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Carmel Meyer» In the Days o/Poor Richard THE KING’S FAVORITE By IRVING BACHELLER ÎSVTNC P M-HH I r» waa going on. ovvrlienrd on« of Hie sttemhints telling th« King Hint u QOMIITIMES the things we think rival King and his nrmy w ere reiairted would make ua ui happy wc find, on the way Io th» palace to tuk« him when we get them, give us more dis prisoner und tuk« hin crown, unii lie comfort than happiness, mid Huit w us was quite sure It was otto who hud betrayed Hie King by telling his rival the way It was with Otto. Otto was a poor peasant boy who of th« a«cr»t pltMiige under the forest worked for siuull tiny nil day In the which led t<> the palace. That night Otto, watched and saw fields, and one day when he was rest ing al noon under a trie he stretched Hie atti-ndunt h« hud ovarheard talk himself and said: "It must be n line ing to th» King leave the palm'» Can tloualy Otto folh>w»d him into the for thing to live In a palucc.” Otto's wish uuv sciiri'vly off hit lips «at. w her«- he entered a cave nnd went when a cloud of dust uppeiired down along a paaaage «tdeh led to the sea. Otto could see ninny »hips filled ttiiAoad, mid the next minute a hors« cum« dashing along with Hie rider with soldlera, and now lie kucw that all lie had heard the attendant tell the bunging helpless from the saddle. Otto jumped lo his feet and ran king hum bl« own liwcberous plan otto heard all Hi» plan* Hi« attend down th« road and. us the horse dashed by him. lie caught at the bridle and ant mud« with th« rlvnl King. 11» waited until Hie false servant brought him to a standstill. "My good man, you have saved my Wns well Inside the secret fiuasiige life. You »hull be well rewarded,” and then lie uprung upon him und bound him with bls girdle nnd. pnali- , Ing him well out uf the pnth. otto ' went buck tn the end of the pnssag« «her» the rival King und bls alilpa were waiting. Because nil the servants of th« King were dressed alike and It was dark, th« rival King thought Otto wns th» on« In- hud spoken with before, und ii« followed him into th« secret passage without the Icnst suspicion. "You must come With mo to make sure you have Hie right path." wills- pered otto, and Hie King followed straight up t<> th« palace garden, where Otto cloaed the gut« behind them amt aroused the guurds Inside und outside Hie piilflie. It took but a f«w mtnutea to bind Hie rival King mid carry hltn before H« Ov«rhe«rd On« of th« Attendant« Otto's King, when Otto told his story Talling th« King. mid when- Hi« false sonant could b« found bound und gugged In Hie wcrct »Bld the mnn. who was handsome nnd pusange. dressed In a velvet suit trimmed with The King's soldiers. led by Otto. gold braid. ' son put to flight the rlvnl King's Just then several horsemen dnshed i ships full of soldiers, but the rival up t» them and naked: "Are you In j King was kept a prisoner for many jured, Your Majesty?" I urn uninjured, jhnnka thia Otto's King became ruler over the brave man." replied the man, who kingdom where the rlvnl King bad Otto was sure must be th« King from ruled, mid he wished tu tank« Otto u the manner In which th« attendants great b>rd mid have him rule over part addressed hltn, and when the King of It, but otto told the King h« did inked Otto whnt be could do for him not wish to live In a palace; all lie to repay Ms bravery, Otto «nid h» asked was a little lieuse und a garden would like to serve him ut lila palace. far away from nil the pomp nnd grim “That you shall,” Mid the King deur of court Ilf«. "1 here Is always room for a man auch Thia the King grnntc<L because - ------------------------------------------ ,------------- CHAPTER X eminent people. The blustering talk th« plague« of Rgypt.” »uld Franklin, —11— of the general excltles no sympathy when the young man was admitted Th« Lady of the Hidden Face. here. In London, strangers are not to hla office, "My gout Is gcaa and I Next morning at ten. the door t likely to tie treated as you were." am In good spirits In spit« of your at bls lodgings Informed Jack that "If I did not believe that I should venture." lady was waiting to see him In i be leaving It." suld Jack. “1 should "And I Suppose you will scold me for parlor. The lady wns deeply not Ilk« to take up dueling for an the adventure." She did not speak, but arose as amusement, as some men have done In "You will scold yourself when the entered the room and handed him France." consequences have arrived. They will be note. Sh«- was tall and erect with "You are a well-built tnan Inside and • sure to give you a spanking The deed tine carriage. Her silence «as Impre; out.” Sir Benjamin answered, "You Is done, and well done. On the whole ! slve. her costume admirable. might have a great future In England. I think It has been good for the cause, i The note In a script unfamiliar t I speak advisedly." but bad tar you.” the young man was a» follows: Their talk had taken a turn quite “Why?" “You will find Margaret waiting I unexpected. It flattens the young "You may have to run out of Eng a coach at eleven today at the corne man. He blushed mid answered: land to uv» your neck and the face of Harley street and Twickenham "Sir Benjamin, I huve no great faith of the king He was there. I believe?