The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-01-13


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I'm happy again. he cried. Its
all right with me now" She withdrew
her hand on the instant.
mo, no! 1t isn't that" she said. her
eyes narrowing. Don't misinterpret
my coming here to say that l will go
1t isn't becauSe-no. it isn't that,
81 was unhappy because you had for
saken me-" he said gently. You are
brave-you are wonderful! But l can't
take you down there. | know what
will happen if they find him guilty.
Goodby, dear one. I'll come back
surely I'll come back. Thank you for
sending me away happy"
won't you let me go with you?" she
asked after long, penetrating look
into his eyes.
Il would not take you among them
for all the world. You forget. Neither
Of US would come back
"Neither OF u.s." she said slowly.
II wouldn't come back without you"
he said quietly. earnestly. She under
stood. "Goodby! Don't worry about
me. 1 am in no danger"
"Goodby," she said. the princess
once more Il shall pray for you with
all my soul" She gave him her hand.
1t was cold and lifeleSs. He pressed 1t
warmly and went quickly away, leav-
ing her standing there in the still
shade Of the satinwoods. looking after
him with eyes that grew wider and
wider with the tears that welled up
from behind.
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in which the souls of those who
watched and waited for his return
were tried to the utmost.
Once there came to the ears OF the
| watchers on the mountain side the
sound of distant shouts, later the brief
rattle Of firearms. The blood of every
one turned cold with apprehension.
Every voice was stilled. every eye wide
with dread. Neenah screamed as she
fed across the terrace toward the
drawbridge, where Selim stood as mo-
tionless at statue.
Luncheon time passed. and again. as
| II drawn by magnet, the entire
| household made it's way to the front Of
| the chateau.
At last Selim uttered shout Of joy.
He forgot the Difference due his bet
tiers and unceremoniously dashed off
| toward the gates, followed by Neenah.
who seemed possessed of wings.
Chase was returning.
| They saw him coming up the drive,
his hat in his hand, his white umbrella
raised above his head. The eager. joy
Gus watchers saw him greet Selim and
| his futtering wife. They saw Selim
/ fall upon his knees and they felt the
tears rushing to their own eyes.
'Hurray.' shouted little Mr.. Saun-
ders in his excitement. Bowles and
the three clerks joined him In the ex-
| hibition. The princess was conscious
| Of the fact that at least five or six
pairs of eyes were watching her face.
| She closed her lips and compelled her
eyelids TO obey the dictates Of Il re-
sentful heart. She lowered them until
| they gave one the impression Of indo'
| lent curiosity, even Indifference. Al
the while her incompre heart
was humping with q rapture that
| knew no allegiance TO royal conven
| lions.
| A few minutes later he was among
IiSttLIilS, W IlI LIS tbti Dti!I
satircal smile, TO their prosecutions Of
joy and relief.
Nonsense" he said in his most dep
! recating voice. taking Il seat beside
the princess on the railing and tanning
himself laZily with his hat. To the NOR
! tification Of his body servant, who
waved 4 huge palm leaf in vigorous
adulation 1t was nothing. Just be-
ing a witness. that's all. You'll find
how easy it is when You get back Ia
London and have to testify in the
Skaggs will contest. Tell the truth.
that's ALL The princess was now
looking at his brown face with eyes
over which she had lost control. oh.
by the bye" be said, as if struck by
; sudden thought. lit is my painful
duty TO announce to the Mesdames Won
BlitZ that they are widows"
There was dead silence. The three
women stared up at him. unconpre-
bending.
YES" he went on solemnly, Jacob
is no more. He was found guilty by
his judges and executed with com
mendable haste and precision. He took