The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-27
A CARNIVAL STORY.
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Night masked crowds went through
the streets. II from everywhere The
strains of dance music tloated through
the air.
Professor Ewald Pietschke, teacher OF
ancient history at the famous univer-
sity. was sitting in his study in deep
meditation, His wife and daughter had
just made a joint attack on him to
make him give his consent TO Miss Jo-
seph's going to the costume ball OF the
Fidelltas society, but stern II unbend-
ing he had refused even to discuss the
plan.
Mrs. Pietschke had left him deeply
hurt, and during the next three days
~Josepha's eyes Were red from crying.
But on the fourth morning she came
down to the breakfast table with Il
smiling face, to the great surprise of
her mother. From the look in her eyes.
it was evident tina mischief was brew
ing,
IN the afternoon, When Cousin Henry
came around, as usual, his pretty
cousin drenY him aside.
"Henry.'
What is it Josepha?"
But Josepha only sighed and looked
exceedingly unhappy.
"Oh henry"
Good gracious, girl, what is the mat
teri"
Il have something to ask YOU
Why don't you ask me, them"
Il will, but promise you will say yes,
e Henry"
If o viii say my own darling
Henry maybe / will"
Il will do anything you want if you
will only say yes"
If o will do anything L Want, I
will say yes or the spot"
.But-Henry."
Nov. first give me a kiss, and if we
do not agree l promise to give it back
to YOU
J%osepha pouted a moment, then went
over to her cousin and gave him y kiss
that nearly took his breath away.
Then they went down into the gar
den. From the dining room window
Mrs. Pietschke saw them and smiled.
Henry would make a very desirable
son-in-law; he was a fine fellow and
had plenty of money.
She saw them talking Very eagerly
for quite some time, and then they
walked bac to the house.
D you know. Josepha, that esca-
pade might have very unpleasant re-
suits if the old man finds US out"
We'll, he can't tear our heads Off
and, besides, he will never know; you
just ask your sister to invite me to
"Oh, that is easy. She will jump at
it. just for the fun of the thing"
Henry's sister, Lolo, a most worthy
matron of %, did jump at it, n she
started right in to make a costume for
Josepha. Henry and his cousin were
to go as Pierrot and Pierrette.
AS the time drew nearer Henry
Beemed to lose courage. and at last
fatty refused to carry out his part, but
what could he do alone against two
women, one of whom he was desper-
ately in love with. He a given his
promise and had to keep it.
The great ball room was aglare with
light and filled with a gay and reckless
crowd when the two cousins arrived
chaperoned by Sister Lolo in a scarlet
The charming little Pierrette, who
danced like a fairy, was generally adj
,sired.
Did you ever seen anything like
her? Her feet hardly seem to touch
the floor" II other similar remarks
were heard everywhere, and she gave
herself up to full enjoyment of her
stolen pleasure.
A tall, lanky gentleman in the cos
tune of an English lord as he is usual
ly portrayed on the stage was partic-
ularly smitten with her dainty little
figure, half child and half woman. He
followed her everywhere and Whispered
compliments into her car.
Never in her life had she enjoyed an
evening so much. and she was a very
sad little Pierrette when Cousin Henry
came to her to remind her hat it was
time to depart.
1T is nearly II O'clock" he said, land
o know all masks must be dropped.
Let us hurry out"
h English lord was not less sorry
han she.
If 1 only dared to stay until the
,,oclyc 40 5ror-o1 ~, l,o eoil ~ b;,o.o1e
IT should like to see the face of hat
darling little Pierrette. I think 1 will
risk it. My good old wife is sleeping
the sleep of the just and will never find
out"
Just then he saw her going toward
the door and hurried after her. The
clock struck IL just as he reached her.
Beautiful creature he whispered,
the hour has come. Dare I ask you to
let me see Jour charming face?"
She hesitated a
IF your lordship will: let me remove
your mask you may remove mine" she
said, with deep courtesy, land if we
know one another we swear never to
tell"
l solemnly swear.
"One-two-three," Cousin Henry
counted, and the mask fell. Henry and
Josepha looked in establishment into the
face of-the worthy Professor Pietsch-
he.
AS for the professor, he seemed
turned into stone.
The next day the engagement of the
two cousins was announced.
Papa Pietschke has always been a
very meek father-in-law-and for very
GOOD reasons.
Feeding the King of Spain.
From Harper's Weekly.
The Etng of Spain, whose marriage
has just occurred, is as fond of early
morning suppers as any frequenter OF
B~roadway's all night restaurants. His
majesty keeps a palace cook on duty
until 4 a. M, so hat he can AVE a re-
past at any hour after midnight.
The king is devoted to the pleasures
of the table. Five meals are served
daily in the Escurial palace. This is
Alfonso's eating schedule for the day:
s a. m.-Breakfast: Tea. coffee. choc-
olate, milk, rolls, eggs and cold meat.
II Il. m.-Luncheon with the minis
ter of state: Soup, two entrees. joint,