Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-05-28
HIS FIRST LESSON.


Jean Chantoine read for the TWEEN
tieth times the printers proofs of his
wonderful story, "Kuiller-Hapo''
Comic Adventures Of a Chinaman in
Paris and rea1izel that it would be
ridiculous to read them again.
It was the first time the poor fellow
had seen one OF his literary produc-
tons in print, and his joy knew no
hounds.
Bat he must leave the Office of the
Literary Leopard-the paper whose
editor had promised to publish the
story. He had been there long enough,
and the editors had commenced to
show signs Of Impotence.
Chatoire arose, offered his hand to
three or four reporters, who were very
busy at that moment, and left.
As it vas only il o'clock and he
never retired before midnight, Cha
toine entered cafe, called for bot
tie Of beer and ordered the waiter to
bring the daily papers, which he read.
All those newspapers he found IN
interesting and foolish. Not one Of the
stories printed could be compared to
his "Kuller-Hapo."
81 am a better writer than all those
fellows" he thought.
And he regretted that he had not
asked for a second proof that he might
~ead the article to his friends.
An cd acquaintance Of his happened
0 enter the cafe, and Chatoine offered
i'm drink. The other accepted, and
J1atoine said:
THE Literary Leopard will publish
me Of my articles tomorrow"
His friend, who knew the literary
worth Of Chatoine, laughed.
This irritated the novel author so
much that he decided to leave the
3lace and go to his home.
He fell asleep and had a terrible
lream.
He could see the editor of the Lit
srary Leopard seated before his desk
I'd surrounded by members OF his
staff to whom he was saying: "That
Glow Chantoine is q blockheaded
,haD; his story is certainly ridicu
GUS"
Nervous and haggard, Chantoine
Jumped on the bed.
Three o'clock struck. cit is still too
early he thought. and it would be
rsele9s to go out"
1t half past three Chantoine was
truck by brilliant idea.
Tge dressed himself quickly and
went into his studio, where he re-
NAMED until after five
Those two hours he devoted to writ
ing the following letters, all of which
he addressed to the editor of the Lit
erary Leopard:
Tear Sir-I have just read in your
paper M. Chantoine's story and must
say that it is really wonderful
IN. Chantoine is certainly a keen
observer and a masterful writer and
I beg of you to convey to him my
most enthusiastic congratulations.
-"Alexander Dumas"
To the Editor, The Literary Leopard:
Dear Sfr-You are to be congratu-
lated for your excellent judgment in
ACCEPTING M. Chantoine's valuable
collaboration.
He is a brilliant writer, one of the
lest humorists Of our days. Yours
truly, Francois Tarcey."
ITO the Editor:
"Sir-Tn the two years that I have
Heen a constant reader Of The Liter,
qry Leopard I have never enjoyed its
Gerusal so much as to-day.
"The story of 'Kuiller-Hapo' is GER
emily masterful production and
have laughed almost to death reading
it. Respectfully yours,
III. DuHot,
Halter Rue Chabral"
my Dear Friend-Be good enough
20 tell me if NJ. Chantoine is under
contract with your paper and in case
Re is, please let me know if there is
any objection to my using some Of his
stuff. Yours sincerely,
j Barnet,
Editor Revue de Deux Monde"
Chantoine addressed and sealed the
letters, stamped them, and summoned
his servant:
Mail these letters at once" he said
and bring me twenty copies Of The
literary Leopard"
Five minutes later the servant re-
turned with a heavy bundle of 'LeoD
ards"
Chsntoine, his hands trembling, his
face rale with emotion, unfoldod ons
CT the copies and uttered a terrible
cry.