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I f MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. M3DDFQ1&D, OREGON. TlIU KSDAY, APR ! L 7, 1910. UN king' Bj GEORGE BARR McGUTCEEON. Copyright, 1909. by Goorxo Barr MeCulcheon. Mo&d & Ccoaponj. CHAFTXK XXL "roe wux ss xbs. xnra." "Of vraa late- tb Ay whoa Trux te. S3es. w BBBUxiuwd to the I JL. devastated state chamber to be BMde'a Weroo. nad the prince matted tb- AiwHcrb'b reward by jresoftUne Mn with ab ancient gold al rtaff, one- o tbo crown Jewels. Lnto that nigh It ws reported nt the- casUo that & targe- force of men "vscrs eac&mped o the opposite side er tht rlTc A hundred catnpflrcs were slanfflSi- apulusi the distant up loads. "Tfc- Gntad Dufee Tauter exclaim & Count Halfont. "Thank God he did sot cem a day earlier. We ove him ao thing tdarr bet yesterday- eh, bo could have demanded seach of nsP to. 0Be-ef the- wrecked approaches to ike- terraer-r sunowded hy fragments f stene- and coa&eated by Bgly ile atractloBv sat a jmbr sab asd a standee gkL There- were bo lights Bene them. The- aim down went black ami fibrbhl&Bg. Ills- arm. wns aboat her; her bead Mstled secim'ty g!Bst his Bbpulder, fid. hen Btiin. hands were -wIHtejf pris- mrs la oae- ol his. She was- saving TrHxtoa. dear, I W aot teve- Eric Yes Eo. I just ahoBgbt 16 wa lore. I sever really Staew wbat lo-re- was aatfi yea came Sfito aay lire-. Tbafa what Bade It so hard! 2 tact let him heHere that I might care- for him oeeae day. And I fcl like- him. So I "Yow will never; aerw know how happy X am, LornineP be breathed Into I hope-1 snail aftrays bring happi e to yes; Trnxtoa," she murmured. fMnt with; toe- Joy of lovkig. "ion will" make- roe Tery Bahnppy if yen. don't marry me tomorrow." "t vrlSt marry yoa, Traxton, when we- get to New York," she said, but sat very firmly. He- saw his adran tage. lie held her close for a long time, Ms face burled is her hair. "listen. cnrllng!' Won't yoa any yoaU bo my wife before I leave Graustark wans yon so much. I can't so .away without you-." She hesitated. "When are you go- lag, Troxton i loo job haven't told EC." It was what he wasted. "I am go- fag- next Monday," be said promptly. As a matter or fact, he had forgotten the- day of the- week they were now living la. ".Monday1? Ohydearr "win your" "I I must cable home first," she lalteredi "That's a mere-detail, darling. Cable tfterwa. It will beet us home by ttrce weeks. TbeyB know we're com-fag-.'- "1 mast ask John, really I must. Truxton she- protested faintly. "11 array P be- snouted In a whls fcn. "He is so desperately In lovo he won't think of refusing anything woi&sk. Shall we-set It for Saturday?" They set It for Saturday without consulting- John Talus nnd then fell to discussing him. "lie Is very much Sn love- with- her." she said wistfully. "And she lores him, Lornine. They ,jrflL ho very happy. She's wondcr xuir "Well, so & John. HeTs tbo most wonderful man in all this world." "r em- trarc- of It," be agreed mag nanimously. "I saw him talking with her uud the Duke of I't-rse as I came out awhile- ngo They were going to K t tho duke's room up there. The duke !' will offer no objections. He'll permit his daughter to 6elect his next tton-ln-lasr: !' shall Bf sorry to eave Grnnstark," she sad droimily after a long period ot silent retrospection. "I've hnd tho hoppreatyenr.f wy life here." "I've- had tho- busiest month of my Jlfe here-. Til never again say that the wor&I ia- a dull Dl&ce. 1 shudder when I Uihik oC what might have happened to you, my prln eess sweotheart, If I hadn't como to Edelweiss. I would aot have found yea." reeling her tretabllng in bis arms, ho went on with whimsical good humor: "You woald have been eaten up by tbo ere long beforo thH or perhaps yoa would have seeeeeded In be ceoring a count ess." "As k is, I shall he a baroness." "Iq Stnrt, feet sot ia New York. That rMi YoWS be esore than a baroness more- than a princess, You- will' be- que. Dont you catch tho poBitr Ya wlM be Mrs. King." The Gland! tak FxsIh was dls-tectly- Bpye7. He had traveled aaaay- Bttfarv laiWiif yilte aamber "rwr.wnx bkmbh. jCBW." of hnrtlslnps, nnd till o no purpose, When dnwn came his omtssnrlea tv turneil from tlie city with