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Show SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 13. 1921. int. OGuniM aiAiSURO-EXAMlNL- 7 R Lf J 7P 1 &bo:JUy' 7 iplH .'7 (Copyright, International Feature Srvice. Great Britain Rights answered bold!y. "Tbli much, though. I would bare you know. Not only doe Harlcy Packe know the rcDn why I nrn being tracked down here, but I hav left a letter upon my dek cxi,wlaing exactly what the police are to do in the Lonevenj of my disappearance. don Is a very matterof-ftc- t city. Justifiable assassinations hrre ore murders, and the man who commits thera banjes, whether he te a criminal. & prlnc. or a clerer l.twycr like Paul Langrode So gtxd nlcht to you. It Is an opportune moment for us to part, for there Is a policeman watching us opposite. The eyes of tho night ncTcr bJiiik hrc. Some day, if I ome back, our own dear city shall b as safe for the well s doer." Reserved.) SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS. mysterloos tnolTMaal, "J.JR. DAVID from the fnltd mbki to London A Vt fitaimm ' Kara (kfl Alfuimlti ... In London h forma the private reasons. raualnUne of Mist Clara. Wren, tteretar to a Cabinet Minister. Hon. Harley Tarke. the eomln Prime who la apoKn of Minister. "Mr. Pv1d" taket Miss Wrm to with the Tiew of stearin from her. Iqnch. If poMible. aorae Information recardlnrf Parke's attitude toward the Balkan kingdom. In which It aorveara "Mr. David" i lie anddenly dineoYtrs arreatly Interested, that Secret Serrlee off. cere have surrounded htm and are clottns: la to make the arrest. Then the rirl. whom he had considered a rather brainless, srlddy little rreature. anletly sends the RDoroaohlnr of fleer a card, and they all withdraw, aa thouch at a aaeen's command. She takes the, mystified "Mr. David" baek with her him Into the presence of Hon. and nshera Ha r ley ' Parke, who Is waiting- to receive Their conversation reveals to the them. render that Mr. David" la really the Crown Prince of Balkanland. whose kingdom is in the handa of revolationlsta who him extradited ande have been trying to ret brought back.in He Is now making exten-slvstudies manufacturing and labor conditions. hoDinc thus to benefit his country should he again come Into power. . T aa af i ' x 'I - ( Continued from I. WP ' 'f .r y. r iMTia Last Wtmk) street Crery eagerly.1 uc cAiau.uuu natiaui, lias uccu i emnahen1" David declared. "It was a near thing, though. You .remember Langrode?" ' "I remember him, sir, as I re- - of A , electric shock, the dull thud, the whlrlinr of th skies. But nothing happened. At every stride the slightly (rained look In his face lessened. finally h looked back with a smile. The place where he had left his enemy 'm ie' 4 ' 5 standing was . l ( business or other. I wouldn't trust their coffee and accepted llQuera either of them a yard, nor wotild I poured Into quaintly cut gVassea. xnoTe our Mission out of the capital Ia the little pool of shaded light while they're ia power. Aa to that each of them seemed to possets a attempt to get David back there special and, separate distinction. for trial. 1 can't think why we eer The Prime Minister, with his white listened to It for a moment. The hair, his worn face ar4 hla keen charge were ridirulout. and ne eyea which seemed to defy the yeara, would have been assassinated diwaa the very prototype cf the suc.he cessful statesman. Harley Pacta, crossed the frontlerrectly Dlnner i at that moment an- twenty yeara younger, with the nounced. Mr. Harley Paee rare face cast In a more austere mould, his arm to the Duchess of Cardiff. looked as he was, a typical diploDavid foliowed wjth I July Gertrude mat David, the handsomest ef and the Prime Minister brought up the three, with finely cut future, the rear with Ledy NevinaCarr. The meal was aenred lo a smaller high forehead and dear eyes, posroom opening out of the main dinsessed, too, qualities la hla face ing room, and from the first was a which seemed to bring hla into aacreful function. Darl3. unaware that he waa being skilfullj drawn sympathetic Juxtaposition with the out by his hou. tslked other. A painter might have deand without reserve of his country from lighted la the study of the thr a point of view, of her with enTlror.mect of face, thir Institutions, her resources, her close at hand and the digrW luxury cenery and her architecture. one waa Interested