Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1913-11-20

HE bribed US to pose as Americans"
not Interfere. You can 20 as far as
you like, and ri wager 1t won't be
long before youll be ready to declare
for Il republic, Then you'll hear from
me-"
During the next twelve months the
once dead country OF Borrovina was a
hotbed OF buZZing activity. Railroads
brought and carried commerce The
great mineral springs. by judicious ad
vertising, won worldwide fame. Tour
lists and health seekers poured into the
country. Mines, concessions of various
sorts and countless industries leaped
to life. From bankruptcy arose pros
perity
For the whole twelve months there
was toll, toll and more toll But there
were always results, Aud the center OF
every activity, the brain and driving
power of every venture. was Anthony
Hamilton Hawthorne
BY the end OF the year prosperity had
come. And an anniversary ball at the
summer palace signalized the event
Hawthorne was its moving factor.
He had long since become the idol OF
the Borrovians; even MS hungry ami
mails learn to love the hand that feeds
them. His was the wealth that had
started the ball in motion 1t was the
belief that his wealth was boundless,
which melted the people TO greater eff
forts Hawthorne was looked to In
each crisis. and never in vain His
American mannerisms, even his fervid
New York slang, were faithfully imi-
tated in court and in city.
The anniversary ball was to be Haw-
thorne's last appearance In Borrovina.
For, now that the little country was
firmly on It's feet. his work was done.
And he was going back next morning
to America
Yet, homesick as he had been for his
own land. he felt queer little thrill OF
sorrow as, strolling into the crumbling
garden OF the summer palace between
dances, he CHANGED to note the old sun.
dial 1t brought back memories that he
had tried vanly to stine.
He lounged over the sundial and
stood looking moodily down at 1t. His
heart was heavy What he had done
for Borrovina he had done for the sake
of Princess lrma. He had saved her
fathers throne and life He had re-
vived the country she loved And-she
was as far away from him as ever
For she was still royal princess
thanks to him And he was an untitled
foreigner. And by all rules OF royalty
she must make II royal marriage
While he must-go away and be for.
gotten.
Hawthorne reused himself with
start from his bitter reverie The prin-
cess was coming down the steps from
the palace. She looked toward the sun
dial and. her eyes met the Americans
For a moment Hawthorne and the
princess stood moveless The same
sweet-bitter memories were In the
heart Of each Much had happened
since the careless days when lazy
young American had scrambled over a
crumbling wall 10 make love to an I'M.
known little girl In that old garden
At length the princess came forward
toward awthOrne. very fragile. very
fair, very appealing. IN the hair light
rs II trueT' she asked You are
really leaving BorrOvina"'
He would not let himself heed the
wistfuI appeal In her voice, but forced
himself To speak lightly. almost CURLY.
Yes" said he. lin the morning"
Then" she made answer. curiously
chilled by his coldly imp-rsonat tone.
at the sane time Offering her hand for
him TO kiss. ITS soodbyF'
It's goodby." he as>rnted. his face
whitening little. but his voice hard
and careless.
III won't even Try 10 thank you.
Nj Ha"thorn". she continued. "Tor