Putnam patriot., 1910-08-19

 .of poverty. the smart of unrecogniZed merit she had been one of the people, ard her sympathies would always be with them, for she knsw what those about her only vaguely knew. the pa tieree. the unmurmuring bravery. of the poor.
 Gentlemen. said the duke. rising and holding up bis glass. ''this night give you a toast which l believe will be agreeable to all of yen. especially to his excellency Baron von Steinbock of Jugeudhelt What Is past is past. new regime begins thisenight." He paused. All eyes were focused upon him in wonder. Only Baron pon Stein book displayed no more than ordinary interest ''I give you" resumed the . duke. "her serene highnees and his majesty Frederick of Jugeudheit.
 The princess grew delicately as the men and women sprang to their feet Every hand swept toward her. holding a glass. She had surrendered that morning--not because she wished to be a aueen not because shesfsred to bring about an alliance between the two countries NNo: 1t was because she was afraid and had burned the bridge behind her
 The tan thinned on Carmichaefs face. but his hand was steady. SShe sat still in her chair. her lids dropped. but a proud lift oher chin. Beautiful to him beyond all dreams of beauty. ard iott Aakll.- Q in the heart of it.. fighting.
 In the ballroom the princess was surrounded. Everybody f1attered Ter, congratulated her -aBd compiimenied her
 Carmichael was amalg the last fio approach her By this tsme he had bis voice and nerves under control
 s.I thought you had forgotten use she said They walked to the conserF- atory
 Forget your rhighness% He bowh over her hand aud brushed 1t with nhs lips. for she was almost sroyal now Your highness will be happy. It s written. You will be great queen
 -Who knowss" .dreamily. When Il recall what l have gone through all this seems like an ,enc cbantnse0t out or a fairy book and that l must soon wake up in my garden in Dresden.
 If only il might be an enehaatment, he thought--if only he might ind Der. as the grim old chancellor had found her. in a garret, what: Ores ming again. He shrugged.
 Why did you do that2" she asked quickly.
 1t was a nementary dream l Lad. and the thought of it's utter impossi- billty caused me 60 shrug.@
 This dream-was there not won- sn in it?'
 "Oh. no: there was only an angel"
 You interest me: you always inter est me. You have seen so many won derful things. And now it is angels Only one. your highness." This was daring But perhaps am putting my fo0 where angels fear to tread. which was still more daring.
 Angels ought not to be afraid or anything She laughed. There was q pain and joy in the sound of it. She read his heart as one might read written fine. Dreams are always unfinished things" he said. getting back on safer ground
 What is she like this ange'T fore ing him upon dangerous ground again xiiifnIly
 ''i dare not tell ron" His eJes sought hers unninchingly. The chan ceilor and Baron von Steinbock came up.
 Your hixhness.- began the benign voice of the chapceiIor. the baron de sizes. in the name of his august mas ter. 10 open the ball with you De hold my fairy wand gsyly- Ahas night have made you a queen
 Can you make me happy siso9' said she so low that only the chancellor heard her.
 T shall try. An. Herr Captain. win . friendly jerk of his head sssafo Carmichael. will you do me the honor to join me in my cabinet | quarsse oh an hour henceT T shall be there. your excessencf Carmichael was upessy- He was not certain how much tas ehancsis0 nad
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