The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-07

Chambers Journal.
Sir, said Gen. Green, ''you forget
yourself in my opinion.
Admiral Brown bowed "I am obliged to
you for your opinion he said, with a
merry twinkle in his eyes. st do en-
deavor, to the best of my poor ability,
TO be unselfsh. Now, in your branch Of
the services
{. .I wish you good day, sir" exclaimed
the general, with fresh flame about the
eyes, as he snatched up the hat he BE-.
.neved to be his.
1.-THE same to you, and a healthful con-
stitutional into the bargain" said the
admiral in his most urbane manner.
cit will be none the less healthful, as
you cali it, and none the less pleasure
able either that take 1t alone, sir
4 agree with you. When one has ones
rag out, as the saying is
Gen Green stamped hard on the Tur-
key carpet, and Immediately afterward
let loose an expressive monosyllable
Quite so. When one has the govt one
should be careful. Now, if you will do me
the honor to take my advice
Admiral Browns smile was like gun
powder on the fire of the generals
wrath. "Confound it, sir,'' he cried. A
waiter rushed into the smoking room,
which these two had to themselves.
Beg pardon, gentlemen; did You call?"
he asked, with a look of surprise The
attitude of the, two old friends was, for
once, not at all friendly.
Bring some ice, said the admiral.
Certainly, sir"
cro,,oroI liTona6 IN the door OTrOlA
as to his cheeks. Halfway he turned
and shook his right forefnger at Admiral
Brown IF your SON. he said, pre-
gumes to accost my daughter in public
again I'll horsewhip him, sir-horseWhIp
him on the parade or off it, and tell him
what 1 think of him.
( Cad" said the admiral, as If he had
heard a very good joke, what capital
show you'd make, the two Of you, at
that game! Pom my word, I'll arrange
to be by with my kodak. L suppose you
know Eric is one Of the champion light
weight boXers?'
Gen. Green put his hand to his fore
head.
Come, old chap" murmured the ad-
miral, moving on his part toward the
door, lets be sensible. At our time of
life
Down dropped the generals hand. He
OOAOANAp
barring his govt, which was internit-
tent He dyed his hair, wore a corset,
drank branches and sodas, ard rode
bicycle.
. sad tensely; and if in that time L
get no apology I'll give him his lesson
IN tell him what you say. Anything
lore to give him?'
mo. sir roared Gen. Green. Cur
BUR friendships at an end-blasted by the
ubiquitous young puppy. And I'm glad OF
st, sir-glad from my heart
"Wish | could say the same, old chap.
The, general seemed to relent, but only
For a moment There, SIR he said,
fTve given you my last words. Good
day" He turned to the door and smote
the carpet with his stick.
Admiral Browns mouth twitched mirth-
FULLY. Well" he said calmly, ''you've
given me a good deal in the course Of
the last fifteen minutes. Suppose now
you give me my hat"
The general started as il he had been
pricked, and glanced at the hat in his
hand.
Just then the waiter appeared with the
ice
take that hat to the gentleman yon-
DER said the general.
The waiter seemed more perplexed than
before. He said, Certainly, general, -
The admiral took his hat, smiled with
the utmost sweetness, considering what a
bronzed and wrinkled old fellow he was,
and observed, THE ice is not for me.
Gen. Green is rather warm. Take it to
him"
But the general hurried from the room,
with growls that would have done credit
to a small menagerie.
"AlI right, john then said Admiral
Brown; "Pll have it, and some WHISKY
and a cigar" He slung himself into the
easy chair nearest the window and be-
came grave. He grew more grave as he
watched his old friend totter down thk
club steps and across the road to the
Victoria gardens, shaking his head as Il
he were somewhat palsied.
Poor old Greenr' he said, with rea
Tenderness. Hes certainly not the mar
he was a year ago" He was still musine
not althogether gayly-for he too was II
5he siNties-When the door opened and
handsome young fellow entered.
Thought I'd find you here he began
but be broke off with a Hello! what'i
the matter?"
admiral Brown had jumped to his feet
and there was neither sweetness nor ligh
in his eyes now. He faced his son witt
squared chest and clenched hands
Now then, SIR he cried, i've tougI
bone to pick with you What the dicken