The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-05-17

OTHER WORLD ALONE
and, fool that was, tried to make
you believe that | cared nothing for
you"
And. in truth, you succeeded"
"Why did you receive me so coldly?
| looked for gladness in your eyes after
the tournament"
II had secret to keep"
Even them" ! asked
The princess could have smiled; the
woman dared not. was afraid of
you, of myself, Of all the world"
do you still doubt me?"
Il am waiting to he convinced"
Lady Aldrida came to me after the
council and accused me of being false"
| said. "She spoke most bitterly"
And you sOothed herr"
II fear not. ! told her that imagina-
ton had played too great part with
her and that had said no more to
her than many others had done and
will do again TO 50 pretty lady"
And she left you amicablyY
"No-vowing vengeance"
The princess started.
"She cannot harm me-" said. TO
day has proved my friends. and they
have sworn to protect your highness."
Il have no fear What do you fear
for me?"
Because love you fear all things.
the city that ! seek to become king
N DruSsenland?'
"Who whispers it,"
Il know not who started it. but
heard it when | first entered the hail
today. and Lady Aldrida had heard
it, for she said prying eyes might look
into even the princess garden"
She turned sharply as if expecting to
find that we were being watched now
at is well that yon 60 tonight" she
said suddenly
You regret what you said last
night?" | asked Perhaps. for your
sake. it would he well if did not re-
urn"
II do not regret. have said you
must return"
could not answer her, for Jasar
entered.
"All is in readiness, your highness.
I'VE will come. Leave US Il mo-
ment. You will depart by a secret
way. Sir Verrall, by a door which
opens into the woods that touch the
outer walls The woods lie along the
spur of the hill, so that you will pass
In an m
await you, and for the rest your wit
must serve. Go warily. for my sake.
1t may chance that it would be con-
venient to return secretly; there is the
key"
She gave me the key, and slipped
it into the pouch at my waist.
Her hand was in mine, and so we
stood looking into each others eyes.
"Will you believe me when | say
love you, and only your
She did not answer
Once you angrily reclaimed the
handkerchief | thought you had given
me. Will you give me your handker-
chief nOwT
Must you have something for re-
membranceW
mot for remembrance. but when
return and show the token and make
an humble petition you, perchance.
may grant IT,"
Her handkerchief was in my hand.
"rhe next time petition it shall be
for myself" | said.
II think she began. and the clasp
of our hands frightened, and her arm
touched mine. and her hair brushed
my cheek II think-I fear | shall
easily grant that request Go warily.
Come, claim it quickly"
Eye to eye, heart 10 heart, were we
almost Her face was raised to mine.
questioned her with look. and how
she answered hardly know. But she
did answer, for my arms stole round
her and our lips met. A warm glow
came into her face. lovelight into
her eyes. almost sob into her breath.
II was sweet surrender. IL was a
moment of delirious triumph for me.
Then II was gone. Very gently she
herself from my embrace.
"Now 60" she said.