Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-09-07

cealed nothing. from me Let me show
you her heart. Just now you spoke Of.
caprice, and you spoke truly. 1T was
caprice orr No, / am wrong 1t was
an irresistible attraction which drew
cher to you. She had seen you, and she
felt every nerve and pulse OF her being
go out toward you-a passion h had
no strength to resist. Has 1t not been
thus in aIl'things since the world be-
gan? The'torrents and rivers at their
source are tiny riyulets. AS you APP
peared before her in your true light, a
giant in mind and heart, a child in gen.
giant in mind AMI heart, a child in gem
tleness and simplicity, a hero in devo-
ton and courage, caprice gave place TO
love. The attraction became a pro-
found passion. in N word, Sir George,
this woman loves you. She loves you
with all her soul: yet before she knew
you she believed she could never love-.
"Ah madame, IL 1 am indeed TO credit
your assurance. believe me. that it
causes profound regret"
Profound regret echoed Djella, In
almost indistinct tones. And Why"
Because this affection, which / do
not deserve it Is, impossible for me to
return!"
.."What is the obstacle?' she asked,
impatiently.
1.-The most unsurmountable of all OBJ
stacles. A loyal heart can neither
withdraw nor share it's allegiance: and
mine, in all its entirety, has already
been bestowed"
Djella slightly shrugged her shoul-
ders,. an ironical smile encircling her
lips.
TO Miss Agnes Burtell, Your fan
Gee" she exclaimed.
The disdainful expression with which
she pronounced these words did not es-
cape Sir George.
ITO Miss Agnes Burtell, my fiancee-
yes, madame!" he answered, in clear,
proud tones.
The princess saw her error. She bit
her lips, Fastening to add
Il know that Miss Agnes Is q most
charming girl; and though / have not
yet had the pleasure Of meeting her. 1
doubt neither her grace nor beauty.
But she is still a child, who can know
nothing of love. To her the betrothed
Is a brother-or. at most, a friend"
$50 much the better, madame an
swercd George. IF her heart is dumb,
l viii teach it to speak in loves Ian
guage."
You will teach her, but she of whom
l tell you-she when you despise-
would give her life for loves sweet
sakp!"
"She whom | despise, do you say?"
answered George. How can 1 despise
one whom / do not know? The mask
which concealed her features put q bar
rier between us"
"She is more beautiful than the most
beautiful" cried Djella. poets have
compared her to Venus. She is young.
and IT is said that her eyes possess a
magical power to enslave all hearts,
why. then. has she not used them
to. enchain mine when it was We
timer
Listen to me, Sir George" continued
the princess, "for 1 have not vet told
you all. This woman's rank is so ex-
allied that the regard of those sur
rounding her scarcely dares lift itself
beyond her feet. Among her ancestors
We're b kings of India and rulers of
the world. Her fortune is so great
that her followers become millionaires
and in no wise is she impoverished.
She need but make a signal. and three
hundred thousand Hindoos rise to obey
any command which may issue from
her lips. Between this woman and
you, Sir George, caste, religion, preju-
dice appear to form an impossible
abyss-is it not so? Well, to draw her
to you, she will bridge the chasm. She
will lift you to her altitude in max
ing you her husband. She will bring
you wealth and p~ower-power without
limit, fabulous wealth! And if ever
heavens will restores to her the throne
Of her ancestors. she will share 1t with
you. All this she offers you, Sir
George. What Is your reply?"
Alas, princess, it is short, indeed A
moment ago, / had the honor of saying
to you / no longer belonged to myself
to give. SO, alluring as these proposals
may be, l must nov add, L no longer
belong to myself to sell!"
Djella made a gesture Of grieved sur
prise.
"Ah Sir George" she murmured.
''these are cruel words! Where, then.
do you discover a bargain in this offer,
dictated by a heart which you entirely
fl?"
$50 be 1t. madame. I retract all
harshness and injustice from the
words; but / repeat, L no longer pos
sess myself. I love Agnes .Burtell"
Djella's pale cheeks became purple.
Her eyes fairly scintillated.
mol! she cried, with illy-suppressed
emotion, caused by the inner writings
OF all the serpents Of jealousy and rage
mo, you do not love her., You could
not love her. Forget. this child. We
will find for her another fiancee, which
quickly will console her If so She stands
in .peed of consolation. Sir Geoxge,y do
not be pitilessitowarf the naughty swro-
nian who bends even to make toy6h a
prayer. Do 1iot'repulse her whom4ove
has rendered-humble, and who stretch
es to you shpplicating hands, George,
love you-vf
"You, madame-you?" stammered the
young man,, struck with stupefaction
and emotion, more readily understood
than expressed.
Eyes" replied Djella, breathless with
agitaton-"yes. II, who am yours al
ready, and who wish ever to be yours.
look! She Is on her knees-sne to
whom all men bow. The Princess Djel-
Ia Moistens your hand with her tears
you, whom l have seen duplicating at
my feet when a mask concealed my
~face-you, whom / have seen SILVER