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BEVERLY OF By George Barr McCutcheon. Author of 'Grustak,, Copyright, 1904, "He came back to wateb over MIsa Calhoun while she slept. It was my worn duty to guard her from the man who had accused her. This boy Is member of the band to which I Mong, and he watched while 1 went forth on a pretty business of my owu. It will be useless to ask what that business was. I will not tell. Nor will the boy. You may kill us, but our secrets die with us. This much I will say: We bare done nothing disloyal to Grau stark. Tou may believe me or not. It has been necessary for tue to communl cate with my friends, and I found the means soon after my arrival here. All the foxes that live In the hills have not four legs." he concluded sisuifieantly. "Tou are a marvel!" exclaimed I-or-ry, and there was real admiration In his voice. "I'm sorry you were fool enough to coiue hack and s-'t caught like this. Don't look surprised, gentle men, for I believe in y;ur hearts you admire him tjuite as much as I do." The faint smile that went the rounds was contlrmatiJu enough. Nearly every man there had been trained in English speaking lands and not a word of the conversation had been missed. "I expect ed to be arrested. Sir. Lor ry," said Baldos calmly. "I knew that the warrant awaited me. I knew that my flight of last night was no secret. I came baelf. willingly, gladly, your highness, and now I am ready to face my accuser. There Is nothing for me to fear." . . "And after you have confessed to all these actions? By George, I like your nerve!" exclaimed Lorry. "I have been amply vindicated," cried Marlanx. "Put him In Irons and that boy too." "We'll interview the boy," said Lor ry, remembering the lad beneath the tree. "See; he's sleeping so sweetly," said Baldos gently. "Poor lad, he has not known sleep for many hours. I sup pose he'll have to be awakened, poor little beggar." Colonel Quinnox and Haddan crossed the grounds to the big cedar. The boy sprang to his feet at their call and looked wildly about. Two big hands slasped his arms, and a moment later the slight figure came pathetically icross the Intervening space between the stalwart guards. "Why has he remained here, certain of arrest?" demanded Lorry In sur prise. "He was safer with me than any where else, Mr. Lorry. You may shoot me a thousand times, but I Im plore you to deal gently with my un happy friend. He has done no wrong. The clothes you see upon that trem bling figure are torturing the poor heart more than you can know. The burning flush upon that cheek Is the red of modesty. Your highness and gentlemen, I ask you to have pity on this gentle friend of mine." He threw his arm about the shoulder of the slight figure as It drooped against him. "Count Marlanx was right. It was a woman he saw with me in the chapel last night." The sensation created by this simple statement was staggering. The flushed face was unmistakably that of a young girl, a tender, modest thing that shrank before the eyes of a grim audience. Womanly Instinct Impelled Yetlve to shield the timid masquerader. Her strange association with Baldos was not of enough consequence In the eyes of this tender ruler to check the Im pulse of gentleness that Sivept over ler. That the girl was guiltless ot any wrongdoing was plain to be seen. Her eyes, her face, her trembling figure fur nished proof conclusive. The dark looks ot the men were softened when the arm of the princess went about the itranger and drew her close. "Bah! Some wanton or other!" sneer ed Marlanx. "But a pretty one, by the gods. Baldos has always shown his good taste." Baldos glared at him like a tiger re strained. "Before God, you will have those words to unsay," he hissed. Yetlve felt the slight body of the' girl quiver and then grow tense. The eyes of Baldos now were fixed on the white, drawn face of Beverly Calhoun, who stood quite alone at the top of the steps. She began to sway dizzily, and he saw that she was about to fall. Springing away from the guards, he dashed up the steps to her side. Ills arm caught her as she sway ed, and Its touch restored strength to her the strength of resentment and defiance. "Don't!" she whispered hoarsely. "Have courage," be murmured softly. "It will all be well. There Is no dan ger." "So this Is the woman!" she cried bitterly. "Yes. You alone are dearer to me than she," he uttered hurriedly. "I can't believe a word you say." "You will. Beverly. I love you. That Is why I came back. I could not leave you to meet It alone. Was I uot right? Let them put me Into Irons let them kill me"- "Come!" cried Colonel Quinnox, reach ing his side at this Instant "The girl will be cared for. You are a prisoner." "Wait!" implored Beverly, light sud denly breaking In upon her. 