The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1906-11-30
By S
GEORGE BARR
M'CUTCHEON,
Author Of "Gr.usiark"
SH
CopSyeht. 1904. BY Dodd.
Mead and Goapsn,
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that Kept BaldOs from the fields over
which prejudice alone held sway. Her
love for him and her determination to
br his wife were not in the least dulled
by these reflections
The doors to the great banquet hall
were thrown open ut last, and in the
disorder that followed she wondered
who was to lead her to the feasting.
The Duke of Mizrox claimed the Prin-
cess Candace.
Il am to have the honor" said some
one at her side, and the voice was the
one she least expected to hear utter
the words. The speaker was the man
who deserved the place beside Yetive.
Prince BANTAM himself.
Bewildered. her heart palpitating
with various emotions. she took his
arm and allowed herself to be drawn
wonderingly. through the massive
doors. As they entesed. followed by
the brilliant company the superb or
chestra that Beverlys had so often en-
joyed began to play the stirring
Hands Across the Sea-" The musi-
clans themselves seemed to have
caught the universal feeling of Joy and
mirth that was in the air and played
as If inspired. their leader bowing low
to the young American girl as she
passed. 1t was his affectionate tribute
to her. Prince Dantan, to her amaze
ment. led her up the entire length OF
the banquet hall to the head of the
royal table, gorgeous with the plate of
hundred Graustark rulers. placing
her on his left and next to the slightly
raised royal chairs. Candace was on
his right, the picture Of happiness.
Beverly felt dizzy, weak. She looked
helplessly at Prince Dantan. His smile
was puzZling. AS IL in Il daze she saw
Grenfall Lorry with the Countess
ivonne standing exactly opposite t,
lar, he; with the others. awaiting the
appearance Of the princess and the one
who was to sit beside her
The music ceased. there was a hush
over the room, and then Yetive came
forward, magnificent in her royal
robes, smiling and happy. A tall man
In the uniform of an exalted army Off
Ger stood beside her. gold braid and be-
u.
erly turned deathly white. her figure
Btiffened and then relaxed.
1t was Buldos!
She never knew how she dropped in
to the chair the servant held for her.
She only knew that his dark eyes were
smiling at her with love and mischief
IN their depths. There was q vague,
uncertain sound of chattering; some
one was talking eagerly to her, but she
neard MIN not There was a standing
toast to the Prince Of Dawsbersen.
Then the audacious ghost of Baldos
was proposing ringing response to
the Princess Yetive: the orchestra was
playing the Graustark and Dawsbergcn
national hymns. But 1t was all as a
dream to her. At last she heard Can
dace calling to her. her face wreathed
IN smiles! Scores of eyes seemed to be
looking at her. and all of them were
full Of amusement
Now. say that girl can't keep q
secret" came to her ears from the radi.
ant sister OF Dantan. Ravone, at her
side, spoke to her, and she turned to
him dizzily. .
You first knew me as Rayone. Miss
Calhoun" he was saying genially.
linen 1t became necessary. by royal
command, for me to be Prince Dantan.
May l have the honor Of introducing
myself in the proper person? I am
Christobal Of Rapp-Thorburg, and I
shall be no other than he hereafter.
The friendship that binds me to Prince
Dantan. at last In his proper place be-
side the Princess of Graustark, is to be
strengthened into a dearer relationship
before many days have passed"
The Princess Candace ceases to be
bis sister" volunteered the Duke of
Mizrox. "She Is and long has been his
af1anced wife"
Enchanted and confused over all that
had occurred In the last few moments,
Beverly murmured her heartfelt con-
gratulations to the joyous couple. The
orchestra had again ceased playing.
All eyes turned to Baldos-the real
Prince Dantan-who. glass in hand,
rose to his feet
Your royal highness, ladies and
gentlemen, Graustark and Dawsber-
gen are entering a new era. I pledge
you my honor that never again shall
the slightest misunderstanding exist
between them. They shall 90 forth to
their glorious destiny as 3ne people.
Your gracious ruler has seen fit to be.
stow her hand and affections upon an
Americana gentleman, your esteemed
prince consOrt. We all know how 10y
ally the people have approved her
choice There is one present. trusted
friend Of your beautiful princess and
lovingly called in your hearts Beverly
Of Graustark. Whose example more
worthy for me to follow than that Of