and everyEvery one fled shadow beyond. Tou have not, I be'.leTe." the appreciated the note f real enthuPrime Minister mnarked as aoca siasm m the young man'a tone. "WhM a hideous shame." the at the servants had left the room, Duchess whlfT-ereto her neighbor, "paid any crictal Tails la this "that that young man should be aa country." exile. Can't something be done David shook his head. about "It waa never my intention to do The Prime be said. "I Imagined that so." llinlster smi'ed. -Suggest something. Ducheaa," he they would b out ef place under replied. "The Republic came Into present conditions: might even eub-c- t In a quite orthodox fashion, you to a certain amount of the with vole of embarrassment." the peoapparently "Ton hate shown great consider ple. . The present Government is KArcely a strong one. 1 admit, and atlon," the Prime Minister dewe have been a lie so far to refuse clared. I remember meeting your them complete recognition, the mother on seTeral occasion a. Aid situation Is din I cult. I should certainly hre paid my reA lot of cut. throats, I call them," spects to her Immediately on her the Duchess declared. My nephew. arrival la nsg.and, but I tinder Frank Chertser. is on the staff of stood that she preferred to remain the Mission out there, and you in the strictest seclusion, ffcu should hear what be aays about were educated over here, youre?f them." I believe The coniitlona of the country and Oxfcrd.' David reAt Htcn -are still unsettled," the Irlme MinAfterwards I was at Har plied. ister confessed guardedly. Person-all- r Yard for two terms," It la my o;)ialoa that anything "And your soldiering? Harley might happen. 1 am very gad to Packe asked quietly. hate had an opportunity of meeting In rrs.net," David rp!id. with our young friend oa the other side a faint note of apology ia hla tone, of the Ub!i," "Afterwards for a short time ia The Duchesa watched David, wha Germany. I learnt very Utile Uiera, fr-el- y non-politic- ltr b-- Jt empty. however." The "Vtme Minister leaned back fa his chair, lit another cigarette and eyed his young neighbor . . thoughtfully. -Our friend and host here.' he lemarked. "telle me that yen are still Intent oa studying Industrial problems," 7 li my Immediate purpose." That assented. "Seme day cr V OaTld other they will want me back ta Halkanland, and when I go I Intend to be able to teach them Very admirable." the ether murmured. "But are yen aure that you are cot a Utile over sanrulneT There have bea very few Ia standee of a Rrublto once established reverting cf lta cwa wui to ' monarchical governae-at."X may have to wait some lime," scme-thlng- ." . i V - " i' -- V David replied. "Put some day cr other my country wCl need me back again. If the people absolutely refuse to have another ktsx. then I wUl be their President. win want me acme day aa soon as this poisonous gang of Melsgers has been cleared away." "Do you know Paul Lajsgroder Harley Packe Inquired. DaTld "To my sorrow," red. "He Is the cleTerest, the and the moet most unscrupulous cf the gaxtg of adventurers who have somehow cr other gained power la my country. He Is also my personal enemy. He came orer here hoping to see me delivered up to his representative oa the strength cf tbst extradition . - Ty In retirement, but she would arrange that. If I might be pardoned the liberty, sir, why not drop the about Incognito? Lagrode knows all you, and he is not likely ' to lose eight of you, whether you're Mr. David or Prince David of Balkan-land- .David shook his head. "I can't afford to take a holiday yet, Jameson,? he said. I've a good deal to learn, and I can learn It better as Mr. David. "Nowadays," he went on, stirring his tea, "a king has to do more than govern. He has to direct his people in industry, commerce and science as, well as politics. When they send for us to go back to Balkanland, Jameson, we shall be able to show them n few things. I'm going into a ' boot factory at Tottenham tomorrow." "Your Highness!" the man pro tested. "Surely you have learnt all that you need in the States!" - David frowned. "No slips of that sort, please. Jameson. I'm coming to look out my wnrdrobe. I shall present myself at Grunby's factory as Mr. David, who has been enin a Philagaged as a delphia factory and is still looking Jamefor.exper!ence. Week-endson, I shall frequently return here end assume the garb and manners tot