St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-28

and observed to King Oscar that Mr..
Gladstone had a way of springing
his classics on everybody that was
great bore to the British nation.
Mr.. Brady, having discovered from
a casual remark
By King Humbert
that this fellow Virgil had been
dead over 1000 years, the incident
was allowed to pass. 1t was pleas
ant to observe that at first, While
there was a stiffness and spirit of
uneasiness in Mr.. Corbett's pres
ence, his kind, frank and unassum-
ing manner soon wore away all shy
ness. For everybody he had smile
and a pleasant word, and not once
did he show that he appreciated the
wide gulf that must exist between
the champion and the mere crea-
lures of circumstance, the petty acct
dents of BIRTH His merry quips
and irresistible way of slapping
royalty on the back won the COM
pany and endeared him to all pres
ent.
81 have often heard of you" said
Mr.. Corbett, turning to the sultan in
a most engaging manner, and L
understand that they call you the
sick man of Europe, though your
color appears to be good and your
appetite unimpaired. Surely a man
with your family responsibilities has
no time to get sick. The sultan
smiled feebly and remarked that he
was in pretty good health for him
just then. Mr. Brady turned to
King Humbert, "Howa youa lika
de shoa, King?"
Monsieur" said. his majesty,
haughtily. The company showing
signs of confusion, Mr.. Corbett
hastily addressed King Oscar. 1--WE
have a good many of your people
over in our country, and while none
may have made very great stir in
the world, except my friend Arson,
they are pretty good citizens. You
know Anse, of course, old Anse.
His majesty was overwhelmed
with bushes as he confessed that
he did not know Anse, though he
was delighted to learn that he was
so CALAMITY upholding 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 brother monarch,
I'VE are proud Of our people in the
United States, Mr.. Corbett."
Yes said Mr.. Corbett, pleasant
ly, Germany is we'll represented
With this Mr.. Corbett entered upon
the discussion of the purposes of
the drama, while Mr.. Brady took
the occasion to interview the at
tendants of their majesties as to the
outlook for winter tour over the
continent. The afternoon was slip
ping away, and the gentlemanly
waiter behind King Humbert began
to betray an anxiety to get back to
the cafe. M. Carnot cleared his
throat.
Il need not tell you, my friends,
how much we owe to Mr. Corbett
for conserving to meet us in this in
formal way"
Don't Mention 1t,
interrupted Mr.. Corbett, magnani-
mously.
But l must mention it, replied
M. Carnot, ''for man of your rank
and deeds cannot be expected to
spend his time paying afternoon
calls
That's all right" put in Mr..
Brady, easily.
Il am sure" said Franz Joseph,
that l am greatly indebted to Mr..
Corbett for this delightful evening,
and shall take back to Vienna with
me the most pleasant memories
IF you should decide to come to
st. Petersburg, Mr.. Corbett,' spoke
up the car, 81 trust you will do me
the honor to reserve a box for me at
the entertainment"
Il have never seen a contest" said
Victoria, but I must admit 1 am
nearly burning to witness a number
Of rounds"
What's that?" queried Mr.. Brady.
turning pale.
Don't the papers get this?" asked
Mr. Corbett.
Certainly not" replied M. Garnet.