the internal fires are gradually burning through the rocky bed of the
ocean. In a couple of years Alpha will be demolished. All our wealth
shall be equally distributed among you, and my ships shall transport you
to whatever destination you desire. Let there be no haste. Order shall
be preserved throughout."

That was all. The king bowed and the picture faded from view. A deep
silence was over everything. The only light came from the stars and
from the moon. Then there was a sound like the wind passing over a vast
forest of dry-leaved trees--the people were returning to their homes.

"I should have thought they would greet the king's announcement with a
cheer of joy," said Thorndyke to the princess, as they returned to the
palace.

"They don't know whether to weep or laugh," she replied. "They love
Alpha, and the other world will be strange to most of them. As for
myself, now that I am to leave, I feel a few misgivings."

"I shall see that you are perfectly happy," he said tenderly. "You are
to be my wife. I shall always love you and care for you; you need have
no fears."

And a moment later, with joyous tears and face aglow, she assured him
she had none.

THE END.

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