civilization. I hope that Madame iwill be able to spare you to come and look after me." "Jameson, although he remained sadly respectful, did not conceal his, disapproval. David placed his hand almost affectionately on the man's shoulder as he commenced the task Of laying out his clothes. I "This won't go on forever, you know," he said. ' As soon as things have settled down a little and Langrode has shown his hand,1 we'll make a move over there. I'm best underground at present." Jameson was obstinate. .".IAyou'n toTgve me saying so, sir," he declared, "I think it is quite time that you turned towards some of the pleasures of life which belong to a young gentleman of your age. This masquerading as a workman is all very well for a but In this country I think it time, would be ' better left alone." David shook his head. "Jameson," he said. "I am afraid that you are a snob." : r David, wonderfully transformed s-- blood-thirst- v v-v- 5;-X-" -- y s ' : - V'.'.--" -- f ' , z N'.'-.v -- 'fh .. ;'' ,. .- V lemon-flavore- d to-morr- skin-3ort- V v'.a' fw.;. v-- - - 'He Swung y f iY'Y:: Around as David i wvs sketching fcr her benefit oa the back of aada:ghtert envelope the national costume of peasant girls. Lady Gertrude waa watching with a dellxMed smile .upon her face. The two teemed on the best of terras, "Hm,- - the Duchea murmured. . " ai-TtA- dy Approached He CHAPTER V. Prime Minister and Harley Paeke stood and Raised His Umbrella, v. V'" In appearance by his somewhat shabby suit, his flannel shirt and collar, his tweed cap and ungloved hands, spent'" that evening in his new ch --acter r David, a from Philadelphia, looking for a similar post in an English factory. He dined at a large popular cafe, ate plain fare and drank beer, leaned over the amphitheatre back n of a music hall, and, notwithstanding the rain, turned up his coat collar and walked home when the performance waa ended. Pall Mall, along which he passed swiftly.-wa- s almost deserted, save for the furiously driven taxis rushing westwards, anxious to deposit their fares and return. Of foot passengers there were scarcely any save a scattered few who, unable to obtain any form of conveyance, were liomeward. At the cornerhurrying of fit. , r ... t y f y .r. V: t well-know- THE Y a little apart ia the latter' drawing room watching Datid. who waa talking to the yucness or Cardiff and her A The man withdrew tho Mack cigar which he had ben cmoking from his -- skin-sorte- "Do yoa blleve," Harley Packe continued, "that your arrest waa the only thing which brought h!m thr-Palkaa-la- nd s, j wf warrant," er j QltB d g j. member the reptile from which' one shrinks," the man replied, with a ' little shiver. "Well, he's over here himself," David said. "He was to have the-Job of taking me back. Jove, it was a near thing!" the young man went 'on reminiscently, with a little twinkle in his grey eyes as he ' thought of those few fateful mo- xnents. "Langrode followed me to the little restaurant where I was lunching. He'd fot a Scotland Yard iman with him, and the place surrounded. , Evidently they thought I was a sort of wild west desperado. I was lunching with the English Foreign Minister's private secretary, and she sent word to the Scot land Yard, man that 'the warrant was quashed." "And Langrode how did he take It, sir?" the man asked anxiously. "Like a man forced to swallow bis own cup of poison," David re--' plied, "but we haven't seen the last of Langrode. . . . Get me soma tea, Jameson." The man disappeared into his pantry for a few minutes, and David 'busied himself with the post office directory, a volume at which Jameson glanced in disapproval when he returned a few minutes later. "I. hope, sire," he said, "that now your anxieties are over for the moment you will take a little holiday." "What sort of a holiday, Jameson?" his master asked.' "I should suggest a little- polo and golf, sir," the man replied, "a course of the theatres and a few dances. mo- ment he expected to hear the whits of a bullet. He had been wounded twice during the war and he knew very well tho feel-In- CHAPTER IV. (Continued) g T--f HEY won't give you up, 1 sir?" the man . asked - swung around tho corner and up St. James's ... : f'l daughter. . The Prime Minis- ter'a eye twinkled. .am Penned to. think. ne remarked "that if acae. cuner J 01 os had been at handsome as that young man we should have had