the lamen table Information that tho government had righted Itself, that Marlanx'n sen sational revolution was at an otnl and tliut tho resents would be highly hon ored If his excellency could overlook tho distressingly chaotic conditions at court and condescend to pay the cas tle n visit. The grand duke resolved that he would visit the castle In n very In formal way. extend his congratulations and offer his services, which he knew would bo declined with thanks, inci dentally ho would .mention the bond Issue; nlso ho would And the oppor tunity to suggest to the ministry that his government still was willing ,tc make large grants and stupendous promises if any sort of arraugemeut could bo made by which tho system might be operated in conjunction with branch lines of the imperial roads. And so It was that at midday he rodo In pomp and splendor through tho city gates, attended by his staff and a rather overpowering bodyguard. The grand duke, with all the arro gance of a real iersonage, was late. It was not for him to consider the con dltlons that distressed tho court of Graustark not at all. He was a grand duke nud he would take his own time in paying his respects. When he tlnntly presented himself at the castle doors a sleepy group of attendants actually yawued In his' preseuce. No one had slept during tho night Just passed. Excitement and the suf fering of others had denied slumber t one nnd all. even to those who had not slept for ninny days and nights. Now the reaction was upon them. Itclnxa tlon had succeeded teuseuess. When the grand duke entered the great, somber throne room he was confronted by a puuctlllously polite assemblage, but every eyelid was as heavy as lead and as prone to sink. The prince sat far back In the great chair of his ancestors, his sturdy legs sticking straight out In front of him. Tho grand duke advanced between the respectful lines and knelt at the foot of the throue. "Arise, your highness," piped Bobby, with a quick glance at Count Halfont It was a faint, faraway voice that ut tered tho gracious command. "Grau stark welcomes the Grand Duke Pnu lus. It is my pleasure to to" A help less look came Into his eyes. He looked everywhere for support. The grand duke saw that he had forgotten the rehearsed speech and smiled beulguly as he stepped forward and kissed the hand that had been extended some what uncertainly. "My most respectful homago to your majesty. The felicitations of my em peror and the warmest protwtatlons of friendship from his people." With this ns a prologue he engaged ilmself in the ever pleasurable task jf delivering a long congratulatory iddress. After Ave minutes of high sounding platitudes he again turned to tho prince. It wns then that he received his flrst shock. Prince Robin wns sound asleep. His head was slipping sldewLse along the satiny back of the big chair, and his chin was very low in tho laces nt his neck. The grand duke coughed em phatically, cleared his throat and grew very red in the face. The court of Graustark was distinct ly dismayed. "nis majesty appears to have ahem gone to sleep." remarked tho grand duke tartly, Interrupting himself to address the prime minister. "Ho is very tired, yorr excellency," said Count Halfont, very much dis tressed. "Pray consider what bo has been through during the" "Ab, my dear count, do not apologize for hlra. I quite understand. Ahem' Ahem!" Still, he was very red In the face. "I will awaken hlra, your excellen cy," said tho prime minister, edging toward tho throue. "Not at all, sir!" protested the vis itor. "Permit him to have his sleep out, sir. I will not have him dis turbed. Who am I that I should defeat the claims of nature? It Is nn pleasurovto wnlt until hl3 majesty' nap Is over. Then lie may dismiss us. hut not until wo have cried 'Long llvo the prince!'" For awhile they stood In awkward silence, this notahlo gathering of men and women. Then the prlnio minister in bushed tones suggested that it would be eminently proper under the circumstances for nil present to In seated. He was under tho impression that his serene highness would sleep long and soundly. Stiff backed nnd uncomfortable, tin court sat nnd waited. No one pre tended to conceal the blissful