The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-12-01

! was an unwilling witness OF that
most idyllic Of love scenes in garden
that was in itself an idyll.
The murmur Of voices from the
path, Immediately out"ide the en-
trance to the pergola. where | was
lounging, was the first intimation l
received that someone besides myself
had discovered this fragrant corner of
that most lovely garden.
1t was a mans voice that spoke
first. in French, eager. impetuous, and.
as imagined. youthful
Beloved" he said us II true? Are
you sure? VIII hove be enough?'
Enough" The answer evidently
came from a girl; the tones were so
fresh, so clear, but with a penetrating
sweetness in them. IF you knew how
glad-how glad am that | am free
to choose love, to follow my heart!
Love is enough"
The last words were very simply
said but they held depth of mean.
ing that made my foolish old heart
give leap of sympathy.
But you give up so much" he said
doubtfully Il take everything; the
sacrifice is all yours"
Sacrificed" she cried, a ring of glad
| pride in her voice. DO you think /
care for rank and all that rank brings?
| am glad ! was born too late to have
to wear a crown that Is so thorny-so
thorny," she repeated almost dream
lily. Il am free to give myself to you.
Sacrifice?" she laughed softly. There
is no sacrifice In going into Paradise"
AS she spoke those words, the two
paused in their walk along the path,
and through the delicate wisteria and
banksia leaves | caught a glimpse OF
them both.
They were young. but there was no
lmmaturity or lack of purpose In
either face.
Beloved" he sad. and his voice
shook, will you never regret all that
you will lose IL you come into Paradise
with me?"
Never" she said quietly. ITO en-
ter paradise with you. Armand, that is
enough" And she turned her beauti-
full face to his and let him kiss her
softly on the lips.
caught my breath as they turned
away.
Standing that evening on the ter
race of the hotel watching rose-col-
ored sunset behind the great pile OF
Monte Rosa, saw the girl again. She
was walking across the garden, an
elderly lady on one side of her. the
young man on the other.
DO you see that girl?" hotel ac-
quaintance asked eagerly.
| nodded.
She is great parsonage, In spite
of her simple dress and manners. She
Is the Princess Theresa, daughter Of
land he named the king Of a we'll
known and fourishing little kingdom).
But for the fate which has given
her two elder sisters. she would be
heir to the throne; she has no
brothers As 1t Is, / fancy 1t looks
as IL she intended to renounce all
regal rights and be happy in her own
way with the young fellow beside
her."
Two years later, as | was journey
ing homewards from long tour In
|
of reach of all newspapers or tidings
Of the western world. resolved to
stay for a night or two In town on
my route which, 1t so happened, was
the capital of that kingdom where the
Princess Theresas father reigned as
king.
MY thoughts naturally enough few
back to her as l drove through the
quaint and picturesque town, and q
vivid picture of her as ! had last seen
her arose before my eyes. AS drove
became aware that the streets were
gaily decorated with flags and flowers
and that peoples faces wore an un
usual look of festiyity and rejoicing.
What is happenings" | asked of my
driver is this national festival, OF
the anniversary of some great vic
tory?"
THE gentleman does not know" he
said Our princess is to be married
o-morrow-the crown princess, the
heir to the throne be II understood,
he went on for the further enlighten
ment of my dull foreign understand
ing. "She marries our neighbor, Prince
Frederick, and we rejoice"
so" | reflected, the Princess The
resa's eldest sister was to be married
and no doubt the younger princess
herself would be at the wedding"
then and there resolved that | would
make at least an effort to see some
thing of the morrow's ceremony.
The town was astir betimes, and
was astir with the town to take my
place as near as might be to the steps
of the fine cathedral in which | learned
the wedding was to take place.
/ found myself we'll amused watch
ing the guests stream ito the build
ing, listening to the comments of thu
populace, and learning from my neigh
bors who was this grandee, and wh'
that. Then at last a murmur RAJ
round: THE royal household Is com
ing" and | craned forward with thu
rest To watch the lords and ladies' In