A March of Heroes 129

know he is her friend. Yes, she has run
towards him now, and he has taken her in
his arms. He is still singing, but much
more softly. Listen.” .

“She is falling asleep,” said Doris.

“What is there more?”
A stir began among the orchestra and
the audience applauded once more. ‘‘ That
is the end. I can see nothing now but a
concert platform, with many lights and
flowers and big palms. But here’s the
music again. We must listen.”

The programme called it a Cavalry
March and added a wealth of miscellaneous
‘information for the benefit of those who
cared to read. Many young men were
reading it to the ladies who sat with them.
But the Visitor simply waited until the
music had lasted for a few moments and
then bent down and talked to Doris.

“Can't you tell what it is?” he asked.

“Tell me,” she said, and he began his
tale.

“The Queen is there in a gold crown
I