a troublous youth " Hla bout nodded. ..Ml i??.1a hla ?lf hIs t00 look." be expression, the moj. esty of Ms manner and hir extreme conscientiousness which Impressed me. I wonder how many exiled young princelings would Achate as hes doinc? His whole life seen? to be mapped out with one Idem to be la a position to really help his man try If ever he gets taek ngaln." "If ever he rets back the Prime Minister repeatedagain." th6urht-full- month. His black hair, worn unduly long, showed btjne'ath hla hat. The set of his mouth waa half feline, hnlf tigerish. One hand hla right remained persistently in his coat pocket. James's street, however, a man "It is perhaps a fortunate meetevening dress, over ing." he declared. which was buttoned a thick black "Listen." David went en, watclj. overcoat of military cut. and wearing that right hand Intently, "toing an opera hat a little over his day I waa with Harley Packe, the eyes, was standing under a gaa English Foreign Minister. I spoVe to him of the true rcisjn why I am lamp, as though waiting for the chance of a passing cab. He swung being hunted to death by sorae of around as David approached, and I my own renegade countryman. , raised his umbrella. The light from told him the truth about the death the electric standard flashed upon of Andrea McUgcr. I am not an Harley Packe shrugged his ahoal-ticrbis pale face. David came to l assassin, Langrode, I am a soldier." standstill. "Wlw speaka of assasslnsT the "You know my opinion of Me ti"Ciood evening, my enemy," be other muttered. he said. "Aa fur langrode. his ger." said. "Are you waiting for me, may "I do, Paul LnngTode, because at chief counsellor, the man in slinkI ask! heart you are aa assassin," Davll ing about ia London now on some tO 1921, International Feature Service, Inc. Great Britain TUghU Rcacrvcd. ip-parentl- y. a. , 2oeat to have fergtfa la his exile how to talk to young women se-en- s of his own c'aaa. I barest seen Gertrude look ao Interested for a tea," They watched the two la silence for sose moments, ' Perhaps Use same thought waa la the minds of bom of tnem. The Prime MlnisUr looked away, and met hla hoefa ex-preM- fiaara. "Pra getting proud of Gertrude " ' r. tne Iu r aaitf . vmnr 4.nn urwi lOCalEg Cl a stodgy family All the same, that wouldn't quite do. would It? A prince In exile is like a dog without a kennel," Undr present conditions,- - be Prime Minister assented. "I agree with you entlrelj." The service of dinner to lta appointed end. and proceeded the three men were left for a few momenta alone. The Duchess locked up at her host, who waa holding the door open. "One euarW of an hour. If you please, Mr. Packs." she pleaded. "Vour dinner baa been too good, ard I like my rubber of bridge before I get sleepy." "A Quarter of an hour It shall be." be promised, aa he closed the door. The three men drew their chairs together around the polished mahogany table, lit cigarettes, sipped here?" "I have no idea," DJd answered. "He may have had many other reasons. 1 know nothing of IiAlkaa-lan- d politics as they are at presI bsre many ent, conducted, friends cyr there, but not a single correspondent. That baa alwaya my wish." The quarter of aa hour waa up, and they all trooped tipstalrs. The bridge table waa quickly arranged. David found himself seated ta a corner with Lady Ge rt.ru fe. She ... ba welcomed hlra gladly. "I want to heat, aa much more about Palkanland as yoa care to tell m she said. "I am so glad that you don't play bridge," "Erery thing that I can tell yoa seems to belong to the past," be sighed. "Tey tell me that there are many charges there. Nothing, however, can do away with the bauty of the country and the simplicity of the dear country fofe. Now let me describe to you a htmt-- . Ing lodge I once stayed at, close . to the eastern frontier." They werw talking soon ifke old frfenda. Vha the bridge party broke up Lady Gertrude, at any rate, waa conscious of sensation cf regret. Her mother lapped Devid cn the shoulder with a fan.-"Young man," she said, yens are much too good locking to go around the world la dlsgUe aad the Troubadour Prince, play However, come and see us, win Grosirencr Square, yo-j- i you? know. Corse and lunch any Thursday cr Friday." Darld thanked her warmly, but bla reply waa Lady Grtrude looked a little disappointed aa he spoke cf aa imnslnest noa-commltta- (Cmniim&tl j. mn tfxt Pet) |