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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1906-12-21, Page 9OE man bringa r Felt r front aw far wing 75 ieron's 'Item .F.M.aSO•••••••••••, ••••••:•.,,,1060. • whether! part am rY best," id there Bays he e farm - Ad with it can sad pro-, princies the non- A. great up by ope that im facile :‘tie rail - Led their lands of at too actual general est. Hut ultim- ninnic1-i ed, the Iwill be le forced returns eoing an time inter in is abun-; trict so 'edent ot a fuels wear This week we have opened', another big ahipment of neck- ties, and, beyond a doubt, it is' the choicest lot of this season.-. They are in nice Loxes, no extra-' charge for boxes. ' ,The.:price; of this lot is What is more useful than a nice Overcoat for a ntan or boy? We are sim- ply selling the remainder of our stock of Overcoats, at cost. OUR 25e NECKWEAR cannot be equalled in this vicin- ity, nice pattorns and all shapes. 11•031••••••••070111110.01.1 voiragan•••••••••••=es••••••••••• IVECIPPLMIZS All samples of Johnston & Sword's one of the leading manufa,cturers ot Canada, we bought them cheap W6 Will sell them cheap. Our custo.uiers reap the benefit of this buying. Ali colors and shapes, folders and inlays. is the a public arder of Frank ton, Ale than -teem - es. 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She was as cool as et brisk spring morning. He did not offer his hand. but, with a fine seine ofcen- tentntent bowed low and with meek eervility. report for duty, your highness," his passiontwas piloting herthrough a be :mid. She caught the ring of glad- storm of emotion. "-I have longed so to hold you In my 1St '7,qet':;ir •••.•Pas . • i •eel.!..•...•Wr•:::...e,-...t•..et.e.• .e7...„.:!.d.;;e.op%:.0o4:: e...*t.. .GEpR.5,„...!BARsR - :.•i.:1z::.mcuTGtor,::L;i Mawr .1e1Grausiak, itten ... ee-*.e.im - tfeer : 41.._4,..........z....: - roneme. . ..e.; eseseet. IOW St sea ee meet: :, Ilitirt te: eh'e Mai asS issmor tir"'` 4- A esmeOheetc„seArget4Fil leneteVeei• tere Az:: • V•11, • 4••• •• Alft. 1 VISPECI•VaglieggitallailINI•OSINff•allifff•PHSWO GENTS' FURNISHER Next to taillno Bros. SEAFORTH • nounced. He gasped Witt UnDelia. ' "YOU have, already:Ph he cried. "Of course. My mlud has becu mule up for -there than. a. Week. I told it to &nfltFluthee last night." "And she?" "She almost died; that's all," said she unblushingly. "I was afraid to cable • the news to father. He might stop me • if be knew it in time. A letter was - Much smarter." , "You Idear. dear little sacrince," ho cried tenderly. "I will give all my life to make you happy," • "I am a soldier's daughter, and I can be a seldier's wife. I have trice bard, to give You up, Paul. but I couldn't•. You are love's soldier, and it is a—a relief tosurrender and hv. ae it over with." , They fell to discuseing plans for the future. It all went smoothly nue nirily until heasked her when he shoela ge to Waspington to claim" her as his wife. She gave him a starttedapuzzled look. "To Washin'ton?" She. murmured. a • Iort,. you better than am soul so long af.4 that "soul masts. I loved you the OM .1 met you. It has been worship sieee that time.". Ills passion carried her resistlessly away as the great waves sweep the. deck of ship at sea. She was out in the °helm of love, far from all else that .was dear to her. far from all har- bors save the mysterious one to which noes in his voice. "Then I command you to shake hands arms, Beverly. Even when you were a with me," she said brightly. "You have 1 princess and I lay in the hospital at just that your father should give you been away, I believer? with a delicious Ganlook ray Severed arms hungered to me. - It is the custom of our land." infleetionfor you. There never has been a me- She was nervous and uncertain. "YeS. for a centmw or more, I'm meat that my heart has not been reach- ' "But—but Paul, there nre manY mired' Conetraint fell upon them "sude Ing out in search of yours. You have denim The hour had come Or a deft- glorified me, dearest, by. the promise nite understsmeing. and both were con- you made a week ago. I know that mimed by its Importance. For the first you will not renounce that precious time in his life he knew the meaning of diffidence. It came over him as he laelte,1 helplessly into the dear, gray, earneet eye e -I love you for wearing that red teatlele" he said siumty. **Med I loved you for wearing it," ieno enswered, her voice soft and thrill- iim. • fie caught ins breath joyously. elheverly." as he 'went over her, "you am my