prove how wrongfully I have been
accused. But would I receive justice
in any court which my enemies would
appoint? Already I am prejudged
and condemned."
It was a few weeks after th'is con
versation with the ex-Kaiser that I
happened to be thrown in contact
with the Countess von Kellemann,
the ex-Empress's Lady-in-waiting
and faithful friend. The Countess is
a charming lad, who hs of her love
for her Royal mistress joined her in
exile. She, like the ex-Empress is deep
ly religious, and is a firm believer
in the ex-Kaiser. The Countess was
telling me of the delicate state of
the health of the ex-Kaiserin.
"Her constant worry is the es
trangement between the Kaiser and
the crown Prince," she said.
KaiserliTs Lettcrs.
a grave misfortune."
I re-
"It is
plied.
"It is a tragedy," she corrected.
"Her Majesty's position would be
made fur happier and easier to bear
f ' e Crown Prince and the Kaiser
were reconciled. Unhappily tho
Prince was ever wild and head
strong. Her Majesty is fearful lest
he should weary of staying at Wier
i ii gen, and return to Germany, where
there are many of his old friends
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