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

4 the men high in authority, While not
especially depressed over the fall OF
4 their sovereign, we're in doubt as to
| what would be the next move in their
i series of tragedies Almost to a man
they regretted the folly which bad
! drawn them into the net with Gabriel.
4 Baidos reported that the Duke of Matt
and dozen of the most distinguished
men IN Dawsbergep were on their way
/ to EdelweIss to complete arrangements
| for peace and to lay their remuneration
Of Gabriel before Dantan in neutral
/ court
! The people Of Dawsbergen had been
clamoring long for Dantan's restora-
! ton, and Baldos was commissioned to
say that his return would be the signal
for great rejoicing. He was closeted
until after midnight with Dantan aud
his sister, Lorry and Princess Yetiva
being called in at the end to hear ana
approve of the manifesto prepared by
4 the Prince OF Dawsbergen. The next
morning the word went forth that a
great banquet was to be given In the
castle that night for Prince Dantan
and the approaching noblemen. The
! prince expected to depart almost inn
mediately thereafter to resume the
throne in Serros
/ Baidos was wandering through the
park early in the morning. His duties
rested lightly upon his shoulders, but
he was restless and dissatisfied. The
longing in his heart urged him to turn
bis eyes ever and anon toward the bal
cony and then to the obstinate looking
castle doors. The uniform of a Grau-
stark guard still graced his splendid
t figure. AT last graceful form was
seen coming from the castle toward
the cedars She walked bravely, but
aimlessly. That was plain to be SEEN
It was evident that she was and was
not looking for some one Baldos OBJ
served with a thrill of delight that a
certain red feather stood up defiantly
from the band of her sailor hat He
liked the way her dark blue walking
skirt swished in harmony with her
1.-THE, firm strides.
She was quite near before he advanc-
ed from his place among the trees. He
did not expect her to exhibit surprise
or confusion, and be was not disap-
! pointed. She was as cool as a brisk
spring morning. He did not offer his
hand, but, with fine smile Of con-
tentment, bowed low and with mock
servility.
II report for duty, your highness, =
he said. She caught the ring of glad
ness in his voice.
Then command you to shake hands
with me- she said brightly. s'You have
been away, believer with a delicious
infection.
Yes, for century or more, I'm
sure" Constraint fell upon them sud-
denly. The hour had come for def
mite understanding. and both were con-
quered by its Importance. For the first
time in his life he knew the meaning
of difidence. 1t came over him as he
looked helplessly into the clear, gray,
earnest eyes. Il love you for wearing
that red feather" he said simply.
And loved you for wearing it"
she answered, her voice soft and thrill
ing. He caught bis breath joyously.
| Beverly" as he bent over her, '.you
are my very life, N.Y.
| "Don't, PauI'' she whispered, draw
| Ing away, with an embarrassed glance
about the park. There were people to
be seen on all sides, but he had forgot
ten them. He thought only of the girl
who ruled his heart. Seeing the pain
In his face, she hastily, even blushing-
ly, said, ut is so public, DEAR
He Strengthened himself with soldier
" precision, but his voice trembled as
he tried to speak calmly in defiance to
his eyes. There is the grotto-seel 1t
is seclusion itself. Will you come with
me? must tell you all that is in my
heart. 1t will burst If do not
Slowly they made their way to the
fairy grotto deep in the thicket Of
trees. It was Yetive's favorite dream
ing place. Dark and cool and musical
with the ripping of waters, it was an
ideal retreat. She dropped upon the
rustic bench that stood against the
moss covered wall of powders. With
the gentle reserve of a man who re-
veres as well as loves, Baldos stood
above her. He waited, and she under
stood. How unlike most impatient
lovers he was!
"You may sit beside me-" she said,
with wistful smile Of acknowledg-
ment. AS he flung himself into the
seat his hand eagerly sought hers, his
courtly reserve gone to the winds.
Beverly, dearest one, you never can
know how much / love you" he whis-
pered into her ear. 1T is d deathless
love, unconquerable, unalterable. 1t is
in my blood to love forever. Listen to
me, dear one. come of race whose
love is hot and enduring Ny people
from time immemorial have loved as
no other people have loved. They have
killed and slaughtered for the sake
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