Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-31


to this assurance. May / not see my
wife,? cj 81.
We'll, Kephard, what do you think
about It? Should a prisoner on trial
be permitted to see his wife," '"
Not Immediately, your majesty"
growled Kephard, turning away to
hide his face.
Il think II will have to be as your
admiral says, Lord Darlington" said
the king. "You cannot see her for the
present" +
My lerd was too proud to beg, yet
there was something else be could do.
There is something else. May
ask your majesty"
What is it," said the king kindly.
ASK what you like"
will your majesty-Can a message
be carried to her from me-" 90.
Il think there's no harm in that, eh,
Kephard?"
NO, your majesty"
What is the mesasge!"
will your majesty tell Lady Car.
rington how ! have misjudged her and
how bitterly | have repented my fI
hes, and how proud and happy | am
that she is not as Lady Cecily and the
others!"
'I think l may say that she will get
the message In due time" said the
king.
"And II l might further trespass on
your majesty's good nature, | will ash
to have this letter sent to her"
AS he spoke my lord pulled a paper
from out his breast pocket. IT,
What is that" said the king.
"Tis letter ! wrote on the eve Of
my engagement with Lord Strathgate
It may be conceived Of as conveying
the true sentiments Of my heart"
"Hark We, Darlington" said the
king, 81 will not have Lady Caring
ton, to whom l have taken a great
fancy, further ve1ed by letters or mes
sages."
Your majesty" answered Caring
ton, you may read the letter yourself
IT'S such a letter as would convey JOY
to any woman's heart, provided she
loved her husband and could forgive
him his folly"
We'll, as to what may be the state
Of Lady Carrington's feelings TOWARD
you, that will have to be developed
later. Meanwhile king hauled
from his pocket two papers-"Admira
Kephard, here Is an order which viii
obviate the necessity Of couft-mar
tial. As commander-in.chief Of the
feet interpose. ! am informed thai
the frigate Bellona Is ready for thret
years tour Of duty IN the East Indies.
You're right, sir" answered KEEP
hard.
Here is an order from the admiral
~ appointing Lord Darlington frs
lieutenant Of that ship"
"Ay, ay, sir" answered Kephard
taking the order and scanning II rap
Idly.
Lord Darlington" said the KIM
gravely, 81 have estopped the court
martial. Your ofense has been q seri
Gus one, however, and II cannot 60 un
punished Because Of II | order you
TO the Bellona You will spend three
ye<s in the East indies. Perhaps B.
that time you wfll come back a haI
pier and a wiser man"
"A wiser, your majesty, but Their
can be no happiness for me-"
"And why?"
Because ! an parted from Lad.
Darlington and because have show
mysef unworthy Of her."
Very WELL" said the king, some
what indifferently, 1t seemed, you vii
repair aboard the Berlona at once
Her captain has not yet joined Yov
will assume temporary command AM
take her to Weymouts, which is tn,
nearest port to your seat, believe
You will remain there just lonl
enough to get together your sea XII
and receive your captain, and theI
you will proceed to the East Indies
reporting to Admiral Clarkson whel
you arrive on the station"
And my wife, your majesty"
Il have taken care" said the king
gravely, that she shall be CAREFUL!
protected and looked after until you
return at least"
"And may / not see her before
go?"
Il cannot modify the orders" an
swered the king. q have already ex
tended to you unusual clemency. Blu
| give you my word that your wifi.
Will be well cared for. She is undel
my especial protection, remember"
by Cad, lad" cried the old admiral
turning about. get down on you
knees and thank the kings majesty
for his gracious clemency. You're {
lucky dog and don't deserve It"
ruAorro WIN.