“ road " In my talents." The veiled lady walked to the doo "On terms which I would call easy, "The Injured lad la In a bad way. and turneil and atood l<«>klng at him |rou could huve fame, honor and riches, The wound caught nn Infection. In Her attitude said clearly • "Well I would say," tense fever and swelling have set In. what Is your answer?" "At present 1 want only your daugh- I helped Sir John Pringle to amputate "I will be there at eleven,” said th< As to the rest. I shall make my- the arm this afternoon, but even that young man. ?lf content with what may naturally may not save the patient. Here Is a The veiled lady nodded, a.« If to Indi Charming Carmel Myers Is known »me to me." storm to warn the wandering linnet cate that her mission was ended, am "And let me name the terms on to his shade. A ship goes tomorrow as on« of the foremost screen vamps. withdrew. Mies Myere has been ••an In a ntim. hlch I should be glad to welcome evening Get reudy to take It. In that Jack was thrilled by the Informa ou to my family." case your marriage will have to b« ber of the most important pictures tlon, but wondered why It was st and, because of her beaqty and eplen- “What are the terms?" delayed. Rush men are often com- wrapped In mystery, Not ten minute, did acting, she has won many admlr- “Loyalty to your king and a will to pel led to live on hop« und dl« fust- had passed after the departure of the nderstand and assist his plana." Ing." veiled lady when a messenger c»m< “I could not follow him unless he “With Sir Benjamin, the duel ha» with a note from Sir Beujamln Hare 111 change Ids plans." been a help Instead of a hindrance," In a cordial tone, it invited Jack to The baronet put down hfs fork nnd said the young man. "My stubborn breakfast at th« Almack club at ooked up at the young man. "Do you soul has been the great obstacle." * V twelve-thirty. Hie young man eal'v mean what you say?" he de- Then hs told of his Interview with « turned his acceptance by the same Handed. "Is It so difficult /or you to Sir Benjamin Hare. messenger, and in his best morning o your duty as a British subject?” By Margaret Morison t Franklin put his hand on Jack's suit went to meet Margaret. A cab "Sir Benjamin, always I have been shoulder and said with a smile: conveyed him to the corner named, inght that It Is tfie duty of a British “My son. 1 love you. I could wish There was the coach with shades ubject to resist oppression. The plans you to be no different. Cheer up. Time JOHN BALL drawn low. waiting. A footman stood t the king are oppressive. I cannot will lay the dust, and prrhapa sooner near it. The door was opened and be ill in with them. I love Margaret as than you think." OHN BALL crept out of the d<M-tor'u saw Margaret looking out at him and love my life, but I must keep myself “1 hope to see Margaret tomorrow office more daxrd Hum alive. "A shaking her hand. orthy of her If I could think so morning.” year’s rest" nnd u dry dluiate as long “You see what a sly thing I am!” •ell of my conduct, tt Is bVcause 1 "Ah, then, 'what Grechin art* of «oft as you live," had been the xerdlct. it she said wtien, the greetings over, he ave principles that are Inviolable." persuasion !’ " Franklin quoted. “I hope meant that he was shelved—definitely sat by her side and the coach was "At least I hope you would promise that she, too. will follow the great shelled-at thirty five. WhM could n moving. “A London girl Ijnowa how not to take up arms against the star In the West !” num do with bls free will rsducn I to to get ber way. She is terribly wise. "I hope so, but I greatly fear that thnt extent? Jolin Bull had Come Jack." Please don't ask me to do that. It our meeting will be prevented." across several poor devil» handicapped "But. tell me, who was the veiled uld grieve me to fight against Eng- In one way or another, nnd be knew lady?” nd. I hope It may never be, but CHAPTER XI what dlsqualltlcutlons