Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-05-20
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"The insolent wretch" cried one.
'He ought to hold papers on the pill
lory." said another.
Nothing Of the sort" broke in sensi-
bic, fearless little Jane. II think the
Lady Mary was wrong. He could not
have known her by Inspiration"
'Jane is right" exclaimed Mary,
whose temper, if short, was also short
lived and whose kindly heart always
set her right If she but gave it little
time. Her faults were rather those of
education than Of nature. "Jane is
right. 1t was what I deserved. l did
not think when l spoke and did not
really mean it as it sounded He acted
like man and looked like one, too,
when he defended himself. warrant
the pope ut Rome could not run over
him with impunity. For once l have
found real live man, full Of manli-
ness. saw him in the lists Mt Windsor
a week ago, but the king said his name
was secret, and could not learn it.
| He seemed to know you, Jane. Who is
he? Now tell us all you know. The
queen can wait"
And her ujesty waited OH a girls
curiosity.
l had told Jane all knew about
Brandon. so she was prepared with
full information and gave it, She told
the princess who he was, Of his ter
rible duel with Judson, his bravery
and adventures in the wars, his gcncr-
Gus gift to his brother and sisters, and.
lastly, "Sir Edwin says he Is the best
read man In the court and the bruvest.
uuest heart in Christendom.'
After James account Of Brandon
they MI started by roundabout way
for the marble landing. In few mo-
ments whom did they see coming to-
ward them down the path but Bran
don, who had delivered his message
and continued his walk. When he
saw whom he was about to meet, he
quickly turned In another direction
The Lady Mary had seen him. how
ever. and told Jane to run forward and
bring him to her. She soon overlook
him and said:
"Mastcr Brandon, the princess
wishes to see you," then maliciously
"You will suffer. this time. l assure
you she Is not used to such treatment
1t was glorious, though. to see you re
sent such an affront. Men usually
smirk and smile foolishly and thanl
her when she smites them"
Brandon was disinclined to return.
II am not in her highness' com
mand," he answered, land do not car,
to go back for reprimand when an
In no way to blame"
ooh, but you must come. Perhap
she will not scold this time" And sh
put her hand upon his arm and laugh
ingly drew him along. Brandon o
course had to submit when led by 81
sweet Il captor-anybody would. S
fresh and fair and lovnble was JAM
that l am sure anything masculin
must have given way.
Coming up to the princess and he
ladies, who We're waiting. Jane said
Lady Mary. let me present Maste
Brandon, who, If he has offended il
any way, humbly sues for pardon.
That was the one thing Brandon ha
no notion on earth Of doing, but he le
it go as Jane had put it. and this wa
+ his reward:
q 1T is not Master Brandon VIII
: should sue for pardon" responded tn
: princess ut is l who was wrong.
8 blush for what did and said. ForSiv
c me, sir, and let us start anew" At thi
she stepped up to Brandon and offere
, him her hand. which he, dropping
S his knee, kissed most CALAMITY.
e 'Your highness, you can we'll affor
IS to offend when you have so sweet m
gracious a talent for making amends
t "A wrong acknowledged as some on
); has said, becomes an Obligation" fl
e looked straight into the girls eyes q
d he said this, and his gaze was altogetl