'Tlease wait, Colonel Quinnox." He hesitated, his broad shoulders between her and the gaping crowd below. She saw with grateful heart that Yetlve and Lorry were holding the steps as If against a warlike foe. "Is she Is she your wife?" "Good heavens, no!" gasped Baldos. "Your sweetheart?" piteously. "She Is the sister of the man I serve so poorly," he whispered. Quinnox al lowed them to walk a few paces down the flagging, away from the curious gaze of the persons below. "Oh, Baldos!" she cried, her heart luddfuly melting. "Is she Prince Dan- r s GRAUSTARK I m St 1 Dodd, Mci Co. C4 'a tan's sister:"' IXer nana ciasieu un convulsively as he nodded assent. "Now I do love yon." "Thauk God!" he whispered joyous ly. '-I knew It, but I was afraid you never would speak the words. I am happy I am wild with joy." "But they may shoot you." she shud dered. "You have condemned your self. Oh, I cannot talk to you as I want to out here before all these peo ple. Don't move. Colonel Quiuuox. They can't see through you. riease stand still." . "They will uot shoot me. Beverly, dear. I am uot a spy," said Baldos, looking down Into the eyes of the sleu- der boyish figure who stood beside the princess. "It is better that I should die, however," he went on bitterly. "Life will not be worth living without you. You would not give yourself to the lowly, humble hunter, so I" 'I will marry you, Paul. I love you. Can't anything be done to" "It Is bound to come out all right in the end," he cried, throwing up his head to drluk In the new joy of liv ing. "They will find that I have done nothing to injure Graustark. Wait, dearest, until the day gives up Its news. It Will not be long In coining. Ah, this promise of yours gives me new life, new joy. I could shout It from the housetops!" 'But don't!" .she cried nervously. "How does she happen to be here with you? Tell me, Paul. Oh, Isn't she a, dear?" "You shall know everything in time. Watch over her, dearest. I have lied today for you, but it was a lie I loved. Care for her if you love me. When I am free and In favor again you will Ah; He broke off suddenly yith an exclamation. His eyes were bent eagerly on the circle of trees Justv be yond the parade ground. Then bis hand clasped hers in one spasmodic grip of relief. An instant later he was towering, with head bare, at the top of the steps, bis band pointing dramatic ally toward the trees. Bavone, still In his ragged uniform, haggard, but eager, was standing like a gaunt specter in the sunlight that flooded the terrace. The vagabond, with the eyes of all upon him, raised and lowered his arms thrice, and the face of Baldos became radiant. "Your highness," he cried to Yetlve, waving his hand toward the stranger, "I have the honor to announce the Prince of Dawsbergen." CHAPTER XXVIII. HIS startling announcement threw the compnny into the greatest excitement. Baldos ran down the steps and to the T side of the astonished princess. Prince Dautan!" she cried, unbeliev ing. He pushed the boyish figure aside and whispered earnestly Into Yetive's ear- She smiled warmly In response, and her eyes sparkled. "And this, your highness, is his sis ter, the Princess Candace," he an nounced aloud, bowing low before the girl. At that instant she ceased to be the timid, cringing boy. Her chin went up in truly regal state as she calmly, even haughtily, responded to the dazed, half earnest salutes of the men. With a rare smile a know'.ug one. In which mischief was paramount she spoke to Baldos, giving him her hand to kiss. "Ah, dear Baldos. you have achieved your sweetest triumph the theatrical climax to all this time of plotting. My brothel's sister loves you for all this. Your highness" and she turned to Ye tlve with a captivating smile "Is the luckless sister cf Dantau welcome la your castle? May I rest here iu peace? It has been a bitterly i.tg year, this past week," she sighed, i-'atigue shot back into her sweet face, and Yetive's love went out to her unreservedly. As she drew the slight figure up the steps she turned and said to her ministers: "I shall be glad to receive Prince Dantau In the throne room without de lay. I am going to put the princess to bed." "Your