The Lamar register., 1918-03-06

some errand, endeavoring herself To
entertain tie prince. But the prince
answered ubsent-mindedly his eyes
following the while. the way Elizabeth
had gone. Tha Jealousy of the prin.
cess aroused. no later chance meeting
between prince and maiden escaped her
notice.
one mOonlit evening. the two who
had been 50 unexpectedly and mutual.
ly attracted, came by chance to the
colounadc. 4 movement of flight upon
the part of Elizabeth brought forth all
the pcnt-up love of Otto's heart and in.
voluntarily he caught her To his breast
In joyous wonder the girl gazed into
his eyes. their lips met. An unseen
witness of the scene, Lura fingered hor-
rified, then turned to face the king. he.
too. she perceived, had noted silently
rhe mad embrace.
A few dn.-s later. Lura assembled
her maidens together to enjoy the
weird skill of noted nyTnotlSt. To
amuse his audience, and at Lura's di-
rectiOn. he placed those who offered
their services, under control. forcing
them through many laughahle situa-
tions.
Suddenly a look Of hatred crossed
the face Of the princess. with com
W1ndiug gesture she motiOned the
Lady Elizabeth 10 OFFER herself n sub
Iect. Unmoved the girl waited eXpec-
tant. Suddenly leaning forward Lura
held out to the hypnotist n costly ring
TO the other. then slowly nnd visibly
her composure fell away. Staring un-
blinkingly into the face of the hypno-
tist. she moved and acted automatic
ally at his diction. Lura watched
breathlessly, until the man rudely
swapping his fingers before the unre-
Sponslve face awakened the girl as II
babe half-smiling. from sleep.
When all had gone, Lura beckoned
the hypnotist to her, unfolding her re
vcngeful scheme. Because of the old
kings refusal TO force his son to marry
the most beautiful princess" she said.
he must die. And because the woman
of Otto's heart must be made despica-
bio in his sight, while under hypnotic
control, and in his presence. she must
do the deed"
Fcarfully the man held out. capitu-
lating at last 10 the enormous brlbe.
In the garden he found Elizabeth
dreaming over her books. At his ap-
pruach she arose, vaguely startled. I'm
mediately his eyes were upon hers, his
clawll5e hands on her shoulders-the
girls face grew exrressionless. Obedi-
NJ ha fnl1nFNH.4l f1ng hfIAaVrs
ing figure; stealthily through the castle
corridor followed the girl in her CON
trolling dream.
Behind the throneroom draperies.
the hypnotist paused TO place in the
hand clasped behind the girls back.
n loaded pistol. Then concealing him
self In the draperies. he continued his
suggestions as she passed inside.
The old king and his son looked up
In bewildermcit as the whlte-clnd fig
ure appeared before them. Outside
The hypnotist raised his arm as one
aiming a weapon. inside, the girl also
raised her arm, exposing TO the aston
SlIed rulers, cleaning revolver. Then,
IN an instant she had whirled about.
rushing nolselessly to the draperles,
forcing out at the plstolS point the sur
prised and cringing hypnotlst. Still
compelling. TO the foot of the dais she
led him and gave explanation.
The hypnotist burst forth in accusa-
tion against the princess and her
vengeful plot was unfolded. As the
man was led away for trial. the king
made known his wish TO speak with his
counselors. And when the distin-
cuIshcd men came forward. taking the
hand Of Elizabeth, he presented her.
Upon bcndcd knee they paid her hom-
age. And when nll others had left the
room, the prince coming down from his
throne, took Elizabeth tenderly into
his arms.
My queen, my queen" he said. And
later, so it even came TO be.