The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-23

interesting. He was bored With niH-
self He wondered II time would FEVER
pass In America and drew little Haek
devils while he was waiting 20 md out.
Among his many pleasing aud hoter-
odox friends who visited the llertzers
was newspaper mau o. whimsical
turn Of mind He had been the rccipi-
cnt on n certain occasion Of a pack OF
playing cards in which each club.
spade. heart or diamond was represent
ed by scarlet or black devils. ami the
design upon the backs Of the cards
was wrlthing. twisting Inferno OF the
same grotesquc little creatures.
He looked at these long and nppre-
ciatlyely. did the newspaper man. and
he was seized with an idea. This idea
was the outcome Of his observations.
He had noticed that there was a look
OF extreme WEAKNESS In the eyes Of the
amiable Madam Hortzer. and that she
walked more slowly than she used, and
her selections at the plano. which had
once been noted for their length, were
now brief and lacking in spirit In
abort. the brave spirit OF Madam Hert-
rer dropped under many burdens. SO
the newspaper man entered upon the
making Of collection. assisted by the
energetic and talented children Of the
baron. Little black devils were gath
cred from every part Of the house,
heads were torn from letters, that the
fascinating imps might be preserved.
leaves were rent from books. and even
a pocket handkerchief done in a pro-
cession OF dancing imps. in indellbis
Ink. was taken in charge.
The practical friend sent these to n
certain much-illustrated comic weekly
and anxiously awaited results Tho
family was Of the opinion that there
would be no results. The baron was In
a state Of peaceful ignorance.
But the results were almost dramat-
ie The comic weekly was amused. II
wanted a series. Indefinitely continued.
Of little black devils illustrating cur
rent events.
The ofllcious friend carried the good
news to Baron Won Hertzer
Sir" stormcd the baron. You
have exceeded your privileges. You
have made me ridiculous l am no
clown to hllip and Kick while the peo-
pie laugh! VIII you have the great
goodness to recall these personal pos
sessions Of mine from the stranger tc
whom you have conhded them7"
But the newspaper man was OBJ
durate.
You will be distinguished In n few
minutes he said. I'm going 10 sol
my nlarm clock 70 can wake mp at th'
proper moment and see the fun. No
III not write for the lmps. I've al
ready sold part Of them. The check
viii reach you in a few days. And yoJ
must be about those current illustra
lions OF current happenings. wher
they want thing on paper they wan
IT, They don't care to wait"
Am to be at the beck and call o
these men whom | have never scent
1T Is not necessary 10 see them Il
order TO be at their beck and call"
The baron considered all American
stupid. but he REGARDED this one a
particularly 80. Especially when h
found that his family was leagued wit
the pervcrse man TO insist upon IN
making OF the little devils. Under pro
test. and with frequent lamentlngs tina
he would be made ridiculous. the baro
worked on. The FIRST few days wor
drudgery. but the second week saw hir
tolerant. the third week found him In
terested and at the end Of a month h
was enthusiastic. The Joy OF work
individual. creative work-was an emo
tion he had only Just discovered. An
when the monetary results became az
! preciable he grew almost purse-prout
He began to gather Ideas about IN
. proprlety OF women working, and ina
iy he commanded his wife TO cease he
incorporating, With a great show {
wlfely submission Madam HertzC
: obeyed. She rested at last. after N
days heat and burden. and smilln
German gentleman. lord OF his hous
. and dictator over his dominions, mad
adorable little black devils in the sol
tude OF his study.-Chicngo Tribune.