The sun., 1897-10-31

lanah also. although still not ns though no
found the Jest altogether MI to his liking.
sir Sc Sdresscd SShn 5 e " Sso Soe h's esr lSs
ous of bearing my, commission and fighting
my enemies for moi .
deaih." said tlmidly, but with fcryor.
"Yet you arc on the way, 80 ask leave TO re.
sign voir commission. Why, sirl"
i could not answer. 1t was impossible TO
state my reasons to him.
"Thc utility of "A womnns help" observed
tbc King was apparent very carly in the
worlds history Even Adam was glad OF it."
.Shc was his wife sir% i,p,crposcd the Duke;
the King. but II she were. what difference"
why, it makes q great great deal Of difference in
he glanced with Il significance which did not
understand ut tho boy who was waiting near
with SSsGS1 ISS ST MS PrEy face ,a copco
Then i knew TINT the boy must be the Kings
son. aftcrward known as Earl of plymouth, and
found tho meaning of the Dukes glance
Charles, what thinl; you Of womcnl' the
III Tie Pretty pretty child thought for moment, then
answered. looking NJ:
why, So they are Charles snd tho King
They will never let q, thing alone, sir,
40. they won't. CHARLES, nor II man, either
IT'S first this, sir, then thnt-a string or II
garter or bow"
"Ycs, Charles, or II title or purse or n com.
mission ion said the Ring shall we have no
more to do with themi"
IL would desire no more al all, sir, cried the
"it appears, Mr. Dale" said the King. turn.
in; to inc, That Charles here and you and
are all of one mind in the matter of women.
Had heaven been ON our side, there would have
been none Of them in the world
lie seemed to be examining me now with
some degree of attention. although l made,
rs | fear. very poor iigurc Lord Quinton
came to my rescue Hna began or to enlarge arg @ on
engerncss Ia, serve him in any way might
apart FROM The, scrrnplc which he had ventured
Mr. Dale says none of these fine things for
himself remarked the King.
mo Is HTaGs 'nS?f S wn' say most who
"rhcrcforc this young gSntlsmann. who says
| nothing. will do cvcrythingf The King turned
| had ns Vet not spoken at all. .'My Lord Ar
IImstopi" s, said he, 'it seems that I must re-
| II think 50, sir" answered Arlington, on
whom ] looked with much curiosity, since
he was Darrcls patron.
ii cannot have servants who do not love
Nor subjects" added buckingham, with a
| malicious smile.
Although l am not, unhqprly, SO free in
| the choice Of my minister's, said the King.
Then he faced round on me and addressed me
u am reluctant, sir. to set down your con
TO- shall be- OF glad or cn sh3w
that my forbearancc is right" With this he
bent his head slightly and moved OH. bowed
| very low. shame and confusion so choking Inc
| that ] had not word to sny. Indeed. |
| seemed dumneu beyond redemption, so far aa
| my fortunes rested in obtaining the Kings
again was left by myself. for the King,
ensmr %s m no omy %I hna is
again to speak with my lord. But in mo.
mGnt to my surprise, Arlington was at my
| side.
no need of despair: The King is a little yexed
| but his resentment is not obstinate and let Inc
tell you that he has been very anxious to sec
yon,;n
Why, yes. lie has heard much OF you
His lips twitchcd as he glanced at me l had
the discretion to ask no further explanation
and in moment he, grew grave again. contin
uing. Il am also glad to meet with you, fol
my good friend Darrell has sounded your praise.
the King
y should rejoice with all my heart to int
ay 1S nd d You Uru one. 4 SSSrS yoS are willing
81 should be your. lordship's most humble
he; and he added suddenly; You're a soo' '
Good, good. In these days our church ha
many enemies. 1t is threatened Oh NOR
than one side"
i contcntsi myself with bowing; when tn
secretary spoke to me on such high matters
with him. ...,
We'll, Mr. Dale, | shall trust that ma
Mr lo9Ei%s, You may ISSf to Sa hen
my thanks with polite wave OF his hand.
suddenly. to my amazement, the Kin
turned round and called to me:
Mr.. Dale. there is play to he acted at III
house tomorrow evening. Pray give me III
pleasure Of your company"
bowed almost to the ground, scarcely ebl
to believe my ears.
And wcI try.'' said the King. raising h
! voice so that not only we who were close
him. but the gentlemen behind also must hea
TO find an ugly woman andan honest man, b.
tween whom may place You. The fir
. should not be difficult to come on. but IL
second, | fear. is wcll-nigh impossible. unlc>
another stranger should come to court. GOu
day to you. Mr. Dale" And away he wen
smiling very happily and holding the boy
| hand in his.
! ITO Dc continucdD