very life. my"— . turning ;very cold and ;weak. "You— you Won't have to go to Washin'ton, dear. I'll stay here." . "My dear Beverly, I can afford the trip." he laughed. "I ara not an abso- lute' pauper'. Beside% it 131 ight and —110;31, l'11,11.1!" Phe whispered, draw- ine eway. with an emharrassed glance mliout the [mirk. Thom were people to be gf,EI:1 Oa A11 Sids, but he had forgot - 1i them. Ile thought may of the girl who ruled his heart. Seeing the pain In the face, fdte hastily. even blushing- ly. sista. "It is so public. dear." 11 straigli toned himself with soldier- y precision, but his voice trembled as he tried to speak calmly in defiance to hie eyes. "There is the grotto—see! It Is sechislon itself. Will you 'home with me? I must tell you all that is in my heart. It Ifni burst if I do not" Slowly they made their way to the fairy grotto deep in the thicket of trees. It was Yetive's favorite dream- ing piftee. Dark and cool and pausical :with the rIppling of' waters, it was an Ideal retreat. She dropped upon the rustic bench that stood against the moss covered wall of bowlders. With the gentle reserve of a matt who re- veres as well as "eves, Baldos stood above her. He waited, and she under- stood. How unlike naost impatient lovem he was! "You may sit beside me," she'Said, make ho difference to me, thlims to think of," she faltered. "You `mean that your father would not, consent?" "Well—he—he • might be unreasona- pledge. It is in .your eyes now --the ble," he stannnered. "And. then there eyes I shall worship to the end of eter- are my brothers; Keith awe Dam They nity. Tell me, thopgh, with your own are foolishly interested in tne. Dan lips, your own voice, that •ymi will be h thinks no one is good enough for me. my wife. mine to hold forever," . So stems Keith. And fether, too, - for For answer she placed her arms that naatter—and mother. You see, it's about his meek and burled her face not just as if you were a grand and against his shoulder. There were tears Wealthy nobleman. They may not un - in her gray eyes and there was a sob derstand. " We are southerners, you In ber throat. He held her close to his know. Some of them have peculiar Ideas abont"— "Don't distress yourself 80 Much, dearest," he said, with .a laugh. "Though I see your position clearly— and it is notanenviable one." • "We can go to Weskin'ton just .as soon as we are married.," she compro- mised. "Father has a great deal of In - breast for can eternity, it seemed to both, heither giving voice to the song their hearts were singing. Tliere was no other world than the fairy grotto. "Sweetheart, I am asking you to make a meat sacrifice," he said at last, ids voice hoarse but tender. She look- ed up Jute his face serenely. Can you give up the joys, the wealth, the fiuence over there. With his help be - cote forts of that home across the sea hind you yen will soon be a power in to share lowly cottage with me and my love? Wait. dear—do not speak until lam through. You must thine of Count Marla business to a 410 fear for m and I shall b sel f." She shudd • would be as li 1 All colors, regular price, 60c Special Xmas price, 45c Each A Suit for th.e Boy Is a very useful gift. Our ielection is large and the are small. pric ..---,••••••••••[9.9I•leaaa as•••••••••••=w1WM Silk Suspenders In Nice Boxes, 50c to 750. This makes a very hand- some gift. 110•Wa1lee•••••••••dralleZ••• - • tocking Caps Shirts, Sweaters, Cap Hats Collars x and I -have postponed His rich, full military costume gave tend to. dearest. Have him a new distinction that quite over - My sword is honest, came Beverly. They fell am - Ing It back to you my- mated conversation,. exchanging shafts of wit that greatly amused those who red aud knew that it could understand the benguao. her on his left and next to the slightly raised royal chairs. Candace was on - e said, "You must remember," Beverly said en a Silk with itiai or witt out Prices 5c to 750 EACH *x ice Ilandkeroltie in box for all"....."1111111"1".1111111"1"1"111110.1MINK 111.11.11011d1.11.1111.111.11"1"...111111"1"• to her. Prince Denten, to her amaze - went, led her up the entire length of tee banquet. hail to the head of the royal table, gorgeous with the plate of a hundred. Graustark rulers, plachig his right the picture of happinees In reply to one of Ro.vone's sallies, , = e. , _ . m*, C rrni ' xxxi.. . "that Americans ere not In the least Javvertv t-et_433wW, weak. She looked tiMike' of Matz and hiSt am- awed by Europe's greatness. It has helplessly at Prince Denten. Hie