Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-14

and the third day, he died, carry
ing with him his secret to the tolnD.
This happened two months ago.
AT this moment Lord Singleton, giv-
ing some instructions to his Servants,
descended the great staircase, ana al
the young officers.
.Do YOU know, gentlemen" he ASKED
.if our friend. Sir John Malcolm, has
arrived mt the palace"
1--WE have not yet seen hin" an
swered Midley.
"And l dare affirm to your lordship
that he is not present" ahother.
"Doubtless he is Immersed In one Oh
those mysterious judicial investlga-
whose end no n exactly under
but which so completely alb
sorb him."
"Doubtless, my lord," affirmed Lieut..
Midley.
But. as he spoke, on the highest step
the staircase appeared Sir Johns
ounge son, accompanying his nan
Gee, Hera Burtell, and her sister Agnes.
Lord Singleton was the first to as
them.
"Ahva he exclaimed, "here is Sir Ed
ward with Sir Johns wards! He VIII
be able to bring us news of his father.
You bring us Sir John?' he asked, AFTER
a formal interchange of cuurtesies.
"No, my lord" answered the young
81 hoped to find him here
..We have awaited him. replied the
Governor. land are surprised at his aD-
sence."
eBut it more than astonishes me-"
murmured Edward. 1T causes me
great uneasiness."
"And whyF"
"Why? Ny lord" repeated Edward,
81 will explain. My father neither
b~reakfasted nor supped with us. He
left the bungalow before 'daybreak, and
entering his ROOM, / found his bed
.Indeed!' said the Governor. ut APP
pears very strange"
zone thing treasures u.s." added Ag-
mes. timidly. MY guardian was not
alone. His eldest son accompanied
him and also Stop, a most faithful
man, and Sir Georges valet. In that
case, you must put aside all thought OF
danger"
YES" added Edward, "and it must
also be said that my father has had
the habit of absenting himself in this
fashion. without forewarning anyone"
ssAh, it is doubtless one of these jour-
news he has made. | am convinced We
shall soon press his hand"
I'VE share your hope, my lord
AT this instant q huSsar announced,
in ringing tones:
''The Rajah Doorgal Sahib"
Quite q movement of curiosity was
apparent among the guests to see the
newcomer. whose reputation had pre-
coded him as one of the wealthiest and
most civilized Of the Hindoo princes
and English allies.
The Governor advanced several steps
to meet him. He was costumed in the
Oriental habit, hts dress sparkling with
precious stones, and he descended the
staircase surrounded by a numerous
and brilliant suite. Agnes seized He
ra's arm and t%remblingly whispered:
Look, Hera-look! 1t is the man we
constantly meet, and whose gaze,
when fixed on. my face, burns like n
and makes me redden in spite of
myself. Hera, / am afraid of him. In
some way this nan brings me misfor-
tuner
Hera, in answer, pressed her hand.
i'Nonsense, dear!l" she said. IF we
meet the prince, 1t is by accident. and
if he looks at you, it is because you are
so beautiful that l cannot be aston
ished at his admiration. l think him
charming. Besides, u guardian knows
him. Why, then, are you afraid?"
II do not know" murmured Agnes.
81 shudder-cannot help it, | am. per-
haps, weak and foolish, but it is not
my fault. One cannot control PRESENT.
ments."
The Governor and the rajah had now
met.
"Welcome, Doorgal Sahib.' said the
former. In this palace, which is En-
glish territory, / am proud and happy
to reckon you among my guests"
"My lord" responded the rajah, II
offer to You my hand, and my heart fol
lows it. Our countries are not the
same, our gods are different, but we
are brothers."
sit could not be otherwise" replied
Lord Singleton, ''since England and
India are sisters"
Doorgal then, perceiving the two Sis
tiers, fastened towards them.
Miss Agnes-Miss Hera." he said,
with the most profound respect. ''let
me bend the knee before you as before
Of the smiling diyinities Of the
temple. Sir Edward, / salute you.
Shall we not see, this evening, Sir
John, your father?"
DOUBTLESS, prince, since we expect
him." answered Edward.
Il shall await his coming. since l
n favor to ask of him."
"a favor, prince?" echoed Hera.
What may it be-,
ITO be permitted to offer each of you
one of those tribes, pleasing to young
gi-ls, whose sole value in my eyes will
that it may enhance your beauty"
what is it, them
A magnificent belt of embroidered
cachemlre encircled the rajah's waist.
and held his silver handled dagger, in
crusted with jewels. Doorgal thrust
his right hand into It's ample folds and
drew thcrefrom two caskets. similar i'm
shape, which he handed the young
girls, slightly bending the knee before
them, in Eastern fashion.
With marEp1 hacifatfnn