Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-24

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u fastened Here to Take the Blame
Upon Myself, slr."
that Elder Brewster could see how
she was bearing herself now, Il went
with her."
Good" exclaimed the king, with
evident satisfaction In his voice and
manner, but pray, why did you go
away with a person of Lord Strath-
gates reputation"
Your majesty" answered Ellen, 81
knew naught of It. He had been kind
to me. | told him that ! wanted to
get to Portsmouth and take ship for
the United States. He promised to take
me there, but instead started to drive
Us to his own estate. Mistress Slocum
and escaped from him, took a boat
by the sea shore and made the best Of
our way to Portsmouth harbor."
I'VE paid for the boat we took, your
majesty" interposed Deborah again.
well, what nsItr ssked the king,
smiling little at the American girl.
"Lord Strathgate pursued VI to
Portsmouth by shore and Lord Car.
rington followed him. They met. My
husband knew that I had gone With
Lord Strathgate, Words passed be-
tween them. There was a challenge
and week ago they fought at Blythe
dale hall. Mistress Slocum and we're
there, and"
did they fight in your presenee?"
Interrupted the king.
I'VE were concealed In some bushes
whittier we had retreated for rest un.
til we could arrange to continue our
tourney. sir"
And you saw the duel?"
"Yes, your majesty" answered El.
len. He fought like q hero, sir, and
for me-.
Then what happenedr
Then he was arrested and taken
back to the Britannia"
And what neItr
Il FASTENED here to take the blame
upon myself, SIR" said Ellen, sinking
again to her knees, "and to beg that
you will pardon my lord and restore
him to duty"
Hath he had lesson enough, think
your
I'm answer for K that he has, your
majesty" said Sir Charles.
And have you had lesson enough, p
demanded little George, looking down
Quizzically into the upturned face OF
the woman kneeling before him.
Yes. your majesty" answered Fl.
len, enough to last me all my life."
why, here's promise of q pretty
reconciliation" said the king, with q
rising infection in his voice, turning
to his wife.
The old woman nodded.
Forgive him your majesty" she
said kindly. Il will warrant he will
not forget the experience"
King George was not a very brilliant
man. Even Ellen, anxious to view him
In the most favorable light because
OF her petition, could see that, but
he had a brilliant idea at that mo-
ment He stood thinking, his plain
face Frightening with a smile, and
when he smiled he was really quite
winning. He looked so honest, so
true, and so good, il he were stupid.
that Sir Charles and Deborah could
not help smiling with. him; beside,
IDS etiquette to smile and to frown
with the king, whether he be wise or
foolish.
Ellen did not smile. She had too
much at stake. She waited in lovely
appeal, tears trembling in her eyes,
color wayering In her cheeks, her
bosom heaving. her hands out
stretched.
Il have it." said the king, at last.
Rise. madam; your husband shall SUI.
fer nothing worse than a reprimand
and a fright"
Lord Darlington 10 q brave man"
said Ellen, you couldn't brighten him,
SIR"
mot even with the prospect Of los
ing youf" returned the king, rather
shrewdly.
But, sir. that would break my heart.
! want him pardened that | may have
him again." exclaimed the poor wife.
piteously.
The king threw back his head and
laughed . truly royal laugh. z
$50 you shall. my dear" be cried.
reaching bis hand up and patting her
On the shoulder. for abe was taller
than he, leave 1t to me. ny lord
shall be frightened out o. hii viii
and yet have you In. the end.
II shall arrange 4 Sir ChArlea
lake the ladies' 70 Windsor. Nis-
ksas Deborah. when you marry
dis ysung soldier hers, you become