Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-06-28

limited, ana he c0ulQ understand DuL
little Of the rapid conversation. Stand
ing squarely in front of Baldos, she
questioned him in low tones.
What did he mean when he said he
had given you a Iesson?v she demand
ed. His eyes cleaned merriIy
He meant to alarm your highness
Didn't he give you talking to r
ssHe coached me In ethics.
You are evading the question, sir.
Was he mean and nasty to your Tell
me; want to kRow.
Well he said things that a soldier
must endure, a civilian or an equal
might have run him through for it, your
highness." A flush rose to his cheeks,
and his lips quivered ever SO slightly.
But Beverly saw and understood. Her
heart was in her eyes
That settles ii, . she said rigidly.
You are not to report to him at 8
tomorrow 2
But he will have me shot, your
highness, said he gladly
He viii do nothing Of the kind. You
are my guard" And her eyes were
cleaning dangerously Then she re-
joined the group, the members of
which had been watching her curious
~. Count Marlanx, she said, with
enhancing dimples, Twill you report
to me at tomorrow morning?'
Il have an appointment" he said
slowly. but with understanding.
.'But you will break it, / am sure, 2
she asserted confidently. Il want to
give you a lesson in-in lawn tennis. !"
Later on, when the victoria was well
away from the fort, Dagnar took her
companion to task for holding in pub
lie friendly discourse with member
Of the guard, whoever he might be.
1T is altogether contrary to custom
and But Beverly put her hand over
the critical lips and smiled like a
guilty child.
Now, don't scold,' she pleaded, and
the countess could go no further.
The following morning Count Mar
lanx reported at o'clock with much
better grace than he had suspected
himself capable of exercising. What
she taught him OF tennis on the royal
courts in the presence Of an amused
audience was as nothing to what ne
learned of strategy as 1t can be prac-
ticed by a whimsical girl. Almost be-
fore he knew it she had won exemp-
ton for Baldos, that being the stake
for the first set Of singles To his
credit, the count was game. He took
the wager, knowing that ne IN his
ignorance could not win from the
blithe young expert in petticoats. Theu
he offered to wager the brass candle
stick against her bracelet. She consid-
cred Tor moment ana theh ~ q spiris
sf enthusiasm accepted the proposltion'
AFTER al, sue coseteu the canuiese i.A.
han an nour later an oruefiy was liu-
ing TO the Tort WIN lhstructiohs " ~
turn at once with MISS Cainoun.s can
diestlck. II ls on record tnat tney
were love sets, whlch goes 70 prove
that Beverly TOOK no chances.
Count Marlanx' pumng ana perspil-
ing, his joints dismayeo ana ms prain
confused, rode away at noon WIN
Baron Dangioss. Beverly, quite nappy
In her complete victory, enjoyed nap
Of profound sweetness and then was
ready for her walk with the princess.
They were strolling leisurely about the
beautiful grounds, safe IN the shade OF
the trees from the heat Of the July sun,
when Baron Dangloss approached
Your royal highness, ne pegan'
with his fierce smile, may | beg mo-
ment's audiencey'
ut has to do with Baldos, I'll take
oath, said Beverly with conviction.
Eyes, with your guard. Yesterday he
visited the fortress. He went in an Off
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