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1066 hour this morning and thought all the time he was a fool.”’ ‘‘He was a fool,’’ replied Joy grimly. ‘Yes, otherwise he would never have tried such a preposterous trick. I wonder if he came here to make the attempt on Doin Carlos’ life??? “Like as not. Iread in a paper the other day that considerable activity ex- isted in anarchistic circles. Sort of get- ting ready to slay a few monarchs, I sup- pose. They drove a lot of ’em from Paris and London. Perhaps this J. Cheshire- Cheshire Cate was one of them.’? ‘No doubt,’’? yawned Clif, stretching his arms. ‘“D’ye think he was drowned ?”’ ‘Yes. He remained under water too long. Small loss to the community at large. I guess Miss Windom won’t wear mourning. She couldn’t bear the sight of him.”? ‘I don’t blame her. of the old man ??’? Was he a friend ‘No. Merely a business acquaintance, I believe. Said he was looking for a certain-sized pearl to finish a necklace. Mr. Windom is a collector of pearls, you know. He has a fortune in them.”’ Joy sighed. ‘Wonder if the pearls go with the girl,’? he sighed. ‘‘Let’s talk on some sensible subject,’’ retorted Clif shortly. _ It was within an hour of dusk when they finally reached the pretty villa occu- pied by the Windoms. The house was situated in the centre of an extensive park well-kept, and shaded by fine old trees. There was a small lodge at the gate, presided ‘over by an elderly native, who admitted the cadets with every mark cf respect. He had evidently learned of Clif’s gallant deed that morning. Juanita and her girl friend were await- ing them when them reached the house, and the cordial welcome the two lads re- ceived made them very happy. Shortly before tea Mr. Windom arrived from business. His greeting of Clif was characteristic of the man whose sole hobby 1n. life was the collection of rare and valuable pearls. ‘‘Tam proud to know you, sir,’’ he ex- claimed, wringing the lad’s hand. ‘‘Proud ARMY AND NAVY to know that you area guest under my roof to-night. The whole city—the whole world, in fact—is ringing with your name. It was great, it was magnificent! It was a deed worthy of an American. ‘‘But you are wanted at the palace, my dear boy. ‘The king has sent messenger after messenger to the Monongahela in search of you. The old ship is fairly sur- rounded by steamers and tugs and small craft bearing bands of music and visitors. They call for you in vain. How can you remain in my poor house while the while city 1s eager to see you.’? pit pitcie Wil the: sate to you,” site? laughed Clif, ‘‘I’d much rather remain here.” He glanced slyly at Juanita, and was gratified to see a soft rosy flush over- spread her fair cheeks. Kindly-hearted Mr. Windom seemed greatly pleased at Faraday’s diplomatic answer and carried both boys off to Jook at his pearls, which were kept in a small iron box in one corner of his private room. After duly praising the really magnifi- cent collection, some of which were al- most priceless in value, Clif and Joy re- turned to the girls. ? Three very pleasant hours were spent after tea, then the stern rules of naval discipline which had decreed that the ship must be gained before midnight, caused the two cadets to announce their departure. Juanita and her friend were left at the house, but Mr. Windom _hospitably started to see his guests to the gate. ‘It is not often we have the honor of entertaining the rescuer of a ruling mon- arch, Mr. Faraday,’’ he smiled, as they walked down the tiled path. ‘‘So I must make the most of it.’ ‘IT wish the king hadn’t come on board to be rescued, sir,’’ laughed Clif. ‘‘Ks- pecially in a country where so much—— Gorry!? He stopped and placed both hands to his head. His cap had failen to the ground, together with a large twig from a tree under which they had just passed. ‘“What is.the matter??? asked Mr. Windom hastily. ‘‘Are you hurt ?”’ “No. “Tt startled me, that’s: all,’ :re- COMCLOOokkS. CGO