VOL. XX

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irtleB me. I had expected him to be earner to further probe the mystery, and try and elucidate the manner In whirn Dudley bad manufartured the dummy and exchanged it for tlie secret roevention. Instead of this he wax distrustful and suspicious; Indeed, he boldly accused me of atTemptinc to .wilfully mislead him and conceal the truth. - "I hare told you no Ilex Every word I have uttered la the truth," I answered, with fierce Indignation. "You certainly never obtained possession of this seal In the manner in which you would have me believe, for the detectives sent to Staines had strict Instructions to search for any object that would lead them to auprepreaented himself to be. and 1 made a gnecial reouea! that ar.r seals discovered might be submitted to me for examination. If this had been In the dead man's pockets It would have "But 1 Jell you It was among the articles found upon him I picked It up from the Coroner's table, and. finding It was not missed, brought It to you. rather than Inform the police of our suspicions, which I understood you desired should, for the present, be "I do not believe you,".he retorted, igrily. "Ask whoever searched the body, and they will no doubt remember Ondng the seal." I answered. "It Is quite unnecessary,” he exilaimed. 'Tnneresaary? Why?" "Because I don't believe one word of this elegantly romantic story of

"But

" I c

on that the passport was a forgery, id that llf brass sump was not the | ■:.l u.";*#/ the snr. These facts > »cre absolutely Incontestable. The i only thing remaining was the paper : whereon attempta had been made to i Imitate my writing. I tried to explain j this fart away and clear the memory : of Use dead man of all suspicion, but, | alas! could not bring myself to believe In his Innocence. There rankled In my breast the hitter thought that h* j had uttered words of love to Ella and had tried to Induce her to break off her i engagement to me. She herself had ' acknowledged on oath before the CorI oner, that they had quarrelled because i she loyed me. No. Although ibis i passport was a clumsy imitation and j the seal had been cut without due reI card to the Warnham quarterlnga. the | plain. Incontestable evidence of hie

j forgery remained.

lie was. after all. a cunning, despicable scoundrel, who had brought dla- : honor upon my name and ruined me i both socially and financially. I found , myself smiling grimly at the thought [ of now quickly retribution had fallen | upon him. If he had died from natural causes It was but a Judgment for I his misdeeds; If struck down by as

' unknown band It was I

for bis treachery toward

country and his bosom friend. Hcedleee of where I went. I walked •on. called at my clot. I remember, and thrust my letters Into my pocket unopened; then, pursuing my way. a’rived home late In the afternoon. As I entered Juckes handed me a not* from Ella, telling me that, they had left Staines owing to the tragic affair, and asking me to call that evening at Pont street, adding that she wished to sec me upon a very Important matter. For a long time I sat alone, smoking and thinking, trying to devise some means by which I could bring the Earl to believe In my loyalty, but at last. In desperation. I rose, dreaaed. and look a cab to Mrs. Lalng'x

oetking

papers lately. on aske< evening because particular to sa; she exclaimed. ■'X know you have Investigated Dudley's belongings, and I wantsd to know whether you discovered among them some scraps of paper bearing Imitations of your own writing." I regarded her in surprise, her question amaxed mx In her eyee I noticed a look of Intense earnestness and apoeal for sympathy. "Well, what It 1 haver* I Inquired. "If you have, they will. I khow be regarded by you as ol^ance that Dud-

own private room, whore. In an art chair, with some papers In bis han sat the Marquis of Maybury, I'rin Minuter of England. We had met b fore many times when the burly elde ly peer had been a guest at Wan ham Hall, and on many occasions had acted aa his secretary when 1 "Well, Deedea.” be exclaimed gravely. looking up suddenly from the papen. "Lord Warnham has explained to me the mysterious theft of the secret convention, and I am anxious to see you regarding 1L Remember that England's honor and her futuge depend mbeolately upon the Issue of this eertoos complication. If yon ran furnish ns with any Information, It la Just possible that diplomacy may do something even at the eleventh hour. Ton see we have lost the original of the convention, and thU, If produced In Petersburg. Is sufficient evidence against ns to. upset all our proles ta-

in an Instant both Premier and Mial ! “prang to their feeL While Lord i Maybury broke the seals Lord Warn- : ham whipped' out his keys, opened the i enter case, and then thy Inner red leather box. from which he drew tone This he tore open, and holding be- | heath the softly-shaded electric Ump the sheet of note paper that bore tbs heading of our Embassy In Paris both of Her Majesty's Ministers eagerly

devoured It* contents.

