, so he wandered through the park, admiring the freshness of the green, the well kept hewer beds, the crisp hedges and the clean graveled paths. Nothing had changed in Drei- berg save the Nonigstrasse, Whose cob- bles had been replaced by snYooth blocks of wood. At times he seat swift but uncertain gismos toward the pat /tees. He longed to peer through the great !ren fence, but he alnothered tots desire, 11e would nod out what he this morning about my passports. Will 4"1 the talons of re= worse gashed his you kindly look them over?? map vaor =AT 05 heart! Carmichael took the papers, frown- HAD BEEN! Two little yet - fag slightly. The consul went over low shoes, like two butterflies; a little the papers, cloak trimmed. with ermine, a golden about with those," . Carmic la going locket shaped like a heart! "You will have no tr..t" hael said s w s * * s , listlessly. "Is there anything I can do for you? . Grumbach • was very fond of music. "There is only one thing," answered There wan nothing at the opera, so be Grumbach. "14 will be a great (aver." decided to .spend the earlier part of "What do you wish?" the evening in the public gardens. "An invitation to the military ball at Subsequently be found himself stand, the palace after the maneuvers;" Ing beside a young vintner and his quietly. peasant sweetheart. 'Their hands se• Carmichael sat up. eretly met and locked behind their "I am afraid you are asking some. backs. Grumbach sigI ed. He would thing impossible for me to obtain," always go his way alone. coldly. The girl turned ber bead. She loos- • "Ah, Mr. Carmichael, it is very im- ened the vintner's hand. portant that I should be there. I can "Do not mind me, girl," said Grum- give you no explanations. I wish to back, bis face broadening. attend this ball. I do not care to The girl laughed easily and without meet the grand duke or any one else. confusion. Her companion, however. Put me in the gallery where I shall flushed udder his•tan, and a scowl ran not be neticed." over his forehead. "That might be done. But you have The band was playing "Les Hugue- roused.my curiosity, You have some tots," and the girl hummed tnq air. purpose?" A band was put upon Grumbach's "A perfectly harmless one," said shoulder authoritatively. The police Grumbach, mopping his forehead. officer who had examined his pass - This movement brought Cartniehael's • ports that morning stood at Grum- eye to a scar on the back of his VIA, bach's elbow. tor's head. Grumbach acknowledged "Herr Grumbach;' he said quietly, the stare by running his finger along "his excellency the chancellor has di - the subject., rested me to bring you at once to the "I came near passing In my checks palace:" the day I got that," he volunteered. "To the palace?" Grumbach's face "Everybody looks at it when I take off my hat. I've tried tonics, but the was expressive of great astonishment hair won't grow there." "My passports were wrong is some re - "Where did you get it?" apect?" "At Gettysburg." "Ob. no, herr. They were correct." Carmichael was no longer indiit'er- Grumbach roused his mind energet- ent. He gave his hand. !call$' "I've got a few scars myself. What "But whatever regiment?" want of me?" "The —th cavalry, New York." "That is not m.v business. I was "What troop?" with growing excite- simply sent to fnd'you. His excellen- cy 1s always Interested in German "C troop." Americans." "I was captain of B troop in the "Shall we go at once?" asked Grum- same regiment. Hurrah! Work's over bach. "I never expected to enter the for the day. Come along with me. palace of the Grand Duke of Ehret- Grumbach, and we'll talk it over down- stein," Grumbach added. "It will be stairs in the Black Eagle. You're a something to tell of when 'I go back godsend. 0 troop! Hanged if the to America: world doesn't move things about odd- "The palace is lighted up." was ly. I was in the hospital myself after Grumbach's comment as the two pass- Gettysburg—a ball in the leg. And ed the sentry outside the gates. I've rheumatism even ,now when a "The duke gives the dinner to the damp spell comes." diplomatic corps tonight," So down to the tavern they went. "A tine thing to be n diplomat. and there they talked the battles over, . "l• myself prefer Lighting in the open. sundry. tankards interpolating. It was Diplomats? Their .very precious hides "Do you remember this?" and "Do you are never anywhere near, the wars recall that?" with diagrams drawn 1a they ,bring about. No, no—this way beer on the oaken table. • We go in at the side." "Rutthere's one thing, lay bay." ettid "you'll have to amide me Yes. these Carmichael!, '"the odds were on bur diplomats.