Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-08-05


to the roof. 1t was perfectly fiat, save
for the great dome which stood in the
center and the numerous pinnacles and
cupolas on every hand and was very
spacious. The Englishman's loneliness
increased, for no matter in what direo-
tion he looked there was not a living
soul in sight. Far in front Of him he
saw stone parapet. He went to this
and looked down OH the city. The cleo
trio lights were varicolored and arranged
so that when seen from distance or
from great height they assumed
artistic designs that were beautiful I'd
behold.
The regular streets and rows of build,
ings stretched away till the light in the
farthest distance seemed an ocean Of
blending colors. Overhead the vault
was black, and only here and there
shone star, but as he looked upward
they began to flash into being, and so
rapidly that the sky seemed vast bat
tle1ield of electricity.
"Wonderful Wonderfulr he ejacu-
lated enthusiastically when the black
domo was filled with twinkling stars.
He leaned for O long time against the
parapet, listening to the music from the
streets below and watching the flying
machines with their varicolored lights
rise from the little parks at the intersec.
tion of the streets and dart away over
the roofs like big tiretles. Then he be-
gan to feel sleepy, and, going back to
his chambers, he retired.
When he awoke the next morning,
the rosy glow of tho sun was shining III
at his windows. On risi..g he was sur
priscd to find dclcctable breakfast
spread ON table in his sitting room.
Treating me like lord anyway"
he said dryly. II can't say dislike the
thing as whole" When he had salts
fed his sharp hunger, he went out into
corridor, and, seeing an elevator, h
entered it and went down to the throne"
room. The king was just leaving his
throne; but, seeing Thorndyke, he
turned to him with smile.
"How did you sleep?" he asked.
"Well, indeed,' replied Thorndyke,
with low bow.
II cannot talk to you now. I intend
ed to, but have promised my people
war of the elements today and am
busy. You will enjoy it, trust
II am sure of it, your majesty"
"Wcll, be about the palace, for it is
a good point from which to view the
display"
With these words he turned away,
and the Englishman, as if drawn there
by the memory of his last conversation
with Bernardino, sought the retreat
where he had bidden her good night
He sat down OH the seat they had occu-
pied and gave himself over to delight
full reveries about her beauty and love.
illness of nature. Looking up suddenly,
he saw pair Of white hands part the
palm leaves i'll front of him, and tho
subject of his thoughts emerged into
view.
She wore regal gown and a beautiful
silken hcaddress set with fine gems and
gave him warm glance of friendly
greeting.
II half hoped to find you here" she
said, blushing modestly under his ar
dent gaze. "That u.s. knew you would
not know where to CO., She paused,
her face suffused with bushes.
II did not hope to find you here," he
said, coming to her aid gallantly, "but
it was a delight to sit here where I last
saw you.
She blushed even deeper, and pleased
look flashed into her eyes,
"It was important that should see
you this morning." she continued, with
womanly desire to disguise her own
feeling. II wanted to tell you where to
meet me when the storm begins"
"Where?" he asked. !
"On the roof of the palace, near the
stairs leading down to your chambers.
At first it will be very dark, and it is
then that we must get out Of sight of
the palace. No other flying machines
will be in the air, and Captain Trad
mos thinks, if we are very careful, we
can get away safely before the display
of lightning"
''if we find my friend, what can we
do with him?"
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perplexity on her face; then she said:
ave can bring him back and keep
him hidden in your chambers till some
better arrangement can be made. We
shall think of some expedient before
long, but at present he must be saved
from starvation.
Thorndyke attempted to draw her to
seat beside him, but she held back.
"No," she said resolutely, "it would
never do for us to be seen together. II
my father should suspect anything now,
all hope would be lost.
Thorndyke reluctantly released her
hand.
"You are right. beg your pardon, "
he said humbly. Il shall meet you
promptly. OF course want to save poor
Johnston, but the delight of being with
you again, even for moment, SO intox-
icates me that forget even my duty to
him."
After sho left him he wandered out
in the streets, along the busy thorough
fares and into the beautiful parks, the
flowers and foliage changing color as
each new hour dawned. The fragrance
of the flowers delighted his sense Of
smell, and the luscious fruits hung from
vine and tree in great abundance.
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