Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-07-15


through great tunnel beneath US"
Thorndyke sat In deep thought for
moment; then he looked so steadily and
80 admiringly into Bernardino's eyes
that she grew red with confusion. but
you. yourself-are you thoroughly con.
tent herep"
II know nothing else," she contin-
ued. II have heard little about your
world except that your people are dis
contented, weak and insane. and that
your changeable weather and your care
less laws regarding marriage and hered-
ity produce perpetual and innumerable
diseases; that your people are not we'll
developed and beautiful; that you war
with one another, and that one tears
down what another builds have, too,
always been happy, and since you came
I am happier still. don't know what
1t means. I have never been so much
interested in any one before. "
1T is love on the part of both Of u.s."
replied the Engiishman impulsively,
taking her hand. II never was content
before went rowing over the earth
trying to end my life at sea or In bal
loon voyages, but now only want to
be with you. Ihave never dreamed that
could be so happy or that ! would
meet any one so beautiful as you are"
Bornardino's delight showed itself in
bushes OH her face, and Tborndyke.
unable to restrain himself, put his arm
around her and drew her to his breast
and kissed her.
She sprang up quickly, and he saw
that she was trembling and that oil the
color had fed from her face.
"What Is the matter?" he asked IN
alarm.
At first she did not answer, but only
looked at him half frightened, and then
covered her face with her hands He
drew them from her face and compelled
her to look at him.
"What is tho matter3" he repeated,
strange fear at his heart.
"You have broken one Of the most
sacred laws Of our country" she fal.
tered in great embarrassment my
father would punish me very severely If
he knew Of it, and he would Danish
you, for to treat me in that manner as
his daughter Is regarded as an insult to
him."
II beg your pardon most humbly."
said the contrite Englishman. 1T was
all on account Of my ignorance Of your
customs and my impulsiveness 1t shall
never happen again, promise you
Her face frightened little, and the
color came back slowly. She sat down
again, but not so near Thorndyke, and
seemed desirous Of changing tho subject.
"And do you love the man my father
hos transported" she questioned.
"Yes. He is good, faithful fellow,
and 1t is hard to die so far away from
friends"
"We must try to save him. but can
not now think Of safe plan. The police
are very vigilant.
"Where was he taken9"
''Into the darkness behind the sun,
beyond the wall Of which spoke"
A flush Of shame came into Thorn
dykes face over the remembrance that
he had made no effort to aid poor
Johnston and was sitting listening with
delight to tho conversation Of Bernar-
dino. He rose suddenly.
II must be doing something to aid
him." he said. II cannot sit here In
active while he Is In danger"
"Be patient" she advised, looking at
him admiringly. 1T is near night. See,
1t is the gray light of dusk. The sun Is
out Of sight. Tonight If possible, shall
come to you. Perhaps shall approach
you without disguise If you are In the
throneroom and my father does not OBJ
jeot to my entertaining you, but for the
present we must separate. AdieuP'
He bowed low as she turned away and
Joined tho throng that was passing
along outside. An officer approached
him. 1t was Captain Tradmos, who
bowed and smiled pleasantly.
II congratulate you, }" he said, With
suave politeness
Upon what3" Thorndyko was on
his guard at once.
upon having pleased the king 80
thoroughly. No stranger, in my MEM
ory, has ever been treated SO courteous
". Every other newcomer is put under
surveillance, but you are left unwatch-
ed"
'He is easily pleased, said the Eng
Iishman, "for I have done nothing to
crafty him."
II thought he would like you, and !
felt that your friend would have to suf-
fer, but could not help him."
''He shall not suffer II I can prevent
It,"
"Sh-be cautious. Those words, i'm
plying all inclination to treason, If spo-
ken to any other officer, would place
you under immediate arrest. I like you;
therefore I want to warn you against
such folly. You are wholly In the kings
power. Another thing would special
iy warn you against
"And that is2"
Mot to allow the king to suspect
your admiration for the Princess Ber-
nardino. It would displease the king.
She is much taken with you. saw 1t
in her eyes when she danced for your
entertainment.
Thorndyke made no reply, but gazed
searchingly into the eyes Of the officer.
Tradmos laughed,
"You arc afraid Of me. "
"No. am not. I trust you wholly.
know that you are honorable. never
make mistake along that line. "
Tradmos bowed. pleased by the COM
pliment
II shall aid you all can with my
advice, for I know you will not betray
me, but at present am powerless to
give you material aid. Every subject OF
this realm is bound to the autocratio
will of the king. It is impossible for