The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-13

 should not seclude herself from her subjects"
 Not even when the subjects are un- ruly?" Nan asked with a sigh.
 Then least of all." counseled Mrs Edmond. She should restore harmony to her subjects and show herself truly a ruler. What was the matter last night Nan?"
 The girl started and colored at the directness of the question. She had not meant such a literal application of her remark.
 "wint was horrid last night" she said slowly. her glance directed toward L,the tiny Indian island out fin the lake. He was So certain that we couldnot do without him that told him not to come"
 And then" a soft hand fell lovingly upon the girls soft hair.
 And then he said he would come anyway. because he knew neye could run the camp alone. and I told him l was perfectly able to run the camp and care for you, and that I didn't care if never saw him again, and he said probably never should. and then ne went away, and never even said goou night"
 "Did you expect him to come after your rudeness?" Mrs. Edmonds voice gave no hint of the smile that was playing about her lips and in the cor ner of her eyes. Nan, looking straight out across the lake did not see.
 He might have been polite" she said aggrfevedly.
 After you had been so discour- eous?"
 well" she persisted. He's so impor- tant Just as though I could not ouilo fire or cook bacon and things.
 Tt was very good of him to want 10 help I think you should apoiigize 10 him." she counseled softly. q won't" said Nan mutinously. Maybe. relenting a little, T shall speak t6 him again. if he's very nice and humble, but I shan't apologize. 'sThen let us hope that he will not | expect it." suggested Mrs. Edmond. shall we go on?' And they resumed | their climb.
 Nan was glad enough to rest before | they reached the summit. "lts diner | ent',, she explained. as she threw her | self on the soft moss, when there IS | some one to help you up the rocks" l "Even men have their uses," laughed Mrs, Edmond. What a beautiful view we have from here" '"When you look out said Nan grimIy. When you look down and re- alize how far we have to go. I'm | afraid IL VIII pc too ""en A"A 'N' i auntie."
 Not at all" said Mrs. Edmond, | bravely, but she shuddered as she | glanced at the trees far below them. | Tt will be going down hill, you know. I'm always making trouble for peo- | ple," cried Nan, penitently. | Its a peculiarity of queens" remind- ed Mrs. Edmond, but 1t will be easy going down, dear" wS~N 1af IA "A AyTAF for presently the sun sank below the line of hills and the trail through the woods was dark and lonesome. Nan had insisted that Mrs Edmond take her arm where the trail made 1t possoble. and though the elder woman tried not l to lean heavily upon the girl, Mans | shoulders ached.
 Suddenly Nan stopped and clapped her hands.
 They're back" she creid. I'm so i glad. never could have cooked sup so hungry!'
 She pointed ahead. Through the trees | the firelight glinted upon the white walls of the tents, and already the | grateful odof of coffee filled their nos | trils
 The thought gave them fresh strength and they pushed ahead to the clearing ana Nan stopped snort, as Winthrop Leland sprang up from the shadows Piggy" he called cheerfuly. mot to let me in on the trip. I'm heaping coals of fire on your head. Nan. The coffee and biscuits. are, ready And ssome of the | finest trout you ever saw are waitin E to be broiled. Supper will be ready by the time you're changed to moccasins and washed up."
 "wint." said Nan fervently you are