When they had done so they both held their breath, raised their heads, and without speaking looked at each of the dispatch held them spell-bonad. The window of the room was open, and the dull distant roaring of the great turbulent multitude broke upon our earx The excitement outside had

risen to fever heaL

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lence of a sort." be answered ily. returning to bis table and sinking Into bis arm chair. "You brought these things to me In or0 Induce me to believe that they In the dead man's possession In1 of where they really Were. In

"It Is fab

" I proteste},' flushing at

i base and dogged insinuations.

ered.

'In what way?" I demanded. You wish to khow," be cried, ’ell. I will tell you. I-Jirst, the passport Is a forged one. and was never ttten In SL Petersburg." ’Why?" I cried in dismay. "How i you telir 'Hnrausc Its water-mark shows It he English paper, wt^-eas al! Kusn official paper, as this Is supposed be. Is manufactured by Yaronovskl. of Mr

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"Then the. attempts at Imitating your handwriting are quite as unaatlsory." be went on. "Indeed. I have proof that all those letters and words have not been made by your-

PETER MURDOCH, COA.L. and WOOD, Ocean City. N. J.

ie seal." he continued, heedless of my Interruption. "You expected that It would be regarded as Ir--esistlble proof. Well, In the first place. I do not believe It was dlscoY? I on the body, as you Allege; uifi, ■ndly, even If It-had tmea. it U no absolute proof that the dead man was

the culprlL"

"Why?" I Inquired eagerly; "Because it was not with that seal that the dummy envelope was aerurnnswered slowly, at the same time handing me the two Impressions nd Inviting me to compare them. This I did with breathless eagerness, by the aid of the magnifying glass, and In astonishment was compelled admit that he spoke the truth. There were several discrepancies In quarterlnga of tie arms that I had not before noticed, and I saw Instantthey did not correspond with those Impressed upon the envelope. The a max lug worthlessness of my dis'ield me embarrassed, and I stood helpless and In alienee as the Minister burled at me some bitter Invectives. declaring that I had come to him with an Ingenious story and evidence that might hava convinced a man lees shrewd. "Take your clumsily forged doeu- [ menu and your attempt to reproduce my seal, and leave me at once!" he cried In a terrible ebullUon of wrath, { gathering up the obJecU I had brought 'and tossing them hack to me. "Tour | dastardly conduct la too despicable for ; words, but remember that to you and you alone, your country ower the overwhelming catastrophe that must now Inevitably fall upon IL" With these^Bfcnous words ringing In my ears I stumbled out, knowing not whither I went, and scarcely responding to the greetings of the men I knew who regarded me In askance. The great central staircase, op which climbed the brilliantly uniformed representatives of all civilised countries on the face of the earth whenever the Minister held his receptions. I descended with heavy heart, and. crossing the gray, silent courtyard, soon found myself amid the bustle of Parliament street I ggw with chagrin how utterly I.

I. but well

furnished, and rrytblng an sir of elegant refinement that betokened Wealth, taste and culture. It was nearly 7 when I arrived, and I was gratified to learn that with the exception of Beck, who came later. I was lbs only guest IHnnet wss a much more stately meal at Pont street than it had been at Sulnes. where very often we sorry when It was over and I found myself free to Ulk alone with Ella. It was plain, from the dark rings about her eyee. that she had pasted a sleepices night, and that her terrible and mysterlou* secret bore her down beneath 1U oppressive weight Yet she had erected me with the same Joyous smile, the same hearty handshake as of old. and I had. while sitting at dinner chatting with her, felt myself wondering bow 1 could ever have brought myeelf to niter such hitler reproaches and recrimination! as I had done on we were alone, thrilled soft and musical, held me enraptured

by Its charth.

She told me. In answer to my questions. bow she had fared after I' left the Nook; bow dismal the place had appeared, and bow many bitter memories It would always possess for her. Then. In response to her suggestion, we walked out\ upon the balcony, where, under the striped awning, a table and chairs were seL Here. In the cool night atr. the quiet only brokeu by an occasional footfall, or the tinkle of a passing rah bell, we sipped

"That U what I believe hi been." I laid, with blUerna “You Judge him wrongly," the replied. quite calmly, her face nevertheless as white as the simply-made dinner gown she wort "1 have already seen those papers, and know their au-

thorship."

