Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-15

H. NJ GOOD morning." he
said; where the consult
THE consul" said Albert, sravely, 'in me
gou see the American consul to Opeki"
Capt Travis" Albert explained sshas re-
Cirned TO the United States / suppose he feels
that he can best serve his country by remain
ing on the spot In case Of another war now
for instance, be would be there 10 save it
again"
And what are you going to doa" asked
Albert said that he intended to remain where
he Was and perform his consular duties, to ap-
poiat him his secretary of Legation, and to
elevate the United States In the opinion of
tie Opekians above all other nations.
They may not think much of the United
States in Russia" he said, but we are going
10 teach Opeki that America is first on the map
and that there is no second"
Il m sure it's very good OF you to make me
your secretary" said Stedman, with some
prlde. Il hope / won't make any mistakes
What are the duties Of "a consuls secretary?'
That. said Albert, Il do not know. But
you are rather good at inventing. you can
invent a few. That shOuld be your first duty
and you should attend to it at once. 1 will
have trouble enough finding work for nv
self Your salary Is sJOO year. And now"
he continued brlskly, I'VE want to prepare
for this reception. We can tell the king that
Travis was just guard of honor for the trip,
and that have sent him back TO tell the Presi-
dent of my safe arrival That will keep the
President from getting anxious. There Is
nothing. continued Albert. like q uniform to
impress the people who live in the tropics
Travis has two in his trunk. He intended to
wear them on state occasions and as inherit
the trunk and all that Is in ii, i intend to wear
one OF the uniforms. and you can have the
other. But j have first choice, because am
consul"
Capt Travis diplomatic outfit consisted of
one full dress and one undress United States
uniform Albert put or the dress coat over Q
pair of white flannel trousers and looked re-
markably brave and handsome. Stedman who
was only eighteen aud quite thin, did no, ap-
pear 50 well, until Albert suggested his padding
out his chest and shoulders with towels. This
made him rather warm, bat heiped his general
appearance
THE two Bradlsys must dress up, too" said
Albert II think they ought to act - guard
of honor, don't you? The only things have
are blazers and jerseys, but il doesn't much
matter what they wear a. long - they dress
alike"
He accordingly called in the two Bradleys
and gave them each pair of the captains re-
1ectsd white duck trousers and . blue jersey
with big white on it
The students of Yale gave me that" he said
70 the younger Bradley, IN which to play foot
ball. and great man gave me the other. His
name y Walter Camp, and If you rip or soil
thai jersey III send you back to England in
irons. so be careful"
.stednan gazed at his companions In their
me, he said, LOT private theatrieals; Of the
time our church choir played .Pin&fore.'''
les. sssented Albert, but l don't think
we LOOK quite gay enough tell you what We
need-medals- You never saw . diplomat yet
without lot of decorations and medals"
well, can M that" stedman said I've
got bag full used to be the fastest bicycle
rider In Connecticut and I've got al my prizes
with me-" Albert said dOubtfully that that
WASH exactly the sort Of medal he meant
perhaps noS," returned stedman, as he be-
gan fumbhng In his trunk, but the king
won't know the difference. He couldn't tell a
cross OF the Legion OF Honor from . medal for
tie tug Of war"
SO the bicycle medals, Of which steirnan
seemed TO have an innumerable quantity, were
strung In profuslOn over Alberts uniform and
u lesser quantity over Stedman's while n
handful Of leaden ones, those sold on the streets
Tor the Constitutional centennial, with which
Albert had provided himself were wrapped ND
IN . red silk handkerchief for presentation 70
ths king, with them Albert placed q number of
brass rods and brass chains. much to Stedman's
Delighted approval
You're the right sort Of Q consul A." he said
,Iensrsonian simplicity 10 all very well at
eome, but when you 20 abroad and mix with
crowned heads, you want 70 show them that
you know what's what"
well said Albert, earnestly, 1T sincerely
hope this crowned head don't know what >
what IL he reads Connecticut Agricultural
State Fair. One-mile bicycle race First
Prize, on this badge, when we are trying to
maze him believe its . war medal, it may hurt
his feelings"
Bradley, r., vent ahead 70 announce the ap-
Prosch OF the American embassy, which he
CID with 80 much manner that the king de-
ferred the audience Q half hour. IN order tina,
W peter prepare to receive his visitors.
Men the audience did take place II attracted
We entire population TO the green spot in
mont Of the kings palace, and their delight
20 excitement over the appearance Of the
visitors was wild and hearty. The king was
700 polite 10 appear much surprised but he
showed his delight over his presents as simply
and openly . child Thrice he insisted on
embracing Albert and kissing him three times
On the forehead, which stedman assured him
IN nds whisper Was . great honor an honor
.heh Was nos extended to the secretary, al
no1sh hs was given . necklace of animals
eA~ss instead, with which he was better salts
Asd.
After this reception the embassy marched
Immense number Of the natives some of Whom
rsn ahead and looked back at them. and
crowded % close them tina. the two
bradleys had 10 poke az the nearest ones with
their guns- The crowd remained outside the
once even After the procession OF four bad
disaPpearsd and cheered This suggested &c
Gordon that this would be . good time &c
maze . speech. which he accordingly did
ntsdrnAn trsnslzttns 10 sentence by sentence.
Al be eonclrGon OF this effort Albert dis
ribussd number Of brass rings among ,h,
married men present, which they placed on
vsiehsysr anger fitted best, and departed do
lighted
Albert had wished TO give the rings 10 the
etried women, but Stedman pointed out Il
an nat u would be much cheaper to Civ,
3sn 70 Ne married men, for while one
Woman could only have one husband, one mar
sonIe have At least six vivss
And nov, stedman," said Albert after shs
Aoo nad gone, tel me what you are doing
q this lalaad
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