Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-01

.o,,s from the frontier. The Duke OF
ITotz and the leading dignitarles hau
hoard Of Gabrlel's capture, bon throush
tbe Bappo boys and through rev VI
bis henchmen who had staggered iu'o
camD after the disaster. Inc news
tbra1v the Dawsbergen diplomats mo
q deplorable state of uncertainty. Even
tbe men high In authority. Whlie no.
especially depressed over the ran ol
mir sovereign. were in doubt as TO
what would be the next move in their
series of tragedies Almost to a man
they regretted the folly which nau
drawn them into the net with GABRIEL
Baldos reported that the Duke OF M"'Z
and n dozen Of the most distinguished
men in Dawsbergen were on their way
10 Edelwe!ss 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 10
say tnat his return would be the signal
FOR great rejoicing. He was closeted
until after midnight with Dantan ana
his sister, Lorry and Princess feuVe
being called in at the end to hear and
approve Of the manifesto prepared oy
the Prince Of Dawsbergen The next
morning the word went forth that
great banquet was to be given in the
castle that night for Prince Dantan
and the approaching noblemen. Ihe
prince expected to depart almost I'M
medately thereafter to resume the
throne in Serros.
Baldos 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
his eyes ever and anon toward the bal-
conv and then to the obstinate looking
castle doors. The uniform of Grau-
stark guard still graced his splendid
figure. At last a graceful form was
seen coming from the castle toward
the cedars. She walked bravely, but
almlessly. That was plain to be seen.
II 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 defantly
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 he was not disap-
pointed. She was as cool as a brisk
spring morning. He did not offer his
hand. but. with a 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. "You have
been away. believer with 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
or difiidence. 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. lie caught his breath joyously.
Beverly" as he bent over her. you
are my very life, my
Don't Paul" 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, 1T is SO public. dear"
He Strai-htened himself with soldier
ly precision, but his voice trembled as
he tried to speak calmly In defiance to
his eyes There is the grotto-see, II
Is seclusion itself VIII you come with
me- | must tell You all that is in my
heart II will burst II do not"
Slowly they made their way to the
fairy grotto deep in the thlcket of
trees. II was Netive's favorlte dream
lnE place. bark and cool ana musical
with the rippliug Of waters. II was an
ideal retreat She dropped upon the
rustic bench that stood against the
moss covered wall OF powders. With
the gentle reserve OF man who re-
vcres uS we'll as loves. Baldos stood
above her He waited. aud she under
stood How unlike most impatient
lovers hr was,
l"H may sit beside mo" she said.
with % w.>tful smile of acknowleic-
u'.j AS he dung himself into the
seat his hand eagerly sought hers. his
co1r'N reserve zone 20 the winds
Beverly. dearest one. YOU never can
know how much love YOU" he whis.
p."ed into her ear. "It is a deatbless
love Wconguomh'e. malterable It Is
" uN blood 90 love forever Listen 10
me-. dear one. come of q race whose
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