"For what reason was It desired to Imitate my handwriting?" I asked, pressing her hand tenderly. "I—I really don't know." she replied. "All I am aware Is that your writing was most carefully traced and Imitated. and for that purpose two of your letters to me were stolen." "By whom?" "I have never been able to discover." At that moment onr conversation was Interroptad by a voice crying, "Herr, Derdes! Have you seen thle alarming news?" and. turning. I saw Beck standing beside the tall, amber shaded Ump In the drawing room, n news sheet In his hand. "It's extraordinary I" cried Beck. Intensely excited, aa became a patriotic legtsUtor. "We have not had the slightest Inkling of any diplomatic deadlock, or any disagreement with Russtx The whols thing Is nbsolnlely

amaxlng "

"Hut what will happenT' asked Ella, eagerly, with white, scared face. "Will England be Invaded and battles fought here to the manner prophetic wrttere have foretold?" "No doubL” Beck replied promptly. "The opinions of our greatest strategists aye unanimous that under certain conditions Prance and Russia combined could Invade onr Island. It U nil very well for people to Ulk about England'* maritime power; but U It what we believe It to be? I think noL We have built hng* and unwieldy battle ships while our eneifflee constructed the festest cruisers and torpedo host destroyers sfiosl. thereby sweeping away our hitherto undisputed mastery

of the sea.”

"But not before we hate engaged the enemy at aea and given them a taste of the lion's paw," I said. "Of course. First, we must expect a great naval battle or battles, followed by a dash upon our territory and the landing of the hostile armies. If England received one serious reverse al sea. the could never recover from IL The lose of her maritime power would paralyte her." "Then yon declare that England U greet no longer?" I observed, with n "No, I don't go so far as that; hut I contend, as I did In my speech In the House a fortnight ago. that those charged with maintaining our defences In n proper state of effirlenty have for yean been culpably negligent The England to-day la still

have told Lord Warnham all l know." 1 answered calmly. "To him have explained my ausplclonx" "You believe, however., that Ogle aa a spy?" "At present, yea," I said. "And further, I have grave suspicions that

■ It b

But.

Suddenly, while she was telling ms of the plans her mother had prepared for their sojourn for a couple of months at the seaside, the loud, strident cry of a running newsman broke upon our can. At first, la the distance, the voice did not attract our attention, but when It neared us the words, hoarse, yet Indistinct, held me speechless 1 sat stunned. Ella herself sprang from her chair and leaned over the balcony, straining her eyes to catch every sound of the rough, coarse voice. The man hall paused for breath before the boose, a bundle of papers arrass his shoulder and the ominous words he shouted "Extra * pe-shall 1 War declared against England: Spe-shall! War against England: Startling state-

ment! Spc-shall!"

Spe-shall V "Surely It must be i story that the papers h of." Ella exclaimed.

In ascertaining It, we always close eyes wilfully to the true fact that other nations have awakened during the past ten years, and have now act sally

overtaken us."

“I don't think thaL" I nniwered. "Until our country la actually Invested I shall still believe In Its strength." Proeeatly Beck announced his Intention of going down to the House of Commons to ascertain the latest news, and I. bidding Ella and her mother farewell, accompanied him. It was about 11 o'clock when we drove up, but the cab could not get much further than Broad Sanctuary, so dense waa the crowd that had gathered at SL Stephen's on the startling news being spread. Prom the high summit of Big Ben the electric light was streaming westward, showing the excited thousands assembled there that Parliament was already deliberating upon the best course to pursue on the outbreak of boetiKles, and as we elbowed our way through the turbulent concourse war was on everyone's tongue. Men and woman of all claasss of,society. wildly exdted. with pale, scared faces, discussed the probable course of events; many sang patriotic songs, the choruses of which were taken up and shouted lustily, while here and there, ns we proceeded, load Invectives against the Csar and his French nlUes

greeted our ear*.