smile- e elates! reached Edelweiss in the come to the pass when we call Europe was 'railing. As If in a, daze she saw afternocee. Their attendants, our playground. We now go to Eu- Grenfall Larry , virith the Countess and Servants berried lugga.ge rope as we go to the circus or the , Yvonne standing exactly opposite to bearing the !princely crest of Daws- county fair- at home. It isn't much her, he, with the others, a:Waiting tb.e bei and inetait for Prince Denten hiore trouble, you know, and we Must appearance of the princess and the one and his sister Candace? In the part a ine the slights. who was to aft beside her. the castle set stpart for the slitters an • "Alas, poor Europe!" he laughed. As The music ceased, there was a hush importafit consultation was held 6e. be strolled about with her and Can- over the room, and then • Yetive MOO 11111(1 closed doors. "There Denten met dace he "minted out certain men to her,' forward, magnificent in her royal his countrythen and permitted them to asking her to fax her memory In the robes, smiling and happy. A tall mai renew ,the ledge of fealtr that had effort to recall their flees if net 'their in the uniform of an exalted army ofil- heen shatt red by the orerponhering aeparel. She readily recOgnized in the cer stood beside her, gold braid and be - influence f his mad half beother. I 11 an, tired faces the men she had met Jeweled things across his breast. Bev - What took place at this secret meet- I first at the Inn of the Hawk and Ra- erly turned. deathly white, her figure ing , the ootside . world' _never kiiew. van. stiffened and then relaxed. Only the lhappy result was made 1 "They were vagabonds then, Miss it was Baidos! , ,kuown. Peince" Denton was to resume Calhoun. Now they are noblemen. She never knew how she dropped in - hie reign - ever 'Daw'sbergen as if it Dees the aransition startle your! -to the chair 'the servant held for her. iiever had been ibterrupted. "Isn't Baldos among them?" she ask, She only knew that his eyes were The castle, brilliant from bottom to - ed, voicing the query that bad been smiling at her with love and mischief top, filled with music and langliter, uppermost in her mind since the nto- in their depths. There was a vague, - meat when she looked down from the 'Uncertain sound of chattering; some' , galleries and. failed to see Win. She one was talking eagerly to her, but she experienced a riot of happiness such was wondering how he would appear heard him not There was a. standing as It had not known in years. The war clouds had lifted, the sunshine of in court costume. - toast to the Prince of Dawsbergem "You forget that Baldos is only a Then the audacious ghost of Baldos contentment was brealeing through the was propositig a ringing response to darkneSs; and there was rejoicing in 1 guard," he said kindly. "Ile Is a courtier nevertheless," she the Princess Yettve; the orchestra was the hearts- of Bright and glorious , playing the Glraustark and Dawsbergen were tie c tors that made up the bar retorted. . the United"— But his hearty laugh, -checked her eager plotting. "It's noth- in to laugh at Paul," she said. what your friends will say. The love .. • I beg your pardon a thousand times. and life I offer you now will not be. I was thinking of the disappointment I Eke that which you always have must give you now. I cannot live in ..,... .. .- . . , the .IInited States—never. My home is known. It will be poverty and the here. I ara not born for the strife of dregs, not ricbes and wine. It will your land. They have soldiers enough But she placed her hand upon his and better than L It is io the turbu- lips. shakinet her head emphaticaliy. lent east that we shall live—you and The picture, he was painting was the I." Tears came into her eyes.. same one that she had studied for days I "Am I not to—to go back to Wash - and days. Its very shadow was" fa- titan?" She tried to smile. Denten says we may, miller to her, its every unwholesome pec*Whimpetn."Frince corner was as plain as day. "The rest of the world may think "Oh, he is my friend," she cried in what it likes, Paul," she sttid. "It will great relief. "I can get any favor I b ask of him. Oh, Paul, Paul, I know that my folks will think I'm an awful fool, but I can't help it. I shall let you know that I intend to be a blissful one, at least." with a wistful smile of a.cknowledg- 'awakened from My dream. My dream • ment. As he flung himself into the prince is gone, and I ilnd that it's the seat his hand eagerly sought hers, his real man that I love. What