Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-30

nlmselI at the QOlel, "lere ne WAS pO-
itely received by Colonel Geraldine
and relieved from that moment OF all
immediate alarm about his trunk and
its grisly contents, The journey passed
without much incident, although the
young man was Mortified to overhear
the sailors and railway porters COM
planning among themselves about the
unusual weight of the princes bag
! gage. Silas travelled in carriage with
the Wallets, for Prince Florizel chose to
be alone with his master of the horse.
On board the steamer, however, Silas
attracted his highness' attention by the
melancholy of his air and attitude as
he stood gazing at the pile of baggage,
for he was still full of disquietude
about the future.
''There is young man." observed the
prince, "who must have some cause for
SORROW
THAT" replied Geraldine, lis the
American for whom I obtained permis-
sion to travel with your suit
"You remind me that have been re-
miss in courtesy" said Prince Florizel,
and, advancing to Silas, he addressed
him with the most exquisite condescen-
sion in these words:
Il was charmed, young sir, to be able
to crafty the desire you made known
to me through Colonel Geraldine. Re
member, if you please, that I shall be
glad at any future time to lay YOU un-
der a more serious obligation.'
And he then put some questions as
to the political condition of America.
which Silas answered with sense ana
| propriety.
"You are still a young man." said the
prince, 'but I observe YOU to be very
serious for your years Perhaps YOU
allow your attention to be too much
occupied with grave studies. But per-
haps, on the other hand. I am myself
indiscieet and touch upon. a painful
subject
II have certainly cause to be the
most miserable of men," said Silas.
"Never has more innocent person
been more dismally abused"
II will not ask you for your con-
fidence," returned Prince Florizel. "But
do not forget that Colonel Geraldine's
recommendation is an unfailing pass
port and that I am not only willing,
but possibly more able than many 9TH
ers, to do you service"
Silas was delighted with the anna
bility of this great parsonage, but his
mind soon returned upon it's gloomy
preoccupations, for not even the favor
Of a prince to a republican can dis
charge brooding spirit of its cares.
The train arrived at Charing Cross,
where the officers Of the revenue re-
spected the baggage of Prince Fiorizel
!. in the usual manner. The most ele-
| giant equipages were in waiting, and
Silas was driven along with the rest
to the princes residence. There Colo
nel Geraldine sought him out and ok
! pressed himself pleased to have been
OF any service to a friend of the ply
sician. for whom be protested a great
! consideration.
Il hope,' he added, that you will
find none of your porcelain injured
Special orders We're given along the
line to deal tenderly with the princes
Effects
And then, directing the servants to
place one Of the carriages at the young
gentleman's disposal and at once to
charge the Saratoga trunk upon the
dickey, the colonel shook hands and
excused himself ON account of his &C.
equations in the princely household.
|. Silas now broke the seal of the ell
velope containing the address and di-
rected the stately footman to drive
him to Box court, opening off the
Strand. 1t seemed as if the place were
not at all unknown to the man, for he
looked startled and begged repeti-
ton of the order. It was with a heart
full of alarms that Silas mounted into
the luxurious vehicle and was driven
to his destination. The entrance to
Box court was too narrow for the pas
sage OF coach; it was a mere foot
way between ratings, with a post at
either end. On one of these posts was
seated man, who at once jumped
down and exchanged friendly sign
with the driver, while the f0otman
opened the door and inquired of. Silas
whether he should take down the Sar-
atoga trunk and to what number it
should be carried. ....
III you please" said Silas, ito No. 81.
+ The footman and the man who ha.1
been sitting on the post, even with the
aid Of Sflas himself, had hard work to
carry in the trunk, and before it was
deposited at the door of the house in
question the young American was hor-,
rified to find a score of loiterers looking
on. But he knocked with as good a
countenance as. he could muster up and
presented the other envelope to him
who opened 90
He is not at home," said he, ''but if
you will leave your letter and return
tomorrow early I shall be able to in
form you whether and when he can re-
celve your visit Would you like to
leave your boxy he added.
""Dearly!' cried Silas. And the next
moment mo he repented his precipitation
and declared with equal emphasis that
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