The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-29


girls entered the park arm in arm.
one was tail aud stately, with very
black eyes. cable Of plated black
hair. hanging down her back. The
other was smaller. a blue eyed beauty
with hair OF spun gold drifting III the
breeze. They had no sooner passed the
gate than green feathers began TO
autter 10 their path. Many a young
man approached, but was deferred by
a repelent glance from the queenly
brunette. For an hour the pair walked
about the park watching the others
Now and again some young girl would
suddenly dart away on seeing a youth
approach whom she wished to avoid
or 10 appear 10 avoid Here and there
would be heard suppressed screams
and giggles. while smacks resouuded
Ike pistol shots
But the two girls walked untouched
Many persons noticed them. but no
one seemed 10 know them It was sup.
posed that they were Of high degree.
daughters Of nobiemen who had come
10 witness the kissing without ralslng
part ln II, and it was even whispered
that they were from the court But
there were men present from the
court and none Of them bad ever seen !
the girls before. The people wondered
why these gallants dared not offer to
kiss two such beauties.
Near midnight a man With a black /
beard entered 10 company With ono
who appeared to be bis son. II was
apparent that both were disguised +
Passing the two girls they turned and
looked az them. then. walking IN cir
Gle. met them again. At this second
meeting the younger man darted %
ward the blue eyed girl Seeing hint
coming. she left her companion and
ran away. Those watching these un
known people then saw the older mani
approach the girl who was left. They
expected that she would wither him
with a glance What was their sur
prise 10 see her after a faint resist
anee submit to be kissed Then when
be offered bis arm she took It and
they walked on together
you are very bold" said the lady
esuch beauty as yours would inspire
boldness 10 a coward"
'tYou had no right TO kiss me. You
do not wear the green feather"
ssTrue. I never thought Of That But
such beauty as yours makes one for
get"
"You may have a lodylover
eSuch beauty as yours would win
me from her IN spite Of my best reso
lntionH
"You do not deny that she exists
II do not whatever OF whoever
am, | am no liar
"But would you break q heart for
Stranger
EFT Is she who Is the stranger II
hare never seen her"
saNever have seen her! What man
ner Of man are you who wooes with.
ont seeing her you wool"
Il see her ] WOO. / have not seem
her have intended to make my
bride"
There comes my friend with youi
boy | must reioin her This Is bui
The adventure Of an evening Fare
we'll"
eve VIII not part without the pledge
1f another meeting. Tel me when and
where may communicate with you
tomorrow"
aYou may call upon me tomorrow
evening" She gave him the location /,
# villa where she said she lived
But you will not You win think Of
his affair overnight aud resolve to be
rue to that which / surmIse is TO youi
interest"
'sWait and see"
The next evening the stranger drove
IN to the villa ia question He was
ishered ID by Iackeys with every evi
Ienee Of profound respect. He seemed
nrprised In d sumptuous salon he
vas received by the lady who had 90
inspired him. she was smil-
ng at him with an air Of triumph.
Il am surprised to see your mai
sty." she began, but he interrupted
Ier
Majestyw
Eyes You were known to me from !
he first"
"Who are you?"
First let me know your royal deei- !
ion. For me will you break with the !.
'rincess Margaret
1.-THE Princess Margaret What do
on know Of the Princess Margaret
VIII you cast her of for one you
ave seen but once|
Il VIII wed no one at present. ask :.
) be permitted to pay my addresses :
, you with view to raising you to a .
lrone.s
So you are not so sure Of this new :
orn love after all2"
II am I wish time to prepare my =
a0ple for the change"
The lady turned her head aside The y
Ing took one Of her hands 10 his aud 7
5ured forth q torrent Of words. Sud-
emily she stopped him. I
n am the Princess Margaret" 81
"You the Princess Margaretf
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