The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-04

eLle oiu gentleman s habit Of Springing his
classics on everybody was getting to be
great bore to the British nation. Mr..
Brady having discovered from casual
remark by King Humbert that this fellow
lrgI mad been dead about two thousand
years, the incident was allowed to pass.
~ was pleasant to observe that while at
hrSt there was an evident feeling of stiff
ness and uneasiness in Mr.. Corbetts pres
ence his kind, frank unassuming man
Her soon wore away all shyness. For ev-
/ efyoody he had "A smile and a pleasant
| Woid, and not once did he show that he
/ appreciated the wide gulf that must exist
/ between the champion and the mere
/ creatures of circumstance, the petty acct
( dents Of birth. His merry quips and ir-
/ reslstible way of slapping royalty on the
/ PACK won the company and endeared him
to all present
Il have often heard of you" said Mr.
/ Corbett, turning to the sultan in the most
engaging manner, and I understand they
/ call you the sick man of Europe though
[ your color appears to be good and your
/ appetite unimpaired Surely man with
/ your family responsibilities has no time to
/ get sick"
The sultan smiled feebly and admitted
/ that he was in pretty good health for
MN. Mr.. Brady turned to King Hum
/ bert.
| How youa Hka de showa, king?"
Monsieur said his majesty haugh-
/ lily.
The company showing signs of con-
fusion, Mr.. Corbett hastily addressed
| King Oscar:
! I'VE have a good many of our people
/ over in your country" he began cheer
/ fully, land while none of them except my
/ friend Arson have made much of a stir in
/ lhe world they are pretty good citizens.
You know Anse, of course. old Anse?"
| His majesty was overwhelmed with
] bushes he confessed that he ala not
know Anse, though he was delighted to
/ learn that he was SO CALAMITY unfolding
| the credit of his mother country Mr.
! Corbett gave a low whistle of pity, and
Mr., Brady nudged Victoria gently and
/ whispered, What do you think of that?"
Emperor William came to the rescue of
his unhappy brother monarch
we are proud of our people in the
United States, Mr.. Corbett."
yes said Mr.. Corbett, pleasantly.
Germany is well represented in our
profession. Choyuski is a good man-one
of the bestin his class. And you send over
| some pretty good actors, though when
we play against them on the road we
down EN- every time for the gate re
/ ceipts, don't we, Brady?"
And how does my country stand, Mr.
/ Corbett?' asked Humbert
Not very we'll" replied Mr.. Corbett
/ critically. You see your people depend
/ too much on concealed weapons and too
little on their fists It is impossible to
make good citizens of men who settle
( their grievances with daggers and darning
| needles. Some of them make a little
money singing. but for steady business
that isn't in It with the higher order of
entertainment which we present"
With this Mr. Corbett entered upon a
discussion of the purposes of the drama
while Mr.. Brady took occasion to inter
view the attendants of their maiesties as
to the outlook for a winter tour over the
continent. The afternoon was slipping.
away, and the gentemanly waiter, who
stood Immediately behind King Humbert,
began to betray an anxiety to get back
| 10 the care. NJ. Carnot cleared his throat.
Il need not tell you, my friends, how
much we owe to Mr.. Corbett for consent
ing TO meet US in this informal way"
! FDoht mentionHtF interrupted Mr. Cor
bett magnanimously.
But must mention it, replied NJ Car
! not, for man of your rank and deeds
cannot be expected to spend his time pay
| ing afternoon calls"
That's all right" put in Mr. Brady cas-
lily.
Il am sure" said Franz Josef that I
am greatly indebted to Mr.. Corbett for
| this delightful afternoon, and shall take
back with me to Vienna the pleasantest
| memories"
IF you should decide to come to st.
| Petersburg. Mr. Corbett." spoke up the
car, u trust you will do me the honor
to reserve box for me at your enter
tainment."
Give me your name and address.
| please said Mr.. Brady. land I'll book If
right now"
II have never. seen prize fight" said
Victoria, but ] must admit that | am
! fairly, burning to witness a limited num-
Der of rounds"
Il shall stop over in your town on NV
way home, ma am. replied Mr.. Corbett
and If you'll like it I'll make it an in
ducement for you to run down to Windsor
where | understand you put in good
deal of your time when you're training. "
Thank you very much," said the widow
gratefully
And now" said NJ. Carnot. 81 must
remind you that this is a secret meet
| ing. and we are all bound to keep mum ,,
What's that?'' queried Mr.. Brady.
turning pale
Don't the papers get this?' asked Mr..
Corbett.
Certainly not" replied NJ. Garnet
DO you suppose l am going to precipitate
European crisis at this delicate perio1
of history by giving away such a meet
| ing as this to a lot of newspaper gbou1s >
| Where is your discretion, gentlemen p,
Discretion be blowed" shouted Mr..
Brady.
T.
bett, that we came here to give a char
ity show or to divide the gate receipts ?"
And not a dollar forfeit up" moaned
Mr.. Brady.
II am very sorry you are dissatisfied
gentlemen, said NJ. Carnot gently Now,
If we can give you any satisfaction
satisfaction sneered Mr.. Brady.
THE Russian is your best man. said
Mr.. Corbett. Now, I'll take him on first
and then I'll meet you one at time for
any amount you can put up"
The monarchs recoiled in horror. and az
Victoria was carried out in a great state
| Of agitation, NJ. Carnot explained how
impossible it was to entertain such pro
position, liberal and fair though it I'M
doubtedly was
Come, Brady" cried Mr. Corbett in a
tone of deep disgust. owe been bun
coed; let's get out"
So, under the management Of William
a. Brady, Mr.. Corbett sought the chill
Partisan air. What an aid this would
have been" he sighed.
How his nobs from st. Petersburg
would loom up in three-sheet poster with
all those decorations!" said Mr. Brady
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