Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-12-29

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scene. the young man drew a flute
from his pocket and played several
airs. He was an excellent perfor-
mer, and soon had a. crowd of
listeners. Other boats I drew near,
whose passengers bent forward in
eager admiration. But the young
musician, it seems, had no desire to
exhibit in public, for at once he
ceased to play and returned the in
strument to his pocket.
Among the craft that had gathered
around was barge containing
company of gaily-dressed officers.
One of these, having no mind to be
banked in his wish to be amused, in
tone savoring more of command
than of request, directed the player
to continue.
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needed. Threats followed, but pro-
duced no great effect. Furious at
the failure Of his staggering words
to intimidate the meek-faced youth,
tho officer ordered the rowers to
force the barge alongside the boat,
declaring his purpose to fling the
flutist overheard.
The ladies were greatly frightened.
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execute this threat they implored
their young companion to yield, at
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The young man smiled, and resum-
ing his flute, played q number of
tunes even gayer chan before.
The victorious officer beat time
affectedly, applauded mockingly each
performance, and by his exultant
seemed to say:
"See how redoubtable I am"
At length they reached Vauxhall,
where the two parties, separated.
Though calm in appearance, the
young man burned to resent the of.
front he had received. Not for
moment did he lose sight of his in
sulter. Separating from the ladies
under some pretext, he watched his
opportunity to approach the officer
in an isolated spot.
"Your tone, sir, he said, ap-
pears little overbearing."
AT least make myself obeyed,
was the naughty answer.
That depends on how one re-
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wise"
"At any rate, in your case-"
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interrupted the young man, " that l
Welded in obedience to your orders"
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ITO explain that PLAYED the
flute. not at Your command, but in
compliance with the wishes Of the
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