The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-18

We fingered ut the table until far
into the morning. And II Moore had
any fault to find with his ncighbor In
blue, he was indeed a graceless grum.
bier.
Lady Helen was on one side Of me.
and we recalled the ride we had togeth-
er the morning shortly after, the birth
day ball, when we met the princess at
the old forge.
I'VE never took that other ride we
planned" snid-'the one to the Inn
Of the Twisted Pines"
You have never asked me-" she
said dryly.
Suppose we make 1t tomorrow ut g."
suggested.
81 ride with Mr. Courtney. then"
I'VE will make party Of It," said I.
"rhc princess returns this morning.
and we will add Mile. d'Essolde and
Colonel Moore
lunched with the king and the
Princess Dehra as arranged. Fred
erick left before the coffee and Dehra
ordered II served In her library. When
the footman had brought 1T she dis
missed him.
Now" said she. come and tell me
all about yourself"
went over and sat on the arm Of
her chair. Then said, Tell me about
LotZen's visit with you In the north"
She said, Il feel very sorry for Fer
dirand.' Then she bluShed. IL think
he does love me. Armand"
III can't blame him for that" said l.
Hes a queer sort If he doesn't"
Foolish" she laughed. giving me a
little tap with her fan. And you see,
dear, lie might have had chance II
you had not come
bent down until her hair brushed
my face.
And he has none now, sweetheartY'
! said softly.
"iou know that he has not"
"And does he know it?"
YES; he knows 1t now. I told him
the day he left" ~-
was beginning to understand Lot
zen's sudden change OF demeanor to-
ward me.
What did you tell him, little wo-
| mann ] nSkcd
She looked up with bright smile.
IL told him 1t was you" she whis-
pered
The understanding was growing rap
idly.
And what did he say to tbatf"
IL know. Armand you don't like him.
and, there. You may do him an injus-
| tlce. He said only the kindeSt things
about YOU. that you were able, cour-
| teous, brave. a true Dalberg. and that,
II 1t could not be he, he was glad 1t
was you"
smiled. THAT was clever Of him."
commented.
"And he, too, does not believe the
Spencer woman's story" -
Ills cleverness grows" I laughed.
1T only remains for him to renounce
his right to the crown"
''He said 1t was for the king to
choose which was the worthier and
that II It fell to you he would serve
you faithfully and Well"
And you believed him, dearr
asked.
Yes: believed him. wanted to
believe him. Did he deceive me?"
Listen" said I, and told her what
had happened at the masque.
"Of course you will tell tho king
said she.
Maybe" said 1. i've not decides
yet"
She got up. There Is just time FOO
me to get into riding dress" she said.
But, first, this is Thursday. II you
do not tell his majesty Of Lotxen's per
6dy by Saturday shall do 1t myself"
And l knew she would. So made
no protest.
1t was a beautiful afternoon. The
road was soft and the track smooth
Much of II led through woodland and
along a brawling stream. The horses
were of rhe sort that delight the soul
l doubt II there were six better sad
dlers In the whole kingdom of Valeria.
] know there were no prettier wo-
men and, l think. no happier men.
The Inn Of the Twisted Pines was
an old log and plaster building, Of
many gables and small windows,
standing back n trifle from the road.
with high walled yard on all four
sides. had taken the precaution
that morning to dispatch an orderly
to apprlse the landlord Of our coming,
and every human being about the
place was drawn up within the en-
closure to greet MS.
My mouth waters now at the thought
OF the food we had at the inn. But a
we ate there came through the open
window the clatter of horses hoofs.
The door swung open, and my senior
aid entered, hot and dusty.
He caught my eye, halted sharply,
and his hand went up in salute.
Welcome. Colonel Bernheim," I
said.
Again he saluted then drew out an
envelope and handed 1t to me.
important papers for your high
ness" he said. "They were received
at headquarters after your departure,
and as they required action tonight 4
thought II best to follow you"
With a word of apology walked
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