The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-13

"Bah! Some wanton or other!' sheer
ed Marlanx. But pretty one, by the
gods. Baldos has always shown his
good taste"
Baidos glared at him like tiger re-
strained.
Before God. you will have those
words to unsay," he Kissed
Yetive felt the slight body of the girl
culver and then grow tense
The eyes of Baldos now were fixed
OIL the white, drawn face of Beverly
Calhoun, who stood quite alone at the
top of the steps. She began to sway
dizzily. and he saw that she was about
to fall Springing away from the
guards, he dashed up the steps to her
side. His arm caught her as she sway
ed, and it's touch restored strength to
her-the strength of resentment and
defiance.
Don't" she whispered hoarsely.
"Have courage" he murmured softly
at will all be well. There is no dan
ger"
$50 this is the woman she cried
bitterly.
Eyes. You alone are dearer to me
than She" he uttered hurriedly.
81 can't believe word you say"
"You WILL Beverly. love you. That
is why came back. could not leave
you to meet it alone. Was not right?
Let them put me into irons-let them
kill me-
Come cried Colonel Quinnox. reach
ing his side at this instant. THE girl
will be cared for. You are prisoner"
wait" implored Beverly. light sud-
denly breaking in upon her. please
wait, Colonel Quinnox." He hesitated,
his broad shoulders between her and
the gaping crowd below. She saw
with grateful heart that Yetive and
Lorry were holding the steps as If
against warlike foe. rs she--is she
your wfe?''
Good heavens. no." gasped Baldos.
"Your sweetheart% piteously.
"She is the sister of the man l serve
so poorly" he whispered. Quinnox al
lowed them to walk few PAGES down
the tagging, away from the curious
gaze of the persons below.
"Oh, Baldosv' she cried, her heart
suddenly melting. rs she Prince Dan
tan's sister," Her hand clasped his
convulsiveIy as he nodded assent.
Now l do love you.'
Thank Godv' he whispered joyous
~. 81 knew it, but l was afraid you
never would speak the words. l am
happy am wild with joy"
But they may shoot you," she shud-
dered. You have condemned your
self. Oh, cannot talk to you as
want to-out here before all these peO-
pie. Don't move. Colonel Quinnox.
They can't see through you. Please
stand still"
''They will not shoot me. Beverly.
dear. | am not a spy" said Baldos.
looking down into the eyes of the slen-
der boyish figure who stood beside the
princess. 1T is better that | should
die. however" he went on bitterly.
Life will not be worth living without
yOu. lOu "Ouitl nOt give tOui SSil w
the lowly, humble hunter. so =
Il will marry you, Paul. 1 love you.
Can't anything be done to-
lit i bound to come out all right in
the eni." he cried. throwing up his
hea to drink In the new joy of liv
ing. They will find that | have done
nothing to injure Graustark Wait.
dearest. until the day gives up its news.
1t will not be long in coming. All, this
promise of yours gives me new life.
new joy. | could shout it from the
hOusetops!'
But DON'T she cried nervOusly.
How does she happen to be here with
you? Tell me, Paul. Oh, isn't she
DEAR"
You shall know everything in time.
Watch over her, dearest. | have lied
today for you. but it was a lie loved.
Care for her if you love me- When l
am free and in favor again you will
All" He broke off suddenly with
an exclamation. His eyes We're bent
eagerly on the circle of trees lust be-
hand clasped hers in one s!-smodic
grip of relief An instant later he was
towering. with head bare at the top Of
the steps. his hand pointing dramatic
ally toward the trees.
Ravone, still in his ragged uniform,
haggard but eager. was standing like
gaunt specter in the sunlight that
flooded the terrace. The vagabond,
with the eyes Of all upon him, raised
and lowered his arms thrice, and the
face Of Baldos became radiant.
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