The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-18

II have scon yoMr lore BY the faircst
means"
gen are entering a new era / pledge
you my honor that never again shall
the slightest misunderstanding exist
between them. They shall go forth to
their glorious destiny as one people.
Your gracious ruler has seen at to be-
stow her hand and affections upon an
American gentleman. your esteemed
prince e0nsort. 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
the Princess Yetive? With whom could
better share my throne and please
you more than with your beloved Ameri-
can protegef I ask you to drink toast
to my betrothe,l. Beverly Calhoun. the
future Princess Of Dawsbergen."
Every glass was raised and the toast
drunk amid ringing cheers. The mill
to all Americans, especially to south
ern hearts. Beverly was too overcome
to speak.
-"You all"- she exclaimed.
There was tremendous commotion
In the gallery. People were standing
In their seats half frightened and
amused, their attention attracted by
the unusual scene. A portly negress,
totally unconscious Of the sensation
she was causing. her feet keeping time
to the lively strains Of music. was
frantically waving red and yellow
bandanna handkerchief 1t was Aunt
Fanny, and in a voice that could he
heard all over the banquet hall she
shouted: Good Lawd. honey. eff der
aii!'t playin' Away Down Souti, In
Dixie" IIooray! Hooray!"
Hours later Beverly was running.
confused and humbled, through the
halls ID her room. when a swifter one
than she came up and checked her
fight.
Beverly" cried an eager voice She
slackened her pace and glanced over
her shoulder. The smiling, triumphant
face of BaldOs met her gaze The up
per hall was almost clear Of people.
She was strangely frightened, distress
ingly difiident. Her door was not far
away. and she would have reached il
in al instant later had he not laid
compelling hand upon her
arm. Then she turned to face him. her
lips parted in protest. Don't look at
me in that way" he cried imploringly
''COme. dearest. come with me. We
can be alone In the nOck at the end of
the hail. Heavens, | am the happiest
being in all the world 1t has turned
out as have prayed it should"
She allowed him to lead her to the
darkenel nook. In her soul she was
why her tongue was so pow
erless. There were hundred things
she wanted TO say to him. but now that
the moment had. come she: WAS. voice
less. She only could look helplessly at
him. Joy seemed to he paraiyxed with
Ia her. 1t was Ms if she slept and
could not be awakened. As. she sank
upon the. cushion he dropped to his
knee before her, his hand cfAsping
hers with a ferv0r that thrilled her
with life. As he spoke her pulses
luickened and the blood began to race
furionsly.
Il have won your love, Beverly, by
the fairest means. There has never
been an hour In which have not been
for this glorious end. You
gave Yourself to me when you knew l
could he nothing more than the hum
blest soldier 1t was the sacrifice Of
ove. You will forgive my presumption
my very insoience. dear one-when l
tell you that my soul is the forfeit l
pay. 1t is yours through all eternity.
love You. | can give you the riches
Of the world as well as the wealth of
the heart The vagabond dies: your
poor humble follower gives way to the
prince. You would have
lived in cot as the guardsman's wife.
You will take the royal palace in
stead"