Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-29

Of the old town until they came the great church.
which stood near the bank of the river
The Kings palace was close by the church, being
separated from it only by a narrow street. and yet
connected with it, too. for an incosed passageway
or bridge, extended from the second story Of the
palace to the gallery Of the church. so that the royal
family might attend the services without descending
to the and mounting the stairs again to reach
their Loge, or box where they sat overlooking priest
Herr Mayer the Kings organist and as
special mark OF favor, he allowed his best pupils to
take an esson upon that wonderful organ
still considered one OF the finest in Europe He met
our little party at the door, greeting his pupil with
a profound bow, and then led the way into the
church and up steep and winding stair to the
organ loft.
1t seemed very dark and gloomy in the church,
only light came from two candles. at each side
of the organ which shed their feeble rays upon the
keys, leaving the rest Of the gallery darker by
Belle seated herself upon the high wooden bench
before the organ and LACED her fingers on the worn
BLOW, Johann" roared Herr Mayer and the in
visible Johann began to blow the organ. and the
young girl to play. while Marjorie stood cnraptured
TO hear the wonderful tones peal through the old
church. and along the otty arches under the touch
of those soft white hands.
Herr Mayer remained standing near, waving his
hand. and saying from time to time: More slower,
yet s oudeT Ali dat ef ye Now zoff eaay
thought awakened in his sentimental breast
After looking and listening for a few moments.
Marjorie strolled with Habetc along the gallery of
the church. her eyes gradually becoming accustomed
to the subducd light which fell through the painted
windows There were many pictures Of saints and
angels upon the walls and she piled Babette with
questions about them until at last they reached
the farther end Of the gallery, just over
looking the high altar, and stopped by the
partition-wall which ncloscd the Kings Logo.
There door in this wall. but in front of it a
sentry slowly pacing carrying his rifle, and
looking very much bored
At sight of Babctc he grnncd deghtcdy, and
gave her nod, accompanied by suppressed "Gutcn
Tag'-fOr sentry is not permitted to speak when
duty; and then Marjorie recognized him as
Cooks Hans" whom she had often seen in the
kitchen when he came to visit his mother.
No being at hand to see or to report him to
his superior officer Hans and Babete soon fell into
conversation; and then Babette sat down on one OF
the gallery benches and the soldier walked up and
down the narrow aisle behind her talking to her as
he walked, and sometimes stopping to say few
words in lower tone as She looked up at him over
her shoulder.
Seeing them both so busy Marjorie speedily
pushed her Investigations as far as the door leading
into the royal box.
On the floor stood basket containing tools, OF
which she did know the use; but il took only an
instant for her sharp little eyes discover that the
lock OF the door had been removed No doubt it
for the purpose OF preventing intrusion during
the repairs that the sentry had been stationed in the
gallery of the church; but Marjorie never stopped to
her delight. it yielded; and in another moment she
stood within the Kings Logo and Immediately be-
gan minute examination of all that il contained
The furniture consisted OF large gilt arm-chairs
upholstered in crimson velvet on the backs OF which
were emblazoned the arms Of Elbstadt- Sax haus en-