The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-06-29

readiness AT last, duu ILCy sou SUI N''
fine morning in the magnificent ship for
the opposite shore. They had aprosper-
GUS tourney and fair winds over the
water, and were met on their arrival 81
some of the chief officers of the queen
household, who took them at once into
the roval presence and introduced them
with much ceremony. queen Mary had
/ with much consideration, set apart Il
large palace for their especial accommo-
dation and where they were expected
! to make themselves us much at home
as in their own land.
ample provisions had been made tor
their pleasure, us soon US they were rest
ed from the fatigue of their journey a
series OF entertainments began which
were intended to display the resources of
her kingdom and the faithfulness Of her
subjects.
"One of them given at the queens
largest palace was designed for the great
est event OF the week. All the richest
mobiles and finest ladies of the realm
were invited and Queen Anne and her
followers were resplendent IN their gor-
geous apparel and brilliant ornaments.
Everything promised delightful enter
tainment and both queens were IN the
best spirits.
GAS Quacn Mary received her guests
with royal state, Queen Anne's attention
was attracted to the chief ornament
worn by her hostess. 1t was gem OF
greater size and more wonderful bril-
liancy then she bad ever seen or even
supposed the world contained.
Her first feeling WAS establishment,
then annoyance, and finally envy, in
quick succession. 1t was with the great
1T difficulty she could sustain her part
and appear pleased and satisfied when
she had fairly admitted the guest Of
envy to her heart. The only thing that
pleased her was when the grand per-
Torrance came to I'm end. she retired
to her palace in great depression and
regret that she had ever been tempted to
set "ut on Il journey which had given
her such painful discoveries. This
wonderful jewel, worth more than all
her own, filled her with such consum-
ing discomfort that her health began to
suffer, and she gave orders for an immc-
date return to her own land, which, of
course, brought all the entertainments
which Queen M'ry lad provided to
sudden and disastrous close. 1t was now
the turn for her people to crumblc at the
change which greatly diminished the
profit they had expected to make out of
royalty.
"Once more in her own diminions,
Queen Anne was no better in health or
heart. From envy of her sister queen
she came to hatred of her; and all the
time bv night and day, she was wretch
ed with desire for the diamond which
the world afforded her no opportunity
to match or eclipse
Queen Mary had her troubles too.
Near her dominions there was another
island. smaller than her own, ruled over
by very noble prince. He was not so
very rich. but he came OF very brave
race. and he was very handsome and
learned and courteous. Queen Mary
liked him very much and was never
so happy rs when he visited her court.
On the occasion of Queen Annc.s visit
he mad been invited to take part in
the festivities, and had charmed every
body by his kindness and polished man
ucrs. Queen Mary hoped to console
/ herself Tor Queen Anne'S sudden depart
/ ure bv the continued stay of Prince Orlo,
/ but was overcome by disappointment
/ when he too annouu ccd the necessity for
/ immediate departure. But that was
nothing compared to the misery she sut-
/ tcrod when she learned that he had join
ed the suite Of Queen Anne, and was
| suing Mt her court for the hand of one
of the ladies of her company whom he
had first seen on the royal visit.
$50 the beautiful diamond, one sight
Of which had made Queen Anne's lie
wrctchcI did not tempt Prince Orlo,
/ who could have shared the possession of
/ such rich treasure if he had return
ed the affection of Queen Mary; while
/ Queen Mary herself led sorriful and
disappointed life, for the noble prince
whom she loved and admired most of all
the world soon led to the altar the
numblcst of Queen Anne's ladies of
honor.
"Thut isn't all, Is it?" said Flory.
"No.' said Aunt Carrie, ''that wasn't
the end of the diamond. Queen Anne
went on, year after year, in her dislike
and hatred of Queen Mary. Finally
some sailors Of the two countries had a
quarrel on the sea, and it was allowed
to grow. through the hatred of Queen
Anne, into Il great war, and involved
the men and money of both countries,
and lasted SO long as TO make the sover-
eigns and the people much trouble and
suffering. What became Of the diamond
ut last no one could tell. Queen Mary
lost it. but Queen Anne did not find it.
1t was supposed, however,in theprotract-
ed wars and contuslons some one stole ii
and carried it away to some strange
country, where neither Queen Anne MOI
Queen Mary would see it again
perhaps, Aunt Carrie ! shouldn't
care 50 much about being queen, but
should like to be very rich.
81 was reading the other day about
one of the richest men in the world, but
he is not king. Would YOU like to
hear how happy his money makes nim?'
"Oh! yes, tell me all about it, said
Flory, eagerly.
"One evening gentleman said to him;
You must be very happy with the pow
er to crafty every wish }"
Happy indeedr was the reply. 'Dc
you think it happiness to be haunted by
Il dread of murder; to have your appe-
titc for breakfast sharpcned by threat
to STAB you to the heart unless YOU
enclose a thousand Quireas to some un.
known william!
"As he grew richer and older his
fears increased When he was Diving he
imagined, as was his habit, that he was
hunted for his life. and the last words
he uttered were: He is trying to kill
me! Quick! quick! give the me my
goldr'
"No, Flory," said Aunt Carrie, after
quite pause, during which neither
spoke, "neither money nor power can
make you happy. Perhaps YOU can not
believe it now, but wait until you are
crown un1 have rrnd moro md looked