yawn that would not bo denied. A drowsy. Ineffably languid feeling took posses sion of the entire assemblage. Tho prime minister sat ut tho font of tbo throne and nodded in spite of himself. John Tullis, far hack near the wall, had his head on his hand, brave ly fighting off tho persistent demon. Prince Dantnn of Dawsbergen wns sound asleep, Tho grand duko was wide awake, no saw it all and was equal to the oc casion. After all, ho was a kindly old gentleman and, once his moment of mortification was over, ho wob not nbovo charity. Bobby's poor little head had slipped over to a most uncomfortable position against tbo arm of the chair. Putting bis finger to lips, tbo grand duko tip toed carefully up to tho throne. With very gentle bands he lifted Bobby's head and, infinitely tender, stuffed a throne cushion behind tho curly bead. A splendid smile in tils eyes, bo tip toed back to his chair. As ho passed Count Halfont, who had risen, ho whispered: "Dear little man! I do not forget, my lord, that I was onco a boy. God bless him I" Then be sat down, conscious of n fine feeling of goodness, folded his anna across bis .expansive chest and allowed his beaming" eyes to rest upon Ji il I L fPi ANNOUNCEMENT. Dr. Qollo Is prepared, to fit glasses ui nit oases of tlot'ootolvo sight that liieson will remedy. Itopnirn of nil Kinds, llroken Ioiihos duplieutctl. In Wmblo bifoenb. 18 WKST MAIN STHKBT. Hawkins tor Health. Dr. Sooty Golun East. Dr. K. II. Suoly will lenvo In t short tlmo for Nojv York to tako a oourae in em-gory. Ho would great ly appruciato tho pn.vtuont of out standing nooounta lioforo ho leave. 10 Haal.-'iiH for Health. "DKAK LITTLE MAN I 00l DLIXS Hilt I " the sleeping boy far back In the chair of state. Incidentally he decided to delay a few days before taking up the bond questlou with the ministry. The grand duko wns not an ordinary diplomat. In one of the curtained windows, far removed from the throne, sot Truxton King and Loralne Tullis. All about them people were wntch iug tho delicate little scone, smiling drowsily at the graud duke's tender comedy. No one wns looking nt tin two In tho curtained recess. Her liuud was In his; her Jieiul sank slowly to ward his Inviting Rhoulder. Her heavy lids drooped lower and lower, refus ing to obey the slender will that ar gued against complete surreuder. At Inst her soft, regular breathing told him that she was asleep. Awaiting tils opportunity, he tciiderly kissed the soft brown hair, murmured a gentle word of love nud settled his own bead against the thick cushions. Everywhere they dozed und nodded. The grand duke smiled and blinked his little eyes. He was very wide awake. That Is how ho happened to see the prluce move restlessly nud half open his sleep Itoutid eyes. The grand duke leaned forward with his hand to his ear and listened. He had seen the boy's Hps move. From droainland came Bobby's belated "Good nl-lght." THE ESD. No. 16 $600075 nores, 'J miles from town, onu-iimrter milu from school; 20 acres in cultivation, 2f more ready to plow; (10 acres till nhlo, balance fiuo wood; 3 norou in fruit; on rural mull route. Half cash will handle this, Ono of tho best buys on tho market. No. 1414 ACRES Near city limits, nil in fruit, mostly I to (I yonrs old; all fino black oil: 7-room house, full 'J.storv. wilh elosiiln. I bathroom, etc ; ono bam 20x28 and ono -1x28 fcotj splondld well. Price oniy ?uu per aero; ono-hnll cash, bnhinco terms. This prieo gooa iih n short time only. No. 1580 ACRES Mnok loam," fino for garden, corn, or fruit; 14 norcs in cultivation, bnliuieo onk and laurel wood; on oreok; I room house, horn, ohickoti houso and com orilt; good well, three-quarters tuilo to school, 21A miles to nostoffieo. 0 miles to alntlon: S1000 -takes this. No. 43 FINE vncant lot, fiOxfilO foot, on east sido; best of garden soil. Price fiOO, terms. It is worth more. No. 2130 ACRES-Wnck free soil, 8 fino as any in tho vnlloy: nil fonced; 1 acres in llartlott jionre, with n fow apple trees 6-rootu house, barn and outbuildings, all painted nnd in nico shnpo; splendid well, on good county road; only Uj miles from city school. This is a bnrguin ift $300 per ncrc. 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