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Knit (- .. . . i ran ixQoas 9a te OF . HISTORY t F. NEWHOUSE By E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM, I Author of "The Master Mummer," "A Prince of Sinners," "Mysterious Mr. GK2KI Subln," "Anna the Adventuress," Etc. n 11 M m m ' Copyright, 1005, 1900. by LITTLE, IIUOWN. and COMPANY. I (continued. I with me," lie announced, "'lie' pledges himself not to keep tut; more tlinn live minutes. I had better receive lilni. Ex cuse ne, gentlemen." The two men were left iilono. The older and stouter of the two busied himself with it n Inch rule :md mi atlas, lie seemed to be making calculations ns to the distance between Cherbourg and a certain spot in the North sea. "What Is the chief's own mind?" his companion asked. "Does any one know':" The other shook his head. "Who can say? Our ties of friend ship with England are too recent to make this n matter of sentiment. I be Hove that without proof lie fears to ac cept this stntement. And yet above all tilings ho fears Germany. There was some talk of a missing page of the ac tual front y between Russia and Ger many. If tliis could be found I believe that he would sign the draft treaty." "I myself," the other said, "do not: believe that England would lie so easi ly overpowered." "It is tlij suddenness nnd treachery of the attack which counts so greatly .in its favor," his companion said. "It irlght bo all over In two days before nhe could assemble n fifth part of her forces. If our Information is correct iiormany has men enough mobilized to run huge risks. Besides, you know siuufeu return (o his old briskness of manner. "It Is young Do Rerglllac," ho an nounced. "He lias been to England in search of that missing page of the treaty. I have told them to show him In." The vlcoiute entered, paler than over from recent travel anil deeply humili ated from the fact that there was a smut upon his collar which he had no tlmo to remove. Ho presented a paper to M. Grlsson and bowed. The premier spread it out upon the table, and the faces of the three men as they read became a study. M. Grlsson rang the bell. "M. lo Duo do Rerglllac and n young English gentleman," he told the at tendant, "are in my private retiring room. Desire their presence." The servant withdrew. The three men looked at one another. "if this Is genuine!" the younger murmured. "It Is the Russian ofllclal paper," Ills vis-a-vis declared, holding It up to the light. Then the Due do nerglllae and Guy Poynton were ushered lit. M. Grlsson rose to ills feet. "M. Poynton." lie said, "we have all three heard your story as to what you witnessed in the forests of Posen. It Is part of your allegation Unit a pago nf MM'lllni' frnm flin uplvntn ihi- vlilrlt how Lafargo's report ran nnd what lie ,.,. , ,VIltpMn .vnfi ,,,... tn vmw said. The German army is beginning PlVot um, Umt you llIcke1 u up nml Drought It to Paris with you. Look at to 8utrer from a sort of dry rot, as must nil Institutions which fulfill n llirerent purpose than that for which -they exist. The emperor knows It If war docs not come Germany will Jihvo to face severe military troubles." 'I myself am for the alliance." "And I," the other replied, "if proof of tills Gcrmnuo-Itussian understand' ing could lie produced." M. Grlsson returned. He carefully closed and locked the door behind him. "Gentlemen," he said, "the German embassador has just left me. Ills mission in every way confirms our so--crot information. He has been Jn struetcd to Inquire as to our attitude in the event of any British interference w ith the Baltic fleet while in homo wn tors," The two men looked up expectantly. Jh'.. Grissou continued. "I replied that It was a contingency which wo scarcely thought it worth while to consider. I expressed my firm belief that England would ob serve all the conventions written and understood of International law." "And ho?" "He was not satisfied, of course. Ho declared that lie had certain Informa tion that England was making definite plans with a view to Insure the delay of the fleet. Ho went on to say that Germany was determined not to tol erate any such tiling, and lie concludes -that we, as Russia's ally, would at any rate remain neutral should Germany think it her duty to interfere." "And your reply?" "I answered that in the event of un toward happenings France would net as her honor dictated, remaining al ways mindful of the obligations of her .alliance. Ho was quite satisfied." "He had no suspicion of tills?" the young man asked, touching the treaty with Ills forefinger. "None. It Is believed In Germany that the young Englishman was really l'ouud drowned In tlio Seine after a hort career of dissipation. Our friends nerved us well here. Now, gentlemen, ' the English ambassador will bo hero ' in twenty minutes. What am I to say to him? Do wo sign this draft agree- merit or do we not?" j There was a sllenco which lasted nearly n minute. Then the younger of tiio two men spoke this sheet of pnper carefully. Tell me if it is the one." Guy glanced at It for a moment und handed it back. "It Is certainly the one," he answer ed. "If you look at the bnck you will sec my initials there and the date." M. Grlsson turned It over quickly. The two other men looked over his shoulder, nnd one of them gave a little exclamation. The initials and date were there. Then M. Grlsson turned once more to Guy. He was not a tall man, but he had dignity, and his presence was impressive. He spoke very slowly. "M. Guy Poynton," he said, "it Is not often that so great an issue that the very destinies of two great coun tries must rest upon the simple nnd uncorroborated story of one man. Yet that is the position In which we stand today. Do pot think that you are be ing treated with distrust. I speak to you not on behalf of myself, but for the millions of human beings whose welfare is my care and for those other millions of your own countrymen whose Interests must be yours. I ask you solemnly, Is this story of yours word for word a true one?" Guy looked him In the face resolutely and nnswered without hesitation. "On my honor ns an Englishman," he declared, "It Is true!" M. Grlsson held out his hand. "Thank you!" ho said. The three men were ngain alone. The man who controlled the destinies of Trance dipped his pen In the ink. "Gentlemen," he snld, "do you agree with me that I shall sign this draft?" "Wo do!" they both answered. The president signed his name. Thou lie turned the handle of the telephone. "You enn show Loud Eotliergill in!" he ordered. CHAPTER XXXVI. x T was perhaps as well for Andrew Pellinui that he could not see ' J4 Phyllis' look as she entered the room. An English gentleman, she hnd been told, was waiting to see her, I and she had thought of no one but Duncombe. It was true that she had sent him away, but only an hour ago the marquis had told her that her "air," no saiu respectfully, "without emancipation was cioso at untni. lie, some proof of Russia's falsity I cannot too, might liavo had a hint The little see how in honor wo can depart from Hrnilo, however, died away from her our treaty obligations with her to the "pa na sho saw who It wns who wait extent of signing an agreement with eJ for her with such manifest impa lior putative enemy. England must tience. tight her own bnttle, aifU God help ' "You, Andrew!" she cxclnlrncd In her!" I amazement. "Why, however did you "And you?" M. Grlsson asked, turn- find me out?" Ing to the third man. I He took both Iter hands in Ids. Tho "I agree," was the regretful answer, look upon his face was transfiguring. "If tills treacherous scheme is carried "At last! At last!" ho exclaimed, out I bellevo that Krnucc will be face "Never mind how 1 found you out! to face with tho greatest crisis she has Tell me, what docs it all menu? Are known in history. Even then I dare .you here of your own free will?" not suggest (hat wo court dishonor by "Absolutely!" she answered, breaking an ulllance with a friend In "It was you at Runtou?" digress." "Yes." '"You nre right, gentlemen," M. Grls-' "ruder n false namo-wlth a man sou said, with' a sigh. "Wo must tollu who committed robbery!" Lord Kotliorglll that our relations with ' She shrugged her shoulders a little ins country must remain unfettered wearily. Hosiery and Underwear It's juft the time for medium weights in Hosiery and Underwear, and it's not too early to select your winter weights while our line is complete. 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