meant In the “A go-between. She makes her llv- would rather fight than submit to modern race, one acquaintance of bls Ing that way. She Is w!se, discreet • The Departure. lie lia»l always thought of ax the mnn and reliable. There Is employment for The baronet made no reply to this That evening Jack recelve<L a brief with a plucky wife: John Ball had i many such In this wicked city. I feel -duration so firmly made. A new note from Preston. It said: seen business thrown hla way na one Otto bad twice saved bls life, nnd disgraced. Jack. I hope you will not ok came Into his face. Indignation^ “I learn that youlg Clarke Is very throws sernpa to nn nnlmnl And «<• Otto got tils wish, Another when he visited otto, ns he sometime« think that I am accustomed to dark id resentment were there, but he did 111. I think you would better get out —a friend -had tried to substitute so- while he felt tie must be dr m tiling dl<l, he knew thnt otto was fur hap and secret ways. This bus worried of England for fear of what may come. rial gift» for brains, and Rall everything was so beautiful mid grand, hud pier In his humble cottage than h« and distressed me, but I bad to see A trial would be apt to cause embar watched him gradually slipping, slip- line pay Otto, who always had bls was In a puinee. you." rassment In high places. Can I give ping, slipping behind. Then there eyes and ears oja-n now to all that was “And I was longing for a look at you assistance?" the plucky soul «ho always Inst sev you," be said. Jack returned this note by the same eral months a year through Illness, nnd “I was sure yon would not know messenger: who, when he was working, slaved how to pull these ropes of Intrigue. "Thanks, good friend, I shall go as twice as hard as other men Just to I have heard all about them. I could soon as my business Is finished, which keep abreast of the last. It wns to the n't help that, you know, and be a I hope may be tomorrow." ranks of these, drudging hopelessly young lady who Is quite alive." Just before the young man went to with womout tools, thnt Jolin Bull By MILDRED MARSHALL “Our time Is short and I have much bed a brief note arrived from Margaret. knew he bud been relegated. to Bay," said Jack. “I am to break It read: In the station on bls way to bin fast with your father at the Almack “Dearest Jack. My ‘father has home In the suburbs to break the news club at twelve-thirty." learned of our meeting yesterday nnd to Ids family, he stopped, through She clapped her hands and said, of how It came about. He Is nngry. sheer custom, to buy a newspaper. Be By H I R UI N Q K l N Q with a laughing face, “I knew he He forbids another meeting I shall fore the stand, which was as big as would esk you!” not submit to his tyranny, We must any In the station, stood a stocky chap “Margaret, I want to take you to assert our rights like good Americans. of thirty. The paper tnan knew Bull's ENID A BURNED HOUSE America with the approval of your I have a plan. You will' Learn of It voice and nt the familiar “Evening father, if possible, and without It, If when we meet tomorrow at eleven. Dully, please," he sang «•••». ' Yes, sir," necessary. qpHERK Is undoubtedly a relic of T^ERIIAI’S the sole exnmpl* of u Do not send an answer. Lovingly. as pleasantly nnd Instantaneously ns name which maintains Its original A lire « orshl|i In a superstition found “I think you will get his approval," MARGARET” ever. When he turned with the right in some sections of the country— beauty und dignity nnd Is without de s.dd the girl, with enthusiasm. “He He slept little, and In the morn'ng Sheet In Ids hand Bal! rend, with that It Is bud luck to build a house rivatives or dlmlnuthes la Enid, algnl Las heard all about the duel. He says awaited with keen Impatience the hour fresh vision, that "I am blind" sign on the site of one destroyed by fire. tying aoui. The first und Immortal every one he met, of the court party, of his appointment. across his coat. There had been no Enid was made so by Tennyson. who last evening, was speaking of It On his way to the place h« heard a hesitating, no fumbling, und, on the The new house Is likely to be de rescued from oblivion tin- charming stroyed tn the same manner. Th» They agree that the old general newsboy shouting the word "duel" and other hand, n kind of professional multi Idea would appear to be that the Idyll of Geraint and Enid nnd placed needed that lesson. Jack, how proud “Yankee," followed I by the suggestive pride that wns good to see. ; HE HURtlCD tire which destroyed the first house them among the chivalry of th« Hound I am