Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-06-30

Harry Anguish had been pseudo art
student for two years. When at col
lege, he was q hail fellow well met,
leader in athletics and in matters up.
on which faculties frown. lie and
Lorry were warm friends, although ut
terly unlike in temperament. To know
either of these men was to like him.
Between the two one found all that was
admirable and interesting in man. The
faults and virtues Of each were along
such different lines that they balanced
perfectly when Jumped upon the scale
OF personal estimation. Their unex-
pected meeting in Paris was an exhil-
aratfng pleasure to both, and for the
next week or so they were INSOFAR
able. Together they slipped absinth at
! the cafes and strolled into the theaters.
the opera, the dance halls and the
homes Of some Of Anguish's friends,
French and American,
Lorry did not speak to his friend OF
Graustark until nearly two weeks after
his arrival in the city. He had dis
cussed with himself the ACCESSIBILITY
/
ing the latter's ridicule with all the
cowardice of a man who knows that
scofIing is in large measure justifi-
able. Growing impatient to begin the
search for the unheard of country. its
capital and at least one of its inhab-
itants, he was at last compelled to in
form Anguish TO certain extent Of
his plans for the future. He began by
telling him OF his intention to take a
run over toward Vienna, Budapesth
and some Of the eastern cities, expect
ing to be gone couple OF month. To
his surprise and CONSERVATION. An
guish enthusiastically volunteered to
take the trip with him, having had the
same project in view for nearly year.
There was nothing left for Lorry
but to make a clean breast OF 1t, which
he did shamefacedly, expecting the
laughter and raillery of his light heart
ed friend as payment for his conf
dence. Instead, however, Anguish. who
possessed lively and romantic nature
was charmed by the story and pro-
claimed II to be the most delightful ad-
venture that had ever happened out
side OF a story book.
Tell me all about her." he urged
, his eyes sparkling with boyish en-
, thusiasm. And Lorry proceed to give
him a personal description Of the mys-
FERROUS beauty. introducing him In the
same manner to the distinguished un'
, Gle and aunt. adding all those details
/. which had COMPOUNDED and upset him
during his own investigations.
, This is rich!" exclaimed Anguish
Beats any novel written, ! declare
J Begad. old man, don't blame you foi
hunting down this wonderful bit OF
! femininity. With curiosity and an
admiration that had been sharpened
! so keenly as yours, I'd go to the end OF
the world myself to have them salts
fed"
! Il may be able to satisfy but one
, curiosity, And maybe not that. But
; who knows of Graustark?"
Don't give up before you've tried
II these people live in such a place
why. 1t is to be found, OF course ANY
; railroad guldebook can locate this land
of mystery. There are SO many infer
, nal little Kingdoms anu principalities
over here that 1t would take lifetime
to get 'em Strengthened out in ones
, head. Tomorrow morning we will &c
to one OF the big railway stations and
/ make Inquiries. Well locate Grau-
stark, and then well so over and pluck
| the flower that grows there. All you
} need, my boy, Is a manage: I'll dc
p the arranging. and your little act will
! be the plucking."
) Easier said that done"
J she threw a kiss to you, didn't
r she?"
/ Certainly, but confound 1t, that
, was because she never expected to Sc,
D me again"
Y Same reason why you threw a kiss
l. to her, suppose"
5 81 know why; | wasn't accouu able.
3 We'll, II she did it any more wit
D tingly than you did she is accountable
Q and I'd hunt her up and demand an ex
= PLANTATION"
4 Lorry laughed at his apparent fervor
but was glad that he had confided il
O his energetic countryman. Two head
a were better than one, and he was fore
t ed to admit to himself that he rathe
liked the idea of company in thu
undertaking; not that he expected Il
encounter any particular difficulty, bu
that he saw a strange loneliness ahead
therefore he welcomed his friend
s ayowed intention to accompany him t.
!, Edelweiss as relief instead of an an
4 noyance. Until late in the night the,
= discussed the coming trip, Anguish
: finally startling him with question