would you ou. up becase you erity there in the dark, soft light of the fairy courtly reserve gone to the winds. have me do "Beverly, deare,st one, you never knew be* much I love you," he whis- pered Into her ear. "It is a deathless love, unconquerable, unalterable. It IS are poor?. Or would you have me go He kissed her tate and again out up the ladder of fame an p with you, al bumble but adoring bur- grotto. den? I know you, dear. You will not "Before we can be married, dearest, . what' I have a journey of some importance In, my blood to love forever. Listen to always be poor. They y . me, dear one. I come of a race whose they like. I have thought long and if:0 take," he announced as they arose love is hot and enduring; My people Well, because- I am not a fool. It is to leave the bower behind. from time immemorial have loved as "A journey? Where?" no other people have loved. They have titled foreigner without love that is a "To Vienna. I have an account to .the American girl who marries the killed 'and idanghteredt for the sake fool. Marrying a poor 4an ie too seri- settle with a man who has just taken of the glmiens Passion. Love is the ous a business to be handled' by fools. un his residence there," • Hie "hand religion. of my peohle. You must, you I have written to my father, telling him went. to his sword hilt, a his dark; shall believe Me when 1 Say that I will that I am going to Marry you," she an- eyes gleamed with the Ere he loved. d iliony of high degr walls gar and nobill eace.- Men and women: of .• She was vaguely disappointed be- e came to the historic old cause he was missing from the scene ed in the riches of royalty of splendor. It proved to her that y. To 'Beverly Calhoun it caste overcame all else in the rock was th'e most enchanting sight she had ribbed east. The common man, no everlooked upon. From the galleries matter how valiant, • had no place in she gazed Ing with was cense glorificati, n. She felt that she had a of Baldos she would live in another part In thi jubilee. With Candace she world—on the outskirts of this one of descended the grand staircase and splendor and arrogance. A stubborn, mingled defiant little frown appeared on her Blie wa Dressed Of 'black her white In the so she eves phase of . the life to come. She was -mired by men and women alike. Two ready to cry out against the injustice stalwart Americans felt their hearts r of it all. The little frown was por- &mend wi pride as they saw the con- quest their countrywoman was rank- tentous of deep elaid designs. She ing.' Candace, her constaht companion wisuld break .down this cruel barrier in these days, vra8 consumed with de- that kept Baldos from the fields over light 1 . r which prejudice atone held sway. Her "You ere the prettiest thing in all I love for him and her determination to i be bit3 wife were not in the least dulled this worldr she ecstatically whispered Into ,Beverly's ear. "My brother says by these reflections. . so, tom"! she added conclusively. Bev- The doors to the great banquet hall were thrown open at last, and in the too true a woman net to revel btle flattery. ' disorder that followed elm *wondered eat bahquet hall was to be who was to lead her to the feasting. down into the halls glitter- such affairs as these. Her pride was e wealth of keraustark and suffering. she was as a queen among ous of a strange feeling of the noblest -of the realm. As the wife itb the resplendent crowd. the center of attraction. °a simple, close fitting Own elvet, without an ornament, arms and shoulders gleaming t light from the chandeliers, u enticing creature to bead - brow as she pictured herself in her Mind's eye sta.adihg afar off with "the man" Baldos, looking at the opulence she could not reach. Her ImPetuous, rebellious little heart was thumping bitterly as she considered- this single erly was Ili-- this $ The thrown gpen at midnight. There were The Duke of Mizrox claimed the Prim - dancing j and song during the hours cess Candace. Iea.ding hip to this important event. ( "I am to have the honor," said some Beverly was entranced. She had seen one at her side, and the WACO was the brilliant affairs at home, but none of one she least expected to hear utter them coraPared to this in regal splen- the words. The speaker was the man dor. It 'was the seD1311011S, orerpower- , who deserved the place beside Yetive, Slendor of the east Prince Denten himself. national hymns. But it was all as a dream to her. At last she heard Can- dace calling to her, her fate wreathed In smiles. Scores