Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-03-10
CHAPTER Xxx.

I suffer- Wnyf
CHAPTER Xxx.
THE EPISODE OF TIE sTOvEPIPE.
In the morning Monsieur Pierre
faithfully reported 20 his mistress the
groom's extraordinary insolence and
lmpudence OF the night before. The
girl struggled with and conquered her
| desire 90 laugh; for monsieur was
somewhat grotesque in his rage.
"Frightful. Mademoiselle. most
irightful, He call me Petaire most dis
rrrespectful way. and eject me from
zee stables. I can not call heem out.
he eez a groom and knows nozzing uf
Gee amende honorable"
Mademoiselle summoned M'sieu
thames. She desired 70 make the
comedy complete in all it's phases.
James. whenever you are called up
on 90 act In the capacity OF butler.
you must clear the table after the
guests leave IL. This is imperative. I
DO not wish the scullery girl TO handle
the porcelain save in the tubs. DO
you understand"
Yes. Miss. There were no orders to
that effect last night. however" He
was angry.
Monsieur Pierre pulled up like the
lady-frog in Aesop's fables.
And listen. Pierre" she said. col
lapsing the bubble OF the chefs con-
ceit. you must give no orders TO
James. will do that do not wish
any tale-bcaring or quarreling among
my servants. insist upon this OBJ
serve me carefully. Pierre. and you.
James"
James did observe her carefully. so
carefully, indeed, that her gaze was
forced 20 wander 10 the Inundated
countenance of MonsieuS Pierre
James. YOU must not look at me like
that There is something in your eyes;
/ can't explain what II is. but e some
how lacks the respect due me-" This
command was spoken coldly and
sharply
"Respect2" He drew a step back.
Il disrespectful TO you. Miss Annesley ?
Oh. you wrong me. There can not be
any one more respectful 20 you than I
am" The sincerity OF his tones could
not be denied. In fact. he was almost
too sincere.
Nevertheless, I wish you to regard
what have said. Now, you two shake
hands"
The groom and the chef shook hands.
I am ashamed 10 say that James
| squeezed Monsieur Pierre's fiabby hand
out Of active service for several hours
that followed. Beads OF agony sparkled
on Monsieur Pierre's expansive brow
as he turned to enter the kitchen
Shall We ride to-day, Miss?" he
asked, inwardly amused
No. I shall not ride this morning, -
calmly.
James bowed meekly under the re-
buke. What did he care? Did he not
possess a rose which had known the
pressure of her lips. her warm. red
lips?
You may CO." she said.
James went James whistled on tie
way too.
Would that IL had been my good for
tune to have witnessed the episode OF
that afternoon. Ny jehu, when he
hears it related these days, smiles a
sickly grin. l do not believe that he
ever laughed heartily over it. At three
O'Clock. while Warburton was reading
The morning paper. interested especial
~ In the army news of the day. he
heard Pierre's voice wailing.
What's the fat fool want now?"
James grumbled 20 William.
"Oh, he's always yelling for help.
They've coddled him so long in the
family that he acts like a ten-year-
old hid. stole a Fiss from Celeste
one day and VIII be saot + he d.1a't
start to blubber"
you stole a kiss. ehs" said James
Iadmirinely.
only just for the sport of making
him crazy. that was all" But VIII
ian's red viSage beiied his Indifferent
tone. You'd better so and see what
he wants. Ny hands are all harness
grease."
| Wa9burton conrlu5fa to follow WI
Hams advice. lie flung down his pare
and strobe out TO the rear porch. where
he saw Pierre gesticulating Wiley.
Whats the natter? What do 20
want?"-churlIshly
! "Frightful! Zee ssovc-pi.e ees val