But it was odd the way he acted about old Stroebel's death.

You don't suppose he knew him, do you ?" "It's possible.

Poor Count von Stroebel! Many hearts are lighter, now that he's done for." "Yes; and there will be something doing in Austria, now that he's out of the way." Four days passed, in which they devoted themselves to their young brother.

The papers were filled with accounts of Count von Stroebel's death and speculations as to its effect on the future of Austria and the peace of Europe.

The Claibornes saw nothing of Armitage.