of eyes seemed to be looking at her, and all of them were full of amusement. "Now, say that a girl can't keep a secret," came to her ears from the radi- ant ,sister of Denten. Ravone, at her side, spoke to her, and she turned to him dizzily. "You first knew me as Ravone, Miss Calboun," be was saying genially. "Then it became necessary, by royal command, for me to be Prince Da,ntan. May 1 have the honor of, introducing myself in the proper -person? t am Christobal , of Rapp-Therburg, and .1 shall be no other than he hereafter; The friendship that binds me to Prinee - Denten, at last in his proper place be- side the Prineess of Graustark, is to be strengthened into it dearer relationship before many days have passed." "The Princess- Candace -ceases to be his sister," volunteered the Duke of Sliizrok. "She is and long has been his afflanced wife." . Enchanted and confused over all that had occurred in the last few moments, Beverly murmured. her heartfelt con- gratulations to the joyous coupleThe orchestra had again ceased Waling. "I have won your tote by the -jaes -Theams.17 you more than with your beloveciAtnerl- can protege? I ask you to .drink a toast to my betrothed, Beverly Calhoun, the future Princess of Da.wsbergen." - Every glass was raised and the toast drtmk amid ringing cheers. The mili- tary band embed out the air so dear to Anterleans; especially -be seethe erntbearts. Beverly was too overcome to -speak. "You all"she ezelairrth ie There was a coinmotion In the gallery. People were standing in their sente half frightened and amused, their attention attracted by the unusual -scene. A portly negreele totally uncenscious of the ,sensation she VMS causing, her feet keeping time to the lively strains of tousle, was frantically waving a red and Yellow bandanna handkerchief. It was Aunt Fanny, and in a voice that conki. be heard all ifver the banquet hall she shouted: "Good Lawd, honey, -ef der ain't playin' 'Away Down South in Dixie!' Hoorayt Hooray!" le * 4 * • * • Hours later Beverly s running etfused and humbled, through the 4:11s to her room, 'when a swifter one ,an she she came up and checked her "Beverlkl" cried an eager yoke. She slackened her pace and gianeed over her shoulder. The smiling, triumphant face of Baldos met her gaze; The up- per ball was -almost clear of people. She Was strangely frightened, distmss- !ugly diffideut Her door- was not far away, and she would have reached it In an instent later heel he not laid a mstraining, compelling hand upon her Inn. 'Then ehe turned to face him. her Prince Dant—who, glass in hand, lips parted in protest "Don't 10* at All eyes turned to Baldos—the red me hi Unit way!" he cried imploringly. rose to his feet "Come, ileal.est, COMO WI Inc. W -do and - ' Can be one in the /met at the end of "Your royal highness, ladies th gentlemen, Graustark and Dawsber- the hall. 'leavens, I am e balmiest gen are entering a new era. I pledge being in all the world, It Iris turned you my honor that never again shShe allowed him to load her to the all out as I have prayed it should!" the slightest misunderstanding exist darkened nook. In her soul she was_ wondering why her tongue was so pow- erless. There were a hundred thingei he wanted to say to him, but novr that nue& - en Pace 11) gpPrince Denten joined the throng just Bewildered, her heart palpitating between them. They shall go forth to before Midnight. He made his way di- with varions emotions, she took his their glorious destiny as one people. reet to ithe little circle of which Bev- arm and allowed herself to be drawn Your gracious ruler has seen fit to be- erly and Candace formed the center. ' wonderingly throughthe massive stow her hand and affections upon an penoomemmeeemeoemeannoommemememe doors • As they entered, followed by American gentleman, your . esteemed ' the brilliant company, the superb or- prince consort We all know how ioy- chestra that _Beverly had so often en- ally the peeple have approved her joyed bean to ploy the stirring ehoice. There * one present, a twisted - "Hands Across the Sea," The most- , clans themselves seemed to have caught the universal feeling of joy and .1 mirth that was in the air and played as it -inspired, their leader bowing low ,o the young American girl as she I passed. It was bis affectionat,e tribute friend of .your beautiful princess and. lovingly -caned in your hearts Beverly of Graustark. Whose example more worthy for' me to follow than that of the Princess Yeti ith whom mid I better share tuy threue and pleem ___=weltenst'etet