The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-07

In9JeSIyS consul at WStSSD6fS
Oder cannot be called excessive. AS 1t
was yet early spring in the principality
of Lutzingen l had absolutely nothing
to do, save to poke up an official hre,
read unofficial novels and Con fortunate
occasions) converse with chance callers
at the consulate.
This was one of the fortunate occa-
sIons," for NJ dc Lamothe had come to
cheer my solitude. 1 had met M. de
I4amothe only few days before, while
exploring the wooded country on the
other side of the Oder He was an Asa
tian, he explained. and writer b. pro-
fession-but as he did not favor me with
particulars regarding his works gather
ed that his literary aspirations were so
far uncrowned by success.
NJ de Iamothe and I had been discus
sing Johann XIII, the absentee Prince
Of Lutzingen; my Alsatian acquaintance
agreeing in rather hstless way with the
warm and decidedly undiplomatic sent1-
mentS which I expressed. mo doubt,
Mr.. Mallory. you are right" he said. "A
ruling sovereign should, I suppose, live
among his subjects But has he not plac-
ed the government in the hands of good
ministers? There is Herr Won Rottweiler,
the president of the council of state
A professional politician, nearly as un-
popular as the prince himself. If I might
speak quite unreserVedly''-
Please do, Mr.. Mallory. I shall carry
no tales"
'Wen. it is indiscreet to talk; but the
state Of affairs disgustS me so much
that 1t is a comfort to find some one to
whom I can relieve my feelings safely.
And then and there told Lamothe every
thing which I had discovered about the
corruption practiced by Won Rottweiler
and the other councillors, the scandalous
over-taXation of the people, the whole
sale bribery in connection with govern
ment contracts, and the Infamous pro-
posal to turn the capital town of Mar
bach into g gambling center. Lamothe
listened politely while l unburdened my
self, raising his eyebrows over the most
fragrant portions Of the narrative but
displaying no very great interest.
81 never heard that Prince Johann was
a pr0tiigate,' I put in, but merely that
he was a careless young fellow, who
spent his time in exploration and travel
instead of properly governing his people,
Lamothe'S reply I did not hear, for the
noise Of carriage wheels in the streets
caused me to turn my attention in that
direction. Had the consul general at
Afarbach honored me with visit? No A
lady descended from the coach which
stopped directly outside my door. ana
presently the following card made ITS ap-
pearance: Miss Kitty GoSser ('You All
Know Her!O From the Principal Music
Halls, London"
gazed delightfully."- at this announce
ment and motioned NJ de Lamothe to
keep his seat by the freside. OF course
I knew Kitty GOsser
Don't stir, NJ de Lamothe'' I said
'Afy visitor is one Of the tolliest little
women, and the best variety singer in
England"
We heard her busness-Iike step on
the stair. The door opened, and in she
saueo-nuch as she does at home, |
though q trif1e less brilliantly attired. |
But III spite OF her outward appearance |
Of good humor, and the jadnty fashion |
IN which upon my introduction she gave
her hand TO Lamothe, I could see clearly |
that all was not well with Kitty Gosser |
And as Miss Kitty was not the one to |
keep either her happiness nor her sorrow |
TO herself We were soon in possession OF /
the secret trouble to which I owed this |
visit.
You know that I've been fat fail
ure in my German tour" he said
No, had not heard that regre table |
news. [ was about to add that | could
scarcely credit it. but Kitty interrupted
my intended consolation. That's all
nonsense, Mr.. Phil Mallory. I know
when I'm. making a mess of it. They
don't understand me here. From Berlin
TO Baden my songs have been fat; and
unless 1 do something sensational to
make them flock to see me. 1 shall have
to go back to The Smoke q presume
she meant LOndom with my flag hauled
down. Think how Nellie Burlington will
'gh!-how they'll all laughl--Phil NAL
a - you must do something to give me
z leg up -
cast a mock mOurnful look at La
lLcthe, but that worthy was admiring
my view of the Domstrasse and had
apparently no interest in the conversa-
ton. wei, Miss Gosser," remarked,
tive heard of her najestys counSels
being put to many strange uses-playing
the private detective, physicking pet
dogs, and so forth-hut this is the first
time 1 fancy, that one of US has been
called upon to act the part Of theatrical
agent
I'll thought you were friend" cried
Kitty tearfully.
y am always your friend, Miss Gosser.
but
There are no butts between real
friends.
Who could answer the mink other
wise than in the affirmative
Good" she continued Then listen to
my plan. But first; your other visitor is
not a subject Of the Prince of Lutzin-
ge1. I think?"
Lamothe rose with a quickness for
which I had not given him credit. mo,
Miss Gosser." he replied, ST am not
Lutzingen subject at all. But as you
doubtless desire a private talk with the
consul
Kitty who was nothing If not uncere-
monious, playfully pushed him back into
his chair. please don't CO." she ex-
claimed eagerly. Perhaps YOU can nelp
US. Now, gentlemen, I'll tell you what
III going to do. I'm going to get ex-
PEELED from the principality for the crime
Of se-maieste'
I gasped. And you expect me, a Brit
1Sh consult
To help? Yes, young man; out only
secretly. You shan't be implicated or
run any risk of wiggfng All I ask OF
you is to scribble me a song like the
ones you used TO write before you became
an important parsonage Well rig up the
music between us; and shall sing 1t
tonight at the Volks theater in Map
bach It must be rafting attack on
old Won Rottweiier the prime minister,
and the rest of the council; besides pitch
ing into this gadalbout of a Prince
Johann. Now, if you write me- song
not a scurrflous song, you know, but
sort Of parable that the people can see
through and understandable sing 1t at
the Volks theater There viii be ire
mendeus sensation; the house will be
crowded, and
And Miss Kitty Gosser will be march
ed across the frontier, in charge of a
troop Of dra goons''
Precisely. After that, success is easy.
All the Fatherland's going to ring with
KittT Gosser and her song"
So I yielded; and an hour or two later
found us busy improvising an accom-