Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-01-07

ed 10 hesitate The artist was quick to
avail himself 81 aaother opportunity.
He stepped forward. this time without
kneeling. ard attempted again TO take
her hand. she resisted He gently per-
sisted. Walls they were thus engaged a
sound was heard, apparently in another
room. The princess turned with star
tied air. exolaiming:
1.-The king. my fatherl Oh, il he
should discover you here your life would
be in dangerp
Life without You would be unendur-
able now that your highness has deigned
to give me some evidence of your re-
gard. "
The artist had again clasped her hand
while utteriug these words in low. inn
passioned tones She seemed to strug-
gle, but apparently her strength was
but weakness. One Of his arms stole
round her waist and he drew her half
| yielding form closer,
"Oh, princess, he urged, "be minel
What is life without love? We can fly,
leave this country, and in some more
favored place live out our lives to-
gether. "
"No. no, mop she faltered. II can.
not, dare not
A loud commanding voice from some
unseen person without interrupted her.
Where is the princess? Bid her high.
! ness attend me at once. !"
my father!" gasped the now thor.
oughly frightened young woman. I'VE
will be discovered Oh, why did per.
nit you to have this interview"
Because you love me, +" declared tho
artist. rendered reckless by the over
whelming power Of passion and i'm
minent dread of instant exposure. LET
tho king come. / care not for my own
poor life. If may not share with the
woman love, then welcome DEATH"
'You say the princess Is engaged,
said the same commanding voice in re-
/ ply to some hurried remonstrance, ut
tered in low, feminine tones. "Ridicu-
lousi know of no engagement that
should make our own pleasure wait on
her convenience. Stand aside, minion |!
We will see for ourself what keeps her
| waiting"
Other feminine tones were heard in
effectually pleading, but the kings
voice dominated all. A heavy APP
| preaching tread was now audible
The princess turned very pale. She
chung to the artist, pushing him weakly
Ely, fiyf' she painted "If you love
me, fly for your life
A portly figure in royal robes now
strobe into the room. The princess
screamed, then collapsed gracefully
Her lovers ready arms received her
fainaing figure and dramatic tableau
was presented to the eyes Of the aston
| ished monarch, who at first glared an
| grily, while the artist, fairly driven to
bay, regarded the royal scowl unfiinoh-
| ingly.
Suddenly broad grin overspread the
kings eountenanoe He flung aside his
crown and robe w&ie the princess,
without effort, came Immediately out
| Of her swoon and assumed an air of
jaunty equanimity.
"a good scene, good sceneF COM
mented his majesty. Nov, Hartmann.
if you and Miss De Wore here only do
as well at the performance tonight as
you have done at this rehearsal today
will see that you both have benefit If
the play takes we'll. Let's open cold
bottle to it's success. .
| This proposal on the part of the stage
manager being unanimously agreed to
by the two stars the champagne was
sent for and they all drank to the sue.
cess of the new play, then being ex-
tensively billed and advertised as Her
Highness and the Artist. ''---Chicago
News