The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-01

hope the Russians yin Ike the copy OF
the Daily Burle they find IN their en-
veIore
The two chatted together throughout
the long ride 90 Berlin. and when II p m
and the schlszisChe station came at last
they Sill seemed 20 have only begun their
conversation, 60 much more remained 10
b. told
The telegram OF the Princess was hant-
cd TO Lord Donai 1t Bertha Il congr2t-
ulate you most sincerely" she wired.
end tell Jennie the next time yo1 see
her''-Lord DonsI laughed az be read this
aloud-"that the Austrian government has
awarded her tSae19 for her share in en-
abling them 20 recover their gold, and 1t
tie enough / think IL is. considering what
size has done"
Nov. I call that downright handsome
Of the Austrian government" said Lord
Donal 4 thought they were going 70
eight Us when I read the speech q their
Prime Minister; but, Instead OF that, they
are making wedding presents to our nice
girls"
All, that comes through the good
heartedness Of the Princess and the kind
ness Of the Prince said Jennie, He
has managed g."
Bot what in the worId did you do for
the Austrian government. Jennief''
That Is a long story, Donal, and, /
think, a most interesting one"
We'll. let US thank heaven that We
nave a long Journey for you TO tell II and
ne TO listen
And, saying thi. the unabashed. for
ward young man io9k the liberty OF kiss
ing mis- fair companion good night right
there. amid all the turmoil and hustle o,
the Schicischer Bshnhof in Berlin.
1t was early in the morning when the
tao met cgain in the restaurant car.
The train had passed Cologne and was
now rushing I'D that picturesque valley
through which runs the braWlRg little
river Vesire. Lord Donal and Jennie had
tho car 70 themselves, and they chose a
table mar the center of it, and there or
derei breakfasts. The situation was a
charming one. The broad, clear plate
glass windows on each side displayed In
rapid succession a series Of pictures well
worth viewing-the densely wooded hills.
the cheerful country houses, the swift.
roaring stream flashing itself into neecy
foam; now and then a glimpse Of an old
ruined castle on the heights and in the
deep valley, here and there 4 water mill
IL was quite evident that Jennie had
slept well, and, youth being on her side,
her rest had compensated for the night
mare OF the Russian Journey. She was
simply but very effectively dressed and
looked az fresh end pretty and cool and
sweet "a a snowdrop. The enchanted
young man found Il impossible 10 lure
his eyes away from her and when, with
a little laugh, Jennie protested that he
was missing all the fine scenery he an
sWered that he had something much more
beautiful TO look upon, whcreat Jennie
blUshed most enticingly, smiled at him,
but made no further protest. Whether IL
was his Joy in, meeting Jennie, or the re-
suit OF hts nights sleep, or his relief at
finding that his career was not wrecked,
as he had imagined, or al three together,
Lord DOnal seemed his ola self again and
Was as bright witty and cheerful as
boy home for the holidays. They enjoyed
their breakfasts with the relish that
youth and a healthy appetite give TO
dainty meal we'll served. The rolls were
brown and tOothsome; che butter, In thick
corrugated .pirals, was OF a delicious
golden color, cool and crisp.
The coffee was all that coffee should be,
and the waiter was silent and attentive.
Russia, Ike an evil vision, was far be-
hind, and the train sped through the
splendid scenery swiftly toward England
and home.
The young man leaned back in his chair,
interlaced his fingers behind his head and
gaxed across at Jennie, drawing sigh of
deep satisfaction.
"Well, this is jolly" ne said.
Yes" muraused Jennie, its very nice.
I always did enjoy foreign travel. espe-
ciaIly when 1t can be done in luxury; but,
alas. luxury costs money. doesn't it,"
"Oh, you don't need to mind! You are
rich"
That is true. 7 had forgotten all about
it."
Il hope, Jennie, that the fact OF my
travelling on train de luxe has not de-
luded you regarding my wealth. l should
have told you that l usually travel third
class when ! am transporting myself in
my private cspicity. / am wringing this
pampered elegance from the reluctant
pockets of the British taxpayer. When |
travel for British government, l say, as
Poch Bah said TO Koko in The Mlkado,
do II well, my boy or words TO thai ef-
feet"
Indeed" laughed Jennie, 81 am in
somewhat similar situation-the neWspa-
per is paying all the expense OF this trip.
bur I shall insist on returning the money
10 the Bugle now that l have failed in
my mission
Dear me. how much more honest the
newspaper business is than diplomacy!
The idea OF returning any money never
even occurred 10 me. The mere sugSes-
ton freezes my young blood and makes
each particular hair TO stand on end like
ouiIIs Of the fretful porcupine. Our
motto n the service IL, Get all you can,
and keep what you get
But then. you see, your case is DIFF
ferent from mine. You did your best 20
succeed. and l failed through my own
choice. and thus / sit here a traitor to my
paper"
well, Jennie" said the young man,
picking up the dispatch box, which he
never allowed 10 leave his sight, and,
placing it on the table, you've only TO
say the word, and this contentious letter
IL in your possession again. Do you re-
greet your generosity?
"Oh. no. 10. no. no. / would not have
il back on any account Even looking at
the matter In the most materialistic way,
success means far more to you than IL
does 10 me. As you say, ] am rich; there
fore / am going 10 give up my newspaper
career. I suppose that is why women
very rarely make great successes Of their
lives. NOmanS career so often L.
merely of incidental interest to her; a
mans career is his whole life"
What a pity ii is" unused the young
man, that one persons success generally
means another persons failure! II l were
the generous. VhOle-souled person | some
times ina CINE myself 10 be- / should re-
fuse 10 accept success. as the price Of
your failure. You have actually succeed
cd. while / have actually failed. With
generosity that makes me feel small and
mean. you hand over your success 10 me,
and l selhshly accept 1t. But I compound
with my conscience in this way. You and
] are 10 be married. then we will be one.
That one shall be heir 10 all the successes
Of each OF Us and shall disclaim all the
failures OF each. Isn't that a good idea?"
Excellent" replied Jennie ''Neyerthe-
| less / cannot help feeling just a little
sorry for poor Mr.. Hardwick."
Who IS hs-the editor?''
yes He did have such faith in me
/ that it seems almost a pity to disappoint
/ him"