The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-06
Copyright 1896 by Bachelor johnson and BachsllsN

Mowbray!" and the remembrance of his
joyous face had been help to her in
all her sufferings. His brown hair was
now streaked with gray, but the light in
the face was the same; there was the
same alertness and buoyant health In
the figure and the same row of laughing
white teeth.
AS she stood watching the departing
figure she scarcely knew that the queen
was preparing to go to her bed-cham-
ber. She became aware of 1t definitely
by the voice of her majesty. now some-
what oetulant.
Two hours later she was walking
alone in one of the galleries when,
hearing a gentle step behind ner, she
turned and saw the king. She made an
obeisance and was abOu: to move on
when he stopped her, speaking kindly
to her, and thanking her for the great
pleasure she had given him that after
noon.
What should be done for this quasi
knight of Enderby?" asked the king.
He saved the life of the king" she
said; then boldly, confidently, your
majesty, for cOnscience's sake. he lost
all-what can repay him for his dis
honored years and his ruined home!"
What think you. mistress. should be
done with him? Speak freely Of the
man whom the king delighteth to
| honor"
She felt the sincerity under the indo-
lent courtesy, and spoke as only a
woman can speak for those she loves
"Your majesty. he should have the
earldom promised by Wolsey. and his
estates restored to him as he left
them"
The king laughed dryly.
fuht ha 10, Jo,
as he scorned the little knighthood."
"If your majesty secured him estates
suitable to his rank he could have no
reason to refuse. He was solicitous
and firm then foh' his-his son-but
now"
Her reply was as diplomatic and sug-
geStive as 1t was sincere, and Charles
loved such talents.
Upon my soul. dear Mistress Falk-
ingham. l love your cleverness" said
the king, land L will go further, l.
He stopped and whispered in her ear,
but she drew back in alright and anx-
iety.
"Oh, your majesty. your majesty"
she said. II had not thought" She
moved on distractedly. but he put out
his hand and stayed her.
| "Ah. moment, sweetheart" he said.
II must go to the queen" she an
swered hurriedly. "Oh. your majestry,
your majesty" she repeated. Would
you ruin me?" Her eyes filled with
tears. Until the queen welcomed me
here I have had nothing but sorrow.
l am friendless and alone"
mo. no." said Charles, kindly, mot
alone while Charles is king Of Eng
land"
Il am little more than an orphan
here" she said. for my father is now
only common soldier, your majesty
and
| "A common soldier!" repeated
Charles little stiffly; they told me he
was gentleman of England doing ser.
vice in Italy"
MY father is in your majesty's
household guard" she answered. HE
was John Enderby-alas! none would
recognize him now as such"
"You-you-Mistres are John
Enderby's daughter?"
Her reply was scarcely above whis-
per.
His only child. your majesty"
| Upon my sold! Upon my soul!
was all Charles said for a moment, and
then he added: "Why did you not
speak before?"
MY father would not let me. your
majesty. He is only returned to Eng
land these few months"
He is here to-"
"To be near to me, your majesty"
| The king bowed low over her hand.
Mistress Enderby," said he. frankly,
1--WE are honored by your presence in
| this place. Tomorrow morning at
eleven your father shall come to us.
You are still but a child in face" he
said; land yet-eh?'
II am twenty-seven years old" she
answered frankly.
"Quite old enough to be a countess"
he said charmingly. land young
enough to enjoy the honors thereof"
So saying he bowed again, and with
gracious smile dismissed her. She