The morning call., 1893-12-17

tell the Germans valuable secrets on the
provisioning and war preparations of
Paris. They were glad to get b.ck on a
wagon. their coach having had wheel
smashed.
Minister Washburne did all he could for
American men and women caught in he
trap, but be could not bestow upon all of
them the brains requisite for the emer-
gency. At the embassy he was all affa-
billty and courtesy In procuring favors,
giving aid and layishing advice If pre-
else and practical character. Scores of
good PEOPLE who got away in time from the
French aradise have reason to be grateful
TO the indefatigable, pansiakiDg Minister,
who in The genuineness of his services
was such conspicuous contrast to most
of the other plenipOtentiaries, their no.
lions of devotion impelling them to pack
up and flee, leaving paternal advice to
janitors and other underlings In the event
of any foolish countrymen calling to pay
their respects.
Having failed by coach, Drummond also
missed exit from the beleaguered city when
permits from Count Bismarck at YER
sailles arrived, and he had almost given up
nope when he encountered his college
chum during a stroll toward the Louvre.
He had made all the apologies posi- BILE by
pen and ink in infinitely written comics.
sions, extremely dolorous. on thin paper,
and yet he knew that excuses were so
lady, not disposed to forgive disaD-
Dointment in an event so momen-
tOus in ones life as matr mony. 1t
comf0rted him, as the advertisements
in the Times showed. that at least some
of his letters had reached his adorable
Blanche Es,elle POrritt, but it annoyed
him that she should be so much concerned
on his account and should think herself
any nearer him in Paris by coming to Lon
don. But as he had been due III New
York toward the end of October, be hard y
made allowance for the state of excite
ment which his adventures were capable
OF producing in romantic imagination.
and it was relief to her feelings that
Blanche found herself in London amid
strange sights, and only a day from Paris.
Dieppe or Boulogne when the last shell
should be buried and the Parisians break
their bonds or sign pact with life instead
of death. as the whole population had
vowed week by week with tears in public
and other solemn ceremonies The fact
that Blanche was within one day of Paris,
if only be could get beyond the German
outposts, had a material effe in stimula
ting the courage Of Drummond 70 escape,
coute que coute. Nothing would keep him
back If he had to abandon all his presents
IN Partisan jewelry and nicknacks of taste
and nonsense.
Drummond explained all to the doctor to
his hearts content, as the fiacre rambled
along very slowly behind a horse with
lttlr flesh on lis bones, which seemed to
know it was held i'll reserve for soup
and outlets. At length it drew up in the
Boulevard POissOnniere at the Vachelte
Brebant, and the twain entered prepared
TO do justice to as good dinner as was
then proeuraDe in an establishment IA
nous for a superb cuisine. The garcon,
who showed them TO a table in pleasant
corner whence their glances could have
radiated all round the salon had th IRE been
better light than was afforded by oil lamps,
knew that he had two Milford foreigners TO
serve. and already saw visions CT tip
which might retrieve the famine that en-
pointed. December is the month for cpl
curean triumphs of the kitchen. but the
| siege had played havoc with choice and
hungry men were glad to get any viands
under any name, and bread and wine.
Jacques. the garcon, stared and then
shrugged his shoulders eXpressiyelv hen
asked to serve bouillon gras au rz. to be
followed by flet de b9uf 'etoGffee, veal
| outlets en- papillote, roast turkey farci aux
marrons, pommes de terre a la maitre
d,hotel. croute aux champignons and
Charlotte russo. Falling any material dish
in the list bifteck aux pommps. or chapon
au riz would alphabetically suffice.
The doctor gravely gave The order and
Drummond smacked his lips in aniicipa-
ton. Perhaps CHEN roti would have been
nearer accomplishment.
"All these good plats are admirable in
the season." said the garcop with a smile,
but. mousieur, the season has passed.
| VOLTA tOutP' And he enumerated few
dellcacies left, which would be cooked to
a turn. rot for love, but a great deal OF
| money.
"Will monsieur have a poulet, or rab.
bit? There may be slice Of goose. and
there is still portion of kangaroo. He
likewise indicated that variety Of game
| could be cooked to order, but would moi
define the species.
THAT means dog or cat ragout, or q