AM iwronawv ntsesves. Half aa hour inter as I stood nt the door of the small post office In the Lobby Lord Warnham hastily sp-

it for o plenty of money of his own, and was "Well," exclaimed the Premier, irnlng to his colleague at last, ‘it D extraordinary—most extraordinary." ud aald: "Yea. there U a deep and extraordinary myeu y somewhere; a mystery we must, for the take of our »n honor, penetrate and elucidate." “I entirely agree" answered the other. "We have been victimised by clever eplex" '/.nd nil owing to Deedes’ culpable gllgence," added Lord Warnham, tastily, glancing at mx

‘A little more than mere caution, even shrewdness, la required to de4 the efforts of the Osar's spies." T am obliged tor your lordship's words, I exclaimed fervently. “1 asyou that your merciful view Is entirely correct. I'am Innocent, and this moment am utterly at a lose account for any of the amaxlng events of the past few days." Lord Warnham was silent In thought for a few momenta, then, turning his sphinx-like face to me. he said.. In n tone rather more conciliatory Chan before. "Very wclL As Lord Mayhory's wish I will reinstate you ia the service, but releuber, I have no confidence In you." "Then you Mill suspect me of bell spy?" n to remain "Until the truth Is least, shall believe you had do with the theft of that secret

If reinstated in the same position as before, although 1 must admit that my previous confidence In your integrity > say the least, seriously—very seriously impaired." "I hope It will not remain so longsaid. "It there Is anything I can do to restore your belief In my honesty "I do It at whatever cosl - ' here la but one thing." be exclaimed. "Discover the Identity of the «’■" "I will regar! that the one endeavor of my Ufx" I declared, earnestly. "If nysisry Is to be fathomed I will

sealed by his overcoat, his small sn-

hls neck by a thin chain, bis badge of office, and In his hand carried one, of the familiar travelling dispatch boxes "Good evening, your lordships." ha "Where are you from, Lewley?" inquired Lord Warnham. eagerly. "Prom Paris, your lorirhtp. My dispatch. 1 believe. Is most Important. The Marquis of Worthoroe told ms

:!" the Foreign Minister cried.

'Is the dispatch from Paris very remarkable?" I asked, unable to any longer bear their Uctalialng oonrerea-

Ifilest development of thle conspiracy against our country. "Read H for yourself." Lord Warnham answered, gUaclng at the Premier to ascertain whether this course received his approbation, and finding that It did. he handed me the dispatch. which I found, a tooment later, read aa follows: ^ "Prom Marquis of Worthorpx Paris, to Bari ef Waniham. Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affaire—My laird. In further continuation of my dispatch of this morning I have the boner to report to yom lordship that the war preparations actively commenced here on receipt of a telegram from SL Petersburg (copy of which waa enclosed In my last dispatch) have, owing to a later telegram from Russia, been entirely stopped. The orders for mobUlaatlon have everywhere been countermanded. Am cording to a statement Just made ta me by our seeret agent In the Ministry of Foreign Affaire, the French Government hare to-day received word that the Geer's declaration of war will noL for seme unexplained reason, be published. I seed this by special meseengtr. In the hope that U will reach your lordship this evening —Worthorpx" ■■This Is remarkable!" I cried. "B appears as If Russia had already repented." "We want." aald the Prime Minister,

"In order to allay undue publla alarm I wish It to be known thaL according to advices I have received, tha statement In the 'Novoe Vremya' today. at drat believed to b* correct. If without It

"No. The alarming report reproduced by the English press from tha Sl Petersburg Journal la apparently totally incorrect." There presently came another load knock at the door. One of the clerks who had rushed over from the Foreign Office, entered bearing a telegraphle dispatch. “Where from?" Inquired Lord Warnham. noticing the paper la his hand as he cams In.

ship." be a

The Premier and Foreign Secretary read It Utdetigh together la alienee, expressions of satisfaction passing al once across both their countenances "Ikien we need have ao further apprehension " exclaimed the Premier al last, looking op al his coUeegux "Apparently not." observed Lord Warnham. "This Is certainly sufficient confirmation of Worthorpe's dispatch," mad he tossed It acroee to the table where i eat. nt the same time dismissing the clerk who bad brough! IL Taking up the telegram I saw at a glance It waa from our secret agent In the Russian Foreign Office and that It had been re-transmiued from Hamburg. Although he had staled that all cipher messages Sere refused this was in our private code, and iu trmascripUon written beneath was ns follows:

lion l council this afternoon, and after conferring with the Cxar the latter decided to withdraw his proclamation of war which wss to be issued te-nlghL The reason for this sadden decision to preserve penes Is n mystery, hot the Cxar left half an hour ago on Us Journey south, two of the Ministers have left for their coantry easts, and telegraphic orders have been Issued louutcrmandlng the military p