The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-30

on in honor of the royal visit means-noth
ing2''
What should it mean?'' Ermengarde
cried again, with a scornful smile. "We are
not living in the childhood of history. Ever
the rude fisher folk now think for themselves
They know well enough that it is the laws
that shield them from harm, not the favor Of
King"
! But since these unfortunate beings, Kings,
do exist" he went on, with returning spor-
tiveness and good humor, "what would you
have them do? How should they behave
so as to deserve real welcome from the
people?''
1--WE are all Gods people, Kings must first
remember that was the girls spirited reply.
Then they should reflect that the honors
hesped upon them are one and all unearned.
and in most cases undeserved.
"On my word,'' retorted the other, ''to
Judge from you, this little island must be a
very hothead of sedition."
by no means. These islanders have
enough to do to get bread for their children.
Thsy but Jide their time. The world viii be
wiser one day said the young lady, with a
toss of her head. Then, as if u sudden
thought struck her, she turned around quick
ly; Zone might suppose you were King
yourself, from the lazy way in which you sit
looking on, while others toll and moil.
Please help me to carry these garlands in
DOORS
The young Kings messenger jumped from
his seat flushed with pleasure, and right
heartily laid his hand to the task. Each
holding handle of the basket, they assembled
the marble steps, superb pair to behold; be
so wiusome and manly, she so graceful and
fair. They ehatted gayly as they passed down
a cool corridor. Ermengarde leading the way.
"Fraulein.' he said shyly, when they had
deposited their burden, lyon seem to be in
authority here. Could you order me some
thing to eat and drinks Then n'usi mount
horse and be of.
She conducted him 10 a small room near
tie kitchen, set apart for the head forester's
especial use. and opening a cupboard brought
ont such homely fare as the island afforded,
rye bread. cheese, whortleberry jan and light
beer.
Il offer you the best have, she said
eoolIy. ''bu, il you had addressed yourself in
the FIRST instance 10 ihe house steward you
would fare better"
This is excellent; indeed, desire nothing
better he replied, sitting down with capital
appetite.
When you have done please close the
door must 20 back to my task, added
Ernsngardc, but under one presexi and an
other he induced her 10 stay, making his meal
as quickly as possible. Then he rose. hat IN
hand. prepared 10 take leave.
Il have one more favor to ask before ! 90,
he said. II retarn in the King train tomor.
ro~. You will honor me with your hand in
the dance, gill you not7''
''Cersainly.
Certainly, certainly" be exclaimed with
pesalant impaliencc There will be namcr-
Gus claimants Tor the privilege. must have
something deiniie-a promise.
What triaing, her face said, bat the thought
was no, pat into words. So wiaaiug the
Strangers manner, - sympashrlic his voice,
look and speech, she coald bas humor him.
Aud she was a woman after all. In spite OF
the ihoaghtfnlnsss and nobility OF her eharae
ter, character IN which there was not a vestige
Of eoquetsishurss. she recognized bis adoriug
admiration, and The Fceogni,iou broagh, joy.