Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-23

GSotlAS Lie iHStdit > tisi itfAlsiult W liys~
tile preparations and the restoration of
Prince Dantan. Accompanying this
proclamation went dignitiel MESA &c
from Dantaa informing his people that
he awaited their commands. He was
ready to resume the throne that had
been so desecrated. 1t would be his
joy to restore Dawsbergen to its once
peaceful and prosperous condition. In
the meantime the Duke of Mizrox dis
patched the news to the Princess Eolga
of Axphain, who was forced to ADAM
temporarily at least her desper-
ate designs upon Graustark. The cap
ture Of Gabriel put an end to her trans
parent plans.
"But she is bound to break cut
against us sooner or later and On the
slightest proyocation,' said Yetive
II dare say that a friendly alliance
between Graustark and Dawsbergen
will prove sufficient to check any am
billions she may have along that line"
said Rayone significantly. They are
yer. near to each other now, your high
ness. Friends should stand together"
Beverly Calhoun was in suspense.
Baldos had been sent off to the frontier
by Prince Dantan, carrying the mes
sage which could be trusted to no oth-
err. He accompanied the Graustark
ambassadors of peace as Dantan's spe-
cial agent He went in the nighttime,
and Beverly did not see him. The
week which followed his departure
was the longest she ever spent She
was troubled in her heart for fear
that he might not return, despite the
declaration she had made to him in
one hysterical moment. 1t was diff
cult for her to keep up the show of
cheerfulness that was expected of her.
Reticence became her strongest char
acteristic. She persistently refused to
be drawn into discussion of her re-
was piqued by her manner at first, but
wisely saw through the mask as time
went on. She and Prince Dantan had
many quiet and interesting chats con-
corning Beverly and the erstwhiie
guard The prince took Lorry and the
princess into his confidence. He told
them all there was to tell about his
dashing friend and companion.
Beverly and the young Princess Can
dace became fast and loving friends.
The young girls worship of her broth
er was beautiful to behold. She hud-
died close to him on every occasion. and
her dark eyes bespoke alteration when
ever his name was mentioned in her
presence.
IF he doesn't come back pretty soon
I'll pack up and start for home Bev-
erly said to herself resentfully one day.
'sThen if he wants to see me he'll have
to come all the way to Washin'ton, and
I'm not sure that he can do it, either.
He's too disgustingly poor
"Whas became o. dat Afisteh Baldos,
Miss Bev'lyY' asked Aunt Fanny in the
midst of these sorry cogitations. HAS
he tuck hit int his haid to desert
us fo' good? Seems to me he'd
oughteh'
Now, that will do, Aunt Fanny"
reprimanded her mistress sternly.
'sYou are not supposed to know any
thing about affairs of state, so don't
ask.
At last she no longer could curb her
impotence and anxiety. She deliber-
ately sought information from Prince
Dantan. They were strolling in the
park on the seventh day of her In
QUESTION.
sHave you heard from Paul Baldos?"
she asked, brayely plunging into deep
water.
HE is expected here tomorrow or the
next day, Miss Calhoun. am almost
as eager to see him as you are" he re-
piled, with a very pointed smile.
almost? Well, yes, I'll confess that
am eager to see him. never knew
/ could long for any one as much as
Il Oh, we'll there's no use hiding it
from you couldn't if tried. care
very much for him. You don't think
it sounds silly for me to say such a
thing, do you7I've thought great deal
of him ever since the night at the Inn
OF the Hawk and Raven. In my inn
agination / have tried to strip you Of
your princely robes to place them upon
him, but he is only Baldos in spite Of
1t all. He knows that care for him,
and know that he cares for me. Per-
haps he has told YOU
Yes, he has confessed that he loves
you, Miss Calhoun, and he laments the
fact that his love seems hopeless. Paul
wonders in his heart if it would be
right in him to ask you to give up all
you have of wealth and pleasure to
share humble lot with him."
II love him. Isn't that enough?
There is no wealth SO great as that.
But" and she pursed her mouth in
pathetic despair, don't you think that
you can make noble or something of
him and give him a station in life
worthy of his ambitions? He has done
SO much for you, you know"
II have nothing that can give to him,