The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-12-30

ment later the letter was reached for and
the seal, bearing the crown, broken
''Loncly already he writes: 'sthe hours
! IN their teium seem weeks" Certainly
then, must be missed; will visit me be.
fore the hoidays) sweetheart, cannot
live without thy presence: (hum, hum),
Christmas festival to be celebrated al
Greenwich, and to be prima donna Of
ball and tourney; alluring. Yet, some
how, there are times when I am Olsen
chanted, when the fair future loses Its
! charm shadows appear to encompass me,
and weight drags on my spirits, when,
as now, long to cast aside etiquette and
hold communion with friends, guided
and governed only by the hearts instincts
and intuitions. They tell me that I am
too fond of admiration. The king has
several times upbraided me for coquetry,
have trembled at the expression Of his
anger though the prospect of becoming
queen consort is alluring, and crown
will well become these glossy raven
braids, yet there are seasons like the pres
ent, when as if propheticallv, my spirit
shrinks from the honor; and the diamond
| circlet, only to be attained through q
union with Henry, loses all value.
Chow much happier would be my life
but for the shadow cast upon it by the
interference of my Lord Cardinal. Fate
! appears determined to crush me. am
sure Wyatt loves me, and were his hand
| nat pledged to another, I might wed
with him. and thus be saved from these
other hateful nuptials. Why do these
thoughts come to me tonight? I came
here sorely depressed in mind; my
fathers congratulations on my brighten
ing prospects did not tend to dissipate
my sadness. I will to bed, hoping sun
shine may return with the morrow, and
impart peace and serenity g..
Again the bell was rung, this time an
swered by the lady's maid, who, in COM
pliance with herI mistress, commands,
preceded her, bearing the lighted candle
| up the lofty staircase to the chamber
Annie usually occupied when at the cas-
tie. Here an hour was consumed in
disorbing and brushing the beautiful
hair which, in its abundance, was the
Growing glory of the proud beauty. ALI
the details Of the toilet being accom-
| plished the Lady was comfortably tucked
into bed, between silken quilts, and left
| to solitude and sleep.
The morning dawned clear and bright,
the suns rays streamed through the lat
ticed easements, gliding the ornaments
scattered around the apartment, as, in
| careless haste they had been thrown u pom
the dresslng-stand or table, upon the pre-
vlous night. A charming smile lit up
the lady's face, as the maid, who had
just entered, remarked upon the beauty
Of the day. There was rather more time
| required for the mornings toilette than
! for the nights, Especial care, Marie was
required to bestow upon the arrangement
| of the hair. and studied selection in
| the color of the robe, for Wyatt was ex-
pected to-day, and the Lady Annie de-
| sired to look her best. When all the tir.
| Ing was completed and a last look into
| the oval steel mirror assured her that hcr
| charms were irresistible, she slowly de-
scended the stairs to the breakfast room,
which was the last of a suite On the right
SIDE OF the hall, its windows opening
upon lawn, shat was still green, and
upon this morn sparkled in the bright
| sunrays as if every blade and tiny spear
Of grass was set with diamonds; the rain
drops left from the storm glittering like
brilllants.
The meal was was spread for only one,
Sir Thomas Boleyn having eaten an hour
earlier. The lady took seat at her wei
supplied board, and as neither love nor
care lnterfered with her appetite, break.
tasted heartily upon the viands spread
tor her reflection, not neglecting even
the draught Of ale, drank by all classes
at meals in those days. The repast
ended, the lady summoned her maids.
and all repaired to room set apart iio1
making OF garments, in embroidery, and
other feminine uses. Each Of the maidens
had task appointed for the day. Annie
drew before her an embroidery frame,
and from a basket of silks selected the
| different shades required to fill in
| certain portions Of tapestry. Ere this
employment had continued very long
her quick ear caught the sound OF tramp
ling hoofs Oh the gravelled road leading
to the principal entrance; and fer mo-
ment her heart beat in unison, nor was
she able to steady her hand Experienced
| actress as she was). before a cavalier
entered the opening door, as the servant
announced "Sir Thomas Wyatt A few
heads were raised that moment before
had been bending over their work and
curious eyes cast shy glances at the dis
dinguished gentleman, whom their mis-
tress welcomed so warmly. In no wise
cured OF coquetry, she was soon in deer
filtration with her visitor, totally forget
ting Or choosing to 1gnore all other en-
gagements.
They laughed, they iested. Wyatt
whispered love. Annie as tenderly re-
spending; her French education had
made her think the fault Of it was one
OF receiving attentions from married
men venial one. so thoughtlessly and
recklessly rushed on her fate, encour-
aging her admirer till Wyatt, lntoxi-
| Gated with her beauty, as he hung over
her chair, his breath tanning her cheek
suddenly twitched from her pocket 6
jeweled tablet, the silver chain which
should have secured it hanging careless.
~ outside; hastily pressing his lips upor
this, he quickly thrust it into his bosom,
declaring IN whisper che would never
part with it, This assurance did MOI
satisfy the lady. This incident appear.
| ing to have reason and reflection; vainly
she besought Wyatt to restore the trinket
| assuring him it would bring her to sor-