The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-07-16

driving, riding and walking. Often
times the princess was barred from
these simple pleasures by the exigen-
cies of her position. She was obliged
to grant audiences, observe certain Gus
toms of state, attend to the charities
that came directly under her supervi-
sion and confer with the mobiles ON af-
fairs of weight and Importance. Bev-
erly delighted in the throne room and
the underground passages. They sig
nitied more to her than all the rest.
She was shown the room in which L0r-
~ had foiled the Viennese who once
tried to abduct Yetive. The dungeon
where Gabriel spent his first days Of
confinement. the tower in which Lorry
astery in the clouds were all places of
unusual interest to her.
Some Of the people of the city began
to recognize the fair American girl who
was guest in the castle. and certain
amount Of homage was paid to her
When she rode or drove in the streets.
with her attendant soldiers. the people
bowed as deeply and as respectfully
as they did to the princess herself. and
Beverly was just as grand and gra-
cious as If she had been born with
scepter In her hand.
The soft moonlight nights charmed
her with sense of rapture never
known before. With the castle bril-
lIantly Illuminated. the halls and draw
ing rooms filed with gay cOurtiers the
harpists at their posts. the military
band playing in the parade ground, the
balconies and porches offering their
most inviting allurements, it is no Won
der that Beverly was entranced. War
had no terrors for her. If she thought
Of it at all 1t was with the fear that 1t
might disturb the dream into which she
had fallen. True, there was little or
nothing to distress the most timid in
these first days. The controversy be-
tween the principalities was at q. stand
STILL although there was not an hour In
which preparations for the worst were
neglected. To Beverly Calhoun 1t
meant little when sentiment was laid
aside To Yetive and her people this
probable war with Dawsbergen meant
everything.
Dangloss, going back and forth be-
tween Edelweiss and the frontier north
of Ganlook. where the best of the police
and secret service watched with the
sleepless eyes Of the lynx. brought I'M
settling news to the ministry. Axphain
troops were engaged in the annual
nnaneuvers just across the border In
their own territory. Usually these
were held in the plains near the CAPT
tai, and there was sinister signifi-
canoe in the fact that this year they
were being carried, on in the rough
southern extremity of the principaIity,
within days march of the Graustark
line. fully two months earlier than
usual. The doughty baron reported
that foot, horse and artillery were en-
gagged in the drills. and that fully 5000
men were massed In the south Of Ak
phain. The Notifications Of Ganlook,
LabbOt and other towns In northern
Graustark were strengthened with al
south. where conflict with Dawsbergen |
might first be expected. General Mar |
lanx and his staff rested neither day |
nor night. The army Of Graustark |
was ready. Underneath the castles !
gay exterior there smoldered the fire Of !
battle, the tremor Of defiance
Late one afternoon Beverly Calhoun /
Ind Mrs. Anguish drove up in state to i
The Tower, wherein sat Dangloss and
lis watchdOgs. The scOwl left his face
Is far as nature would permit, and he
welcomed the ladies warmly.
II came to ask about my friend, the
,oat hunter said Beverly, her cheeks l
/ trifie roster than usual
He is far from an amiable person, \
Tour highness." said the officer. When L
discussing Baldos he never failed to
ADDRESS Beverly as your highness."
The fever is gone. and he is able to
walk without much pain, but he is as
estless as witch. Following instruc-
ions. | have not questioned him con-
erning his plans, but | fancy he is
ager to return to the hills"
What did he say when you gave
i'm my message" asked Beverly.
Which one your highness|' asked
e, with tantaliZing density.
why, the suggestion that he should
ONE TO Edelweiss for better treat
lent," retorted Beverly severely.
"He said he was extremely grateful
or your kind offices, but he did not
eem ii advisable to come to this city.
lie requested me to thank you in his
ehalf and to tell you that he will
ever forget what you have done for