— Men Ilke yeti 'and ins do side or we'd be fighting yet." "1 the work. I was In the civil war "That we would." in America:' "Bat you're from this side of the "That was a great tight," remarked water?' "Yes; went over when I Was twenty- two. wentytwo. I'm from Bavaria." Grumbach circled the room. All the near tables were vacant The Black Eagle was generally a lonely place till late in the afternoon. Grumbach touched the (car tenderly. Could he trust this man? ' Could he trust any I one in the world? . The impulse came to trust Carmichael, and he did not disregard it. "I" was born in this very street," he whispered. "Here?" "Sh! Not so loud. Yes. in this very street. But if the police knew I wouldn't be worth that!" with a snap of the fingers. "But what does this all mean? Can 1, help you le any way?" "No; oo one can help me.'" "But why come back?" "Who can say what a man will do? Don't question me. Let be. I have said too much already." ,"Isut your name? Grumbacb laughed unmuslca ly. "Grumbach Is as good as anothe . Listen. When I left Dreiberg there was a reward of a thou land crowns for n e dead or alive.>" Carmichael was plainly bewildered. "You were mad to return." „ � 1 !Mowit, I couldn't help it. Oh, don't look like that! 1 neve!' hart any- i body unless it was in battle"'—naively. II "Now, what has happened since I went away? l have dared to ask questions Of uo one?" ' Carmichael, strangely attracted tend trustftil of his questioner, gave him a , brief summary of events, principal among which was the amazing resto-- ration of the Princess Hildegarde. To describe the Princess Hildegarde was not drily an easy task but a pleasant one to Carmichael. "So she is gentle and beautiful? Why hot? Acht You should ha've seen ber mother. She was the "most beautifel woman in all Germany, and she satfg like one Of those Itttltat5 nightingales, The king of dtigettdbeit Wanted ber, hunt she loved the grand dune. So the Princess Iiiidegtirdti has ' can the chancellor the officer. "I should like to have been there." "]''our years—pretty long. Do you ktiow • Herr Carmichael?" "The American consul? Oh, yes." "He and I fought in the same regi• men.t " "Then you saw some pretty battles." Grumbach took off bis hat. "See that?" "Gott! That must have been an ugly one." The somber black of Carmlebael's evening dress stood out conspicuously among the blue and green and red tint - ANOTHER LIFE SAVED, Weak Lungs Restored Ly Morriscy's "No. 10." ST. JOHN, N. 17, 1910. "I had Pleuro -Pneumonia, and was taken to the City Hospital to have my lungs tapped. After this was do ;e 1 seemed to get worse, and never expected to walk again. In fact, I was given up and wanted to be taken home from tiro hospital. 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She had been one of the people, and her sympathies would ,always be with them, for she knew what those about her only vaguely knew, the pa- tience, the unmurmuring bravery, of the poor. "Gentlemen," said the duke, rising and holding up his glass, "this night I give you a toast which I believe will be agreeable to alt of you, especially to his excellency Baron von Steinbock of Jugendheit. What is past is past. A new regime begins this night" He paused, MI eyes were focused upon him in wonder, Only Baron von Stein - bock displayed no more than ordinary interest. "i give you," resumed the duke, "ber serene highness and his majesty Ft3'derick of Jugendheiti" The princess grew delicately pale as the men and women sprang to their feet. Every baud swept toward her, holding a glass. She had surrendered that morning—not because she wished to be a queen. not because she cared to bring about an alliance between the two countries. No; it was because she was afraid and had burned the bridge behind ber. The tan thinned on Carmichael's face. but his hand w,as steady. She sat still in her chair, her lids drooped, but a proud lift to her chin. Beautiful to hitt beyond all dreams of beauty! God send another war and let him die in the heart of it, fighting! In the ballroom the princess was surrounded, Everybody flattered her, congratulated her and complimented her. Carmichael was among the last to approach her, By this time he bad his voice and nerves under control. "1 thought you bad forgotten me," slue said. They walked to the conserv- atory. "I''orget your highness?" He bowed over her band and brushed it.with his lips, for she was almost royal now. "Your highness will be happy. It is written. You will be a great queen." "Who knows?" dreamily. ,"When 1 recall what I have gone through all this seems like an enchantment out of a fairy book and that I must soon wake up in my garden in Dresden." If only it might be an enchantment, he thought—if only he might find her, as the grim old chancellor had found ber, in a garret! What? Dreaming again. He shrugged. "Why did you do that?" she asked quickly. "It was a momentary dream I had, and the thought of its utter impossi- bility caused me to shrug." "This dream—was there not a wom- an in it?" "Oh, no; there was only an angel." "You interest me; eon always