Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-06-14

canoe in the fact that This year rney
were being carried on In the rough
southern extremity Of the principally,
within a days march Of the Graustark
line, fully two months earlier than
usual. The doughty baron reported
that foot, horse and artillery were en-
gagged in the drills, and that fully 5000
men were massed in the south Of Ak
phain. The Notifications Of Ganlook,
Talbot and other towns in northern
Graustark were strengthened with al
most the same care as those In the
south, where conflict with Dawsbergen
might first be expected. General Mar
lanx and his staff rested neither day
nor night. The army Of Graustark
was ready. Underneath the castles
gay exterior there smoldered the fire Of
battle, the tremor Of defiance.
| Late one afternoon Beverly Calhoun
and Mrs. Anguish drove up in state to
/ the Tower, wherein sat Dangloss and
his watchdogs. The scoWl left his face
as far as nature would permit, and he
welcomed the ladies' warmly.
81 came to ask about my friend, the
goat hunter" said Beverly, her cheeks
| trifie roster than usual.
| sHe is far from an amiable person,
your highness." said the officer. When
discussing Baldos he never failed to
address Beverly as your highness."
1.-THE fever is gone, and he is able to
walk without much pain, but he is as
restless as a witch. Following instruc-
lions, / have not questioned him con-
corning his plans. but fancy he is
eager to return to the hills"
| "yVhat did he say when you gave
him my message?' asked Beverly.
Which one, your highnessY' asked
he, with tantalizing density.
'sWhy, the suggestion that he should
come to Edelweiss for better treat
ment," retorted Beverly severely.
sHe said he was extremely grateful
for your kind Offices, but he did not
deem it advisable to come to this city.
He requested me to thank you in his
behalf and to tell you that he will
never forget what you have done for
| him"
"And he refuses to come to Edel-
weiss ~ irritably demanded Beverly.
eyes, your highness. You see, he still
regards himself with disfavor, being a
| fugitive. 1t is hardly fair to blame him
for respecting the security of the
hills
IT hoped that l might induce him to
/ give up his old life and engage in some
thing perfectly honest, although, mind
you, Baron Dangloss, do not Ques-
ton bis integrity in the least, He
should have a chance to prove himself
worthy, that's all. This morning / Pc
titioned Count Marlanx to give him
place in the castle guard"
"My dear Miss Calhoun, the princess
has began the captain.
"Her highness has sanctioned the re-
quest" interrupted she.
"And the count has promised to dis
cover vacancy" said Dagmar, with
smile that the baron understood per-
fectly well.
sThis is the first time on record that
old Marlanx has ever done anything to
oblige soul save himself. 1t Is won
derful, Miss Calhoun. What spell do
you Americans cast over rock and met
al that they become as sand in your
fngers~ said the baron, admiration
and wonder in his eyes.
"You dear old flatterer!" cried Bever
" SO warmly that he caught his breath.
II believe that you can conquer even
that stubborn fellow in Ganlook," he
said, fumbling with his glasses. "He
is the most obstinate being know,
and yet in ten minutes you could bring
him to terms, am sure. He could not
resist you"
HE still thinks l am the princess r.
HE does and swears by you"
sThen my mind is made up. I'll go
to Ganlook and bring him back with
me, willy niIly. He is too good man
to be lost in the hills. Goodby, Baron
Danglossl Thank you ever and ever
SO much. oh, yes; will you write an
order delivering him over to me? The
hospital people may beer disoblig-'
ing, you know"
It shall be IN your h1ghness' hands
this evening"
The next morning, with Colonel Quin-
nox and small escort, Beverly Cal
houn set off in one Of the royal coaches
for Ganlook, accompanied by faithful
Aunt Fanny. She carried the order
from Baron Dangloss and letter from
Yetiye to the Countess Rallowitz in
surfing hospitality overnight in the
northern town. Lorry and the royal
household entered merrily into her
project, and she went away with the
godspeeds of ALL The Iron Count him
self rode beside her coach to the city
gates, an unheard Of condescension.
NOW, you'll be sure to find nice
place for him in the castle guard, won't
you, Count Marlanx?' she said at the
parting, her hopes as fresh as the daisy
in the dew, her confidence supreme.
The count promised faithfully, even