The Detroit times., 1909-02-15
THE Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By W. Holt White.
CHAPTER lvii.-(ContInusd.

CHAP U ~ IVii.-tSoHtiHuoo'
He OWNED the reason OF the deputa-
ton easily enough. and therefore he
went on to speak rather coldly as fol-
lows:
1T would III become me. and It
would be unjust to the rest OF my
fellow subjects. II l were at this mo-
ment TO make any declaration OF my
policy. have already appointed an
hour at which such declaration will
be made. At. three o'clock. in the
chamber OF deputies, I shall state pre-
cisely what / shall expect Of Bahama.
I'm the meantime" he added. draw
ing himself q little more erect and
growing a shade more cold in his man
ner. Il shall be grateful II you will
withdraw
Such was the imperiousness OF his
attitude that the councillors huddled
together and shufflsd backward out OF
the room. And M. Shaur looked at
him viciously with his rat-like eyes.
II was quite obvious that M. Stall
van was a little disturbed at the
brusque and incorporating attitude
which Strong had displayed toward
what the premier still considered al
influential assemblage Of citizens.
And Strong, realizing his disquiet.
made haste to reassure him. and there
after fell again upon the business or
the day
BY Q o'clock Strong had made every
arrangement that he deemed II nee
essary to make. and the tailors--who
had worked like men, not to say
heroes in the interval-announced
that their task of furnishing Strong
with the uniform OF Balkanian gen.
eral was now complete.
Strong was too set on the tasks De-
fore him to walk to his bcd-chamDer
for his change OF attire. He was con-
tent to have the tailors dress him up
in the popinjay-like garments which
had been made for him with such
feverish speed.
For the first time Strong found him.
self In uniform, and for the first time
realized the power that Is given oy
distinction In dress.
And even while he suffered the chief
tailor to button up his tunic he found
time to reflect upon the moral sup
port which is given by different forms
OF dress.
II was an extraordinary thing, but
none the less true, that the red
breeches and the long. spu-red boots,
ltight.fitting tunic OF blue. with Its sill
yer buttons. its gold epaulettes, and
the solid brass helmet In which he ar
rayed himself. gave him. II possible.
additional confidence In himself.
And with that eye for dramatic ef'
feet which never deserted him, which
makes half the successful actors and
rulers OF mankind, he STROBE over TO
the table on which was still set out
the late kings accoutrements. and
picking up the plainest sword that he
could find, buckled II on.
Once more his nature asserted Itself
for whereas he had dismissed the
mayoral deputation curtly, he rid him
self OF the tailors with almost profuse
thanks, and, with NJ. Stalvan at HE
clanking heels. marched down to the
great hall OF the palace.
There he was greeted by Gen. Mar
tel. TO whom Strong had given his In
structions some hours before.
And even Strong's quick eye for
effect was pleased with the arrange
ments that the old general had made.
In the courtyard OF the palace were
not only gathered the principal officers
attached to the ministry OF war. but
the commanders OF the home district,
and the commanders Of the army
corps without the city.
They made a glittering show.
Ito BE Continued.)