Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-06-07
| AN EMPEROR'S
DAUGHTER *
By LIEUT.. n

avoids the suns rays, and yet IL aDsorDs
he whole heart where it exists, ana
,nagnifes everything.
Equality is not its rule any more
han reason. and certain it is that there
ire no more unreasonable beings In ex-
istence than lovers. Though the most
real and absorbing of facts, love is born
in an atmosphere of romance, and, a.
he German poet says, Paradise is al
ways where love dwells."
In palace or in cottage, 1t is all inc
same; nor does it vary in it's uniform
nature, often hoping and believing
where reason would despair. This SEN
timent bore all these characteristics In
the heart of Marie Nicoloewna, the
beautiful daughter of the emperor or
all the Russias.
She was adored by her proud father,
and was the star of his splendid court.
But 10 years of age, she was already pro-
nounced to be the handsomest n alto
yether most lovely princess in Europe
Born at the foot of what was then tho
most powerful throne in the world, and
possessing such extraordinary attrac-
tons, it was not a matter OF. surprise
that a hundred mobiles sought to win
even a glance of approval from those
beautiful eyes.
1t was q proud satisfaction to the
emperor to see her sought by so many
heirs of other sovereigns, for though she
was the very light Of his eyes, and he
could hardly entertain the thought OF
aver parting from her, still hs
knew that it was inevitable, and he must
accept it as such. Only seeking so to
direct the fate of his beloved child as
to insure her happiness and sustain his
own dignity at the same time. So, call
ing the princess Marie to his side one
day, he kissed her brow fondly, and
said:
MY child, you are approaching tho
age at which the members of u house
are wont to join themselves in the bonds
of wedlock."
Marie blushed, but said nothing.
Il have selected the prince who is to
make you happy continued the father.
ITO make me happy?" she echoed, but
with a sigh 81 significant as to half re-
veal a secret.
What am | to infer from this?" he
asked, with the first frown his brow had
aver worn to her.
Speak, my father" she replied, see
ing his emotion; speak, and you shall
be obeyed."
"Obeyed!" said the emperor. rs il
only from duty. Marie, that you receive
a husband from my hands?"
He was answered in silence by a tear.
Marie, is your faith pledged to an,
,ther?"
Still only tears replied.
Answer me, Mafie.'
"Oh. my father, yes"
81 feared So"
my heart is no longer my own"
"Who is he?"
"Ah, my father, it is given to one VIII,
knows 1t not, and who shall never know
it, If you command me to marry else
where!" she replied.
Where have you met him?"
only a few times. and then at a dis
lance. We have never spoken to eacl
other"
lis it p~ossible?"
The emperor was aroused. He dare,
not ask the name of this unknown VIII
had stolen his daughters heart fron
him After pacing the apartments il
agitation for a few moments. he turne,
again to Marie. and said:
she a king?'
"No. my father"
"The kin OF a Sing?'
mo, my ia her"
"a grand duke?'
mo, my faIhar."
"A Russian nobleman?"
"No, my father"
"a foreigner2'
Yes"
The emperor sat down and covere
his face with his hands. He could not Q,
press in words his disappointment. Ha
be not loved his daughter with a
extraordinary affection, he would nc
have been thus annoyed, His word wa
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was all of his authority when the heal
/ asserted its over? Though he was I'll
/, emperor of Russia his child was sove
I eign of his heart.
rs this man in Russian" he aske,
after a pause,
Yes, my father"
! Where can ! see him." he continue
actually afraid to ask his name, aft
what he had heart. y
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How shall | recognize him?"
"By his green plume and blaC
charger
i ut is we'll, my daughter, {" he reptile
X calmly. go and pray to God to ha'
mercy on this mani