Well might Gerald Bereford have been fond of his wife as she approached the "Sailor King," in her train of white satin and velvet sparkling with diamonds, with a grace bespeaking ease, trust and dignified repose.

The announcement of Lady Rosamond Bereford afforded striking proof of the warm-heartedness of his majesty, showing he did not forget his former white rose of England.

His eagle eye detected the small jewelled gift almost concealed within the breast of her ladyship, as she lowly bent down to kiss the hand of her sovereign.

A beautiful blush overspread the features of Lady Rosamond as she felt the directed gaze.

"Your ladyship has not forgotten the sharer of her childhood joys," exclaimed His Majesty with expressive smile.
A deep blush succeeded when the kneeling suppliant recovered sufficient self-possession to reply.