The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1903-08-01

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and she sees At TO reject our good OF
hces. There Is but one thing left for US
10 do-depart as we came"
But | don't like II little bit"
growled the other
If you only knew. MIR. Anguish you
would not be 50 harsh and unjust" re
n.onstrated the lady warmly Turning
to Lorry, she said, ''She asked me TO
hand you this, and TO bid you retain 1t
as Il token of her undying esteem"
Sae handed him small, exquisite
miniature OF the princess framed In
god inlaid with rubies. He took II
dumbly In his fingers. but dared not
look at the portrait II contained. With
what might have seemed disrespect he
dropped the treasure into his coat
pocket
Tell her shall always retain II as
token OF her esteem" he said. And
now may ask whether she handed my
note to her uncle, the countf
The countess blushed In a most un-
accountable manner.
mot while l was with her." she said,
recovering the presence OF mind she
apparently had lost.
"she destroyed IL, presume" said
he. laughing Larshly.
II saw her place II In her bosom, sin
and with the right hand" cried the
countess as II betraying a state secret
I'm her You are telling me the
TRUTH cried he. his face lighting up.
Now, see here. Lorry, don't begin to
question the countess word. won't
stand for that" interposed Anguish
good humoredly.
II should be more than base to say
falsely that she had done anything %
absurd" said the countess Indignantly
Where Is she nowr' asked Lorry.
I'm her boudoir. The Prince Lorenx
ls with her-alone."
what" he cried, jealousy darling
into his existence. He had never known
jealousy before.
They are betrothed," said she. with
an effort There was dead silence,
broken 10y Lorry's deep groan as he
turned aud walked blindly TO the oppo-
site side OF the room He stopped in
front of huge painting and stared st
IT, but did not see line or a tint.
'Isou don't mean to say she has ae-
ceptedf" half whispered Anguish.
Nothing less"
Thank God, you are only count
sss," he said tenderly.
"why-why-wh difference can u
make-I mean, why do you say thatr"
she stammered. crimson to her hair.
Because you won't have 10 sell your
self at sacrifice" he said foolishly.
Lorry came back TO them at this juno
ture, outwardly calm and deliberate.
"Tell us about IL, pray. We had
guessed as much"
"Out there are his people-the wretch
esv she cried vindictively her pretty
face in helpless frown. To-day was
the day. you know, on which he was
TO have his answer. lie came and kneit
In the audience chamber. III Grau-
stark had lmplorcd her 10 refuse the
hated offer but size bade him rise, and
there, before US ALL promised TO be-
come his bride.
THE greatest sorrow Graustark has
ever known grows out OF that decision.
She is determined 10 save for us what
her fathers folly lost TO do this she
becomes the bride OF vile wretch. q
man who soils her pure nature when
he thinks OF her. oh, we sought TO dis
suade her-we begged, we entreated,
but without avail. she will not sacri-
fee one foot OF Graustark TO save her
self. See the triumphant smiles on
their faces-the brutesw She pointed
maliciously TO the chattering visitors
In the hall. Already they think the
castle theirs. The union OF Graustark
and Axphain--Just what they most de-
sired, but we could not make her see IL
SOL!
as the day setY' asked Lorry brave
ly after n moments silent inspection
Of the dark browed victors
Eyes, aud there is TO be no delay.
The marriage contract has already
been signed. The date is Nov. 20. the
day on which we are TO account TO
Boaroz for our war debt. The old
princes wedding gift TO Graustark Is
to be document favorng us with "A
ten years extension" she said scorn-
fully.
And where IL she TO liver
"IIere. OF course She IL Graustark's
ruler and here she insists on abiding.
Just contemplate our court! overrun
with those Axphain dogs! All, she has
wounded Graustark more than she has
helped her"
There was nothing more TO be said
or done. 40 after few moments the
Americans took their departure. The
countess babe them farewell. saying
that she must Eturn TO the princess.
"I'll see you tomorrow" said An
guish, with rare assurance and the air
OF an old and indispensable friend.
And you, Mr.. Lorryr' she said curl
ously.
81 am very much occupied" he num-
bled.
'sYou do wrong I'm seeking To deceive