highness," said Baldos from below, "may I be the first to announce to you that there will be no war with Dawsbergen?" This was too much. Even Marlanx looked at his enemy with something like collapse In his eyes. "What do you mean?" cried Lorry, seizing him by the arm. "I mean that Prince Dantan Is here to announce the recapture of Gabriel, his half brother. Before the hour Is past your own men from the dungeon In the mountains will come to report the return of the fugitive. This an nouncement may explain in a measure the conduct that has earned for me the accusation which confronts me. The men who have retaken Gabriel are the members of that little baud you have heard so much about. Once I was Its captain, Prince Dantan's chief of staff the commander of his ragged army of twelve. Miss Calhoun ami fate brought me into Edelweiss, but my loyalty to the object espoused by our glorious little army has never wavered. Without me they have succeeded In tricking and trapping Gabriel. It Is more than the great army of Graustark could do. Your highness will pardon the boast under the circumstances?" "If this Is true, you have accomplish ed a miracle." exclaimed Lorry, pro foundly agitated. "But can It le true? I can't believe it. It Is too gjod. It Is too utterly Improbable. Is that really Prince Dantan?" "Assuming that It is Dautan. G ren tal!." said Yetlve. "I fancy It Is not courteous In us tt let Lini stand over there all alone and Ignored. Go to him. please." With that riie passed through the doors, accompanied by Beverly and the young princess. Lorry and others went to greet the emaciated visitor In rags and tags. Colonel Quinnox and Baron Dangloss looked at one another In doubt and uncertainty. What were they to do with Baldos, the prisoner? "You are asking yourself what Is to be done with me." said Baldos easily. "The order Is for my arrest. Only the princess can annul It. She has retired on a mission of love and tenderness. I would not have her disturbed. There is nothing left for you to do but to place me In a cell. I am quite ready, Colonel Quinuox. You will be wise to put me In a place where I cannot hood wink you further. You 'do not bear me a grudge?" He laughed so buoyantly, so fearlessly, that Quinnox forgave him evervthing. Dangloss chuckled, an uu- heard of condescension on his part. "We shall meet again. Count Marlanx. You were not far wrong in your accu sations against me. but you have much to account for In another direction." "This is all a clever trick," cried the Iron Count. "But you shall find me ready to accommodate you when the time comes." At this Juncture Lorry and Count Halfont came up with Bavone. Bal dos would have knelt before his ruler had not the worn, sickly young man restrained him. "Your hand. Captain Baldos," he said. "Most loyal of friends, you have "Your hand, Captain BnUlog." won far tuore than the honor and love I can bestow upon you. They tell me you are a prisoner, a suspected traitor. It shall be my duty and joy to explain your motives and your actions. Have no fear. The hour will be short and the fruit much the sweeter for the bit terness." "Thunder!" muttered Harry Anguish. "You don't intend to slap him into a cell, do you, Gren?" Baldos overheard the remark. "I prefer that course, sir, until It has been clearly established that all I have said to you is the truth. Count Mar lanx must be satisfied," said he. "And. Baldos, Is all well with her?" asked the one we have known as Ba vone. "She Is being put to bed," said Bal dos, with a laugh so jolly that Ravone's lean face was wreathed in a sympa thetic smile. "I am ready, gentlemen." lie marched gallantly away between the guards, followed by Dangloss and Colonel Quinuox. Naturally the Graustark leaders were cautious, even skeptical. They await ed confirmation of the glorious news with varying emotions. The shock pro duced by the appearance of Prince Dantan In the person of the ascetic Ravone was almost stupefying. Even Beverly, who knew the vagabond bet ter than all the others, had not dream ed of Ravone as the fugitive prince. Secretly she had hoped as long as she could that Baldos would prove, after all, to be no other than Dautan. This hope had dwindled to nothing, however, and she was quite prepared for the revelation. She now saw that he was Just what he professed to be a brave but humble friend of the young sov ereign, nnd she was happy In the knowledge that she loved him for what he was and not for what he might have