of you statement : "Bloody murder in high In spite of his preoccupation Bull had rendered sacred the spot where Table. This story wns found In the She pressed bls band In both of life.’' paused for n minute and watched. hers. It was burned and, therefore, taboo ".Maburgeon,” and n “Triad” mentioned Evidently Lionel Clarke had died of Someone naked for n paper of the day Enid ns one of the three ladles of King for ordinary purpose«. Another “I couldn't help knowing how to his wound. Ue saw people standing In before and the blind man bad to stoop Arthur's court. He groups and reading the paper. He be shoot,' he answered. "And I would not foiget the duty of n host, built <>ti the spot would be like plac and search with bls sensitive t tigers The name Enid Is a Celtic form nf began, to speak of other things. The gan to share the nervousness nf Pres ing an offering upon an ultar for the not be worthy to touc' this fair hand through piles done up ready to re- animus, meaning soul, It is not ditti tire to consume. of yours If I had fal I to resent an breakfast went on to Its end In an at- ton nnd the wise, far-seeing Franklin turn to the dealer. But he found aosphere of cool politeness. Insult.” This Is one of the very few popular cult to perceive how the successive He Jumped Into a cab and was at the. unerringly the right one; and then. When they were out upon the street superstitions which It Is safe to re changes came about, through differing "Although he Is a fr: -id of the gen corner some minutes ahead of time. .with the accented motion that a olded Anld Is probably a gard as a survival of fire-worship, pronunciation.«. eral, my father wn pleased.” she together, Sir Benjamin turned to him Precisely at eleven he saw the coach mistake, he counted out the correct connecting link In the transition and. which was an Eastern cult, never ob went on. "He calls you a good sport. and said: draw near. He hurried to Its side. The Suddenly John Ball knew "Now that we are on neutral ground. footman dismounted and opened the change. taining any strong hold upon Western for euphony, the word became Enid 'A young man of bl; h spirit who Is tlmt such technique hud been learned; I want to say that you Americans are minds. The great majority of super All tills must remain supposititious not to be played with, that Is what he door. Inside he saw, not Margaret, hut that It had taken time nnd pluck; nnd said. Now, Jack, If you do not stick a stiff-necked lot of people. You are the lady of the hidden face. “You are stitions Into which the element of fire however, as tin t« Is no accurate his tory concerning"))» name, so she 1» i too hard on prlnclp'“«—If you can not like any other breed of men. I to get In, sir, and make a little Journey that it had met with a success, not rel enters are regarded by the best uu- ative mid In consideration of the clr- thorities as being derived from sun- accepted as u poetic fact. yield only a little, I am sure he will am done with you. My 'way cannot be with the madame,” said the footman. cymstances, but absolute and competl- She appears as Enlde In the French yours. Let us part as friends and worship the fire belng an Imitative let us be married.” Jack got Into the coach. Its door five. Like another good soldier, this sun—-or from the ancient custom of verse of t'lirlstlen de Troyes, but sht "I am eager to bear what he may gentlemen ought to part. I say good- closed, the horses started with a Jump rnan must have asked "Shall I perform I shall and he was on his way whither he human sacrifice, say now,” said Jack "Whatever ft by with a sense of regret. Our barbarian an- Is better known as the wife of the day'labor, light denied." and h ive, Prince of ilevon of romance, whom cestors. It Is true, never forget your service to my wife may be, let us stick together and go had their lire festl- knew not. Nor did he know the rea found his answer. In the affirmntive. vals, but Professor Frazer says of Tennyson describes In Ids "Enid and to America nnd be ba: py. It would be and daughter.” son for the rapid pace at which the A b John Bull fumed away he knew Elaine": a dark world without them, '•'Ilie presumption Is that the “Think not of that,” said the young horses hod begun to travel. >u. May I see thut he, too, must acquire the habit of you tomorrow?" essential features of the primitive knight ut Ar-' man. "What I did for them I would “If you do not mind, sir, we will not all good workmen of using, mid not lire festivals was the burning of a A tributary prlncn "At the same hour and place," she do for any one who needed tny help.” lift the shades,” said the veiled lady, complaining of, their tools. answered. man who represcnled the tree spirit.” Of that great order <>f t»«I “I have to ask you to give up all ns the coach started. “We shall see i,i,. Round, HAVE YOU THIS HABIT? They talked of the home they would hope of marrying my daughter.' A study of historic superstitions Hud married Enid, Ynlol'a only child, Margaret soon. I hope.” <© by Metropolitan Nswapspar Sarvlca.