Putnam patriot., 1909-11-19
 ] The Man \ From :; By GEORGE BARR M'CUTCHEON Il Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead 
Copyright. 1908. by Dodd. Mead
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CHAPTER xxvI. CENTURIES TO FORGET.

come 10 pulit Wutfe Soifetnilg &0l 10 be done" He got that far and ther turned quite purple His collar seemed to be choking him '1f what Mir Chase says is true. we've got a pre-, rteus short time to live. We'll, we've we've concluded to get ali we can out of the time that's left. my lord. So I've come to ask If it will be all right with you and her ladvship, sir We don't want to do anything that would seem forward and out of place. sir"
 Its very eonsiaerate of you. Saun- ders, but what the devil are you talk ing about?'
 ''Miss-Miss Pelham and I have de- cided to get-er-get married before 1t Is too late.
 Deppingham stared hard for mo- ment and then grinned broadly.
 You mean before you die?''
 That's 1t exactly. my lord Flaw. haw, It would be bit late. woudn t It. if We waited till afterward Flaw, haw. Splendid. So l have come to ask if you think II will interfere with your arrangements tiff we should be married tenight?''
 I'm sure. Saunders. that 1t won't diseommode me in the least" said his lordship genially By all means. Saunders. let it be tonight for to- morrow we may die"
 Will you kindly speak to her lady ship. sir?"
 If you will permit me to give away the bride"
 Thank you. my lord" cried Saun- ders. his face beaming His lordship shook hands with him. whereupon his cup of happiness overflowed. notwith- was likely to be of scarcely any du ration whatsoever.
 The wedding took place that night In the little chapel. Chase deliberately took possession of the princess after the hollow wedding supper had come to an end. Her mood had changed Now she was quite at ease with him. The taunting gleam in her eyes pre- saged evil moments for his peace of mind
 I'm inspired" he said to her. "A wedding always inspires me"
 Its very strange that you've never married" she retorted. She was strid- ing freely by his side. confident in her mower to resist sentiment with mock cry.
 "wm you be my wifey" he asked abruptly She caught her breath be- fore laughing tolerantly and then look ed into his eyes with a tantalizing in- genuousness.
 By no means" she responded. "I am not oppressed by the same views that actuated Miss Pelham You see. Mir Chase, l am quite confident that we are not to die in two weeks
 .1 could almost wish that we could die in that time" he said.
 How very diabolical,"'
 Tt may seem odd to you, but I'd rather see you dead than married to Prince Karl" She was silent. He went on. Would you consent to be my wife if you felt in your heart that we should never leave this island?"
 "I ttank l shall go in, Mir. Chase she said. with . warning shake of her head
 Don't. pieasei I'm not asking you to marry me if we should leave the island. You must give me credit for that" he argued whirrsicaily.
 -Ah. see" she said. apparently very much relieved. You want me only with the understanding that death should be quite close at hand to relieve you. And if were to become your wife, here and now. and We should De taken from this dreadful piace-~haf then?-
 You probably would have to e through a long and miserable career as plain Goodwife Chase he ex plained.
 If 1t will make you any happier, she said. with a smile in which thert lurked touch of mischievous triumph "l can say that I might consent te marry you If 1 were not 30 positive that will leave the island soon ioe seem to forget that my uncie's yachi is to call here, even though your cruis CTS will not
 'I'l risk even that" he maintained stoutly.
 She stopped suddenly, her hand upof bis arm
 Do you really love mer she de manded earnestly.
 With all my soul. I swear to you. he replied. staggered by the aosup change in her manner.
 Then don't make it any harder TO me" she said. You know that eooie not do what you ask Please. pleas be fair with me I-k can't even 1es about it. It is too much to ask Of me. she went on. with strange nrfnnes' tn her voice. Tt would require cen turies to make me forget fhst l am princess. just as centuries were taEei up in creating me what I am l am h' better than you. dear. but-out-yos unierstancy- She said il so pleading y. so hepelessly. that he underseoo what il was that she could not say ti him We seldom. if ever. rnarry ta' men whom God has made for us ' i0ve.-
 He lifted her hands to his breast an head them there If you will Jsst 2 on loving me TT. some day make yo' forget you're a princess She srnsies and shook her head Her hair gaea ne red and bronze En the kinsisy lssgs.t' soft perfume came up to his nostriiA