Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-09-14

.A Az, VOL nv lord. Be kind; fulfill
the dearest of my wishes" >.
st am really, rajah. What must y
done?" ronre,
"oYu are England's supreme reple'
sentative. Your will none of your coun-
trymen will dispute. Authorize e., M ah
Agnes and Miss Hera, then, IN tne nu
sense of their guardian, not to fepulse
nv modest Offering; and, il your au
thority does not suffice, l pray you '''o
to it entreaty." III, an
"Prince" stammered Agnes, WIN ai
uneasiness which was absolute pam,
"our gratitude is great, but Je"els ~
such value we cannot accept.
.srhcy are too beautiful.' cried meia
81 thousilnd-fold too beautiful! lucy
were made for queens ,
"And are you not queens:' exclalineu
Doorgal, with warmth. Are you no.
thrice queens, wearing the triple crown
Of beauty, youth and grace: i1oM
many sovcreigns would gladly e ~,
change their golden scepter for yours .,
ASK Sir Edward" said Agnes.
am sure he will say. with Us, tn''t ~
ceptance is impossible
4
himself compelled to reply .u
."rruly. prince" he answered.
must agree, with Miss Agnes ana MISS
Hera." e;,,,,ro
Doorsal turned toward Lord slhsle-
ton. <,-, .o,.
My lord governor" he'said, you sees
I have no hope but in you bee'n,,
then. and favolHbly to me- pra! YOU.
so be it," answered LORD ollisir =. ~,
~ consent, but must first KNOW IL '.,l
parties accept my decision, anu WIN
submit to it without opposition OF nlah-
muring." , ,,,,,
10 this each of the little group
agreed.
"This, then. is my fiat: Il. Governor
of Benares, in Sir John Malcolm ao-
sence, and acting for him, 10 eh1olh'
upon his charming wards to accept 1,ie
Jewels so courteously offered by tlle
Raiah Doorgal Sahib. and which are d.
gage anew of the sympathetic anu e"i-
dial alliance between India and Eng
land"
A Joyous smile lighted Hems face,
but on Agnes long lasles hung tear
"rhanks. my lord! cried Doorgal, ra-,
diant. II expected from you no less"
Then he added, turning toward the
young girls:
The supreme decision is annolnced.,
No longer have you the right TO re-
fuse"
Hera. frankly, delighted. fastened to-
clasp the jewels on her neck and arms.
"lou will allow me- murmured
Doorgal to Agnes. Who painfully agl-
tated. could not refuse to extend her
arm that he might fasten upon it the
bracelet.
As he did so he whispered, in low,
agtated tones:
"Ah. that | might thus put my heart
into your hands, and compel YOU to ac'
cept it,
And leaning toward her. lie brushed
her fingers With his kiss. she rrcoilins.
from the unexpected demonstration.
'"rhcse jewels burn me. she thought.
Ellis lips felt to me like hot iron. l
tremble. 1t seems to me that | shall.
die.'
At this moment the crowd surged 20
one point in great excitement One or
two seconds passed, then the ringing
voice OF the husSar announced the
Princess Djella.
According to her invariahle customs.
She was dressed in European style-her
white dress entirely composed of Eng
lish lace of great value. her arms and
shoulders bare. 4 diadem of black en-
amel studded with diamonds of incred-
ible splendor, sparkled in her dark hair.
Good evening. my lord" she said to
the governor, extending her hand. Il
have promised, and l am here
Seeing you enter, princess an-
swered Lord Singleton. lone leaves the
domain of reality to enter that of fairy
land. 1 told you, when last we met,
that my fete needed queen. She is
here. | place the scepler in your
hands,"
Il accept, my lord, and l will hold it
until the morning.
While these words We're exchanged,
Agnes and Hera. half-hiddcn by the
group of guards and black slaves
"aZed at Djella with devousing curios-
it.y
Is she not bcautiful?" asked Hera. {.
"DaZZlingly beautiful. and Vet she
makes me fear. She has wicked eyes
and cruel smile''
Her eyes and smile to me appear
sweet" answered Hera
"l-cok more closely" returned Agnes,
with some Impotence, land YOU will
see that | am right
The princess. perceving Doorgal Sa-
hib. heckoned him to approach.
He fastened to obey.
"Ah, rajah!' she said with a smile.
You appear to ignore the fact that.
through Lord Singleton's mandate. (
am queen for the night Why do YOU
not lay your homage ut your sover,
eign's feetY'
II wait until the Queen PERMITS he
answered, kissing her hand.
Leaning toward him, she said in a
voice low enough to be heard only by
him:
mo news has vet reached here:"
AS yet, none.' answered Doorsal.
Edward approached the two sisters.
NOW that your curiosity is satisfied,
come within"
Edward" said Agnes. 81 Go not
KNOW what presentiment Expresses me.
put when l look at this woman NV
heart ceases to beat. TO me she seems
to bring misfortune"
"Oh, we'll, in the salons you will not
see her. You will come:'
ssYes..
Come quickly, them