Inter- est me. You have seen so many won- derful things. And now It is angels." "Only one, your highness." Thls was daring. "But perhaps I am putting my foot where angels fear to tread," which was still more daring. "Angels ought not to be afraid of anything." She laughed. There was a pain and a joy in the sound of it. She read his heart as one might read a written line. "Dreams are always unfinished ti.tings," he said, getting bite!: on Safer grouuil. "What is She like, this angel'?" fore- leg him upon dangerous ground again %s illfully. "I flare not tell 'volt." His eyes sought hers unintiehingly. The chan- cellor and Baron von Steiubock came up. "'Your highness," began the benign voice of the ebanrelior, "the baron de- sires, in the name of his august mas- ter; to open the hall with you. Be- hold my fairy wand." gayly, "This bight I have made you a queetl," "Can you make Inc happy also?" said she so low that only the chancellor beard ber, "I shall try. All. herr Captain," with a friendly jerk of itis head toward Carmichael, "will you do me the honor to join toe in my cabihet ti quarter of urn hour hence?" "I shall be there, your excellency." tiarolitthaei wits uneasy. He wee tint' Children Cry for Fie#cher'$ TO "het Ifind You Have Always Bought, and. which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of andhas been nide under his per., sena supervision sfnee its infancy. „ � Allow loo once to deceive youinthis.. 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To his surprise the room watt al ready tenanted. (1runtbach and a police officer: "hat's the trouble':" Carmit'haet. inqWuired. "Your excellency knows as murk as I do," said the officer. Occasionally Grumbach wiped his forehead. ']'hen the chancellor came In. IIs bowed cordially and drew chairs about his desk. Be placed Grumbach itt the full glare of the "Acer Grumbach." said the chancel- lor in a mild tone. "1 should like to set: your papers.,, Grutnbach laid them on the desk stn• perturbably. The chandelier struck the bell. Ells valet answered immedi- ately. "Send Breunner, the head gardener. at once." The chancelior shot a piercing glance at Grumbach. Breunner entered. He was thin and partly bald. "Breunner, her highness will need many flowers tomorrow. See to It that they are cut in the morning." "It shall be done, excelIency." The chancellor turned to the pass- ports. "There is only one question, Herr Grumbach. It says here that you were a native of Bavaria before going to America. How long agodid you leave Bavaria?" "A good many years, your excelien- c y.e "Yon have, of course, retained your Bavarian passport?" Grumbach brought forth a bulky wallet. "Here it is, your excellency." The chancellor went over it care- fully, '"Herr Captain, do you know this compatriot?" "We fought side by side in the American war. 1 saw no irregularity in his papers." "Then he is no stranger to you?" "I de not say that, We were, how- ever, in the same cavalry, only in dif- ferent troops. Grumbach, you have your honorable discharge with you?" Grumbach went into his wallet still again. This document the chancellor read with an Interest foreign to the affair tinder his band. Presently he laughed softly. "I am sorry, Herr Grumbach. MI this unnecessary trouble simply be• cause of the word Bavaria. How long will you be making your visit?" 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The hall and its lands have sometimes been let, but the Green family have always retain- ed possession of this mysterious room, which is supposed to contain several relics nod other family treasures. 1t is said that the last tenant. a prominent Mersey shipowner. would have given them an increased rent for it if he could have had access to it or could have cleared away the mysterious con- tents, but the owners refused to give up posaession, and so the tenant left. There is a very similar tradition at Nether Hall, the Cumberland seat of the Senbouse faintly. Here, as at Glamis castle, the position of the se- cret chamber is known only to the heir-at-law and the fancily solicitor. The room, It is understood, bus no window and up till now has not been located by any mw not In possession of the key to the mystery. A tragic interest attaches to the ruins of Minster Locet house, in Ox- fordshire. While it was retentive' by a farmer a concealed vault was dis- covered, and in it was the perfect skeleton of I.ord hovel, sealed at a table on which was lying nu • open prayer book. 'There were some .1.trs and barrels which had contained fond, sufficient, no doubt, to last some weeks; butt, the 1(11(1,inn lumina fallen into ttte hands at king Henry 1'11., the prisoner was unable 10 rot;'itn his liberty. The discovsiy nettled ftp a mystery which bad surrounded his fate for nearly 1Wo centuries - Near - son's %Veelity. 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