> ha\e In Philadelphia nnd planned Its shows, however, that to a certain lim Aad loved her, as he loved the HiiM "That I cannot do," said Jack ’’Over She had a colorless, cold voice and garden, Jack having told of the site that hope I have no control. I might what was then known In London as ited extent pure fire-worship existed And is th« 11 k tit of >***<******«««****«•*« he had bought with great trees and n as well promise not to breathe." In early times even In western Europe,, At sunrtk«, the “patrician manner.” Her tone and •unni, now by night river view. They s|>erH an hour which A UNE O’ CHEER the section of the world from which, "But I must ask you to give me silence seemed to say: "Please re With moon nd trembling lent Its abundant happiness to many your word as a gentleman that you member this Is all a matter of business or through which we Inherit our su- a long year and wh.-ti they parted. will hold no further communication and not a highly agreeable business persHtlons of today. By John Kendrick Bangs. To tnnkn her benuty vary day by day, < D by McCtur« N^wspa^nr Byndlcat«.) In crimson« and in purple« nnd In Boon after twelve o’clock. Jack hur with her.” to me," «•mi, •»4****»e ried away to keep hD appointment. , “Sir Benjamin, 1 shall be frank with "Where Is Margaret?" he asked. And Enid, but to pleu»« h«r husband'» Sir Benjamin received the ypung you. It la an unfair request. I cannot NEVE3 TOO LATE TO BEGIN "A long way from here. We shall • ye. AGAIN man with a warm greeting and friend agree to it.” Who first had found and loved her In meet her at TUe Ship and Anchor In a stat« ly words. Their breakfas^ was served "What do you say?" the Englishman Gravesend. She will be making the of broken fortunes, dally fronted him In a small room where they were alone asked in a tone of astonishment, and Journey by another road.” In some fresh splendor, and the (jujen together, and v lien they were seated his query was emphasized with a She had answered In a voire ns cold Have to my Intense despair the baronet obi- rved: Grateful to Brine« Geraint. for the firm tap of his cane on the pavement. as the day and In the manner of one Broken down. I fear ■•rvlce done, "I have hear l of the duel. It has But In this old world of sin "I hate to displease you, str, but who had said quite enough. Loved her, nnd often with her own I'll not yield to sorrow — set some of the best tongues In Eng- If I made such a promise, I would be "Where Is Gravesend?” On a fresh batch I'll begin , land wagging Ir praise of The Yankee sure to break It.” "On the Thames near the sea," she Arrayed and decked th« lov«- boy.' One wo nd scarcely have ex- “Then, sir, I shall see to ft that you answered briskly, as ft In pity of Ids j ('J) by Mrf’iur« N«wRpap«r Syndicate ) * Next after her own self, In all the ' pected that” have no opportunity to oppose my will.” Ignorance, »«***«««««»•««***««««***•« court. (TO BE CONTINUED.) “No, I wn, pr pared to run. for my In spite of his fine restraint, the eyes ----------- o----------- Enid's Jewel Is the beryl, which bus life—not that I planned to do any great of the baronet glowed with anger, as Diagnosis the power to reawaken love In married damage," said Jack. Road Borei 23 Tunnel» he quickly turned from the young man Doctor—You seem to hfi all run people. It likewise makes the wearer "You can shoo» straight—that Is evi and hurried sway. In building a state railway 100 miles down, Mrs. J'eck. Let's see your amiable and unconquerable. To dream dent They call your delivery of that Jack turned hie steps toward Frank long In Norway 23 tunnels with a total tongue. of It signifies happiness In store. Mon bullet swift, a» < urat« and merciful. lin's door, length of five miles hud to ba bored Henry Peck—That's right, doctor, day la said to be Enid's lucky day und Your behavior has pleased gome xexs "I gm like the lana of Goshen amid and. 57 bridges constructed. you guessed It right off! three her mystic number. ; Have You This Habit? h J OheWhij Í What’s in a Name? o/ Superstitions : ss*»***♦♦♦**« (© by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.) (<£) by Whaaler Syndicate, Inc )
