Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-03-08

phase of the life to come. She was
ready to cry ont against the Injustice
Of II all. The little frown was por
tcntous Of deep laid designs. Sne
would break down this cruel barrier
that kept Baldos from the fields over
which prejudice alone held sway. Her
love for him and her determination 70
bn his wife were not IN the least uul'eu
by these reflections.
The doors to the great banquet nan
wore thrown open Mt last. and 10 the
disorder that followed she wondered
who was TO lead her to the feasting.
The Duke Of MlzroX claimed the Frlh'
cess Caudace.
81 nm to have the honor" said some
one at her side, and the voice was the
one she least expected TO hear utter
the words. The speaker was the man
who deserved the place beside feuVe'
Prince Dantan himself.
Rewlldered. her heart palpitating
with various emotions, she took MS
arm and allowed herself to be drawn
wonderlngly through the massive
doors As they entered. followed by
the brilliant company, the superb or
chestra that Beverly had so often en-
ioyed began to play the stirring
"Uands Across the Sea" The musi-
clans themselves seemed to have
caught the universal feeling OF JOY ana
mirth that was in the air and played
as II inspired. their leader bowling low
to the young American girl as she
passed. II was his affectionate tribute
IN her. Prince Dantan, TO her amaze
,rent. led her up the entire length OF
zee banquet hail TO the head Of the
coyal table, gorgeous with the plate OF
hundred Graustark rulers, placing
her on his left and next TO the slightly
raised royal chairs Candace was on
his right. the picture Of happiness
Beverly felt dizzy. weak She looked
helplessly at Prince Dantan His smile
was puzzing As II in a daze she saw
Grpnfall Lorry with the Countess
Yvonne standing exactly opposite to
her, he. with the others, awaiting the
appearance Of the princess and the one
who was to sit beside her
The music ceased, there was a hush
over the room. and then Yetive came
forward. magnificent in her royal
robes, smiling and happy. A tall man
In the uniform OF an exalted army Off
Ger stood beside her, gold braid and be
jeweled things across his breast. Bev-
erly turned deathly white. her figure
stiffened and then relaxed.
1t was Baldos!
She never knew how she dropped in
TO the chair the servant held for her.
She only knew that his dark eyes were
smiling at her with love and mischief
in their depths. There was a vague,
uncertain sound OF chatterlng: some
one was talking eagerly to her, but she
heard him not There was standing
toast to the Prince Of Dawsbergen
Then the audacious ghost of Baldos
was proposing n ringing response TO
the Princess Yetive; the orchestra was
playing the Graustark and Dawsbergen
national hymns. But It was all as a
dream TO her. At last she heard Can
dace calling to her, her face wreathed
In smiles. Scores Of eyes seemed to be
looking nt her. and all Of them were
full Of amusement
Now, say that a girl can't keep a
secret" came to her ears from the radl. !
ant sister Of Dantan Ravoue. nj her
side, spoke TO her. and she turned to
him dlzzlly
You first knew me as Ravone Miss
Calhoun he was saying gcuiallv
Then II became necessary. by royal
command, for me to be- Prince pautau
May | have the honor Of Introducing
myself in the proper person; am
Christobal Of Eapp Thlrhugc and | .
shall bee no other than he hereafter
The friendship that binds me to Prince
Dontnn. ot last In his proper place be- .
SIDE the Princess of Grausurk. is TO be .
strengthened into % dyarcr relationship /
before many days have paSscl"
"Ihc Princes, Cuulucr cca>rS To be .
his sister" volunteered the Duke of .
MzroV "Shr is and long has been his .
0ihanced wife"
Enchanted amt confused o,,- am that
had occurred In the last few moments.
Beverly murmurvd her heartfelt con.
grnuAtious 20 the joyous coup,c. The /.
orchestra had again ceased PLAYING .
All VNt~ turned tp Radios Oh, ra,I P