Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

water Of which was playing weird mt
sic on great bells of glass, some OF
which hung in the foCItain's stream,
and others rose and fell, giving forth
strange, submerged tones III the foam
ing basin.
1T is a new invention recently placed
here by the kings son, who is musical
genius, explained Tradmos. You will
be astonished at some Of his inventions. "
He led them, as if to avoid the great
crowds that they could now hear on all
sides, down long vista of palms, the
branches of which met over their heads,
to the wide door of the audience cham
Der A party of men dressa. in uniforms
of white silk with gold and silver orna-
ments bowed before the captain and
made way for him.
The captives now found themselves in
the most splendid and spacious room
they had ever seen, at the far end of
which was long dais and on it an
elaborate throne.
II shall be obliged to leave you when
the king COMES" said Tradmos to
Thorndyke, but shall hope to see you
again. Don't forget MY name and rank,
for may send you a message some time
that may aid you.
THANK you," replied the English
man, and then as a throng of beautiful
young women came from a room on the
side and gathered about the throne he
aIl ssWhn <hnx-91t
1.-The wives and daughters Of the king
and the wives of the princes, was the
cautious answer, "but don't look at any
one of them closely"
II don't see how a fellow can help it;
they are ravishingly beautiful, don't
you think so, Johnson?''
Don't be a fool" snapped the
American. Don't you know enough to
hold your tongue?"
Tradmos smiled as if amused, and
when he had shown them to seats near
the great golden throne he said:
"Stay where you are till the king
sends for you, and then 60 and kneel be-
fore the throne. Do not rise till he bids
you"
The captives thanked him, and the
captain turned away. The eyes Of all
the royal party now rested on the
strangers, and it was hard for them to
appear unconscious Of it. A great crowd
was slowly filling the room, and an Or
chestra in balcony on the left of the
dais began to make delightful music on
instruments the strangers had never be-
fore seen. After an enhancing prelude
a sound Of singing was heard, and far
up in a grand dome, lighted like the
one the captives had just admired over
the central court Of the place, they saw
a bevy of maiiens, rooe. in white,
moving about in midair, apparently I'M
supported by anything.
How on earth is that jlone?" asked
Thorndyke.
II don't know" returned Johnston,
speaking more freely now that the cap
tain had gone. II am not surprised at
anything"
'"I":cir voices are exquisite, and that
orc,rstra-a Boston symphony concert
cor ,t0a't be compared to it."
"..L:.e goes the sunlight again."
c:i>d Johnston. "By Jove, it is blue"
The transition was sublime. They
seemed transported to some other scene.
The great multitude, the elegantly
dressed attendants about the throne. tho
corrsiers, the beautiful women, all
seemed to change in appearance. On the
view through the wide doors leading to
tie conservatory and the great swarm
ing court beyond the soft blue light fell
like filmy veil Of enchantment
Wonderfully exclaimed the Ameri-
can.
1T is ahead Of our clocks anyway"
TESTED Thorndyke. ANY child that can
count ON its fingers could tell that this
is the fifth hour IF the day"
The music grew louder. There was q
harmonious blare of mighty trumpets.
the clang Of gongs and cymbals. and
then the music softened until it coald
scarcely be heard. There was comnn-
ton about the throne.
The king was coming. Every person
ON the dais stood motionless, expectant.
A page drew aside the rich curtain from
a door on the right. and an old man.
wearing a robe Of scarlet ornamented
with jewels and crown set with spar
king gems, entered and seated himself
ON the throne. The music sank lower.
So soft did it become that the tinkling
bells Of the great fountain outside could
be heard throughout the room.
The king bowed to the throng on the
dais and spoke few words to a court
Ter who advanced as he sat down. The
oourtier must have spoken Of them. for
the king ut once looked down at John
ston and Thorndyke and nodded his
head. The courtier spoke to o page, and
the youth left the dais and came toward
the captives.
1--WE arc in for it. " cautioned Thorn.
dyke. Now, don't be afraid Of your
shadow. Well come out all right"
The king has sent for you." said the
page the next instant go to the
throne"
They were the cynosure Of the entire
room as they went up the carpeted steps
Of the dais and knelt before the king.
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