been. "He is my best friend," said Ravone, its they led Baldos away. "I am called Ravone, gentlemen, and I am content to be known by that name until better fortune gives me the right to use an other. You can hardly expect a thing in rags to be called a prince. There is much to be accomplished, much to be forgiven, before there is a Prince Dan tau of Dawsbergen again." "You are faint and weak." said Lor ry, suddenly perceiving his plight. "The hospitality of the castle is yours. The promise we made a few days ago holds good. Her highness will be prou-1 to receive you when you are ready to come to the throne room. I am Gren fall Lorry, ('"-me. sir; rest and refresh yourself iu our gladdened home. An In1- -) we were making ready to rush I :t!e, but your astouishing but w. ..i:e news Is calculated to change every plan we have made.".- "I'udoubtedly, sir, it will. Daws bergen hardly will make a tight to re lease Gabriel. He Is safe In your dun-"'-iis. If they want him now they come to your strongholds. They nt do It. believe me," said Ravone h.ii.piy. "Alas, I am faint and sore, as you suspect. May 1 lie down for an hour or two? In that time you will have heard from your wardens, and my story will be suttautiated. Then 1 shall be ready to accept your hospitali ty as It Is proffered. Outside your city gates my humble followers lie starv ing. My only prayer Is that you will send them cheer aud succor." No time was lost In sending to the gates for the strollers who had accom plished the marvel of the day. The news of Gabriel's capture was kept from the city's Inhabitants until veri fication cam.- from the proper sources, but those In control of the affairs of state were certain that Ravoue's story was true. All operations came to a standstill. The movements of the army were checked. Everything lay quies cent under the shock of this startling climax. "Hang It." growled Anguish, with -a quizzical grin as Ravone departed un der the guidance of Count Halfont himself, "this knocks me galley west I'd like to have had a hand In It It must have been great How the devil do you think that miserable little gang of tramps pulled It off?" "Harry." said Lorry disgustedly, "they taught us a trick or two." (TO BE COXTIXrED.) ' M IW U Cure Cold, Croup and Wlp&g Coo. LODGE DIRECTORY. Masonic Calendar. Jennings Lodge, Ao. , stated ,r.mtYiiiniimtiona. Second and Fourth Fridays of each month (J. L. Hawkins, W. M. J. C. Haytkr, Sec, Ainsworth Chapter, No. 17, R. A. M., stated convocation, irs First and third Fridays of each month. Hun in Hayter. H. P. U. S. Grant, Sec. fA aomi Chapter, No. 22, 0. E. S., stated meetings Second ami Fourth Tues day! of each month. Mrs. Magcuk Haytkr, W. M. Mas. Libbik Muir. Sec. Woodmen of the World, Hllas CarnD. No. 209. meets in their hall in the Woodman hiulding every Tuesday evening. B. M. Guv C. C. W.G. VA8.sAM,,Clerk. lUTiatletoe Circle, No. S3, w. 1.. ., JVAmeets in their Hall, in the Woodman building every second and fourth Wednewlay. MltS. IlKI.KK RKRNWOOl, li. A. Mrs. Nki.uk Tavom, Clerk. Knights of the Maccabees. Dallas Tent, No. 3, meets Second and Fourth Thursdays of each month in I. O. O. F.liall. Mark Haytkr. S. K. Com. J. N. Woods, K. K. bilac Hive, No. 28, L. 0. T. M., meeU on Second ami Fourth Thursday after noon of each month. Mrs. Kittie N. Miller, L C. Mrs. Host I idi.kk. R. K. Knights of Pythias armion Lodge, No. 9(1, K. of P. Meets even Monday evening in W. O. W. building. Visiting Knights are welcome. M. A. Ford, C. C. G. L. Hawkins, K. of It. S. Fraternal Union of America Ijodge No. 144 Meets Third Tuesday -of each month. W. J. Wao.vkr, F. M. Mrs. S. K. Morrison. See. A. 0. U. W. Mfe. Union Lodge. No. 35 Meets First tfC?l and Third Wednesday of eaeh W month. H. L. Fenton, M. W. John E. Smith, Fin. Crystal Lodge, No. 50, D. of h., meets First and Third Wednesday of each month. Mrs. C. G. Coad, C. of II. Mrs. En. F. Coad, Fin. United Artisans. rj trembly No. 46 meets First "Third Tuesday of each month. Willis Simohton, M. A. and I. 0. 0. F. Wa'1. Friendship lxnlge, No. 6, meet S?$ every Saturday evening in I. -.m'- 0. 0. F. Hall. W. L. Sokiikbm, N. G. W. A. Aykks, Rec.Sec. IjaCreole Encampment, No. 20, meett Second and Fourth Monday of each month. W, A. Ayres, C. P. A. W. Teats, Scribe. rt lmira Lodge, No. 26, D. of R., tueeU "the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Miss Mabki. Holmes, N. G. Miss Oli.ik Howk, Sec. W. J. 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